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SGOS252382 · 02-07-2009, 10:47 AM

I just got back from a local Chevy dealership (don't want to say their name at this time). My plans were to order a 1SS or 2SS/RS Victory Red with Cyber grey metallic stripes.

After a long wait (sales meeting, computer problems), I finally got to sit down with the sales manager. He did agree to sell me the car at MSRP (which is good), but what scared me was his comments about price. He kept telling me the base price for an SS was around $37,000.00. For the car I wanted, I would be looking at well over $40K.
For 15 minutes or more I tried to tell him that the base price for the SS is around $30K. I even directed him (via the internet) to price sheets showing the break down of prices and options. He said he had a different price sheet (which he couldn't find - misplaced) that showed different prices for the Camaro.
His remarks were "there's no way GM is going to sell the hottest car around for the price of an Impalla."
I just wanted to get some sort of agreement (estimate) as to the total cost of the car. His "estimate" was a good $5k-$7K more than the car should cost.

So I left and ask them to make some phone calls and get updated information about pricing, etc and then get back with me.
After all of that, I was scared to place the order.

To be honest, I really think the sales manager is just misinformed. But he is scaring away business by telling everyone the car cost a lot more than it really does. But he said he had 20 preorders already so you would think he would know the price of the car.

So I'm in the process of contacting a different dealership in my area. And it will be interesting to see if the other dealer calls me back with accurate information on pricing.

Update:
Went to a different dealership (great experience).
Roger Dean Chevy in Cape Coral Florida helped me out. I would definately recommend them. I'm now waiting delivery of a 2SS (changed my order from a 1SS) for MSRP.

Ject · 02-07-2009, 10:53 AM

He is trying to screw you out of more money is all....

My grand total was less than $37k for my 1SS....

Your dealer... is an Idiot.

TheClassicCarKid · 02-07-2009, 11:00 AM

He's not misinformed, there was never any price sheet that said 37,000 for a base SS.
He's just trying to con people into paying more than they should. Next dealer.

OUR72GTO · 02-07-2009, 11:34 AM

move on .............

nitromater13 · 02-07-2009, 11:44 AM

If your close to Orlando try courtesy chevy ask for Chi he's selling me mine for msrp

stovt001 · 02-07-2009, 02:14 PM

And there we see the weakness of franchise laws. Easy enough to say move on to the next dealer, but what of people in rural areas? GM needs to have the ability to kick jerks like this out of business and hand the franchise over to someone with some ethics.

SAE05 · 02-07-2009, 03:31 PM

So the dealer says they have 20 pre-orders, and I'm sure he is not going to show you them. If all those people paid what they asked, using the lowest figure, that's 100k, just like that. Put them on the list.

OUR72GTO · 02-07-2009, 04:01 PM

My small town dealer since the 1930's has had the small town approach to selling. "You are obligated to buy from me!"

In the Internet world he still has not leaned that is not true...........

JMAN311 · 02-07-2009, 05:33 PM

Glad you found a new dealer

*The_Blur* · 02-07-2009, 07:18 PM

Your dealer is an idiot. By demanding such a premium on a car worth barely 75% of the price, the dealer is basically asking you for a 25% bribe. It is good to see that your conscience kept you doing the right thing by going to someone with less greed and ignorance.

MerF · 02-07-2009, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Blur

Your dealer is an idiot. By demanding such a premium on a car worth barely 75% of the price, the dealer is basically asking you for a 25% bribe. It is good to see that your conscience kept you doing the right thing by going to someone with less greed and ignorance.

I'm disappointed in you.

Rob490 · 02-07-2009, 07:56 PM

Definately seemed like he was trying to pocket some money. Im glad you got a new and better dealer but i thought the Stripes were only available on 2LT/2SS

Tal · 02-07-2009, 10:11 PM

Factory strips are 2LT/2SS but you can get dealer installed stripes for any model.

fad1 · 02-07-2009, 10:32 PM

Yo Ject, I am getting the same color combo as you man. CGM with beige interior, but there is a possibility I may turndown the RS and just go straight to a 2SS.

02-07-2009, 10:47 AM	#1
SGOS252382 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: S.W. Florida Posts: 6,294	OMG! Left without ordering my SS I just got back from a local Chevy dealership (don't want to say their name at this time). My plans were to order a 1SS or 2SS/RS Victory Red with Cyber grey metallic stripes. After a long wait (sales meeting, computer problems), I finally got to sit down with the sales manager. He did agree to sell me the car at MSRP (which is good), but what scared me was his comments about price. He kept telling me the base price for an SS was around $37,000.00. For the car I wanted, I would be looking at well over $40K. For 15 minutes or more I tried to tell him that the base price for the SS is around $30K. I even directed him (via the internet) to price sheets showing the break down of prices and options. He said he had a different price sheet (which he couldn't find - misplaced) that showed different prices for the Camaro. His remarks were "there's no way GM is going to sell the hottest car around for the price of an Impalla." I just wanted to get some sort of agreement (estimate) as to the total cost of the car. His "estimate" was a good $5k-$7K more than the car should cost. So I left and ask them to make some phone calls and get updated information about pricing, etc and then get back with me. After all of that, I was scared to place the order. To be honest, I really think the sales manager is just misinformed. But he is scaring away business by telling everyone the car cost a lot more than it really does. But he said he had 20 preorders already so you would think he would know the price of the car. So I'm in the process of contacting a different dealership in my area. And it will be interesting to see if the other dealer calls me back with accurate information on pricing. Update: Went to a different dealership (great experience). Roger Dean Chevy in Cape Coral Florida helped me out. I would definately recommend them. I'm now waiting delivery of a 2SS (changed my order from a 1SS) for MSRP. Last edited by SGOS252382; 02-08-2009 at 09:19 AM.

02-07-2009, 10:53 AM	#2
Ject aka Patrick Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS '04 Silverado Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Derby Kansas Posts: 3,072	He is trying to screw you out of more money is all.... My grand total was less than $37k for my 1SS.... Your dealer... is an Idiot. __________________ Current Modifications: Your average Bolt-ons & Suspension Upgrades GForce Engineering: 9" Rear End, Strange Pro Iron Case w/Moser Nodular 3.70:1 Detroit locker, 3.5" Solid Drive Shaft

02-07-2009, 02:14 PM	#6
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,812	And there we see the weakness of franchise laws. Easy enough to say move on to the next dealer, but what of people in rural areas? GM needs to have the ability to kick jerks like this out of business and hand the franchise over to someone with some ethics. __________________ "It's kind of fun to do the impossible" - Walt Disney There's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day There's a great big beautiful tomorrow Just a dream away

02-07-2009, 03:31 PM	#7
SAE05 inconspicuous observer Drives: 05 GTO Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dayton Posts: 146	So the dealer says they have 20 pre-orders, and I'm sure he is not going to show you them. If all those people paid what they asked, using the lowest figure, that's 100k, just like that. Put them on the list. __________________ _________________________________ Dodges . . . we don't need no stinking Dodges `O~O>

02-07-2009, 05:33 PM	#9
JMAN311 Drives: 2013 F-150 Limited Join Date: May 2008 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 2,191	Glad you found a new dealer __________________ 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

02-07-2009, 11:34 AM	#4
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,677	move on .............

02-07-2009, 11:44 AM	#5
nitromater13 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 47	If your close to Orlando try courtesy chevy ask for Chi he's selling me mine for msrp

02-07-2009, 04:01 PM	#8
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,677	My small town dealer since the 1930's has had the small town approach to selling. "You are obligated to buy from me!" In the Internet world he still has not leaned that is not true...........

02-07-2009, 07:18 PM	#10
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,769	Your dealer is an idiot. By demanding such a premium on a car worth barely 75% of the price, the dealer is basically asking you for a 25% bribe. It is good to see that your conscience kept you doing the right thing by going to someone with less greed and ignorance. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

02-07-2009, 07:56 PM	#12
Rob490 Drives: NONE Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Glendale CA Posts: 194	Definately seemed like he was trying to pocket some money. Im glad you got a new and better dealer but i thought the Stripes were only available on 2LT/2SS Last edited by Rob490; 02-07-2009 at 08:52 PM.

02-07-2009, 10:11 PM	#13
Tal Drives: Old Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: OK Posts: 726	Factory strips are 2LT/2SS but you can get dealer installed stripes for any model.

02-07-2009, 10:32 PM	#14
fad1 Drives: Future 5th gen Camaro Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles California Posts: 1,108	Yo Ject, I am getting the same color combo as you man. CGM with beige interior, but there is a possibility I may turndown the RS and just go straight to a 2SS.

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