Finally Placing my order for a ZL1 MSRP + Fees + $7500

[tpower]

$1450. in Canada and I am 35 minutes from the plant is Oshawa

[Wantconvertible]

F that eveerybody should cancel there order until they stop over priceing us I'll wait until 13 i do want one but my ass hole is for shitiing only

[gooser43]

Originally Posted by 808Camaro

Finally placing my order for my ZL1 the dealear wants MSRP + Fee's + $7500. What do you guys think. Is this reasonable?? What are you guys paying in your area???

My friend, even though you're in Hawaii, your being gouged royally

[gooser43]

Originally Posted by tooslow

It really comes down to three things; supply, demand and ego. The only thing that really drives someone to agree to pay more than MSRP for a car is the latter. The other two drive the price at which the product will be offered at. High demand/low supply results in a higher asking price by the seller. Dealerships are in the business of making a profit, just like any other business. Charging an ADM on a high demand car does not make them "highway robbers", as nobody is forcing anyone to pay a particular price for their product. That's the buyers choice. Personally, I hate how we have come to vilify capitalism in this country. Icannot think of one single person who is entitled to a ZL1, or any other car, at a specific price.

Amen!!!!

[81z28355]

Gas will hit $5.00 a gallon, we will all have to cut back on what we buy and the dealers that want over MSRP will still have their cars sitting with dust. DON'T pay a mark up, just wait a few months. Heck I would not even pay MSRP myself, but that's me. I paid invoice for my so called low production car. 5k off sticker.

[tooslow]

Originally Posted by 81z28355

Gas will hit $5.00 a gallon, we will all have to cut back on what we buy and the dealers that want over MSRP will still have their cars sitting with dust. DON'T pay a mark up, just wait a few months. Heck I would not even pay MSRP myself, but that's me. I paid invoice for my so called low production car. 5k off sticker.

I think we can all agree with your point, and know that having patience will allow one to buy the car at a price they are willing to pay. What makes me mad are the folks who cry foul at the folks who have the means to buy the car they want today versus having to wait it out to get it at the price they can afford.

[808Camaro]

Thanks guys!!! I appreciate the feedback. I think I may put it off and wait til I can get it at MSRP. I know its a great car but I guess saving $7500.00 is worth the the wait. My ego isn't that big...

[Sterling]

I'd talk to one of the dealers on here, like BeckyD@Rodgers Chevrolet and have them drop ship it to your local dealer. You know you'll get a great deal from her...

[oldfriend]

Originally Posted by 808Camaro

Thanks guys!!! I appreciate the feedback. I think I may put it off and wait til I can get it at MSRP. I know its a great car but I guess saving $7500.00 is worth the the wait. My ego isn't that big...

But you have to keep on checking on it [ ego ] it tends to grow in the winter months [ we are in it now ]

[Ltespd]

Originally Posted by tooslow

It really comes down to three things; supply, demand and ego.

Yep. How much is it worth to you to be first? The reality is that whenever you get the ZL1 you won't see many around.

[hognutz]

I think I still know where one is in oregon at msrp. Then try to arrange for courtesy deliver to chevy delership in HI.

I don't want to be rude or anything or act like a search nazi but there are still alot of MSRP cars availible if you just search this forum you will find many of them.

all the oregon dealers wanted 5-10k initially so I ordered out of AR. it is costing me $300 to have it delived to albany, or as opposed to AR.

Of course after all this went down then I get a call from a local dealership that is willing to go MSRP. ha ha. they are buildign enough of them that paying over MSRP I just don't think is nesseary unless you are just the type of person $7500 is meaningless.

[mmarx82]

Originally Posted by tooslow

It really comes down to three things; supply, demand and ego. The only thing that really drives someone to agree to pay more than MSRP for a car is the latter. The other two drive the price at which the product will be offered. High demand/low supply results in a higher asking price by the seller. Dealerships are in the business of making a profit, just like any other business. Charging an ADM on a high demand car does not make them "highway robbers", as nobody is forcing anyone to pay a particular price for their product. That's the buyers choice. Personally, I hate how we have come to vilify capitalism in this country. I cannot think of one single person who is entitled to a ZL1, or any other car, at a specific price.

Originally Posted by tooslow

It's obvious many people posting have no idea what it's like to actually run a business or understand the concept of IOI. If they did, they would not be making the comments they do regarding the price-point of a particular product. It's funny, the margin on a car, even one like the ZL1, is probably not nearly as high as one might think it is; for the manufacturer or the dealership. The margin on a big-screen TV is huge, but you see people walking out of HH Gregg or BestBuy thinking they negotiated a great deal because they got a few hundred off the MSRP.

I know that that technology at BestBuy and HH Gregg is already a few years old but they charge current year prices, the technology is even older at a place like Walmart. The best place I've seen is Amazon, when I bought my TV from them it was a good $1,000 less than BestBuy plus no tax, free shipping and free white glove service for additional savings. (Sorry for that little rant, I hate places like BestBuy and Walmart because I know how much people get ripped off there!)

Originally Posted by 808Camaro

Thanks guys!!! I appreciate the feedback. I think I may put it off and wait til I can get it at MSRP. I know its a great car but I guess saving $7500.00 is worth the the wait. My ego isn't that big...

Just think of the $7,500 in accessories you can get now!

[SS 376]

Originally Posted by Sterling

I'd talk to one of the dealers on here, like BeckyD@Rodgers Chevrolet and have them drop ship it to your local dealer. You know you'll get a great deal from her...

This is good advice. OP, take heed.

[2Z's4me]

Originally Posted by 808Camaro

Finally placing my order for my ZL1 the dealear wants MSRP + Fee's + $7500. What do you guys think. Is this reasonable?? What are you guys paying in your area???

It's really your decision, but I would never pay over MSRP for any car, or any commodity for that matter. There are honest dealerships out there, but you will need to search them out. In California many of them are greedy and were asking for $10k markup, I just laughed and walked away.

I did secure the last allocation from an honest dealership in Florida and will have the car courtesy delivered from GM's factory to a dealership in California.