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FutureCamaroOwner · 12-10-2009, 02:04 AM

hey guys,

A dealer told me that there is a "market adjustment" from GM and that all cars are getting marked up 5k. I think its complete crap but im curious to see if any of you got the same from any of your dealers.

Thanks

Rcfiddy1 · 12-10-2009, 02:08 AM

Its crap..I walked out when I heard this and as soon as I got in my car to leave the dealer ran after me and told me he can waive it. Which to me means they were looking for a x-mas gift. Shop around.

Xmicro_SS · 12-10-2009, 02:08 AM

That is NOT from GM, it is that dealer that is charging that! Find another dealer!

There are plenty of dealers giving various discounts now. Look around.

*Mindz* · 12-10-2009, 02:09 AM

The above posters are correct. Market adjustment is also known as your dealer markup.

It's not from GM and is pure profit for the dealer.

Tal · 12-10-2009, 02:41 AM

Just shop around, some dealers go for volume and sell at or below MSRP while some others go for a handful of suckers at massive markups.

djsnoflake · 12-10-2009, 03:30 AM

Lots of people were finding MSRP dealers last November when they were pre-ordering (myself included) you'd think there would be even more out there now.............

HDDAN · 12-10-2009, 05:53 AM

Some dealers around here were trying to pull that sh*t. The value of a product is what someone is willing to pay for it. If you are willing and have the five gees then that is the value. I am not willing and if I added the five gees to Deval Patrick's 6.25% sales tax and the 2.5% excise tax that we pay in Taxachusetts my SS would have been out of my price range. Remember this, when you are trading it in or selling it a couple of years from now, that five gees will be gone forever. if you look around, you can find one for MSRP or less. Tell the dealer to keep his overpriced car.

VR Code R6P · 12-10-2009, 06:05 AM

A quick look at eBay looks like some are heavily discounted now.

HDDAN · 12-10-2009, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VR Code R6P

A quick look at eBay looks like some are heavily discounted now.

Every Chevy dealer in the Boston area has SS's and LT's in their showrooms. Sport and muscle cars are not big sellers during New England winters. i am sure that some good deals can be had in my area.

2010 SSRS · 12-10-2009, 06:24 AM

no xmas gifts for them

moto-camaro · 12-10-2009, 06:28 AM

Look around, there's plenty of Dealers out there, and also Dealers on this Site, who will sell at, or below, MSRP.

Market adjustments are BS

walk out the door, and go to the next dealer up the street, or in the next city. shouldn't take you too long to find a reputable dealer who won't charge you this markup. i wouldn't recommend paying 5k extra that you really don't need to.

Alabama · 12-10-2009, 06:41 AM

My wife and I got up and flat walked out when a dealer slid a piece of paper saying 44k+ to us on a used 2SS. Left a real bad taste in our mouths. Put the car off a couple of months because of it. When I finally realized how bad she still wanted one I found a dealer to order me exactly what she wanted at MSRP.

Al Robinson · 12-10-2009, 06:43 AM

I've got one even better than that. I live in Virginia Beach where one of the largest Navy Jet bases is located called Oceana Naval air station. The whole area including Norfolk, Hampton and Newport News is called the "Tidewater" area. We have a lot of jets flying around. Some of the dealers are adding what they call "Tidewater paint package". They say this will protect the paint from jet fuel. The problem is the price varies from vehicle to vehicle. $1500 on a Cobalt to $4000 on a Corvette.

fp115 · 12-10-2009, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HDDAN

Some dealers around here were trying to pull that sh*t. The value of a product is what someone is willing to pay for it. If you are willing and have the five gees then that is the value. I am not willing and if I added the five gees to Deval Patrick's 6.25% sales tax and the 2.5% excise tax that we pay in Taxachusetts my SS would have been out of my price range. Remember this, when you are trading it in or selling it a couple of years from now, that five gees will be gone forever. if you look around, you can find one for MSRP or less. Tell the dealer to keep his overpriced car.

Be lucky you don't pay 15% in taxes on yours. That is how much I am paying. Not to mention tire tax, gas guzzler tax (all cars under 35 mpg), A/C tax,...

12-10-2009, 02:04 AM	#1
FutureCamaroOwner Drives: White 1SS/Black Stripes Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Albany Indiana Posts: 675	Anyone heard of a "market adjustment" price hey guys, A dealer told me that there is a "market adjustment" from GM and that all cars are getting marked up 5k. I think its complete crap but im curious to see if any of you got the same from any of your dealers. Thanks

12-10-2009, 02:08 AM	#3
Xmicro_SS Thank You GM Drives: Sky Redline & Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,876	That is NOT from GM, it is that dealer that is charging that! Find another dealer! There are plenty of dealers giving various discounts now. Look around. __________________ ITS HERE! : 2010 Camaro 2SS / 6 Speed Manual (No other way) / Silver Ice Metallic / Inferno Orange Interior Accent / RS Package / Polished Wheels / SOLO MACH X CAT BACK

12-10-2009, 02:09 AM	#4
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,421	The above posters are correct. Market adjustment is also known as your dealer markup. It's not from GM and is pure profit for the dealer. __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

12-10-2009, 06:28 AM	#11
moto-camaro CEO of the Internet Drives: the Roflcopter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Halifax, NS Posts: 1,282 View My Garage	Look around, there's plenty of Dealers out there, and also Dealers on this Site, who will sell at, or below, MSRP. Market adjustments are BS walk out the door, and go to the next dealer up the street, or in the next city. shouldn't take you too long to find a reputable dealer who won't charge you this markup. i wouldn't recommend paying 5k extra that you really don't need to. __________________

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Rcfiddy1 Sold car... Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2SS/RS #37115 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Manalapan, New Jersey Posts: 2,019 View My Garage	Its crap..I walked out when I heard this and as soon as I got in my car to leave the dealer ran after me and told me he can waive it. Which to me means they were looking for a x-mas gift. Shop around.

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HDDAN Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS 2007 HD FLSTC Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Boston MA Posts: 1,510	Some dealers around here were trying to pull that sh*t. The value of a product is what someone is willing to pay for it. If you are willing and have the five gees then that is the value. I am not willing and if I added the five gees to Deval Patrick's 6.25% sales tax and the 2.5% excise tax that we pay in Taxachusetts my SS would have been out of my price range. Remember this, when you are trading it in or selling it a couple of years from now, that five gees will be gone forever. if you look around, you can find one for MSRP or less. Tell the dealer to keep his overpriced car.

12-10-2009, 06:05 AM	#8
VR Code R6P Drives: 2011 Race Red GT500 w/ SVT Perf Pkg Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: eastern CO Posts: 578	A quick look at eBay looks like some are heavily discounted now.

12-10-2009, 06:24 AM	#10
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	no xmas gifts for them

12-10-2009, 06:41 AM	#12
Alabama Drives: 2ss RS 8cyl Manual Rally Yellow Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Birmingham, Al Posts: 59	My wife and I got up and flat walked out when a dealer slid a piece of paper saying 44k+ to us on a used 2SS. Left a real bad taste in our mouths. Put the car off a couple of months because of it. When I finally realized how bad she still wanted one I found a dealer to order me exactly what she wanted at MSRP.

12-10-2009, 06:43 AM	#13
Al Robinson RACKM Drives: 2001 Mazda MilleniaS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. Posts: 160	I've got one even better than that. I live in Virginia Beach where one of the largest Navy Jet bases is located called Oceana Naval air station. The whole area including Norfolk, Hampton and Newport News is called the "Tidewater" area. We have a lot of jets flying around. Some of the dealers are adding what they call "Tidewater paint package". They say this will protect the paint from jet fuel. The problem is the price varies from vehicle to vehicle. $1500 on a Cobalt to $4000 on a Corvette.