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rolnslo · 05-11-2009, 02:13 PM

I say you go see it and discuss the details of leaving it there for display. Unless you agree otherwise, you can bet there are going to be people sitting in your car and playing with everything.

Maybe you can work out some arrangement where they'll pay you to leave it with them one day each weekend until they get a lot car to put on display.

lil_chef · 05-11-2009, 02:13 PM

GO PICK IT UP. If the car just sits there, that increases the chances of someone walking in and paying 10k more than you are willing to. and judging by some stories on here some dealers are willing to steal your pre order from you

USA1Camaro · 05-11-2009, 02:14 PM

ask for a free car cover or something and the dealer ropes the car off.

prfireman · 05-11-2009, 02:16 PM

If they suck like Chapman Chevy in Philadelphia PA (asking $4k over) hell no if they are cool, they owe you one, and if they would have been up front they won't owe me anything 2 days is not bad but it better be kept closed and no scratches
remember it's yours already

tom692010 · 05-11-2009, 02:19 PM

Why can't people just be honest anymore. It would be an easy answer he was straight forward with you. If what you say is 100% accurate then I would want the car now.
If there might be a slight variation in what you might have heard then I would leave it but have them agree to the detail end of it.

tom692010 · 05-11-2009, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lil_chef

GO PICK IT UP. If the car just sits there, that increases the chances of someone walking in and paying 10k more than you are willing to. and judging by some stories on here some dealers are willing to steal your pre order from you

Make sure the paper work is done first!

CamaroChelline · 05-11-2009, 02:21 PM

No way in hell will my car sit at the dealership one second after it gets there and the papers are signed..I don't want ANYONE messing with my car in the showroom..I mean..all it will take is for one person to lean against it and bam! first scratch..If for some reason I did allow it..I would take the keys so no one could get inside..But I'm kinda a b$tch like that...

Good luck with whatever you decide..

JMAN311 · 05-11-2009, 02:23 PM

I agree with them needing to compensate you somehow for using your car like that instead of letting you have it right away.

NYG71 · 05-11-2009, 02:25 PM

Man...why didn't he just come out and tell you? WTF? These dealers are holding everyone hostage. Ask him "What's in it for me?" This is why I won't buy a car in VA. Mine is coming from Berger Chevy in Grand Rapids, MI. I can't even believe that you took the time to post this question when you could be getting Rock Star status NOW!!!

I can't tell you how many chics have already asked to get in my car when it arrives. :5thgenvert:

Dude, do yourself a favor and get the car. Better yet, just show up at the dealer and tell him you changed your mind and you want the car now and something unexpected came up but you need the car now.

If he was not up front with you to begin with then why should you?

Amazing.

ssdavidw · 05-11-2009, 02:28 PM

I think you answered your own question in your post.

They told you they were going to put it in the showroom for a few days.

They didn't say hey, would it be cool if we put it in the showroom for a few days?

Don't want to get you paranoid but from some of the other posts I've seen I'd be afraid they were shopping it around trying to sell it out from under you at more than mrsp.

NYG71 · 05-11-2009, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssdavidw

I think you answered your own question in your post.

They told you they were going to put it in the showroom for a few days.

They didn't say hey, would it be cool if we put it in the showroom for a few days?

Don't want to get you paranoid but from some of the other posts I've seen I'd be afraid they were shopping it around trying to sell it out from under you at more than mrsp.

edog · 05-11-2009, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RallyFever

Gents,

My dealer called about 15 minutes ago and stated my car is finally here. We talked for a few minutes and I let him know I would be there later this evening to pick it up. All was well.

He then called back about 5 minutes later and said I should hold off for a day or two so they could perform the Recall and also because they had a "line" of PDI's to perform. Once I told him the Recall should only take a few minutes, he then stated, "well, we would like to put it on the showroom floor for a day or two so other interested customers can actually see an SS".

What are your thoughts?

Dealer has been great so far; what should I do?

What did they tell you when you asked for supplier pricing? I would do it for a couple days if they gave me supplier pricing, which I qualified for. If not, I would need to decline the request.

Miketebo22 · 05-11-2009, 02:31 PM

Sign the papers, take the keys, and leave it in the showroom for 2 days. Use it as leverage for favors later! Also make sure it gets detailed!

Richochet83 · 05-11-2009, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lil_chef

GO PICK IT UP. If the car just sits there, that increases the chances of someone walking in and paying 10k more than you are willing to. and judging by some stories on here some dealers are willing to steal your pre order from you

05-11-2009, 02:13 PM	#15
rolnslo Rolling along... Drives: 2011 2SS/RS SGM Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,366 View My Garage	I say you go see it and discuss the details of leaving it there for display. Unless you agree otherwise, you can bet there are going to be people sitting in your car and playing with everything. Maybe you can work out some arrangement where they'll pay you to leave it with them one day each weekend until they get a lot car to put on display. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Synergy Green A6

05-11-2009, 02:23 PM	#22
JMAN311 Drives: 2013 F-150 Limited Join Date: May 2008 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 2,191	I agree with them needing to compensate you somehow for using your car like that instead of letting you have it right away. __________________ There just might be a 2016 Camaro or Corvette in my future... _____________________________________________ Previous Chevy's 2013 Camaro ZL1 A6\|SIM 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS\|M6\|CGM Exterior\|Gray Int 2000 Camaro SS\|M6\|SLP headers\|SLP center mounted quad exhaust\|Magnaflow muffler\|Hypertech programmed 2001 Corvette\|M6\|LG Motorsports Headers\|Corsa Touring Cat-back\|Magnaflow X Pipe\|Hurst short-throw\|Dyno tuned

05-11-2009, 02:25 PM	#23
NYG71 VIN#9800413 Drives: GBA '15 ZL1 & GBA '13 Tahoe LTZ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 150 View My Garage	Man...why didn't he just come out and tell you? WTF? These dealers are holding everyone hostage. Ask him "What's in it for me?" This is why I won't buy a car in VA. Mine is coming from Berger Chevy in Grand Rapids, MI. I can't even believe that you took the time to post this question when you could be getting Rock Star status NOW!!! I can't tell you how many chics have already asked to get in my car when it arrives. :5thgenvert: Dude, do yourself a favor and get the car. Better yet, just show up at the dealer and tell him you changed your mind and you want the car now and something unexpected came up but you need the car now. If he was not up front with you to begin with then why should you? Amazing. __________________ SOLD 2010 IOM 2SS/RS to get a Black ZL1. The thirst is real.

05-11-2009, 02:28 PM	#24
ssdavidw Camaro OCD Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS, RS, RJT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Somerset, NJ Posts: 189 View My Garage	I think you answered your own question in your post. They told you they were going to put it in the showroom for a few days. They didn't say hey, would it be cool if we put it in the showroom for a few days? Don't want to get you paranoid but from some of the other posts I've seen I'd be afraid they were shopping it around trying to sell it out from under you at more than mrsp. __________________ 2010 Camaro - Red Jewel Tintcoat, 2SS, RS, Auto, Black Interior, Cyber Gray Rally Stripes

05-11-2009, 02:31 PM	#27
Miketebo22 Iceman Drives: SOLD #20,908 SS waiting for ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Rapid City SD Posts: 557	Sign the papers, take the keys, and leave it in the showroom for 2 days. Use it as leverage for favors later! Also make sure it gets detailed! __________________ 2G1FT1EW8A9120908

05-11-2009, 02:13 PM	#16
lil_chef Banned Drives: 2010 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 1,823	GO PICK IT UP. If the car just sits there, that increases the chances of someone walking in and paying 10k more than you are willing to. and judging by some stories on here some dealers are willing to steal your pre order from you

05-11-2009, 02:14 PM	#17
USA1Camaro Drives: 2004 GTO Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 46	ask for a free car cover or something and the dealer ropes the car off.

05-11-2009, 02:16 PM	#18
prfireman Drives: 1969 Pontiac Firebird Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 134 View My Garage	If they suck like Chapman Chevy in Philadelphia PA (asking $4k over) hell no if they are cool, they owe you one, and if they would have been up front they won't owe me anything 2 days is not bad but it better be kept closed and no scratches remember it's yours already

05-11-2009, 02:19 PM	#19
tom692010 Account Suspended Drives: 4 wheels Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Here Posts: 1,402	Why can't people just be honest anymore. It would be an easy answer he was straight forward with you. If what you say is 100% accurate then I would want the car now. If there might be a slight variation in what you might have heard then I would leave it but have them agree to the detail end of it.

05-11-2009, 02:21 PM	#21
CamaroChelline Drives: Like a bat outta hell Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 580	No way in hell will my car sit at the dealership one second after it gets there and the papers are signed..I don't want ANYONE messing with my car in the showroom..I mean..all it will take is for one person to lean against it and bam! first scratch..If for some reason I did allow it..I would take the keys so no one could get inside..But I'm kinda a b$tch like that... Good luck with whatever you decide..

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