Is it a good idea to preorder the Camaro.

[Speedy1975]

Originally Posted by Miamimatt

This may be true but thats bc dhrysler is having more problems then GM. also if you have a refundable deposit its no big deal.

More problems than GM???

[DDustiNN]

Originally Posted by Speedy1975

Honestly I'd wait and pick one up off the lot. The Challenger guys who preordered are in a real predicament now. A lot of the preorder cars have not shown up yet, they're locked into MSRP, but could walk onto a lot and get one for EPP+ the past two weeks. Add to this that the plant that builds the Challenger keeps shutting down, and who knows when they'll get their cars.

With the current state of things, I'd wait if it were me. The same thing could easily happen with the Camaro. How pissed would you be if you put a deposit on one "locked in" at MSRP and before you take delivery of YOUR car they're on dealer lots for employee price and 0% financing??

Well that's easy... I'd get my deposit back, and go buy the one that's already built, provided it has everything I wanted

No idea why these Chally guys would wait around for pre-orders still... that's just ridiculous

[Baughman]

Ok I guess CamaroScotty is busy so I'll ask all. What if I'm not getting back from Iraq until Feb 2010, is it safe to say I'll be able to find my Camaro. Which I currently want a Black 2SS/RS. Thanks

[Speedy1975]

Originally Posted by DDustiNN

Well that's easy... I'd get my deposit back, and go buy the one that's already built, provided it has everything I wanted

No idea why these Chally guys would wait around for pre-orders still... that's just ridiculous

A lot of them don't have refundable deposits I guess. Quite a few got locked in at over MSRP as well.

[roorback]

It's a toss up to be honest. There will be a price increase but I can't imagine them doing it if you order after 3/16. That would be pretty underhanded, upping the price before some could get to sit in it, test drive it etc. So since prod isn't official til monday I can't see them raising the price til the next MY. The problem is they are so far behind on prod if you don't order one soon you probably won't get one this year which means you'll pay more. I planned on ordering this weekend but it's not going to work out.

[SS 376]

Originally Posted by Baughman

Ok I guess CamaroScotty is busy so I'll ask all. What if I'm not getting back from Iraq until Feb 2010, is it safe to say I'll be able to find my Camaro. Which I currently want a Black 2SS/RS. Thanks

Nobody knows, Soldier. GM hasn't told anyone, pre-orders or otherwise, when they can expect their Camaros. I asked a whole bunch of dealers and nobody could give me any guidance. Nobody knows anything so everyone is guessing.

Will you be able to find A black Camaro SS on a lot in February of 2010? Sure; it's a common enough combination that some dealer somewhere will have one. It might be marked up like hell though.

[roorback]

Originally Posted by Speedy1975

Honestly I'd wait and pick one up off the lot. The Challenger guys who preordered are in a real predicament now. A lot of the preorder cars have not shown up yet, they're locked into MSRP, but could walk onto a lot and get one for EPP+ the past two weeks. Add to this that the plant that builds the Challenger keeps shutting down, and who knows when they'll get their cars.

With the current state of things, I'd wait if it were me. The same thing could easily happen with the Camaro. How pissed would you be if you put a deposit on one "locked in" at MSRP and before you take delivery of YOUR car they're on dealer lots for employee price and 0% financing??

And this is inevitably going to be true when demand dies down for the Camaro. What they've effectively done with these delays is stretch demand out over the year. If you want a V8 (like most do) it's going to be awhile which means demand will be pretty high all this year. If you wait til next year the sticker will likely go up (see the fastest car under 30K ex). I would think if you can order you prob should. The dealer around here told me I could order now and take delivery whenever. You could set it up around your homecoming. All you'd have to do now is find a dealer who has a refundable deposit and will honor discounts (a few on here I know of for sure).

[Baughman]

Originally Posted by Can-Am

Nobody knows, Soldier. GM hasn't told anyone, pre-orders or otherwise, when they can expect their Camaros. I asked a whole bunch of dealers and nobody could give me any guidance. Nobody knows anything so everyone is guessing.

Will you be able to find A black Camaro SS on a lot in February of 2010? Sure; it's a common enough combination that some dealer somewhere will have one. It might be marked up like hell though.

Not exactly the best news but it will do thank you very much for you input. My second question is will they allow employee discounted sales, say.... sometime after March 16th for order???

[rick]

Baughman I don't know where you are from but hear at Fort Campbell the dealership said they are doing MSRP till they are done with current pre orders and a non refundable deposit

[rick]

my sugestion is if you can afford the car now put it on order if not wait till a couple of months before you come home contact your local dealer and maybe he can help you find one so it will be there and ready for you when you get home

[fireresq157]

Originally Posted by Speedy1975

More problems than GM???

Gm just turned down the March installment for their loan thats a good sign.

[Baughman]

Originally Posted by rick

Baughman I don't know where you are from but hear at Fort Campbell the dealership said they are doing MSRP till they are done with current pre orders and a non refundable deposit

I'm currently in Iraq but I live in Fort Worth Texas. So after the pre orders and such they are intending on jacking up the price??? Now my only big problem with preordering is I'm about 98% sure I want a Camaro and I have the money for it, I just would like to go for a spin in one and feel it out ya know? It jsut sucks being so far away right now and trying to figure it all out

[rick]

I my self am in the same boat I have never seen the car up close or even drove one but I know with out a shadow of a doubt this is what I want

[rick]

my wife put the car on order for me when I was in iraq as well on oct 28 2008 I have been there 3 tours and a total of 36 months in the last 6 years I know how much it sucks and how hard it is to make the same decision I hope you make the best decision that will make you happy and good luck come home safe