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xinfamousxi · 09-17-2014, 02:49 PM

I did a test drive looked for scratches and dents. After negotiating between a few dealers one of them offered me a great price on a 1LT RS New which I purchased and have been happy with.

Fast forward to today and I get a call from the dealer that that lost my business and he proceeds to thank me for the opportunity and tells me that the vehicle I purchased from the competition was cheaper than his because it sat on their lot for 220 days.

This left a bad feeling in me and was wondering if I should do anything
Maintenance wise. What is your thoughts on the car sitting so long?

Thanks

Paladinjc · 09-17-2014, 02:51 PM

Ragnar · 09-17-2014, 02:58 PM

Mine sat for 3 days on the dealers lot. Around 7 months isn't that big of a deal, enjoy your ride!

xinfamousxi · 09-17-2014, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Comrando

I wouldn't worry. Were there many miles on it?

about 180

xinfamousxi · 09-17-2014, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Comrando

Then it didn't just sit. They could have used it for test drives.

I didn't even think of that. Most of the Camaros I looked out last week had on average that many miles. I was told that its because most were brought from other dealers in Missouri.

Vroom_vroom · 09-17-2014, 03:07 PM

my'12 sat on the lot for 4 months and had a 9 miles. lol and i thought that was high.......

ZED SLED · 09-17-2014, 03:15 PM

My ZL1 only made it as far as from the truck to PDI when I bought it, but they got a yellow 2LT vert in early 2012 that as of 3 months ago was still there. I guess the dealer likes it better than anyone else, lol.

Revster · 09-17-2014, 03:15 PM

220 days on a car lot, 220 days parked in a garage, 220 days parked in the driveway.

xinfamousxi · 09-17-2014, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Revster

220 days on a car lot, 220 days parked in a garage, 220 days parked in the driveway.

not sure

tjk_art · 09-17-2014, 03:19 PM

Yikes. My main questions are :

What was it used for if it had 180 miles?

Why it sat for that long (i.e. why did no one else buy it) If it was test drives, I'd average about 100 or so at least... and none of them bought it? Again, why?

Demon War Horse · 09-17-2014, 03:19 PM

I would not sweat it. Ours sat from December to July and we got it with 13 miles, but there are a couple paint spots that bother me, but only I can see them. small bird dropping smudges. Would hurt it worse to have them correct it.

Drive it and don't worry!

pcrdude · 09-17-2014, 03:20 PM

I think mine may have been on the lot for only few hours when I called about it.

When they prepped it, they didn't even put the dealership sticker on the back like most dealers do (and I'm grateful for that).

xinfamousxi · 09-17-2014, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Demon War Horse

I would not sweat it. Ours sat from December to July and we got it with 13 miles, but there are a couple paint spots that bother me, but only I can see them. small bird dropping smudges. Would hurt it worse to have them correct it.

Drive it and don't worry!

That’s my main worry, but then again I do live in Omaha and these cars are rare to begin with because of all the snow. I guess there is not much I can do about it now the warranty does start at the 180 mile mark and I do have 3 years bumper to bumper

xinfamousxi · 09-17-2014, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by tjk_art

Yikes. My main questions are :

What was it used for if it had 180 miles?

Why it sat for that long (i.e. why did no one else buy it) If it was test drives, I'd average about 100 or so at least... and none of them bought it? Again, why?

I'm thinking it came from another dealer.

09-17-2014, 02:49 PM	#1
xinfamousxi Drives: Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: United States Posts: 481	New car sat on lot for 220 days I did a test drive looked for scratches and dents. After negotiating between a few dealers one of them offered me a great price on a 1LT RS New which I purchased and have been happy with. Fast forward to today and I get a call from the dealer that that lost my business and he proceeds to thank me for the opportunity and tells me that the vehicle I purchased from the competition was cheaper than his because it sat on their lot for 220 days. This left a bad feeling in me and was wondering if I should do anything Maintenance wise. What is your thoughts on the car sitting so long? Thanks

09-17-2014, 03:07 PM	#6
Vroom_vroom The gritos pollo!!! Drives: Like a idiot Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,215 View My Garage	my'12 sat on the lot for 4 months and had a 9 miles. lol and i thought that was high....... __________________ ______ If you don't stop how can they give you a ticket?-The Big Tuna___ '12 1Ls Camaro; Slp loud mouth I\|maganflow x-pipe\|Injen long ram intake\|brembo brake upgrade\| russell s.s. lines\|2LT polished 19's\|billet 5mm spacers\|tinted tail lights&markers\|pdmi\|billet c. can\| '13 Avenger R/T '77 T/A 6.6;, draining my wallet.

09-17-2014, 03:15 PM	#7
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,477 View My Garage	My ZL1 only made it as far as from the truck to PDI when I bought it, but they got a yellow 2LT vert in early 2012 that as of 3 months ago was still there. I guess the dealer likes it better than anyone else, lol. __________________

09-17-2014, 03:19 PM	#11
Demon War Horse War Horse Pilot Drives: 2017 NFG 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: N.Texas Posts: 2,458 View My Garage	I would not sweat it. Ours sat from December to July and we got it with 13 miles, but there are a couple paint spots that bother me, but only I can see them. small bird dropping smudges. Would hurt it worse to have them correct it. Drive it and don't worry! __________________ COTW 09/07/2015 - 2014 AGM 2SS/RS - RIP 6/01/17 2017 Nightfall Gray Metallic 1SS 1LE Born 5/17/17 - *Click Sig Pic below for for Demon War Horse 02 Build Thread* SigPic by Hazman

09-17-2014, 03:20 PM	#12
pcrdude Drives: 2012 2SS/RS LS3 M6 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Saint Louis Posts: 233	I think mine may have been on the lot for only few hours when I called about it. When they prepped it, they didn't even put the dealership sticker on the back like most dealers do (and I'm grateful for that). __________________ My other ride.

09-17-2014, 02:51 PM	#2
Paladinjc AC Pickles! Drives: 2014 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: North Carolina Posts: 331

09-17-2014, 02:58 PM	#3
Ragnar Destroyed by flooding Drives: Wife's car Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,673	Mine sat for 3 days on the dealers lot. Around 7 months isn't that big of a deal, enjoy your ride!

09-17-2014, 03:15 PM	#8
Revster Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Cassville Wisconsin Posts: 137	220 days on a car lot, 220 days parked in a garage, 220 days parked in the driveway.

09-17-2014, 03:19 PM	#10
tjk_art Drives: 2010 Join Date: May 2010 Location: US Posts: 1,661	Yikes. My main questions are : What was it used for if it had 180 miles? Why it sat for that long (i.e. why did no one else buy it) If it was test drives, I'd average about 100 or so at least... and none of them bought it? Again, why?