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old motorhead · 09-03-2009, 05:44 PM

.....and I do too. I've been buying new Chevys for 30+ years. For the last 10+ years, I've been paying right around invoice. Usually pay cash. I'm ready to buy, but I don't HAVE to. No way am I going to pay these type of prices. The salesman that I've been doing business with for years had his large dealship shut down recently. He's with another smaller/much stronger dealership. He thinks things will be a little less nuts after Christmas. Are there any signs of things getting back to more of a normal market? I'd love to surprise my bride of 25+ years with a new red SS for Christmas......but I can wait and so can she.

Please, I know this has been discussed, but I also know this is a dynamic market and things change on a daily basis. If all you have to add is "use the search button", please find another thread on which to weigh in.

To any dealer types: Have cash, will travel for a good deal.

thecamaroguy · 09-03-2009, 05:47 PM

What wife wants, get it for her!

Good luck!

Scarlett'sOtherRide · 09-03-2009, 05:48 PM

The dealer I am working with told me that prices will be lower come Nov/Dec/Jan

I am planning on ordering mine for Christmas or New Years. And picking her up for my birthday. Not driving her til spring either way. Not around here in the snow etc. Nope.

jrboyd_1980 · 09-03-2009, 05:56 PM

Invoice Pricing on a Camaro is about 1500 less than sticker. Not a huge difference. I have some allocations coming up if intersting on placing order. We have sold around 30 of them an every one has been at sticker price. 10 of them have been my customers. Sold a couple forum members here to.

old motorhead · 09-03-2009, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jrboyd_1980

Invoice Pricing on a Camaro is about 1500 less than sticker. Not a huge difference. I have some allocations coming up if intersting on placing order. We have sold around 30 of them an every one has been at sticker price. 10 of them have been my customers. Sold a couple forum members here to.

Thought you were full of hooey with that 1500 quote between sticker and invoice. GM must have changed their pricing structure/holdback/dealer rebates. Checked with Edmunds and you weren't far off. 1500 would probably be right on the money for a base model. Unfortunately, I don't have a "base" wife (actaully love the fact she has some nice "options"). More like 2g difference with taxes for what she wants. If a red SS/RS auto shows up, with no buyer attached, and you're willing to sell it at invoice, please advise. I know my way around S Texas pretty good. I can be there quick. Her birthday is in April. I can wait.

jrboyd_1980 · 09-03-2009, 07:29 PM

Will let you know. Pretty much everything coming in for next month and half have buyers attached already.

CamaroScotty · 09-03-2009, 10:15 PM

Well, the prices WERE expected to go down, but since the SS production is early cut in HALF, I doubt it. You can also wait - but I'd also be willing to bet a $800 - $1500 price INCREASE will be coming the 1st of the year. Happened on Malibu, and Traverse. Just seems to be the trend. GOOD NEWS is, you order BEFORE the price increase, you are price protected.

old motorhead · 09-03-2009, 10:56 PM

The pool of folks willing to overpay is bound to dry up soon. If the Detroit boys continue to ask for more money, I'll continue to hold on to mine....I bought a new Z28 in 1977. That's the last new Camaro that I've paid for. Guess I can wait a while longer.

GrnMchin · 09-03-2009, 11:03 PM

I bought , because the wife wanted one and gave her the push more like "ok" that she was looking for to buy. I ordered at MSRP and looks like with price increases and such got a good deal at MSRP. I don't seen the market cooling until late next year on this car still to new and to few, but the supply is closing on the demand.

CamaroScotty · 09-03-2009, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by GrnMchin

I bought , because the wife wanted one and gave her the push more like "ok" that she was looking for to buy. I ordered at MSRP and looks like with price increases and such got a good deal at MSRP. I don't seen the market cooling until late next year on this car still to new and to few, but the supply is closing on the demand.

Late next year....then a few short months later, the convertible rolls out, and based on my lists, with almost the same demand as the coupe...Now, pump out LOTS of VERTS....down the same line......makes it a little hard to make coupes, don't you think?

old motorhead · 09-03-2009, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by GrnMchin

I bought , because the wife wanted one and gave her the push more like "ok" that she was looking for to buy. I ordered at MSRP and looks like with price increases and such got a good deal at MSRP. I don't seen the market cooling until late next year on this car still to new and to few, but the supply is closing on the demand.

From what I've read here and elsewhere, you got a hell of a deal.

GrnMchin · 09-03-2009, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroScotty

Late next year....then a few short months later, the convertible rolls out, and based on my lists, with almost the same demand as the coupe...Now, pump out LOTS of VERTS....down the same line......makes it a little hard to make coupes, don't you think?

Just pure speculation on my part you have to look at all the variables, but the based off other models like the Challenger and such 1.5 years seems to be the norm. Market recovery and such some have used their extra on the cash for clunkers. I don't seen any big changes for next year and alot of people I have spoken with are holding back just in case of the unknown. Like I said I'm no expert, but just a thought.

jrboyd_1980 · 09-04-2009, 08:35 AM

Scotty is right. It looks like there is going to be an increase in all vehicles come the first of the year. Scotty you hear about the 3/4 ton diesels? 4-7K price increase because they putting in some special filter

CloudXTC · 09-04-2009, 08:58 AM

in canada the prices on lots are over MSRP - dealers are buying cars from teh states and selling them here for over sticker :(

09-03-2009, 05:44 PM	#1
old motorhead Drives: Maggie blown LS3 vette Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SE TX Posts: 1,490	Wife wants one..... .....and I do too. I've been buying new Chevys for 30+ years. For the last 10+ years, I've been paying right around invoice. Usually pay cash. I'm ready to buy, but I don't HAVE to. No way am I going to pay these type of prices. The salesman that I've been doing business with for years had his large dealship shut down recently. He's with another smaller/much stronger dealership. He thinks things will be a little less nuts after Christmas. Are there any signs of things getting back to more of a normal market? I'd love to surprise my bride of 25+ years with a new red SS for Christmas......but I can wait and so can she. Please, I know this has been discussed, but I also know this is a dynamic market and things change on a daily basis. If all you have to add is "use the search button", please find another thread on which to weigh in. To any dealer types: Have cash, will travel for a good deal.

09-03-2009, 05:47 PM	#2
thecamaroguy Drives: 2020 ZLE 67 SS350 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 540	What wife wants, get it for her! Good luck! __________________ Thanks, thecamaroguy 2010 Camaro 2SS - CGM 1967 Camaro SS350 - Baldwin Motion Tribute 2020 Camaro ZL1 1LE - White Proud to say I have always owned a Camaro! A Camaro has been my Daily driver since I started driving!

09-03-2009, 05:56 PM	#4
jrboyd_1980 A ***'s Headache Drives: Everything Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,167	Invoice Pricing on a Camaro is about 1500 less than sticker. Not a huge difference. I have some allocations coming up if intersting on placing order. We have sold around 30 of them an every one has been at sticker price. 10 of them have been my customers. Sold a couple forum members here to. Last edited by jrboyd_1980; 09-03-2009 at 05:56 PM. Reason: typo

09-03-2009, 11:03 PM	#9
GrnMchin Not easy being Green Drives: 67 Nova SS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 2,256	I bought , because the wife wanted one and gave her the push more like "ok" that she was looking for to buy. I ordered at MSRP and looks like with price increases and such got a good deal at MSRP. I don't seen the market cooling until late next year on this car still to new and to few, but the supply is closing on the demand. __________________ The 68 Camaro build project

09-04-2009, 08:58 AM	#14
CloudXTC Drives: 1LT\|RS\|SIM\|M6\|BA Stereo Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 1,838	in canada the prices on lots are over MSRP - dealers are buying cars from teh states and selling them here for over sticker :( __________________ 1LT \| RS \| M6 \| SIM \| BA Stereo 1000 - [07-23-2009] Order Made at dealer 1100 - [08-04-2009] Preliminary order accepted 2000 - [08-25-2009] Accepted by GM 3000 - [09-01-2009] Accepted by production control TPW = 10-05-2009 3300 - [09-28-2009] Scheduled for production 3400 - [10-01-2009] Broadcast - Being Built 3800 - [10-13-2009] Produced - Built- VIN 2G1xxx54917 4200 - [10-19-2009] Shipped 5000 - [10-19-2009] Delivered to the dealer 6000 - [10-20-2009] Delivered to the customer

09-03-2009, 05:48 PM	#3
Scarlett'sOtherRide Drives: RJT Like the 67 and 69 before her. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North Central MA Posts: 70	The dealer I am working with told me that prices will be lower come Nov/Dec/Jan I am planning on ordering mine for Christmas or New Years. And picking her up for my birthday. Not driving her til spring either way. Not around here in the snow etc. Nope.

09-03-2009, 07:29 PM	#6
jrboyd_1980 A ***'s Headache Drives: Everything Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,167	Will let you know. Pretty much everything coming in for next month and half have buyers attached already.

09-03-2009, 10:15 PM	#7
CamaroScotty Account Suspended Drives: Your new SLP Camaro! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedarburg, WI Posts: 6,790	Well, the prices WERE expected to go down, but since the SS production is early cut in HALF, I doubt it. You can also wait - but I'd also be willing to bet a $800 - $1500 price INCREASE will be coming the 1st of the year. Happened on Malibu, and Traverse. Just seems to be the trend. GOOD NEWS is, you order BEFORE the price increase, you are price protected.

09-03-2009, 10:56 PM	#8
old motorhead Drives: Maggie blown LS3 vette Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SE TX Posts: 1,490	The pool of folks willing to overpay is bound to dry up soon. If the Detroit boys continue to ask for more money, I'll continue to hold on to mine....I bought a new Z28 in 1977. That's the last new Camaro that I've paid for. Guess I can wait a while longer.

09-04-2009, 08:35 AM	#13
jrboyd_1980 A ***'s Headache Drives: Everything Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,167	Scotty is right. It looks like there is going to be an increase in all vehicles come the first of the year. Scotty you hear about the 3/4 ton diesels? 4-7K price increase because they putting in some special filter

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