Worth the trip?

[cdillio]

I like in OK also, I bought mine from a dealer down in Dallas, TX and drove down there with my dad and picked it up!

[jrpimp00]

I live in NC and purchased from BeckyD. She had it shipped to my door. She is a wonderful and respectful person to deal with and does a lot to make her customers happy.

[wavrun2000]

Originally Posted by trm0002

I had over a dozen C5 members fly, walk, drive, boat... to my dealer last year when these cars were first coming out- mostly because, like Classic in TX, my dealer had a large allocation (meaning many ACTUALLY AVAILABLE) to order. I'm in NY- Buffalo area- and I had people from Florida, Kentucky, Ohio...So the idea of going "out of state" is neither new, nor in any way bad.

I can see that because you had to go where they were. It took almost a year for the dealership in my town to actually have Camaros that were not spoken for. But now that they are readily available seems like it would make more sense to buy one locally, unless someone has the exact car you are looking for down to every option or the deal is crazy good.

[LED Crazy]

Originally Posted by jrpimp00

I live in NC and purchased from BeckyD. She had it shipped to my door. She is a wonderful and respectful person to deal with and does a lot to make her customers happy.

How much did that cost?

[trm0002]

Originally Posted by wavrun2000

I can see that because you had to go where they were. It took almost a year for the dealership in my town to actually have Camaros that were not spoken for. But now that they are readily available seems like it would make more sense to buy one locally, unless someone has the exact car you are looking for down to every option or the deal is crazy good.

I will agree that even with a "good" out of state deal, the savings may well be offset with airfare, hotel, gas back home, etc... That said, everyone I spoke with that came from any kind of distance last year took great joy in the day, two day, week-long... ride home in their new Camaro; the kind of trips you would never take simply going down to the corner Chevy lot and buying a Camaro. Tell me a better way to go sightseeing while you learn to enjoy your new car?

[CamaroScotty]

My thoughts on drop shipping:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39230

Eric (Classic Chevy - Grapevine) is the closest to you, if I weren't in the business, I'd be buying from him

[larryt1026]

I had mine shipped to my door in FL from Becky. Nothin but smooth sailing. Great buying experience and I love my car!!!

[wavrun2000]

Originally Posted by trm0002

I will agree that even with a "good" out of state deal, the savings may well be offset with airfare, hotel, gas back home, etc... That said, everyone I spoke with that came from any kind of distance last year took great joy in the day, two day, week-long... ride home in their new Camaro; the kind of trips you would never take simply going down to the corner Chevy lot and buying a Camaro. Tell me a better way to go sightseeing while you learn to enjoy your new car?

That is a very valid point. Just got to make sure you get to drive by some good scenery.

[abaucom21]

All 3 dealers have excellent reputations on this site. If you can save a little money, or come out close to equal after travel expenses, travel and buy from a dealer that both understands the Camaro product as well as Camaro nuts who buy the product (very important -LOL). I suggest you travel and pick up your car.
DFW area is close enough, good old South West Airlines (use to live in Dallas) and Tulsa to DFW is a short commute flight. Michigan, one days drive from Tulsa. Not sure about Wisconsin from Tulsa.
Factor in airfare and travel expense but also factor in dealer understanding of Camaro nuts. Perhaps, since you are traveling to pick up your new ride, the dealer will send a curtsey van to pick you up at the airport or pay for the cab from airport to dealership. A good dealer will work with you.
I was lucky, my Ottawa dealer is high volume, understands their Camaro nut buyers. I waited close to 3 months to take delivery of my 2011. My sales rep, knowing I was a little nuts was so kind to offer me a 2010 Camaro loaner for a week while I was waiting just to make my wait a little more bearable. I did borrow one for a day which did make me happy.
Buy from a dealer that understands your passion. It helps to let them know you are comparing Mustang's and Camaro's as I was comparing product and prices (LOL). When it comes time to service the car stay local and develop a relationship with a local dealer. Service department does not care where you bought the car.

[trm0002]

Originally Posted by CamaroScotty

My thoughts on drop shipping:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39230

Eric (Classic Chevy - Grapevine) is the closest to you, if I weren't in the business, I'd be buying from him

That's just because you like wobbly pop.

[CamaroScotty]

$126 to Milwaukee, btw

[LED Crazy]

Originally Posted by CamaroScotty

$126 to Milwaukee, btw

$126 for delivery to my home?

[daphatgrant]

I bought mine from Camaro Scotty and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. He truly cares about his customer and their experience and not just the sale. If you have any questions shoot me a PM or visitor message and I'll be happy to answer your questions. That being said Eric @ ClassicChevrolet and Anna at Spartan Chevrolet are also stand up people that I wouldn't think twice before buying from.

[CamaroScotty]

Originally Posted by 2Unique4U

$126 for delivery to my home?

For an airline ticket to Milwaukee

Ask Josh above - he drove his SS back to NY....it's a great experience!