2011 2LT Pricing advice - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

lbheat · 09-05-2010, 12:40 AM

Ok so I have read many postings on a daily basis for the past few months and have finally decided on what I want. But now the most interesting part of buying my camaro is playing hardball with the dealers to get the best offer. I know truecar gives you a good estimate, but there are possibilities of getting discounts in several things. Heres my 411:

1. Work for Pepsi- Qualify for GM Supplier Pricing
2. Recent College engineering grad- Qualify for Preferred Pricing
3. Costco Member
4. Live in Long Beach, Ca

I am getting a 2011 Camaro 2LT with the following:

1. RS - $1500
2. SIM color
3. Sunroof - $900
4. Aluminum Polish wheels upgrade - $470
5. Automatic - $1,185

So according to chevy website my custom build is going to run me $32,130. Based on your buying experience what type of pricing should i expect. I am 23 years old so I know they are going to try and pull crap on me but with the help of past buyers I should be locked and loaded.

Thanks ahead of time!!!

LED Crazy · 09-05-2010, 01:47 AM

I am asking the exact same question! I am 19 and about to buy a 2LT 2011 IOM with IO interior, sun roof, auto trans, rs pkg, ground effects, and nickel fuel door. I don't know how competitive the market is in the greater Los Angles area, but here in Oklahoma we have 3 major dealers and they are fighters. This is where I am going to win out... Hopefully.. Btw I am pretty sure the polish wheels upgrade is included in the RS package bc it comes with the midnight silver rims.

Gmoney_2010 · 09-05-2010, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2Unique4U

I am asking the exact same question! I am 19 and about to buy a 2LT 2011 IOM with IO interior, sun roof, auto trans, rs pkg, ground effects, and nickel fuel door. I don't know how competitive the market is in the greater Los Angles area, but here in Oklahoma we have 3 major dealers and they are fighters. This is where I am going to win out... Hopefully.. Btw I am pretty sure the polish wheels upgrade is included in the RS package bc it comes with the midnight silver rims.

Im in the same boat as you.. Im only 18 though but want basically the same vehicle as you two, except Summit White with black hood stripes. And the polished wheels arent part of the RS package by the way, the RS includes the same wheel but painted I believe. So I want the polished for an extra $470.. I just started college so Im also eligible for the College Discount, family member works for Sprint so Supplier Pricing, and Costco member. But I dont know if any of those can be combined, I really hope so though.

LED Crazy · 09-05-2010, 02:03 AM

It would be nice if they combined the discounts. My family has a club membership at Sams Club, I work for Apple, and I am a member of a credit union. If those can stack.. Well shoot I'd be in great shape.. When will you be looking at purchasing your car?

Gmoney_2010 · 09-05-2010, 02:12 AM

Yeah i would also consider joining a CU if that discount could be combined too. Well I just put my Envoy on craigslist so I would like to give it some time to sell before I have to trade it in, but I have found one online at a local dealer that is exactly what I want. Now its more of a matter of convincing my parents since they have bought my first two vehicles and pay insurance etc...

LED Crazy · 09-05-2010, 02:16 AM

Best of luck to you! I should be starting negotiations by Monday (if they are open) if I have everything together. I will inform you as I go into battle with the dealers of Oklahoma.

Gmoney_2010 · 09-05-2010, 02:28 AM

You too! And thanks, I need all the negotiating info I can get!

jplayland · 09-05-2010, 09:46 PM

My final deal was:
2011 Camaro 2LT
Color: IBM
RS Package
Block Heater
Manual Tranny

MSRP $29,650
Invoice: $28,948 (including Dealer Ad fees and Destination fees)
My Price: $28,208 - $750 USAA = $27,458
Dealer Cost: $28,084 (including 3% hold over)
Dealer Supplier Pricing Kickback: $600 (few admit to this, but if you get a supplier pricing approval code and provide it, they get $600 from GM)
Dealer Profit: $776
I also got a great deal on my trade-in. It was in rough shape, and if they get any more than there money back they will be lucky.

Look up your dealer cost on truecar.com add $500 to it and tell three or more local dealers via email that you have been offered that deal. Out of the original four I contacted, two said they would match it, one beat it by $200 and one said go to hell. Final arm twisting and playing the same game on my trade-in resulted in a great deal for me. Don't settle for anything that isn't in the "Great Price" zone of on truecar.com.

Remember to use all your poker moves. First, get all the info (Costs, Fees, Kickbacks, Holdback, Trade-in values including current Craigslist pricing NADA and KBB) so you have the cards to play. Work with multiple dealers so you don't have a problem walking away. Keep your poker face. Bluff a little. When I say bluff, I mean lie. If two dealers hold steady on your price or trade in value, lie and say another dealer offered a little better.

Good Luck

Mr_Draco · 09-06-2010, 08:41 AM

Supplier, College Grad, Credit Union, and Military discounts can NOT be combined. All of these discounts are the exact same discount called Preferred Pricing.

If you are wanting to use Preferred Pricing go here and build your car first. http://prod3.gmautobuilder.com/Build...riceformula=SU

Remember if you decide to use Preferred Pricing, you can NOT negotiate below this price (you can not walk into a dealership and negotiate Preferred Pricing - $500) unless you qualify for USAA discount. This is a set price set by GM and any dealership who uses a Preferred Pricing code but sells the car for less can lose their franchise contract. The good thing about this is that Preferred Pricing is between $1,000 below to $500 above Invoice Pricing depending on your options.

LED Crazy · 09-06-2010, 08:52 AM

Good to know. Thanks for the info Mr Draco

lbheat · 09-07-2010, 10:50 PM

best of luck to you guys also. I also had a question on ordering a custom camaro. If i put in a order how much do i have to put down for my order? and do I have to agree on how much i will pay for it (such as financing it then and there)?

Gmoney_2010 · 09-08-2010, 12:38 AM

You shouldnt have any obligations when you order. Unless you want to get the deal worked out then.

And I wont be getting a Camaro, this year anyways. Couldnt talk the parents into it... They said maybe next year though!

Sc0rPs · 09-08-2010, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gmoney_2010

You shouldnt have any obligations when you order. Unless you want to get the deal worked out then.

And I wont be getting a Camaro, this year anyways. Couldnt talk the parents into it... They said maybe next year though!

May work out for you, since in a year they'll be clearing all the 2011's and you can save thousands. If you can buy now consider picking up a deal for the remaining 2010's.

LED Crazy · 09-08-2010, 08:53 AM

My dealer said he wanted a 1k deposit when I order it through the factory. Idk about loan options because I am paying cash.

09-05-2010, 12:40 AM	#1
lbheat Echale Gas [COTW 3/10/14] Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Supercharged Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: La Puente, Ca Posts: 1,372	2011 2LT Pricing advice Ok so I have read many postings on a daily basis for the past few months and have finally decided on what I want. But now the most interesting part of buying my camaro is playing hardball with the dealers to get the best offer. I know truecar gives you a good estimate, but there are possibilities of getting discounts in several things. Heres my 411: 1. Work for Pepsi- Qualify for GM Supplier Pricing 2. Recent College engineering grad- Qualify for Preferred Pricing 3. Costco Member 4. Live in Long Beach, Ca I am getting a 2011 Camaro 2LT with the following: 1. RS - $1500 2. SIM color 3. Sunroof - $900 4. Aluminum Polish wheels upgrade - $470 5. Automatic - $1,185 So according to chevy website my custom build is going to run me $32,130. Based on your buying experience what type of pricing should i expect. I am 23 years old so I know they are going to try and pull crap on me but with the help of past buyers I should be locked and loaded. Thanks ahead of time!!!

09-05-2010, 02:12 AM	#5
Gmoney_2010 Drives: 2004 Envoy SLT 4X4 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 18	Yeah i would also consider joining a CU if that discount could be combined too. Well I just put my Envoy on craigslist so I would like to give it some time to sell before I have to trade it in, but I have found one online at a local dealer that is exactly what I want. Now its more of a matter of convincing my parents since they have bought my first two vehicles and pay insurance etc... __________________ 2004 GMC Envoy SLT 4X4 Black--Hoping to trade into 2011 Camaro 2LT RS M6 Black w/Sunroof 2009 Buick Enclave CXL FWD(Awsome vehicle!!!) Carbon Black with ebony interior

09-05-2010, 02:28 AM	#7
Gmoney_2010 Drives: 2004 Envoy SLT 4X4 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 18	You too! And thanks, I need all the negotiating info I can get! __________________ 2004 GMC Envoy SLT 4X4 Black--Hoping to trade into 2011 Camaro 2LT RS M6 Black w/Sunroof 2009 Buick Enclave CXL FWD(Awsome vehicle!!!) Carbon Black with ebony interior

09-08-2010, 12:38 AM	#12
Gmoney_2010 Drives: 2004 Envoy SLT 4X4 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 18	You shouldnt have any obligations when you order. Unless you want to get the deal worked out then. And I wont be getting a Camaro, this year anyways. Couldnt talk the parents into it... They said maybe next year though! __________________ 2004 GMC Envoy SLT 4X4 Black--Hoping to trade into 2011 Camaro 2LT RS M6 Black w/Sunroof 2009 Buick Enclave CXL FWD(Awsome vehicle!!!) Carbon Black with ebony interior

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09-05-2010, 01:47 AM	#2
LED Crazy okcamaros.com Drives: 2016 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tulsa, Ok Posts: 1,753 View My Garage	I am asking the exact same question! I am 19 and about to buy a 2LT 2011 IOM with IO interior, sun roof, auto trans, rs pkg, ground effects, and nickel fuel door. I don't know how competitive the market is in the greater Los Angles area, but here in Oklahoma we have 3 major dealers and they are fighters. This is where I am going to win out... Hopefully.. Btw I am pretty sure the polish wheels upgrade is included in the RS package bc it comes with the midnight silver rims.

09-05-2010, 02:03 AM	#4
LED Crazy okcamaros.com Drives: 2016 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tulsa, Ok Posts: 1,753 View My Garage	It would be nice if they combined the discounts. My family has a club membership at Sams Club, I work for Apple, and I am a member of a credit union. If those can stack.. Well shoot I'd be in great shape.. When will you be looking at purchasing your car?

09-05-2010, 02:16 AM	#6
LED Crazy okcamaros.com Drives: 2016 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tulsa, Ok Posts: 1,753 View My Garage	Best of luck to you! I should be starting negotiations by Monday (if they are open) if I have everything together. I will inform you as I go into battle with the dealers of Oklahoma.

09-05-2010, 09:46 PM	#8
jplayland Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS M6 + 1999 Sierra Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 56	My final deal was: 2011 Camaro 2LT Color: IBM RS Package Block Heater Manual Tranny MSRP $29,650 Invoice: $28,948 (including Dealer Ad fees and Destination fees) My Price: $28,208 - $750 USAA = $27,458 Dealer Cost: $28,084 (including 3% hold over) Dealer Supplier Pricing Kickback: $600 (few admit to this, but if you get a supplier pricing approval code and provide it, they get $600 from GM) Dealer Profit: $776 I also got a great deal on my trade-in. It was in rough shape, and if they get any more than there money back they will be lucky. Look up your dealer cost on truecar.com add $500 to it and tell three or more local dealers via email that you have been offered that deal. Out of the original four I contacted, two said they would match it, one beat it by $200 and one said go to hell. Final arm twisting and playing the same game on my trade-in resulted in a great deal for me. Don't settle for anything that isn't in the "Great Price" zone of on truecar.com. Remember to use all your poker moves. First, get all the info (Costs, Fees, Kickbacks, Holdback, Trade-in values including current Craigslist pricing NADA and KBB) so you have the cards to play. Work with multiple dealers so you don't have a problem walking away. Keep your poker face. Bluff a little. When I say bluff, I mean lie. If two dealers hold steady on your price or trade in value, lie and say another dealer offered a little better. Good Luck

09-06-2010, 08:41 AM	#9
Mr_Draco Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 7,182	Supplier, College Grad, Credit Union, and Military discounts can NOT be combined. All of these discounts are the exact same discount called Preferred Pricing. If you are wanting to use Preferred Pricing go here and build your car first. http://prod3.gmautobuilder.com/Build...riceformula=SU Remember if you decide to use Preferred Pricing, you can NOT negotiate below this price (you can not walk into a dealership and negotiate Preferred Pricing - $500) unless you qualify for USAA discount. This is a set price set by GM and any dealership who uses a Preferred Pricing code but sells the car for less can lose their franchise contract. The good thing about this is that Preferred Pricing is between $1,000 below to $500 above Invoice Pricing depending on your options.

09-06-2010, 08:52 AM	#10
LED Crazy okcamaros.com Drives: 2016 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tulsa, Ok Posts: 1,753 View My Garage	Good to know. Thanks for the info Mr Draco

09-07-2010, 10:50 PM	#11
lbheat Echale Gas [COTW 3/10/14] Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Supercharged Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: La Puente, Ca Posts: 1,372	best of luck to you guys also. I also had a question on ordering a custom camaro. If i put in a order how much do i have to put down for my order? and do I have to agree on how much i will pay for it (such as financing it then and there)?

09-08-2010, 08:53 AM	#14
LED Crazy okcamaros.com Drives: 2016 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tulsa, Ok Posts: 1,753 View My Garage	My dealer said he wanted a 1k deposit when I order it through the factory. Idk about loan options because I am paying cash.