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FirstLSK · 04-01-2009, 10:55 AM

EDIT: HERE IS PRICE INCREASE NOTICE:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17292

I know that this belongs in the dealer pricing etc. area but I wanted to post it here for visibility.

I just got off the phone with my dealer to check on my order status. My status hasn't changed but he told me that he had just received notification that the Camaro just had a price increase. Once their system is updated with the new prices, he is going to give me a price comparison of my order specs. with the new prices.

Any of the dealer members have this info?

RallyFever · 04-01-2009, 11:03 AM

You should qualify for price protection.
The dealer will get billed for pricing at the time of production and then given a credit once delivered.

The question, CamaroScotty, is how do we, the consumer, ensure that protection is actually passed on to us and not abused by the dealers?

I see many dealers changing their price to reflect the window sticker and then keeping the credit as well? This could be a serious scam.

PQ · 04-01-2009, 11:07 AM

Subscribed.

Vash · 04-01-2009, 11:51 AM

There was a large thread on this already. Buy now if you have the budget.

I am sure it will go up a bit for 2011 model, but not for 2010 IMO*. GM has not done that for a while they always raise at the model year. But they could start 2011 MY's later this year probably in the fall so that's when it will probably go up.

Bruno · 04-01-2009, 11:52 AM

SEE:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17292

New price increase amount will be announced on April 9th.

Vash · 04-01-2009, 11:54 AM

lol Better lock in by then I guess.

FirstLSK · 04-01-2009, 01:33 PM

Sorry for the re-post. Yes, dealer said all pre-orders are covered by price protection.

snizzle · 04-01-2009, 01:50 PM

Uhh.... look at your calendar

fastball · 04-01-2009, 02:02 PM

If you pre-ordered and locked in at MSRP, then even with a slight price increase, once more are produced those who wait untill demand eases up will still pay less than anyone who ordered before the price increase.

Just sayin.

MikeZ28 · 04-01-2009, 03:21 PM

This is not good PR for a new model launch. Very annoying. If it's more than about $750 I'll be really peeved.

DerbyChamp06 · 04-01-2009, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeZ28

This is not good PR for a new model launch. Very annoying. If it's more than about $750 I'll be really peeved.

Ditto!
I don't see it helping sell more Camaros. Many independent reviews with pricing have been published, so when those who haven't pre-ordered go to check em' out at Dealer, and find price jumped up, that can't help. Many people are stretched very tight financially these days, and this is not going to help at all....and I would guess that a good many potential Camaro buyers out there can just barely afford current pricing (myself included). But preorder is not an option for me. I need to test drive before buying to make absolutely sure this is the right car, and I would guess, so do many others who have to be prudent with the little extra money they have.

Cars haven't even hit lots yet, and already a price jump......

Vash · 04-01-2009, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeZ28

This is not good PR for a new model launch. Very annoying. If it's more than about $750 I'll be really peeved.

They can't just give it away. A reasonable profit should be the goal. Supplier prices go up cause the bulk ordering goes poof (suppliers have to jack up parts costs cause they make less).

Bullitt · 04-01-2009, 05:33 PM

Not one person has taken delivery yet and there's already a price increase being announced? That's way too funny. What a way to launch a new car.

1982camaro · 04-01-2009, 07:11 PM

this is why fords mustang will continue to be on top. The average working man can afford a GT.

04-01-2009, 10:55 AM	#1
FirstLSK Dude, I love my car !!!! Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS white rally Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: DFW Posts: 811	Camaro price increase? EDIT: HERE IS PRICE INCREASE NOTICE: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17292 I know that this belongs in the dealer pricing etc. area but I wanted to post it here for visibility. I just got off the phone with my dealer to check on my order status. My status hasn't changed but he told me that he had just received notification that the Camaro just had a price increase. Once their system is updated with the new prices, he is going to give me a price comparison of my order specs. with the new prices. Any of the dealer members have this info? __________________ -------------------------------------------------

04-01-2009, 11:07 AM	#3
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	Subscribed. __________________ Last edited by PQ; 04-01-2009 at 11:37 AM.

04-01-2009, 01:33 PM	#7
FirstLSK Dude, I love my car !!!! Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS white rally Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: DFW Posts: 811	Sorry for the re-post. Yes, dealer said all pre-orders are covered by price protection. __________________ -------------------------------------------------

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04-01-2009, 11:03 AM	#2
RallyFever Senior Member Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 749	You should qualify for price protection. The dealer will get billed for pricing at the time of production and then given a credit once delivered. The question, CamaroScotty, is how do we, the consumer, ensure that protection is actually passed on to us and not abused by the dealers? I see many dealers changing their price to reflect the window sticker and then keeping the credit as well? This could be a serious scam.

04-01-2009, 11:51 AM	#4
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	There was a large thread on this already. Buy now if you have the budget. I am sure it will go up a bit for 2011 model, but not for 2010 IMO*. GM has not done that for a while they always raise at the model year. But they could start 2011 MY's later this year probably in the fall so that's when it will probably go up.

04-01-2009, 11:52 AM	#5
Bruno Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: OH now Posts: 313	SEE: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17292 New price increase amount will be announced on April 9th.

04-01-2009, 11:54 AM	#6
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	lol Better lock in by then I guess.

04-01-2009, 01:50 PM	#8
snizzle Recalled user Drives: '12 Camaro SS, '18 Colorado Z71 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,419	Uhh.... look at your calendar

04-01-2009, 02:02 PM	#9
fastball Banned Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS 6MT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 4,372	If you pre-ordered and locked in at MSRP, then even with a slight price increase, once more are produced those who wait untill demand eases up will still pay less than anyone who ordered before the price increase. Just sayin.

04-01-2009, 03:21 PM	#10
MikeZ28 Drives: '04 GTO, '00 Z28, '95 Z28 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 225	This is not good PR for a new model launch. Very annoying. If it's more than about $750 I'll be really peeved.

04-01-2009, 05:33 PM	#13
Bullitt Drives: Horse & Buggy Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MI Posts: 153	Not one person has taken delivery yet and there's already a price increase being announced? That's way too funny. What a way to launch a new car.

04-01-2009, 07:11 PM	#14
1982camaro Drives: 1982 camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: california Posts: 153	this is why fords mustang will continue to be on top. The average working man can afford a GT.