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DaFisch · 09-01-2013, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by The Stig

Has anyone talked to Maureen to see if she can even do a group buy?

Just curious.

No, nobody has yet.. lol

CrystalRedTintcoat · 09-01-2013, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DaFisch

No, nobody has yet.. lol

Yes, I've written her! It's not clear if they will deal. I'm building demand (the business case) to ask for the group discount.
And I've PM'd Becky to make sure Maureen is following the vote suggesting that Rodgers Management consider this. If they do it's easy money. But I don't own a dealership and maybe Rodger will consider it bad revenue than good revenue. At any rate it's free marketing for them.

Orange Crush 1LE · 09-01-2013, 03:20 PM

Yes, Brian talked with her a couple of days ago. She is keenly aware of our intent to do a group buy. The seats aren't yet offered to be ordered, but it has to happen very soon because cars are shipping with the Recaros now. If a collision happened, spare parts have to be available. On a high volume car like the Camaro, I'm sure they'll be available for order soon.

And with over 150 Camaro owners expressing interest in purchasing them, that will give her the incentive to make this happen and give us a good deal. Chevy may not discount to her, but that does not mean that she won't offer them to a discount to us. And if she doesn't, someone will.

It may take some time to play out, but I'm a patient man.

CrystalRedTintcoat · 09-01-2013, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by United_727

There is no such thing as a group buy per se . GM charges the dealer the same amount for the parts whether you buy 1 or 100 . At least when it comes to parts such as this.

Everything in life is negotiable. If the dealer cost for the seats are $1700 and the list is $2000 that's $300 margin. Rodger may (or may not) wish to take an order for 500 seats. The question is whether they will deal and give up some margin.

NOTE: I believe the numbers I used above are for seats in the 2014 Camaro. I'd imagine aftermarket fees will be higher.

frogfish · 09-01-2013, 04:03 PM

I'm in, but how do the new Recaros feel compared to the regular SS seats? I would like to hear from some new 14 owners. I know they will track well but how about long trips in them?

The Stig · 09-01-2013, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by frogfish

I'm in, but how do the new Recaros feel compared to the regular SS seats? I would like to hear from some new 14 owners. I know they will track well but how about long trips in them?

Very comfortable. Use my Z for a DD and couldn't be more comfortable in the Recaros.

vroomapunk · 09-01-2013, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by The Stig

Very comfortable. Use my Z for a DD and couldn't be more comfortable in the Recaros.

Yes, sat in them at Camaro5 fest and they were more comfortable than my SS

fmcooper · 09-01-2013, 06:06 PM

I want to know if they can be put in the convertibles, since they aren't offered as an option.... I had then in a CTS-V wagon and really liked them a lot.

right to travel · 09-01-2013, 08:03 PM

does any one know what the ctsv seats cost from the dealer vs the option. could be a gauge for what the ss, zl1,z28 seats will cost.

b4z · 09-01-2013, 08:11 PM

How would that work?
GM would have to make up a new RPO for Rodgers Chevrolet Revaros.
The only thing I can think of that could happen is that enough of you commit and Rodgers does a FLEET order that gets you guys a few hundred $ of discounts.

willc1980 · 09-01-2013, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by b4z

How would that work?
GM would have to make up a new RPO for Rodgers Chevrolet Revaros.
The only thing I can think of that could happen is that enough of you commit and Rodgers does a FLEET order that gets you guys a few hundred $ of discounts.

i talked to BeckyD last week she told me GM is supposed to make the recaros a bolt in replacement available from GMPP

b4z · 09-01-2013, 08:18 PM

mSRP is $1995.00 Dealer Invoice is $1755.60. So there is not much dealer profit where they could give significant discounts.

Jc's1LE · 09-01-2013, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by United_727

There is no such thing as a group buy per se . GM charges the dealer the same amount for the parts whether you buy 1 or 100 . At least when it comes to parts such as this.

If this is true then why make this thread ?

b4z · 09-01-2013, 08:57 PM

My bad. I didn't read the thread correctly. I was thinking of a group buy on new camaros with recaros, not the seats only. Forget anything I said. Lol.

View Poll Results: Interested in Group Purchasing Recaro Seats for (hopefully) a discount?
Yes, I'd be interested in buying one (1) for the driver side.	31	11.27%
Yes, I'd be interested in buying two (2) for the driver and passenger sides.	214	77.82%
No	30	10.91%
Voters: 275. You may not vote on this poll

09-01-2013, 06:06 PM	#78
fmcooper Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 'Vert Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Detroit Metro, Michigan - General Motors Employee Posts: 418 View My Garage	I want to know if they can be put in the convertibles, since they aren't offered as an option.... I had then in a CTS-V wagon and really liked them a lot. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Rally Yellow Vert M6 w/Hurst -- 10/20/2011 (My Driveway) (traded in) 2014 Camaro 2SS/RS Summit White Vert M6 w/Perf Exhaust + Perf Shifter -- 08/30/2013(Delivered!) 2016 Corvette Z51 Convertible Laguna Blue -- 06/23/2015 3800

09-01-2013, 03:20 PM	#73
Orange Crush 1LE Drives: 2022 SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,086	Yes, Brian talked with her a couple of days ago. She is keenly aware of our intent to do a group buy. The seats aren't yet offered to be ordered, but it has to happen very soon because cars are shipping with the Recaros now. If a collision happened, spare parts have to be available. On a high volume car like the Camaro, I'm sure they'll be available for order soon. And with over 150 Camaro owners expressing interest in purchasing them, that will give her the incentive to make this happen and give us a good deal. Chevy may not discount to her, but that does not mean that she won't offer them to a discount to us. And if she doesn't, someone will. It may take some time to play out, but I'm a patient man.

09-01-2013, 04:03 PM	#75
frogfish Drives: 2018 Hotwheels 2SS #125 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Emmitsburg, Maryland Posts: 62	I'm in, but how do the new Recaros feel compared to the regular SS seats? I would like to hear from some new 14 owners. I know they will track well but how about long trips in them?

09-01-2013, 08:03 PM	#79
right to travel Drives: 2013 Camaro 1SS 1LE SW Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Newport RI Posts: 835 View My Garage	does any one know what the ctsv seats cost from the dealer vs the option. could be a gauge for what the ss, zl1,z28 seats will cost.

09-01-2013, 08:11 PM	#80
b4z Drives: '06 Pontiac GTO M6, '19 F150 2.7TT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 1,424	How would that work? GM would have to make up a new RPO for Rodgers Chevrolet Revaros. The only thing I can think of that could happen is that enough of you commit and Rodgers does a FLEET order that gets you guys a few hundred $ of discounts.

09-01-2013, 08:18 PM	#82
b4z Drives: '06 Pontiac GTO M6, '19 F150 2.7TT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 1,424	mSRP is $1995.00 Dealer Invoice is $1755.60. So there is not much dealer profit where they could give significant discounts.

09-01-2013, 08:57 PM	#84
b4z Drives: '06 Pontiac GTO M6, '19 F150 2.7TT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 1,424	My bad. I didn't read the thread correctly. I was thinking of a group buy on new camaros with recaros, not the seats only. Forget anything I said. Lol.