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MrBowTi3 · 09-09-2012, 02:59 PM

Does anybody know if there is an easier way to find out what dealers have a 1LE available to test drive other than calling around?

SUKXOST · 09-09-2012, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBowTi3

Does anybody know if there is an easier way to find out what dealers have a 1LE available to test drive other than calling around?

MarkSS · 09-09-2012, 03:28 PM

No 1LE cars anywhere.... yet. Don't call.

MrBowTi3 · 09-09-2012, 04:13 PM

That's my fault I should have put that I was asking for when they start getting delivered I assumed that since we all know they haven't been delivered it would be understood

PYROLYSIS · 09-09-2012, 05:00 PM

According to GM not many dealers will have these sitting on lots. They expect almost all 1LEs to be special ordered. You will probably have trouble getting a test drive.

MarkSS · 09-09-2012, 07:07 PM

Once cars are available, you can "build your own" on Chevrolet.com and then search for the cars at dealers that are the closest to the one you configured.

MrBowTi3 · 09-09-2012, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkSS

Once cars are available, you can "build your own" on Chevrolet.com and then search for the cars at dealers that are the closest to the one you configured.

Thanks hindsight is 20/20 and I'll try not to forget :bangdesk:

charlie46 · 09-21-2012, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBowTi3

Does anybody know if there is an easier way to find out what dealers have a 1LE available to test drive other than calling around?

Isnt it funny that you can walk into a porsche dealership and ask for a test drive a $120k 911 and they will gladly hand you the keys, but ask for a test drive boss 302 or Camaro Zl1 and they will look at you like your crazy?

toehead93 · 09-21-2012, 10:19 PM

That is because it is better to sell a $120k car compared to a $40-60k car. But i agree, it is kind of silly.

JimE · 09-24-2012, 07:14 PM

They also tend to only see more serious buyers. And by serious, I mean people that pretty much know what they want, and aren't just trying to test drive a car with no intent to buy.

Just from being a member here, it's amazing the number of people that have test driven multiple Camaros before buying (or not buying).

PYROLYSIS · 09-24-2012, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JimE

They also tend to only see more serious buyers. And by serious, I mean people that pretty much know what they want, and aren't just trying to test drive a car with no intent to buy.

Just from being a member here, it's amazing the number of people that have test driven multiple Camaros before buying (or not buying).

It amazes me too. I've only sat in one fifth gen. It was a transformers edition at a Braves baseball game. When I get my 1LE it will be without ever having driven a fifth gen. To me that will make the delivery a little more special.

Lumino1LE · 09-24-2012, 10:45 PM

This is the 2nd car I buy/order sight unseen. My first was a 2003 350z. I read all the reviews and went down to my local Nissan dealer in July 2002 and gave them $1,000 and ordered the car. I never regretted it. It was a great, fun car. I ended up supercharging it with an entire ProCharger system. My last car was a 2008 BMW 335i coupe. Beautiful car, but just not enough power.

To get the power I wanted in a BMW, I was going to have to spend $70K+. I just couldn't justify it. I test drove the Mustang GT Premium and liked it. Then I heard/read about the 1LE and the rest is history. My 2013 2SS 1LE w/sunroof (gotta have a sunroof) goes into production on 10/22, at least that's my TPW.

09-09-2012, 02:59 PM	#1
MrBowTi3 Drives: 2013 1SS Victory Red Camaro Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Jonesboro, Georgia Posts: 154 View My Garage	1LE Test Drive Does anybody know if there is an easier way to find out what dealers have a 1LE available to test drive other than calling around?

09-09-2012, 05:00 PM	#5
PYROLYSIS Remember the Charleston 9 Drives: 2004 KME PREDATOR, 2014 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Summerv1LE SC Posts: 5,381 View My Garage	According to GM not many dealers will have these sitting on lots. They expect almost all 1LEs to be special ordered. You will probably have trouble getting a test drive. __________________ BRING BACK THE B4C POLICE CAMARO! 2002 V-6 5 speed rally red (current camaro) Also driven:1992 Z-28 305 auto Red w/ black stripes (anniversary), 2001 V-6 auto light pewter metallic,1991 RS V-6 auto Black

09-21-2012, 10:19 PM	#9
toehead93 Drives: 2014 2SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: wpb fl Posts: 3,136 View My Garage	That is because it is better to sell a $120k car compared to a $40-60k car. But i agree, it is kind of silly. __________________ Used Racing Brake 2 Peice Rotors for sale: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=344754 Summit White 2014 2SS 1LE Recaros, NPP exhaust, Nav 2010 2SS A6 - sold.

09-09-2012, 03:28 PM	#3
MarkSS Drives: 2014 Z/28 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 412	No 1LE cars anywhere.... yet. Don't call.

09-09-2012, 04:13 PM	#4
MrBowTi3 Drives: 2013 1SS Victory Red Camaro Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Jonesboro, Georgia Posts: 154 View My Garage	That's my fault I should have put that I was asking for when they start getting delivered I assumed that since we all know they haven't been delivered it would be understood

09-09-2012, 07:07 PM	#6
MarkSS Drives: 2014 Z/28 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 412	Once cars are available, you can "build your own" on Chevrolet.com and then search for the cars at dealers that are the closest to the one you configured.

09-24-2012, 07:14 PM	#10
JimE Drives: 2013 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 3,087	They also tend to only see more serious buyers. And by serious, I mean people that pretty much know what they want, and aren't just trying to test drive a car with no intent to buy. Just from being a member here, it's amazing the number of people that have test driven multiple Camaros before buying (or not buying).

09-24-2012, 10:45 PM	#12
Lumino1LE Rally Yellow 2SS/RS/SR Drives: Born 11/12 2012 Camaro 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Loudoun County, VA Posts: 260	This is the 2nd car I buy/order sight unseen. My first was a 2003 350z. I read all the reviews and went down to my local Nissan dealer in July 2002 and gave them $1,000 and ordered the car. I never regretted it. It was a great, fun car. I ended up supercharging it with an entire ProCharger system. My last car was a 2008 BMW 335i coupe. Beautiful car, but just not enough power. To get the power I wanted in a BMW, I was going to have to spend $70K+. I just couldn't justify it. I test drove the Mustang GT Premium and liked it. Then I heard/read about the 1LE and the rest is history. My 2013 2SS 1LE w/sunroof (gotta have a sunroof) goes into production on 10/22, at least that's my TPW.