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85convertibleZ28 · 12-18-2007, 03:04 PM

I was wondering how much is too much above MSRP? I never bought a new car before.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 12-18-2007, 03:13 PM

0.

I guess it's just a matter of how bad you want the car coupled with how much money you're willing to waste/spend (depending on your outlook on buying cars).

I'll pay MSRP...but not a penny more. GM says that's how much it's worth, then why should I have to pay any more?

z28camaro2471 · 12-18-2007, 03:33 PM

0.00 minus my GM card earnings if I can use them minus whatever I can negotiate.

I'll wait as long as I need to wait. As much as I'd like to be first in line, that ain't gonna happen. Although I'll definitely stop by the dealership(s) to see what they have on the lot/showroom as soon as they come out. I may just go in the showroom and sit in it until they throw me out or have me arrested! And I'll definitely test drive one.

The salespeople will say, OH NO, not him AGAIN.

EllwynX · 12-18-2007, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by z28camaro2471

0.00 minus my GM card earnings if I can use them minus whatever I can negotiate.

I'll wait as long as I need to wait. As much as I'd like to be first in line, that ain't gonna happen. Although I'll definitely stop by the dealership(s) to see what they have on the lot/showroom as soon as they come out. I may just go in the showroom and sit in it until they throw me out or have me arrested! And I'll definitely test drive one.

The salespeople will say, OH NO, not him AGAIN.

What he said. I tend to do most of my negotiating online before I even go to the dealership, so I'll know the price before my GMCard earnings and down payment are applied.

I also intend on trying to get financing myself before going to help my position.

Capitol One will give you a blank check for up to the amount you're willing to spend/approved for. Just like walking in with cash. I've always heard dealers dealers are more flexible when you're paying cash. Maybe that'll help.

Emher · 12-18-2007, 05:48 PM

I'd like to say zero. But probably I won't have that luxury what with it being an import and all. So we'll see.

*DGthe3* · 12-18-2007, 07:09 PM

I won't pay more then MSRP

Some of you mentioned the GMCard, does it put money toward any GM vehicle or is it only on select models?

EllwynX · 12-18-2007, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGthe3

I won't pay more then MSRP

Some of you mentioned the GMCard, does it put money toward any GM vehicle or is it only on select models?

They generally have a set limit as to how much of your earning you can put toward it, and there is often different amounts depending on the model.

I doubt I'll have much more than $600-$700 on the card, but every little bit helps.

Moose · 12-18-2007, 07:50 PM

ZERO

IMO, unless you want to be "the first kid on the block with the newest toy", there is absolutely NO reason to pay above sticker.

When I was getting ready to buy the SS, I shopped several dealers, and just about all of them tried to explain the mark-up as a "by-product" of wanting a car that had to be "ordered".

So, I just took my time, shopped via the internet, and ended up getting the SS under sticker.

Same thing occured to my brother when he was buying his C6.

As I said, unless you "gotta have it" immediately, if you're willing to do some "homework", and wait a little, you can get the car at sticker.

pearsonmx6 · 12-18-2007, 08:45 PM

maybe a dollar or 2 more. no i have to wait a wile to buy it so there is no reason for it to be over msrp for me

camaro1 · 12-18-2007, 08:51 PM

i will pay $5000 to $8000 over sticker if i have to

'09-Z28 · 12-18-2007, 09:05 PM

$0. I'd rather drive a few hundred miles to a dealer that'll sell me one at MSRP or below. I'll do all my price negotiating with the internet manager over the phone. And that'll only happen after my closest dealership gets sick of me looking at the beautiful Camaros on their lot.

stovt001 · 12-18-2007, 10:22 PM

Zero. I'm waiting until about 2012 anyway, and if they're still doing markups at that point I'll look elsewhere.

[KRPT]ECP · 12-18-2007, 10:48 PM

I'm not touching above msrp. I suggest that if someone finds a dealer selling at our below msrp they should post it up here or advertise it around. Let them get more business for what they gave you. It may also help those who are having trouble finding one that's decently priced

Jak · 12-18-2007, 11:21 PM

No way will I pay over MSRP. If they try it, I'm not buying.

12-18-2007, 03:04 PM	#1
85convertibleZ28 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 camaro ss rs cgm M6 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 172 View My Garage	How much above MSRP will you go I was wondering how much is too much above MSRP? I never bought a new car before.

12-18-2007, 03:13 PM	#2
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	0. I guess it's just a matter of how bad you want the car coupled with how much money you're willing to waste/spend (depending on your outlook on buying cars). I'll pay MSRP...but not a penny more. GM says that's how much it's worth, then why should I have to pay any more? __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

12-18-2007, 05:48 PM	#5
Emher Pillaging Viking Drives: Saab 9-5 '99 (Hey it's a GM!) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,189	I'd like to say zero. But probably I won't have that luxury what with it being an import and all. So we'll see. __________________ "Fifty years from now, when you're looking back at your life, don't you want to be able to say you had the guts to get in the car?"

12-18-2007, 07:09 PM	#6
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	I won't pay more then MSRP Some of you mentioned the GMCard, does it put money toward any GM vehicle or is it only on select models? __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

12-18-2007, 08:51 PM	#10
camaro1 Drives: 550+RWHP 2010 camaro Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: wisconsin Posts: 1,588	i will pay $5000 to $8000 over sticker if i have to __________________ 415ci stroker, TVS 2300 Magnacharger, cnc heads, cam, yank ss3200 converter, Kooks long tubes, Bwoody true cold air kit, ZL1 Pump, magnaflow 3" cat-back, lowering springs,BMR control arms and tie rod bars, 3.73 gears, diff mounts, RX can, ADM fuel controller

12-18-2007, 03:33 PM	#3
z28camaro2471 C5 Member #227 Drives: Camaros Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NY Posts: 808	0.00 minus my GM card earnings if I can use them minus whatever I can negotiate. I'll wait as long as I need to wait. As much as I'd like to be first in line, that ain't gonna happen. Although I'll definitely stop by the dealership(s) to see what they have on the lot/showroom as soon as they come out. I may just go in the showroom and sit in it until they throw me out or have me arrested! And I'll definitely test drive one. The salespeople will say, OH NO, not him AGAIN.

12-18-2007, 07:50 PM	#8
Moose Moderator Drives: '99 Camaro SS #1392 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newtown, Pa. Posts: 3,982	*ZERO* IMO, unless you want to be "the first kid on the block with the newest toy", there is absolutely NO reason to pay above sticker. When I was getting ready to buy the SS, I shopped several dealers, and just about all of them tried to explain the mark-up as a "by-product" of wanting a car that had to be "ordered". So, I just took my time, shopped via the internet, and ended up getting the SS under sticker. Same thing occured to my brother when he was buying his C6. As I said, unless you "gotta have it" immediately, if you're willing to do some "homework", and wait a little, you can get the car at sticker.

12-18-2007, 08:45 PM	#9
pearsonmx6 USAF Drives: 93 mazda mx6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chandler/scottsdale/tempe Posts: 24	maybe a dollar or 2 more. no i have to wait a wile to buy it so there is no reason for it to be over msrp for me

12-18-2007, 09:05 PM	#11
'09-Z28 Drives: '03 Mazda 6s Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35 View My Garage	$0. I'd rather drive a few hundred miles to a dealer that'll sell me one at MSRP or below. I'll do all my price negotiating with the internet manager over the phone. And that'll only happen after my closest dealership gets sick of me looking at the beautiful Camaros on their lot.

12-18-2007, 10:22 PM	#12
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,812	Zero. I'm waiting until about 2012 anyway, and if they're still doing markups at that point I'll look elsewhere.

12-18-2007, 10:48 PM	#13
[KRPT]ECP Professional Lurker Drives: '97 LeSabre Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 132	I'm not touching above msrp. I suggest that if someone finds a dealer selling at our below msrp they should post it up here or advertise it around. Let them get more business for what they gave you. It may also help those who are having trouble finding one that's decently priced

12-18-2007, 11:21 PM	#14
Jak Drives: 03 Dodge Dakota Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 627	No way will I pay over MSRP. If they try it, I'm not buying.

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