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Maddtim · 04-02-2009, 10:07 PM

Ok, I need some clarification here, especially from dealers. When I read the original memo relating to the Price Increase from yesterday, I read it to mean that, if your car wasn't produced or pulled for production, you were hit with the price increase, no matter when you ordered. Of course, on the forums here, I see the story as pre-order date is the determining factor.

Well, I talked to my dealer today to confirm exactly what the story is, and the sales manager informed me that, since my car was still event code 1100, I would be hit with the price increase(basically as I had read it). Can one of the dealers confirm what the real story is here?!?!?!

Also, in terms of the Hurst shifter, my dealer informed me that, while the factory option for the shifter is not available, the dealer installed/not on the sticker option was ready to go and WOULD NOT HOLD UP MY ORDER. Can anyone confirm this as well? I was going to have it removed but, as he was about to send me the revised order info, he told me my order looked like it would be pulled in the NEXT 2 WEEKS!!!!!!!!!

So I'm torn. Even if the price increase info is what I thought it was (that I'm hit with it even if pulled a week after the change), am I really gonna worry about it on a $37K car if it's only a couple hundred dollars?

Any and all info and input is appreciated, especially from dealers!

2010 SS RS · 04-02-2009, 11:05 PM

The price increase......Yes what it says is that the car would be priced when it is built. How it is supposed to work.....The dealer will be invoiced from GM at the price in effect when built. However as long as your order has the pre-order code on the sticker, they will be credited the difference back onto their account and therefore should recieve the MSRP at the time of order even though the sticker will be showing the current price. There is a copy of the official memo which you read . Print it and save it in case you run into an issue with your dealer on the price increase. The key is they will recieve the credit so that they can provide our guaranteed MSRP price.

Second issue. Dont hold your breath on the Hurst shifter. Wait until a suitable aftermarket is available and purchase it then. Cant really say more but I heard this from a very very reliable source.

jeffny09 · 04-02-2009, 11:52 PM

where is the memo

2010 SS RS · 04-03-2009, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by jeffny09

where is the memo

Here is the thread:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17292

HeavyRightFooT · 04-03-2009, 12:35 AM

- Me to the dealer just before signing my order " but shouldn't you write the price of the car instead of "car will be priced at MSRP + 2500 + options chosen by the client at the time of signature" ?? "
- Dealer "no no this is to allow for a little bit of margin in case there is a price insrease..."
Now I'm bound to pay for whatever comes on the window sticker...

It was the first time I ordered a car in the US ... I wont get caugh twice ! MY DEALER IS A @#$%

acerothstien · 04-03-2009, 03:40 AM

couldnt do without it

Txturbo · 04-03-2009, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maddtim

Ok, I need some clarification here, especially from dealers. When I read the original memo relating to the Price Increase from yesterday, I read it to mean that, if your car wasn't produced or pulled for production, you were hit with the price increase, no matter when you ordered. Of course, on the forums here, I see the story as pre-order date is the determining factor.

Well, I talked to my dealer today to confirm exactly what the story is, and the sales manager informed me that, since my car was still event code 1100, I would be hit with the price increase(basically as I had read it). Can one of the dealers confirm what the real story is here?!?!?!

Also, in terms of the Hurst shifter, my dealer informed me that, while the factory option for the shifter is not available, the dealer installed/not on the sticker option was ready to go and WOULD NOT HOLD UP MY ORDER. Can anyone confirm this as well? I was going to have it removed but, as he was about to send me the revised order info, he told me my order looked like it would be pulled in the NEXT 2 WEEKS!!!!!!!!!

So I'm torn. Even if the price increase info is what I thought it was (that I'm hit with it even if pulled a week after the change), am I really gonna worry about it on a $37K car if it's only a couple hundred dollars?

Any and all info and input is appreciated, especially from dealers!

Your order was placed before 3/16/09, so you are considered a pre-order which means you are price protected and your MSRP will be what is posted on this site. The window sticker on the car and the invoice will show the price increase, but GM has said they will reimburse the dealer for the difference. Now if your dealer actually sells it to you under those conditons is up to you and your dealer.

CamaroScotty · 04-03-2009, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeavyRightFooT

- Me to the dealer just before signing my order " but shouldn't you write the price of the car instead of "car will be priced at MSRP + 2500 + options chosen by the client at the time of signature" ?? "
- Dealer "no no this is to allow for a little bit of margin in case there is a price insrease..."
Now I'm bound to pay for whatever comes on the window sticker...

It was the first time I ordered a car in the US ... I wont get caugh twice ! MY DEALER IS A @#$%

Additional dealer mark up of $2500......BAD

Inspector 17 · 04-03-2009, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeavyRightFooT

- Me to the dealer just before signing my order " but shouldn't you write the price of the car instead of "car will be priced at MSRP + 2500 + options chosen by the client at the time of signature" ?? "
- Dealer "no no this is to allow for a little bit of margin in case there is a price insrease..."
Now I'm bound to pay for whatever comes on the window sticker...

It was the first time I ordered a car in the US ... I wont get caugh twice ! MY DEALER IS A @#$%

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroScotty

Additional dealer mark up of $2500......BAD

Get any deposit back and go find another dealer selling at MSRP.

Maddtim · 04-03-2009, 08:52 AM

OK, thanks for the input. I DO have a copy of the order workbench that shows the pre-order status of prior to 3/15/09. In regards to the Order Workbench though, the copy my dealer gave me has no pricing on it. Is that the way it should look or should I see pricing as of now?

Inspector 17 · 04-03-2009, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maddtim

OK, thanks for the input. I DO have a copy of the order workbench that shows the pre-order status of prior to 3/15/09. In regards to the Order Workbench though, the copy my dealer gave me has no pricing on it. Is that the way it should look or should I see pricing as of now?

Mine doesn't have pricing on it either. I think I saw someone's that did, but I wouldn't say your case is unusual.

steelmart · 04-03-2009, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maddtim

OK, thanks for the input. I DO have a copy of the order workbench that shows the pre-order status of prior to 3/15/09. In regards to the Order Workbench though, the copy my dealer gave me has no pricing on it. Is that the way it should look or should I see pricing as of now?

Mine has a price on it.

04-02-2009, 10:07 PM	#1
Maddtim Drives: 2012 Camaro Convertible SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Philly, PA Posts: 105	Camaro Price Increase and Hurst Shifter - Need more info Ok, I need some clarification here, especially from dealers. When I read the original memo relating to the Price Increase from yesterday, I read it to mean that, if your car wasn't produced or pulled for production, you were hit with the price increase, no matter when you ordered. Of course, on the forums here, I see the story as pre-order date is the determining factor. Well, I talked to my dealer today to confirm exactly what the story is, and the sales manager informed me that, since my car was still event code 1100, I would be hit with the price increase(basically as I had read it). Can one of the dealers confirm what the real story is here?!?!?! Also, in terms of the Hurst shifter, my dealer informed me that, while the factory option for the shifter is not available, the dealer installed/not on the sticker option was ready to go and WOULD NOT HOLD UP MY ORDER. Can anyone confirm this as well? I was going to have it removed but, as he was about to send me the revised order info, he told me my order looked like it would be pulled in the NEXT 2 WEEKS!!!!!!!!! So I'm torn. Even if the price increase info is what I thought it was (that I'm hit with it even if pulled a week after the change), am I really gonna worry about it on a $37K car if it's only a couple hundred dollars? Any and all info and input is appreciated, especially from dealers! __________________ Had- 2010 2SS/RS, LS3 -Red Jewel Tintcoat, Beige interior, Polished Aluminum Wheels, Sunroof, Black Rally Stripes Have 2012 2SS/RS LS3 Convertible 45th Anniversary Edition with Hurst shifter.

04-02-2009, 11:05 PM	#2
2010 SS RS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IBM Black Polished Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,108	The price increase......Yes what it says is that the car would be priced when it is built. How it is supposed to work.....The dealer will be invoiced from GM at the price in effect when built. However as long as your order has the pre-order code on the sticker, they will be credited the difference back onto their account and therefore should recieve the MSRP at the time of order even though the sticker will be showing the current price. There is a copy of the official memo which you read . Print it and save it in case you run into an issue with your dealer on the price increase. The key is they will recieve the credit so that they can provide our guaranteed MSRP price. Second issue. Dont hold your breath on the Hurst shifter. Wait until a suitable aftermarket is available and purchase it then. Cant really say more but I heard this from a very very reliable source. __________________ 418 Stroker, 621RWHP 648 lbs TORQUE Built by Laramie GM Auto Center Tuned by Nick at Mac Autosport. EForce SC, 2 3/4pulley,LPE dual fuel pump, JRE Twin fuel rail upgrade, posi clutch kit, RX oilcatch can and breather, Callies Compstar crankshaft and rods, Racing bearings, CP -13.8 race pistons, steel rings, Comp Cams X6 blower cam, Springs, HD timing chain and tensioner, Doug Thorley Tri Y LT headers, 89.7lb injectors, RPM rollbar, DSS1400 shafts, Simpson 5 pt harness, BMR Toe rods and trailing arms, led lights, RPM input and output shafts

04-02-2009, 11:52 PM	#3
jeffny09 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new york Posts: 5,618	where is the memo __________________ top 10 reason why real men drive stick. 10. A manual transmission is the ultimate in control 9. You can use automotive jargon and not sound like a total tool 8. You can't spell "manual" without "man" 7. Manual transmissions prove you can do more than one thing at a time 6. You can't drift in an auto 5. You can't pull fancy moves in an automatic 4. You get better fuel economy with a stick 3. You’ll never look like a chump if you can drive stick 2. Manual transmission cars are faster 1. Women like a guy who is good with his hands.

04-03-2009, 12:35 AM	#5
HeavyRightFooT Drives: Z51 C6 LS3 Vette Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 123	- Me to the dealer just before signing my order " but shouldn't you write the price of the car instead of "car will be priced at MSRP + 2500 + options chosen by the client at the time of signature" ?? " - Dealer "no no this is to allow for a little bit of margin in case there is a price insrease..." Now I'm bound to pay for whatever comes on the window sticker... It was the first time I ordered a car in the US ... I wont get caugh twice ! MY DEALER IS A @#$% __________________ 08 C6 z51 headers/vararam/tune/420-410/ccw sp550 19+20/Pzerro Nero 275-30-19F 305-30-20R --- to be traded for a Z28 ?

04-03-2009, 08:52 AM	#10
Maddtim Drives: 2012 Camaro Convertible SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Philly, PA Posts: 105	OK, thanks for the input. I DO have a copy of the order workbench that shows the pre-order status of prior to 3/15/09. In regards to the Order Workbench though, the copy my dealer gave me has no pricing on it. Is that the way it should look or should I see pricing as of now? __________________ Had- 2010 2SS/RS, LS3 -Red Jewel Tintcoat, Beige interior, Polished Aluminum Wheels, Sunroof, Black Rally Stripes Have 2012 2SS/RS LS3 Convertible 45th Anniversary Edition with Hurst shifter.

04-03-2009, 03:40 AM	#6
acerothstien Drives: 2007 gt500, 1993 cobra R , Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: az Posts: 48	couldnt do without it