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FaytalsCamaro · 12-02-2011, 11:22 AM

I currently have a 2011 Camaro v6 with about 5200 miles on it. This was my very first new car and as much as I do love it, I wish i knew before what I know now. And because this was my first new car I'm still quite new to bargaining and haggling. Not knowing how to approach or what to say exactly kinda hurts me. I'm in quite the predicament now being upside down and wanting to upgrade. I know I know, all this coulda been avoided if I went big the first time. Unfortunately since its not the case, I just have to work with the hand i have now.

Here is the current situation, my car is about 4 months old excellent condition with 5200 miles on it, KBB lists it as about 25k trade in and 27k private sale. unfortunately i owe 31k on it b/c of a previous vehicle was rolled on. Im patiently waiting for the right vehicle to show its face but if it did I have no idea how to exactly bargain it down to the right price. Obviously because of my situation used 2010 would be my best bet which i have no problem getting. But I have no idea how to approach or what to say. Here is a prime example.

A couple of weeks ago I went to a local hyundai dealership b/c i saw what i thought was a great deal. A 2010 1SS White with 13k miles on it for 29.5. It was the exact color I wanted with options I wanted. Went in to talk to a salesman about the vehicle and to get his offer on my car. 23k. I thanked him gave him my number and walked out lol. Plain and simple. The more I think about the situation I'm in the more it sucks. I'm trying to get a very popular vehicle thats highly sought after which is probably gonna be simple to sale off their lot for that price. So why would they work with me to try and get me in it?

It's pretty easy to stay positive about the whole thing considering that i'm already in a camaro. So no matter what dealership i go to I'm still gonna be driving away in one lol. Anyways like I said if my fellow camaro brothers and sisters could give me any tips, tricks and advice i would be incredibly grateful!! Love this website and all of you guys! Thanks again!

P.S.
I dont know if it matters but a bit of insight. When purchasing my current camaro I didnt really research as much as i could. From stock everything was perfect. Its the modding potential that is giving me the upgrading mentality. Seeing how the SS is far above the V6.

12-02-2011, 11:22 AM	#1
FaytalsCamaro Distributor of Liquor Drives: My Wife Crazy Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,697	Help! Want outside advice about upgrading to SS I currently have a 2011 Camaro v6 with about 5200 miles on it. This was my very first new car and as much as I do love it, I wish i knew before what I know now. And because this was my first new car I'm still quite new to bargaining and haggling. Not knowing how to approach or what to say exactly kinda hurts me. I'm in quite the predicament now being upside down and wanting to upgrade. I know I know, all this coulda been avoided if I went big the first time. Unfortunately since its not the case, I just have to work with the hand i have now. Here is the current situation, my car is about 4 months old excellent condition with 5200 miles on it, KBB lists it as about 25k trade in and 27k private sale. unfortunately i owe 31k on it b/c of a previous vehicle was rolled on. Im patiently waiting for the right vehicle to show its face but if it did I have no idea how to exactly bargain it down to the right price. Obviously because of my situation used 2010 would be my best bet which i have no problem getting. But I have no idea how to approach or what to say. Here is a prime example. A couple of weeks ago I went to a local hyundai dealership b/c i saw what i thought was a great deal. A 2010 1SS White with 13k miles on it for 29.5. It was the exact color I wanted with options I wanted. Went in to talk to a salesman about the vehicle and to get his offer on my car. 23k. I thanked him gave him my number and walked out lol. Plain and simple. The more I think about the situation I'm in the more it sucks. I'm trying to get a very popular vehicle thats highly sought after which is probably gonna be simple to sale off their lot for that price. So why would they work with me to try and get me in it? It's pretty easy to stay positive about the whole thing considering that i'm already in a camaro. So no matter what dealership i go to I'm still gonna be driving away in one lol. Anyways like I said if my fellow camaro brothers and sisters could give me any tips, tricks and advice i would be incredibly grateful!! Love this website and all of you guys! Thanks again! P.S. I dont know if it matters but a bit of insight. When purchasing my current camaro I didnt really research as much as i could. From stock everything was perfect. Its the modding potential that is giving me the upgrading mentality. Seeing how the SS is far above the V6.