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2010 SSRS · 03-21-2010, 06:03 PM

ordering

1DERZ SS · 03-21-2010, 06:40 PM

I personally ordered mine more because I knew what I wanted and what I wasn't willing to pay for (meaning items)

Glad I did.

thedonkeyslayer · 03-21-2010, 09:59 PM

The last day to order a 2010 is around April 10th. I'm not sure when the 1st 2011 orders will be "accepted" by GM (I have that question out to a dealer.), production starts around June 10th, so you won't get the car until August/September.

You can get big discounts right now for buying a lot car (apparently this is regional).

I've been offered $2k under MSRP on 2SS/RS LS3's right now in PA.

rtcat600man · 03-21-2010, 10:17 PM

If one is available on a dealer lot and meets your requirements, BUY -IT. However, if you want it built a certain way (like mine) then you need to order it thru a dealer. So far to date over 4300 Camaros have been built for Michigan and only one will be built with my options and that is mine.

Inuyashas_Brother · 03-23-2010, 12:47 PM

Yeah, I haven't see any real savings in buying off the lot, so I'm not sure.

thedonkeyslayer · 03-23-2010, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Inuyashas_Brother

Yeah, I haven't see any real savings in buying off the lot, so I'm not sure.

What are you looking for?

Like I said, up here $1-2k below MSRP...

That said, they are not going to advertise it (most of the time), you have to ask for it.

Inuyashas_Brother · 03-23-2010, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thedonkeyslayer

What are you looking for?

Like I said, up here $1-2k below MSRP...

That said, they are not going to advertise it (most of the time), you have to ask for it.

That might be true of the SS line, but I am looking at the LS mainly.

thedonkeyslayer · 03-23-2010, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inuyashas_Brother

That might be true of the SS line, but I am looking at the LS mainly.

I can't disagree; I have not been trying to negotiate a deal on a LS or LT.

You might want to try some of the salespeople members on the forum here to see what kind of deal they could get you on a lot LS (if you haven't already). User names: CamaroScotty, BeckyD@RodgersChevrolet, espo19047, Rockmont etc...

Good Luck!

CamaroScotty · 03-23-2010, 08:05 PM

gm employee price or less. lot cars OR order outs...AND locates. + incentives. Thats how I roll.

brtaus · 03-23-2010, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thedonkeyslayer

The last day to order a 2010 is around April 10th. I'm not sure when the 1st 2011 orders will be "accepted" by GM (I have that question out to a dealer.), production starts around June 10th, so you won't get the car until August/September.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ighlight=april

thedonkeyslayer · 03-23-2010, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brtaus

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ighlight=april

Thanks - I suck at finding the proper threads, but I try...

Ruffian118 · 03-24-2010, 02:36 PM

This car was the first I ever ordered from the factory - and the experience has been beyond amazing! If you have the patience (which I was starting to lose at the end), go with having one built just for you, exactly the way you want it. You won't regret it!

ChevyManNate · 03-24-2010, 03:20 PM

The dealer is only making about $1,100 for the LTs selling them at MSRP. That is the reason that they are not making great deals on these cars. If you're a GM employee, relative of one, or a member of a qualifying credit union, the preferred pricing gives them NO room to move around (albeit they get some other incentives when making these sales). The MSRP for mine was $31,350, I'm getting it for around $30,374, the invoice is $30,334. So the dealer is making ~$40 between Preferred and Invoice plus some other incentives from GM.

thedonkeyslayer · 03-24-2010, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChevyManNate

The dealer is only making about $1,100 for the LTs selling them at MSRP. That is the reason that they are not making great deals on these cars. If you're a GM employee, relative of one, or a member of a qualifying credit union, the preferred pricing gives them NO room to move around (albeit they get some other incentives when making these sales). The MSRP for mine was $31,350, I'm getting it for around $30,374, the invoice is $30,334. So the dealer is making ~$40 between Preferred and Invoice plus some other incentives from GM.

That can not be accurate; why/how would a dealership allow me to order a new SS for "$500 under invoice" - they would be losing money. I quoted because I have this in an email.

Plus GM is making around $8k per SS & $4k per LS/LT (per interview w/Lutz a few months back), there is no way the dealers would only be making that much per car ($40), it doesn't make sense from a business standpoint.

They receive some additonal reimbursement/incentive from GM.

03-21-2010, 06:03 PM	#15
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03-21-2010, 06:40 PM	#16
1DERZ SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North East, PA (the town) Posts: 327 View My Garage	I personally ordered mine more because I knew what I wanted and what I wasn't willing to pay for (meaning items) Glad I did. __________________ Friday the 13th was a lucky day for me ! 2010 Camaro SS Inferno Orange Came home on 11/13/2009 2011 Silverado 2500 HD Crew LTZ 11/17/2010

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Ruffian118 Drives: 2010 2LT SW silver stripes Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Castle Rock, CO Posts: 453 View My Garage	This car was the first I ever ordered from the factory - and the experience has been beyond amazing! If you have the patience (which I was starting to lose at the end), go with having one built just for you, exactly the way you want it. You won't regret it! __________________ 2010 Camaro 2LT - "Spirit" Club Elite Member #117 / Favorite 5th Gen Camaro selected by Scott Settlemire - C5FestII Ordered: 1/25/10; Built 3/4-8/10 VIN #201262; in my driveway 3/20/10

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