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Originally Posted by stovt001
Once again, GM can not dictate what the dealers charge. A dealer could charge a 100% markup and GM could not do a thing about it. It is unfortunate for them, but thanks to franchise laws they're just powerless and it is really difficult to revoke a franchise. Luckily, as I have written before, there are almost 4000 Chevy dealers in the U.S.. Some are charging markups, and some are not. If you want the Camaro as soon as it is released, go find a dealer that is not doing markups and see if they have any left. I for one am very glad so many people here are just saying no to markups. It makes life easier for all buyers.
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Unfortunately, this group makes for the minority. Just like the Challenger, there will be a ton of people willing to pay a premium to have the "first" around. Good thing about sales, the customer ALWAYS sets the pricing.
A manufactuer can't do anything about mark-ups, not in any way shape or form. It breaks franchise laws.
A dealer doesn't have to honor any form of pricing unless it is advertised, such as radio or print. Someone could send you specific pricing over an e-mail and it not mean a thing. Not unless it listed a particular stock number or VIN number, then you might have a chance.
I, like many, am going to wait till they are readily available for a better deal and less over all stress.
I can't stress this enough the importance of finding a dealership you are comfortable with. Anytime money is being exchanged there is a big chance of friction. the better the realtionship with the dealership (business) the better things will be.