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Originally Posted by Dude
I give you that. The fact that I WAS seriously thinking about buying this car (although it was a short period until I found out this) means I admit that the car is a great value for money. However, I think this is just another sloppy marketing gimmick that explains why GM is where it is today. A wise (or well prepared) person would have opted of the following two alternatives.
1. Publish the new (increased) prices from the beginning and promote "early order rebates" to lower the prices down to the current prices.
2. Publish the both current and new (increased) prices from the beginning and clearly state 3/31 is the order cut-off date for the lower prices.
At least people would have known the both options (ordering early or waiting) and understood what was the difference from the beginning, thus would have been able to weigh the options. If the increase is like only $100 - $200, then we would be all making a mountain of a mall hole, but my gut tells it will be something significant (guessing about $1K). The way GM is doing this seems VERY opportunistic and normal customers will definitely feel they are being ripped off. Another great way to turn off customers that Toyota and Honda would NEVER do.
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There are no early order rebates... it was public stated by GM in a 2010 Camaro e-mail to anyone who asked for more info that pre-orders would be guaranteed the early order pricing. Also, it's been widely known that the price
could increase after the pre-order season was over... it's a risk that must be taken. If you hesitate on a good deal, it may not be there tomorrow...
Will this ever end? *sigh*... :(
Just wait until Thursday to see what happens, but don't get your panties in a bunch just yet
