How much down???

[JLambCWU]

So for those of you who have ALREADY put money down on a ZL1, how much is it to reserve a slot?

I'm planning on buying one and working my ass off to pay cash for it in Jan/Feb as long as the base model comes in around $50k.

I'm new here, so hi to all and thanks for all the great info posted so far

~Justin

[Z4me]

1k is what my dealer asked for a deposit, and I believe
that's about the average from what I have seen reading
on this forum. As far as MSRP hopefully will know more
in the coming months.

[OldJedi]

I gave mine $500.00 but that was over a year ago while we were still thinking it was going to be called a Z28. I keep in touch with him and he has not asked for a bigger deposit.

[Shurenuff]

I put down $500 about a month before the debut in Chicago.

[oldfriend]

Originally Posted by OldJedi

I gave mine $500.00 but that was over a year ago while we were still thinking it was going to be called a Z28. I keep in touch with him and he has not asked for a bigger deposit.

WHAT's the interest rate that you dealer is paying on that $500 ?

[Weezerj]

I was told no deposit needed until the pricing and ordering stage in Oct/Nov....

[Z_Rocks]

I don't see any reason to put deposit down, because this will hype things up and dealers will charge a lot more. This car is just like any other Camaro that will be mass produced and there is not limited edition of it. The less we beg for it, the less dealers will inflate the price and the opposite is also true. Just my two cents!

[whistle pig]

Only a fool would give a dealer money for a car that no one knows what will cost and dosent technically exist yet IMHO.

[CamaroKid300]

Originally Posted by whistle pig

Only a fool would give a dealer money for a car that no one knows what will cost and dosent technically exist yet IMHO.

However, I'm not going to call them a fool.... just to each his own.... I personally think it is kinda crazy.


But we're all fanatics.

[jesserayjames]

I will wait until I see what the actual price is======================>>>>

[GbrilliantQ]

Originally Posted by jesserayjames

I will wait until I see what the actual price is======================>>>>

[armysig]

My dealership won't let me put anything down, as they haven't seen it being offered with official pricing. I was givin the promise of being able to choose the first one with options. Even if I don't pick it up.

[OldScoolCamaro]

Originally Posted by armysig

My dealership won't let me put anything down, as they haven't seen it being offered with official pricing. I was givin the promise of being able to choose the first one with options. Even if I don't pick it up.

They sound more honest than most. Guys, please understand there are pie in the sky messages being posted here by naive consumers. Research all our threads about the Zl1 and see what the general concensus is. There is much misinformation involving this car and it's troubling to me what people have been led to believe. Some basic things to consider here are: Dealers should not take your money for a deposit. They don't even know if they will be able to order a car for you. They don't know if they can order one period until the dealer allocation tables are decided. They should be saying no to you if you offer one. If by giving them money makes you feel better and that it makes you think you will be able to get one, so be it.....reality is they can just hand it back to you later when they can't order you one.There is no guarantee. At the end of the day, they can do and say whatever they want. They can promise you the moon. There will not be an open blanket order available for this car. High end dealers may be the only ones offered access to order on an allocation, as in the Indy 500 model which they only made 500 of, with 400 being available for US sale. This will be a limited production car folks, they just can't say the "L" word for some reason. From the web chat on the ZL1 release day:
[Comment From LBLB: ]
Will dealers have any limits (ie, allocations) on orders they can fill for Camaro Zl1?
Wednesday February 9, 2011 2:59 LB
John Fitz - Camaro Marketing Mgr:
Similar to what we have done in the past, we will provide dealers with an estimated production guide number before we start to accept orders for the ZL1
Wednesday February 9, 2011 2:59 John Fitz - Camaro Marketing Mgr


[Comment From BobBob: ]
Availability? Ford is almost rationing the Boss
Wednesday February 9, 2011 3:03 Bob
3:03
John Fitz - Camaro Marketing Mgr:
We do not think it will be nearly as rare as the Boss 302
Wednesday February 9, 2011 3:03 John Fitz - Camaro Marketing Mgr
3:03

Al Oppenheiser:
There will be no limitation on production volume due to emissions
Wednesday February 9, 2011 3:06 Al Oppenheiser
3:07

[Comment From Tysen Tysen: ]
Will this be a limited production like in the past with the Zl1 moniker?
Wednesday February 9, 2011 3:09 Tysen
3:10
John Fitz - Camaro Marketing Mgr:
Tysen -- we will build many more than 69 ZL1s...
Wednesday February 9, 2011 3:10 John Fitz - Camaro Marketing Mgr
3:10

[Comment From screamin eagle screamin eagle: ]
I have a conv. ordered now can I change to buy the pace car- when? John Fitz - Camaro Marketing Mgr:
Screamin eagle -- there will be only 400 Indy Pace Car replica models available in the U.S. They will be only offered through the top selling Camaro dealers.

[Comment From richierich richierich: ]
limited production?
John Fitz - Camaro Marketing Mgr:
Richierich -- will do everything to match the market demand..


[Comment From The Rock The Rock: ]
I apologize if this has already been addressed, I just got here. Anyway, will the ZL1 be offered @ all dealers or is this another limited edition only available @ top dealers?
John Fitz - Camaro Marketing Mgr:
The Rock -- we'll announce ordering and allocation plans later this year

I have spoken with a few reputable insiders, and have been told during discussion over production volume and availabiltiy that it will be limited, it will be low numbers, and may even be limited to top dealers only. Time will tell how many Chevy will build and pre-production demand will decide the final outcome. Chevy wants to keep it low because of the speciality of the car, it's name and heritage. Folks, research what Ford is doing with Boss and GT500 production limits...we are not going to be any different, and we may be even more exclusive. And rightfuly so I believe. It's a tribute car. A present day salute to the past. Like fine wine, precious metals, and all things number one, they are rare, highly sought after and hard to come by. Just my read and o2 on things.

[Shurenuff]

Originally Posted by CamaroKid300

However, I'm not going to call them a fool.... just to each his own.... I personally think it is kinda crazy.


But we're all fanatics.

I did it to ensure I'd get an MSRP deal at launch. To me it's a small price to pay (for the guy talking about interest on $500, what is that $20, lol) to avoid having to mess around with dealers and their "market adjustments" when this thing finally goes on sale. The $500 is fully refundable and goes towards the purchase price of the car at MSRP.

But you're right, to each their own.