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dkp2LT · 03-20-2013, 09:04 AM

I realize this is the hardest thing to actually do - but if you ordered the RS then I wouldn't accept it without. The HID's are well worth it for driving at night - and adding the OEM's after the fact will cost near as much as the package itself (and the dealer will tell you it can't be done). Then you also are missing out on the 20" rims along w/ the roof rails & antenna (the last two are minor IMO).

Good luck whichever way you go!

Also - just a FYI - the front bumper has to come off to install the lights. If you go OEM (and IMO that's the way to go) then you'll need the lights & a harness from gen5diy.com. I think Ofer over there can also get you the lights. IIRC it's around $800?? Someone help me on that please.

DwRed1LTV6 · 03-20-2013, 09:10 AM

Congrats on the 2LT

Hope things work out for you
with the Camaro. The SW looks
good with just the hockey stripes !

Angrybird 12 · 03-20-2013, 09:16 AM

I would check their inventory and cars due to arrive and see if any unsold units were closer to what you ordered. Then try to deal on that.

dkp2LT · 03-20-2013, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

I would check their inventory and cars due to arrive and see if any unsold units were closer to what you ordered. Then try to deal on that.

I would agree with this - and if they don't have it then it could be worth it to send Becky a PM w/ your deal info & see if she could get you into one. Then tell the dealer to shove it.

RoadieWingZ · 03-20-2013, 10:14 AM

Congrats on getting your new ride Jessica! The black and white combo really looks sweet!

As others are advising though, think carefully about the RS issue and whether you'll be happy accepting a non-RS model given all the features that would be there. Since you asked specifically for an RS to begin with, you might have some remorse in the coming weeks if you don't get exactly what you wanted to begin with. I'd definitely look to the dealer to sweeten the deal with some free upgrades or service , or even a deeper sticker discount against the model you'd be accepting, if you decide to accept the non-RS car. Make sure you come out on the better end of the deal since they screwed up.

Valkyrja · 03-20-2013, 10:31 AM

Nice looking ride. I think I would tell them that they need to find a way to install that RS package.

jessicamariella · 03-20-2013, 01:39 PM

So, I'm torn. I picked up my car.

As long as it is POSSIBLE to have the halo lights installed then I'm okay. The closest car build -exactly- how I want my car is in Arkansas. Because of the distance, that was why we special order one. I'm not even sure why my sales guy left the place, but I wonder if something got mixed up during that.

I have to fill out this customer survey and I'll be sure to note what happened. What's the point of special ordering a car if it's not how I want it?

It's a Camaro. It's nice. I'm not going to complain (too much). I got about $5k off the invoice anyway with my discounts and rebates. Being in the military helped a little bit too.

*sigh*

SIM Curly · 03-20-2013, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jessicamariella

So, I'm torn. I picked up my car.

As long as it is POSSIBLE to have the halo lights installed then I'm okay. The closest car build -exactly- how I want my car is in Arkansas. Because of the distance, that was why we special order one. I'm not even sure why my sales guy left the place, but I wonder if something got mixed up during that.

I have to fill out this customer survey and I'll be sure to note what happened. What's the point of special ordering a car if it's not how I want it?

It's a Camaro. It's nice. I'm not going to complain (too much). I got about $5k off the invoice anyway with my discounts and rebates. Being in the military helped a little bit too.

*sigh*

Adding the headlights after the fact are more expensive then the whole package. RS package pays for itself with the Headlights and the 20' rims and tires which i guess you dont get anymore either.

dkp2LT · 03-20-2013, 01:48 PM

You can pick up the SS rims & tires for about 650-1000 used. Watch craigslist or the for sale section here if you decide you want them. Since yours is a DD you could, in theory, put snow tires on your 19's and have the 20's for summer fun.

There are threads on how to swap the lights.

Regardless - have fun with your ride now! Congrats.

RoadMonkey · 03-20-2013, 02:06 PM

Congrats on your new Camaro! I love it in white!! Hate to hear about your RS package mix up thou. You get so excited after waiting for your ordered ride to show up you don't realize right away that something is not right. Same thing happened to me on a new Tahoe. I was so stressed because I didn't realize until I signed and drove home it home that it was missing stuff. The dealer found one with the correct options and made the deal right without issue, HUGE relief!

its a syn · 03-20-2013, 02:18 PM

That is a very nice Camaro, congrats!!!!

BAD DAB · 03-20-2013, 04:05 PM

Congrats on the new ride! Looks great!

Joe@CPR.com · 03-20-2013, 04:07 PM

Congrats on the new ride.

camaro2lt · 03-21-2013, 10:30 PM

actaully if you buy the headlights after from certian places they are 650 to 750 soo its cheaper than the rs package

03-20-2013, 09:10 AM	#30
DwRed1LTV6 Drives: '11 VR 2LT HHr Join Date: May 2011 Location: Gateway to the West Posts: 2,721	Congrats on the 2LT Hope things work out for you with the Camaro. The SW looks good with just the hockey stripes ! __________________ 2011 Hhr Formerly known as Silver85IrocZ !!

03-20-2013, 09:16 AM	#31
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,547	I would check their inventory and cars due to arrive and see if any unsold units were closer to what you ordered. Then try to deal on that. __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

03-20-2013, 10:14 AM	#33
RoadieWingZ Drives: 2013 Black Camaro 1LS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 409 View My Garage	Congrats on getting your new ride Jessica! The black and white combo really looks sweet! As others are advising though, think carefully about the RS issue and whether you'll be happy accepting a non-RS model given all the features that would be there. Since you asked specifically for an RS to begin with, you might have some remorse in the coming weeks if you don't get exactly what you wanted to begin with. I'd definitely look to the dealer to sweeten the deal with some free upgrades or service , or even a deeper sticker discount against the model you'd be accepting, if you decide to accept the non-RS car. Make sure you come out on the better end of the deal since they screwed up. __________________ *2013 Camaro LS* Last edited by RoadieWingZ; 03-20-2013 at 10:29 AM.

03-20-2013, 01:39 PM	#35
jessicamariella Chase me... Drives: 2013 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: New Cumberland, Pennsylvania... Posts: 184 View My Garage	So, I'm torn. I picked up my car. As long as it is POSSIBLE to have the halo lights installed then I'm okay. The closest car build -exactly- how I want my car is in Arkansas. Because of the distance, that was why we special order one. I'm not even sure why my sales guy left the place, but I wonder if something got mixed up during that. I have to fill out this customer survey and I'll be sure to note what happened. What's the point of special ordering a car if it's not how I want it? It's a Camaro. It's nice. I'm not going to complain (too much). I got about $5k off the invoice anyway with my discounts and rebates. Being in the military helped a little bit too. sigh __________________ Jessica Reed Instagram @jessicamariella or Let's be friends https://www.facebook.com/greeneyedphotog

03-20-2013, 02:06 PM	#38
RoadMonkey that's how we do it Drives: '20 ZL1 / A10 Shadow Gray Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Carolina Posts: 373 View My Garage	Congrats on your new Camaro! I love it in white!! Hate to hear about your RS package mix up thou. You get so excited after waiting for your ordered ride to show up you don't realize right away that something is not right. Same thing happened to me on a new Tahoe. I was so stressed because I didn't realize until I signed and drove home it home that it was missing stuff. The dealer found one with the correct options and made the deal right without issue, HUGE relief! __________________ ..."It's All Good" -Todd formerly maddog360 -drives: '20 ZL1/A10 Shadow Gray -rides: Harley-Davidson FLHRSE5 110ci-aka Road King [COLOR=#ff0000][COLOR=black]'02 Camaro SS/SLP 6spd

03-20-2013, 09:04 AM	#29
dkp2LT Drives: '11 2SS, '11 C6 GS, '04 MDX Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kearney, MO Posts: 2,848	I realize this is the hardest thing to actually do - but if you ordered the RS then I wouldn't accept it without. The HID's are well worth it for driving at night - and adding the OEM's after the fact will cost near as much as the package itself (and the dealer will tell you it can't be done). Then you also are missing out on the 20" rims along w/ the roof rails & antenna (the last two are minor IMO). Good luck whichever way you go! Also - just a FYI - the front bumper has to come off to install the lights. If you go OEM (and IMO that's the way to go) then you'll need the lights & a harness from gen5diy.com. I think Ofer over there can also get you the lights. IIRC it's around $800?? Someone help me on that please.

03-20-2013, 10:31 AM	#34
Valkyrja Shieldmaiden Drives: 2014 Summit White 2LT/RS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: United States Posts: 212	Nice looking ride. I think I would tell them that they need to find a way to install that RS package.

03-20-2013, 01:48 PM	#37
dkp2LT Drives: '11 2SS, '11 C6 GS, '04 MDX Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kearney, MO Posts: 2,848	You can pick up the SS rims & tires for about 650-1000 used. Watch craigslist or the for sale section here if you decide you want them. Since yours is a DD you could, in theory, put snow tires on your 19's and have the 20's for summer fun. There are threads on how to swap the lights. Regardless - have fun with your ride now! Congrats.

03-20-2013, 02:18 PM	#39
its a syn B.O.D. 02/16/10 Drives: 2010 SGM Sp. Edition 2017 RS Conver Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Albia,Iowa Posts: 3,959 View My Garage	That is a very nice Camaro, congrats!!!! __________________

03-20-2013, 04:05 PM	#40
BAD DAB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black & Silver Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 8,228 View My Garage	Congrats on the new ride! Looks great! __________________ STAINLESS WORKS HEADERS-TUNED BY JANNETTY RACING-C.A.I. INTAKE-TAYLOR 409 WIRES-SOLO AXLE BACK EXHAUST-ELITE CATCH CAN

03-20-2013, 04:07 PM	#41
Joe@CPR.com Account Suspended Drives: 03 vette, 94 trans am, 04 gto Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 995	Congrats on the new ride.

03-21-2013, 10:30 PM	#42
camaro2lt Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT VR/RS CGM Rally's Join Date: May 2009 Location: Palmyra, PA Posts: 5,675 View My Garage	actaully if you buy the headlights after from certian places they are 650 to 750 soo its cheaper than the rs package