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Originally Posted by KarlChev
Wow, this thread has taken a major turn in the wrong direction.
The dealership that I work at has built its reputation by making sure that we take care of our customers. We are a top 10 Chevy dealer, and have led the Nation the last 3 years in pre-owned GM Certified vehicles sold. That doesn't happen by accident. Yes people do spend more money at times to do business here, but they know our reputation and know that they will be very well taken care of. We have over 2000 vehicles on 32 acres. Our owner just received a key to the city. We are far from the enemy.
Bottom line is this: V6 and "normal" V8's will not be sold for over sticker. I have no concrete information about what type of market adjustment would be made, if any, on limited availablilty (don't even know if there will be anything). I do know that when we have had limited edition vehicles (Indy Pace Cars, 427 badged Z06, and ZR1's) that we have "asked" for more than MSRP. Do we always get it? NO! Is there anything wrong with asking for it? Not in my opinion.
As far as allotments go. If we are allotted 50, and we have a list of 75, then the 1st 50 people with deposits have the 1st shot to buy a vehicle. I don't see how there is anything wrong with that.
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I think people on this forum are making Karl out to something he is not.
How many dealers do you think will give you MSRP when the Camaro comes out?
It's still a good deal. He was just being honest about the Z28 or whatever it will be, although it's not even confirmed yet. When that car comes out for say, 42,000$, most dealers are going to try to make 15k off of it initially. The Shelby GT500KR sold for 50,000$ above sticker initially. If the buyer is willing to pay it, the dealer should accomadate the buyer. If you don't want to pay a higher price, it won't hurt to wait a couple of months. It's just how the business works, and he's just being honest. The seller is going to try to make as much money as possible, the buyer is going to try to make as much savings as possible, and they make a comprimise.
As for the allotments, that is sort of shady unless you tell them what could happen with the allotments.