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qdz21 · 05-22-2009, 09:39 AM

Maxie Price Chevrolet in Loganville told me 5K over MSRP when I sent an inquiry from Cars.com. I told him thanks but no thanks I would take my business elsewhere. I received a call again about 3 days later saying they could order me one for 2500 over. I told him good luck with that because there numerous dealership selling them at MSRP and I already have one produced from Lou LaRiche Chevrolet in Michigan.

2010SLVRBULIT · 05-22-2009, 10:11 AM

I understand selling the ONLY dealer car you have on lot for rediculous amount, but why gouge pre-orders? It's not like they will be delivered any faster than dealer cars.
Sure it's short-sightedness on GMs part for release/production of this car(pink slips for those marketing individuals)
If I could wait, it would be when they have all colors on the lot, say by 2012. The demand should stabilize by then. It just sounds like the 'perfect' storm right now w/GM/dealers/demand is all..
And if GM is going to entice future buyers, this is NOT the way/image to present. Don't make obligations you cannot keep, if you want to survive in todays economy. You're hurting your own business future, as well as relieving dealerships of theirs. Now a majority of the 'wolves' are
showing their true colors, and your cars are going nowhere fast. May I suggest positive communication w/ dealers in efforts to relay/entice/bring back customers willing to give you $$$? Show the Govt that GM has a strong customer base support that won't allow it to fail. Don't mess up this opportune moment to shine once more..

Wouldn't it be nice to see a Camaro on every other block?

Dr Jkel · 05-22-2009, 10:24 AM

In Alabama 5 k over sticker, it can sit and dry rot

bigredbusa · 05-23-2009, 10:33 AM

I went to John Thornton Chevrolet last night and was told the cars are selling for exactly msrp, not a dime over. I plan on returning on Monday to place my order for mine.

Jim Thompson · 05-24-2009, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by bigredbusa

I went to John Thornton Chevrolet last night and was told the cars are selling for exactly msrp, not a dime over. I plan on returning on Monday to place my order for mine.

That might have been me that told you that

although its tough to tell since we are literally seeing a hundred or more people a day on this vehicle!

come see us brother and ask for your salesman, he will appreciate it for sure!

Whitten · 05-25-2009, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SSGator

I pre-ordered my 2SS from Steve Raymond Chevy and have my quote sheet at MSRP. I will have to say though that there sales people SUCK!! I am now working with my 5th sales person since October, they won't call you back, keep you posted, nor know WTF they are doing. I have had to educated every one of them about the Camaro. And just for the recored I am also one of those stuck at 1100 but number 4 in line. Believe me, I will be calling this morning about this and if they are going to try and pull this on me I will challenge them on their commericals "regardless of profit or loss", we will see. I have considered pulling my order many times but hate to start all over again.

Thanks for the heads up guys!!

I wish you the best, and so long as you are fourth in line I wouldn't necessarily cancel my order.

As long as you have in writing that you will pay sticker and not a penny over they you should be set. There have been alot of trip ups by other members on here ordering their cars and agreeing to pay "fair market value"

While I am do not agree with paying a dealer that employs decit to tack on additional costs it is well within their right to ask more for a car due to this being a free market economy; The good side is we can go elsewhere.

That being said I was told when I was there last that they had a 2SS automatic in black coming in the next week that was going to be 45K.

In the time period that I have been up there they had a silver RS lt2, yellow LT2, Black lt1, and now this black 2ss...I know that one of those cars was their dealer alotment, the other two were orders that the buyers backed out of, so that makes this SS #3 so here you are #4...up to bat next.

Keep us informed I will be very interested to see how it goes.

CamaroShayne · 05-30-2009, 02:52 PM

FYI to all of my fellow Camaro5 members... I am the General Sales Manager at Team Chevy at NorthPoint and I am ordering all Camaros AT MSRP, with only a $500 deposit. And we have already delivered 4 Camaros so far... DO NOT PAY OVER MSRP to order your new Camaro!

badkarma · 06-11-2009, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by LikaRokBowTie

Hardy Chevrolet in Gainesville has told me they are selling at msrp so maybe give them a call also.

Talk to Jeff Gore if anyone heads up there. He is a stand up guy and myself and family have bought several new/used cars from him.

I still get Christmas cards from him and it's been 7 years since I bought a car from him. hehe

waclawski1 · 06-12-2009, 12:07 AM

Got mine from Milton Rueben in Augusta GA for MSRP. My salesman was Ray Lockamy. Good guy to work with but I knew more than he did with the help of this site.

illestdomer2005 · 06-12-2009, 10:02 AM

Jim,

I like Greg English a lot. The only thing that would keep me from ordering from him/y'all is that you have done SO well that your queue is pretty darn long, and I am on the other side of Atlanta

Did you say you're honoring GMS supplier discounts on Camaro orders? Just say the word, and I will be down there in a jiffy to place my order

illestdomer2005 · 06-12-2009, 10:05 AM

I think everyone by now knows who the real d-bag Chevy dealers in ATL are...Carl Black, Steve Rayman, and Hendricks. I hope they absolutely choke on their inventory.

The beauty of capitalism is that if we REALLY mean business, we'll drive those turds out of business OR force them to readjust their pricing scheme. Unfortunately, impatient buyers tell them that they're doing the smart thing.

Now, ORDERING a vehicle for anything other than MSRP shouldn't be expected. You shouldn't expect to pay less than sticker for a special order, but you sure as hell shouldn't have to pay more. Ordinarily, I say only Gentiles pay retail

Buby2 · 06-12-2009, 10:15 AM

A big shout out from NY to all those dealers selling at MSRP in GA. It's the american way to do business not the greedy bastards who I wish GM closes them down. Took me 1 month to find a dealer whos selling at the normal MSRP price and to all dealers who are normal I wish you the best of business cause you deserve to be in business, and to those price gaugers I wish you hell on earth.

illestdomer2005 · 06-12-2009, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Buby2

A big shout out from NY to all those dealers selling at MSRP in GA. It's the american way to do business not the greedy bastards who I wish GM closes them down. Took me 1 month to find a dealer whos selling at the normal MSRP price and to all dealers who are normal I wish you the best of business cause you deserve to be in business, and to those price gaugers I wish you hell on earth.

No doubt. Did you ORDER at MSRP or buy one off the lot at MSRP? If the latter, way to go!

gospeedgo17 · 06-12-2009, 12:19 PM

Thanks for the info everyone. Dealers will eventually recognize that word travels even faster via the internet - especially through this forum.

My 2SS next year will be ordered through Terry Smith @ Gordon Chevrolet in Orange Park, FL (Jacksonville area).

05-22-2009, 10:11 AM	#16
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,527 View My Garage	I understand selling the ONLY dealer car you have on lot for rediculous amount, but why gouge pre-orders? It's not like they will be delivered any faster than dealer cars. Sure it's short-sightedness on GMs part for release/production of this car(pink slips for those marketing individuals) If I could wait, it would be when they have all colors on the lot, say by 2012. The demand should stabilize by then. It just sounds like the 'perfect' storm right now w/GM/dealers/demand is all.. And if GM is going to entice future buyers, this is NOT the way/image to present. Don't make obligations you cannot keep, if you want to survive in todays economy. You're hurting your own business future, as well as relieving dealerships of theirs. Now a majority of the 'wolves' are showing their true colors, and your cars are going nowhere fast. May I suggest positive communication w/ dealers in efforts to relay/entice/bring back customers willing to give you $$$? Show the Govt that GM has a strong customer base support that won't allow it to fail. Don't mess up this opportune moment to shine once more.. Wouldn't it be nice to see a Camaro on every other block? Last edited by 2010SLVRBULIT; 05-22-2009 at 10:31 AM.

06-12-2009, 12:07 AM	#23
waclawski1 Drives: 1979 camaro z28 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Augusta GA Posts: 8 View My Garage	Good Augusta Dealer Got mine from Milton Rueben in Augusta GA for MSRP. My salesman was Ray Lockamy. Good guy to work with but I knew more than he did with the help of this site. Attached Images

06-12-2009, 12:19 PM	#28
gospeedgo17 Living the Dream 02/2011 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS RS Blk/Blk; 2003 Av Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 57	Thanks for the info everyone. Dealers will eventually recognize that word travels even faster via the internet - especially through this forum. My 2SS next year will be ordered through Terry Smith @ Gordon Chevrolet in Orange Park, FL (Jacksonville area). __________________ KEEP RIGHT - STAY OUT OF THE PASSING LANE IF YOU ARE NOT PASSING!!! http://www.slowertraffickeepright.com EXCELLENT JOB, OSHAWA AND ST. CATHERINES! KEEP IT UP!

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05-22-2009, 09:39 AM	#15
qdz21 Drives: Black 02 Z28 Vert Sold Join Date: May 2009 Location: McDonough, GA Posts: 32	Maxie Price Chevrolet in Loganville told me 5K over MSRP when I sent an inquiry from Cars.com. I told him thanks but no thanks I would take my business elsewhere. I received a call again about 3 days later saying they could order me one for 2500 over. I told him good luck with that because there numerous dealership selling them at MSRP and I already have one produced from Lou LaRiche Chevrolet in Michigan.

05-22-2009, 10:24 AM	#17
Dr Jkel and MR. HYDE Drives: 2010 2SS RJT/BLK 6Spd Man Join Date: May 2009 Location: Oxford, Alabama Posts: 4,375	In Alabama 5 k over sticker, it can sit and dry rot

05-23-2009, 10:33 AM	#18
bigredbusa Drives: 2010 Camaro, 69 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Holly Springs, Georgia Posts: 651 View My Garage	I went to John Thornton Chevrolet last night and was told the cars are selling for exactly msrp, not a dime over. I plan on returning on Monday to place my order for mine.

05-30-2009, 02:52 PM	#21
CamaroShayne Drives: 2011 Camaro RS-SS Red Jewel Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Roswell Georgia Posts: 58	FYI to all of my fellow Camaro5 members... I am the General Sales Manager at Team Chevy at NorthPoint and I am ordering all Camaros AT MSRP, with only a $500 deposit. And we have already delivered 4 Camaros so far... DO NOT PAY OVER MSRP to order your new Camaro!

06-12-2009, 10:02 AM	#24
illestdomer2005 Drives: 1990 Honda Accord Join Date: May 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 53	Jim, I like Greg English a lot. The only thing that would keep me from ordering from him/y'all is that you have done SO well that your queue is pretty darn long, and I am on the other side of Atlanta Did you say you're honoring GMS supplier discounts on Camaro orders? Just say the word, and I will be down there in a jiffy to place my order

06-12-2009, 10:05 AM	#25
illestdomer2005 Drives: 1990 Honda Accord Join Date: May 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 53	I think everyone by now knows who the real d-bag Chevy dealers in ATL are...Carl Black, Steve Rayman, and Hendricks. I hope they absolutely choke on their inventory. The beauty of capitalism is that if we REALLY mean business, we'll drive those turds out of business OR force them to readjust their pricing scheme. Unfortunately, impatient buyers tell them that they're doing the smart thing. Now, ORDERING a vehicle for anything other than MSRP shouldn't be expected. You shouldn't expect to pay less than sticker for a special order, but you sure as hell shouldn't have to pay more. Ordinarily, I say only Gentiles pay retail

06-12-2009, 10:15 AM	#26
Buby2 Drives: 2003 Eclipse & 2010 2LT SW Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Middle Village, Queens NY Posts: 155 View My Garage	A big shout out from NY to all those dealers selling at MSRP in GA. It's the american way to do business not the greedy bastards who I wish GM closes them down. Took me 1 month to find a dealer whos selling at the normal MSRP price and to all dealers who are normal I wish you the best of business cause you deserve to be in business, and to those price gaugers I wish you hell on earth.