I'm ready to Order... Now What? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

beausbriggs · 03-31-2009, 12:32 PM

So I've been wanting the new Camaro since the concept was unveiled (who hasn't?), been a regular on this site and others learning all about it for some time, dealt with being laid off and looking for a new job to fund my purchase... But all that's behind me now and I'm ready to Order.

The problem is, I'm confused with all this talk of pre-orders, regular orders, allotments, price gouging, ordering from another dealer and having it drop-shipped, workbench sheets, order numbers, etc.

What do I need to do, what questions do I need to ask, and I what do I need to have to make sure that I'm not getting taken advantage of (as I've heard is unfortantely happening)?

CamaroScotty · 03-31-2009, 12:52 PM

order from someone you TRUST.

blazzin1 · 03-31-2009, 01:04 PM

Since you can't "pre-order" anymore (March 15 was the deadline), just find a dealer in your area that is willing to submit your order for MSRP or below. Try to find a dealer that will accept a refundable deposit if possible just incase things don't work out (note: this is not an easy task, I couldn't find any in my area). You should expect to put down $500 - $1000 for a deposit, and like I said, hopefully it is refundable. Either way, if you are committed to the purchase, put down your deposit, get a GM Workbench printout from your dealer confirming your 6-digit order number. Then sit back, be patient, and be ready for a possibly long wait. Good Luck...

joepitt · 03-31-2009, 01:10 PM

You may have to go out of your immediate area to find a cooperative dealer. I believe the Koons dealers are doing MSRP. Ourisman Rockmont Chevy in Rockville, MD is and only wants a $500 refundable deposit. I think someone posted the Richmond area dealers aren't being cooperative. The big decisions are color and V6 or V8, there are pluses to both. Good Luck.

Hylton · 03-31-2009, 01:10 PM

Now drop a deposit down somewhere and be prepared to wait........and wait..........and wait.

Iwantone2 · 03-31-2009, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blazzin1

Since you can't "pre-order" anymore (March 15 was the deadline), just find a dealer in your area that is willing to submit your order for MSRP or below. Try to find a dealer that will accept a refundable deposit if possible just incase things don't work out (note: this is not an easy task, I couldn't find any in my area). You should expect to put down $500 - $1000 for a deposit, and like I said, hopefully it is refundable. Either way, if you are committed to the purchase, put down your deposit, get a GM Workbench printout from your dealer confirming your 6-digit order number. Then sit back, be patient, and be ready for a possibly long wait. Good Luck...

Just to add on to this, make sure that you get everything in writing, MSRP pricing, refundable deposit. Good luck!

beausbriggs · 03-31-2009, 01:43 PM

Koon's told me $5K over MSRP for the V6, $10K over for the SS; so they are a no go...

CamaroPete shared some Dealers with me in the area and I'll check out those mentioned in MD too, I just want to make sure I'm asking the right questions (and getting the right answers!). Since I'm new in the area, I don't have any dealers I "Trust".

I have decided I want the 2SS/RS, just still unsure of the color. I'm leaning towards CGM, but I'd love to see a picture of one when they finally start production on them. Of course that probably means I'd have to wait longer, doesn't it?

joepitt · 03-31-2009, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beausbriggs

Koon's told me $5K over MSRP for the V6, $10K over for the SS; so they are a no go...

CamaroPete shared some Dealers with me in the area and I'll check out those mentioned in MD too, I just want to make sure I'm asking the right questions (and getting the right answers!). Since I'm new in the area, I don't have any dealers I "Trust".

I have decided I want the 2SS/RS, just still unsure of the color. I'm leaning towards CGM, but I'd love to see a picture of one when they finally start production on them. Of course that probably means I'd have to wait longer, doesn't it?

Interesting. I emailed the one in White Marsh, MD and they were MSRP. However, the Ourisman in Bowie, MD wanted 'market price', but wouldn't say exactly what that was. Rockmont Chevy, another Ourisman location where I ordered, is MSRP. I mentioned this and was told it was a store manager decision.

joepitt · 03-31-2009, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beausbriggs

Koon's told me $5K over MSRP for the V6, $10K over for the SS; so they are a no go...

CamaroPete shared some Dealers with me in the area and I'll check out those mentioned in MD too, I just want to make sure I'm asking the right questions (and getting the right answers!). Since I'm new in the area, I don't have any dealers I "Trust".

I have decided I want the 2SS/RS, just still unsure of the color. I'm leaning towards CGM, but I'd love to see a picture of one when they finally start production on them. Of course that probably means I'd have to wait longer, doesn't it?

CGM is on contraint, hopefully for just another few weeks, but I would have a backup color in mind. You can change stuff after you order, up to a point, I think when they broadcast your order. I've seen the CGM on other cars and it looks great in the light. I'm getting RJT w/tan leather to match my other car.

lakers171 · 03-31-2009, 01:57 PM

i would personally go thru the your dealer is an idiot threads and find out if some dealers in your area are in there and if they are AVOID them. Then go in there and im sure if you put a maybe $500 deposit they can maybe get you a spot but dont' get your hopes up too much because you will wait till late this year to recieve the car.

Xmicro_SS · 03-31-2009, 02:02 PM

I placed my order a couple of weeks ago, Just after March 15th

, And I was told order should be picked around May - June and delivery by August. Been here before, just trying to be patient.

beausbriggs · 03-31-2009, 03:56 PM

Thanks guys, this has been helpful. I will keep you updated with what happens...

ShellsPACam · 03-31-2009, 05:21 PM

Hi there!

I just placed my order today. They took a $1000 deposit- (that was the minimum amount) and printed me the window sticker, did my credit application- put everything in writing including what they will give me for my trade. My dealer told me that the order will offically go in next tuesday- I was too late for it today.

Now I'm waiting to hear back from them with the rest of the info.

I'm the future owner of a Camaro!!

2LT/RS Cyber Gray Metallic

Good Luck with your order!!
Shells

CAMAROCOP · 03-31-2009, 05:24 PM

Which dealer did you go through?

03-31-2009, 12:32 PM	#1
beausbriggs 2G1FT1EW3A9113560 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: DC Area Posts: 169	I'm ready to Order... Now What? So I've been wanting the new Camaro since the concept was unveiled (who hasn't?), been a regular on this site and others learning all about it for some time, dealt with being laid off and looking for a new job to fund my purchase... But all that's behind me now and I'm ready to Order. The problem is, I'm confused with all this talk of pre-orders, regular orders, allotments, price gouging, ordering from another dealer and having it drop-shipped, workbench sheets, order numbers, etc. What do I need to do, what questions do I need to ask, and I what do I need to have to make sure that I'm not getting taken advantage of (as I've heard is unfortantely happening)?

03-31-2009, 01:10 PM	#4
joepitt Drives: 2016 2SS Camaro, 2017 Acura Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 467	You may have to go out of your immediate area to find a cooperative dealer. I believe the Koons dealers are doing MSRP. Ourisman Rockmont Chevy in Rockville, MD is and only wants a $500 refundable deposit. I think someone posted the Richmond area dealers aren't being cooperative. The big decisions are color and V6 or V8, there are pluses to both. Good Luck. __________________ 2016 2SS, Auto, Garnet Red, Black Interior, Magnetic Ride, Performance Exhaust, and Nav. Past highlights: 2013 2LT/RS, 2010 pre-order Camaro 2LT,1969 Chevy Malibu, 1972 Plymouth 'Cuda, 1972 Pontiac GTO, 1979 Turbo Buick Century. 'See the USA in your Chevrolet...' Dinah Shore, 1952: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGZvQoPxhNs

03-31-2009, 01:10 PM	#5
Hylton Drives: fanboys and ass kissers crazy. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 7,275	Now drop a deposit down somewhere and be prepared to wait........and wait..........and wait. __________________ "BBOMG - More than just a car show.... It's an experience!"

03-31-2009, 02:02 PM	#11
Xmicro_SS Thank You GM Drives: Sky Redline & Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,876	I placed my order a couple of weeks ago, Just after March 15th, And I was told order should be picked around May - June and delivery by August. Been here before, just trying to be patient. __________________ ITS HERE! : 2010 Camaro 2SS / 6 Speed Manual (No other way) / Silver Ice Metallic / Inferno Orange Interior Accent / RS Package / Polished Wheels / SOLO MACH X CAT BACK

03-31-2009, 05:24 PM	#14
CAMAROCOP Drives: 2LT/RS IBM Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 69	Which dealer did you go through? __________________

03-31-2009, 12:52 PM	#2
CamaroScotty Account Suspended Drives: Your new SLP Camaro! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedarburg, WI Posts: 6,790	order from someone you TRUST.

03-31-2009, 01:04 PM	#3
blazzin1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS R6P Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Cloud, FL Posts: 4,845 View My Garage	Since you can't "pre-order" anymore (March 15 was the deadline), just find a dealer in your area that is willing to submit your order for MSRP or below. Try to find a dealer that will accept a refundable deposit if possible just incase things don't work out (note: this is not an easy task, I couldn't find any in my area). You should expect to put down $500 - $1000 for a deposit, and like I said, hopefully it is refundable. Either way, if you are committed to the purchase, put down your deposit, get a GM Workbench printout from your dealer confirming your 6-digit order number. Then sit back, be patient, and be ready for a possibly long wait. Good Luck...

03-31-2009, 01:43 PM	#7
beausbriggs 2G1FT1EW3A9113560 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: DC Area Posts: 169	Koon's told me $5K over MSRP for the V6, $10K over for the SS; so they are a no go... CamaroPete shared some Dealers with me in the area and I'll check out those mentioned in MD too, I just want to make sure I'm asking the right questions (and getting the right answers!). Since I'm new in the area, I don't have any dealers I "Trust". I have decided I want the 2SS/RS, just still unsure of the color. I'm leaning towards CGM, but I'd love to see a picture of one when they finally start production on them. Of course that probably means I'd have to wait longer, doesn't it?

03-31-2009, 01:57 PM	#10
lakers171 SoCal MAYHEM Drives: 2010 2LT/RS IBM Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hawthorne, Ca Posts: 2,831 View My Garage	i would personally go thru the your dealer is an idiot threads and find out if some dealers in your area are in there and if they are AVOID them. Then go in there and im sure if you put a maybe $500 deposit they can maybe get you a spot but dont' get your hopes up too much because you will wait till late this year to recieve the car.

03-31-2009, 03:56 PM	#12
beausbriggs 2G1FT1EW3A9113560 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: DC Area Posts: 169	Thanks guys, this has been helpful. I will keep you updated with what happens...

03-31-2009, 05:21 PM	#13
ShellsPACam Drives: 2010 CGM 2LT/RS Camaro Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 51	Hi there! I just placed my order today. They took a $1000 deposit- (that was the minimum amount) and printed me the window sticker, did my credit application- put everything in writing including what they will give me for my trade. My dealer told me that the order will offically go in next tuesday- I was too late for it today. Now I'm waiting to hear back from them with the rest of the info. I'm the future owner of a Camaro!! 2LT/RS Cyber Gray Metallic Good Luck with your order!! Shells

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