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Originally Posted by Rip
My advice would first be to go to www.kbb.com and price it with the options you are getting, it will tell you what the dealer invoice is (minus the destination charge, which is generally around $750). Then, don't pay more than $500 above that cost.
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I just want to echo the advice above. Always, always, always buy new cars based on dealer invoice. My rule is to pay no more than $100 over dealer invoice. It's a fair price and someone will take it. I have purchased many vehicles in my life and all of them were $100 over dealer invoice with three exceptions: I have an agreement with a dealer friend of mine that I will pay $250 over dealer invoice. Second exception: in 1998, I was looking for a Ford pickup and was planning to order the truck. Being the last day of the month, the sales person said, "If you take one off the lot, I'll give you $500 BELOW dealer invoice." My response: "Sold." Third exception: My 2010 Camaro. They were still in high demand and I really wanted one. So, I paid list.
Here is where you can find dealer invoice information:
http://www.edmunds.com/new/2011/chev...18/prices.html. (Note that there is usually a 2 percent "hold-back" built into the dealer invoice. So, even if you pay dealer invoice, the dealer is making 2 percent, BEFORE any incentives from Chevrolet.)
Once, when picking up an ordered car, the sales person tried to add additional charges. We got up to leave. He took them all back off. Don't allow any last minute charges.
Also, decide what model, color and options you want and get THAT car. Order it if you have to. It will be worth the wait.
Finally, take NONE of the dealer add-ons (extended warranty, tire protection, etc.) None of them. They are all rip-offs.
By the way, welcome. You will love your new Camaro. Post pics once you get it.