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chapinville · 01-11-2010, 07:34 PM

Every Chevrolet dealer in my area has least 2-3 used Camaros sitting on thier lots? I asked a sales man last time I stopped by and he speculated it was because the Camaros didn't have the performance Chevrolet advertised. I personally don't think this is the case. Any opinions? Has anyone else noticed the number of used Camaros on dealer lots?

tightchevelle69 · 01-11-2010, 07:40 PM

i would venture to say that some people bought them and then ended up being financially screwed in one way or another. a new car is usually one of the first things to go when something happens and leaves you broke!

Ferrarimk13 · 01-11-2010, 07:40 PM

I noticed the the large amount of used ones with around 1000 miles on them (for msrp pretty much still) and i bet it could be because people thought they could afford the payments for it, but ended up seeing that it was too much, that makes sense to me atleast. The car seems to be a great initial starting price, but it could very quickly add up with tax and stuff. They might have ordered it without thinking if they could really own it.

mtcwby · 01-11-2010, 07:44 PM

You gotta remember, when most people ordered the new Camaro, the economy was alot better. Then they got their cars and the economy tanked.
It sucks, but it has happened to alot of people. Great news for someone wanting a fairly new Camaro at used prices.

Class1E · 01-11-2010, 07:50 PM

These are hard times. Having to sell your new, 1000 mile Camaro = sad day!

tmac1granger33 · 01-11-2010, 07:52 PM

not very used ones down in new mexico!

*Mr. Wyndham* · 01-11-2010, 07:52 PM

I haven't seen ONE used Camaro on a lot around here.....ever!

BackinBlackSS/RS · 01-11-2010, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

I haven't seen ONE used Camaro on a lot around here.....ever!

Kurt_OH · 01-11-2010, 07:57 PM

7,000,000 jobs lost since the recession began. Rent, food, Camaro: pick two.

born-to-fish- · 01-11-2010, 07:57 PM

Well I wish that was the case here in Western Canada!!! I can't even find one to test drive in my area. There's one at the dealership near my house, but the owner of the dealership bought it and has it up in the air on a ramp style display.

Bert · 01-11-2010, 07:59 PM

not many used ones around here (Massachusetts) yet . . . there are a few, but the price is basically MSRP; I guess they still think the new ones are selling above MSRP which is not the case yet

Lauryn200 · 01-11-2010, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kurt_OH

7,000,000 jobs lost since the recession began. Rent, food, Camaro: pick two.

Food and if your single...live in the car....

Scrappy Doo · 01-11-2010, 08:04 PM

There are some starting to accumulate around here. Mostly v6's with 6 to 12,000 miles. i would assume they are all rental returns?

CapnObvious · 01-11-2010, 08:18 PM

haven't seen any used ones, but another reason you might see quite a few is the 60-day promo. I'm sure that gets a few people who shouldn't buy the car (or don't really want to purchase it) to go get it and enjoy it for 2 months, then return it.

01-11-2010, 07:34 PM	#1
chapinville Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Destrehan, LA Posts: 115	Why are there so many used Camaros for sale? Every Chevrolet dealer in my area has least 2-3 used Camaros sitting on thier lots? I asked a sales man last time I stopped by and he speculated it was because the Camaros didn't have the performance Chevrolet advertised. I personally don't think this is the case. Any opinions? Has anyone else noticed the number of used Camaros on dealer lots? __________________ 1100, Preliminary order accepted (3.23.09) 2000, Accepted by GM (5.21.09) 2500, Preferenced (5.26.09) 3000, Accepted by production control (5.27.09) 3100, Available to sequence (6.16.09) 3300, Scheduled for production (6.16.09) 3400, Broadcast (6.20.09) 3800, Produced (6.30.09) 4000, Available to ship (7.1.09) 4B00, Bayed (7.2.09) 4200, Shipped (7.24.09) 5000, Delivered to the dealer(8.3.09) 6000, Delivered to the customer(8.5.09)

01-11-2010, 07:40 PM	#2
tightchevelle69 Derrick Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: jax, fl Posts: 506 View My Garage	i would venture to say that some people bought them and then ended up being financially screwed in one way or another. a new car is usually one of the first things to go when something happens and leaves you broke! __________________ 2010 ABM 2SS/RS, A6, home Dec 10th, wifes birthday present! 2007 GMC Yukon XL, 2000 S10 Xtreme, 1969 Chevelle

01-11-2010, 07:44 PM	#4
mtcwby High on "The Camaro Life" Drives: 2010 2SS, IOM, LS3, Vortech, LG cam Join Date: May 2009 Location: Big Sandy, MT & Yuma, AZ Posts: 1,028 View My Garage	You gotta remember, when most people ordered the new Camaro, the economy was alot better. Then they got their cars and the economy tanked. It sucks, but it has happened to alot of people. Great news for someone wanting a fairly new Camaro at used prices. __________________ "The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who are not."-Thomas Jefferson------Going Strong at 39,250 miles

01-11-2010, 07:50 PM	#5
Class1E Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Big Lake, MN Posts: 392	These are hard times. Having to sell your new, 1000 mile Camaro = sad day! __________________

01-11-2010, 07:52 PM	#7
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	I haven't seen ONE used Camaro on a lot around here.....ever! __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

01-11-2010, 07:40 PM	#3
Ferrarimk13 Drives: Hopefully a Camaro in a year Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 727 View My Garage	I noticed the the large amount of used ones with around 1000 miles on them (for msrp pretty much still) and i bet it could be because people thought they could afford the payments for it, but ended up seeing that it was too much, that makes sense to me atleast. The car seems to be a great initial starting price, but it could very quickly add up with tax and stuff. They might have ordered it without thinking if they could really own it.

01-11-2010, 07:52 PM	#6
tmac1granger33 NM HT5 Drives: COTW 3/5/12 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: los lunas, New Mexico Posts: 1,986 View My Garage	not very used ones down in new mexico!

01-11-2010, 07:57 PM	#9
Kurt_OH Member Drives: BMW, Hyundai Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 192 View My Garage	7,000,000 jobs lost since the recession began. Rent, food, Camaro: pick two. __________________ 2003 Hyundai Elantra GT - going 1998 Dodge Neon - gone 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee - gone 1988 Mustang GT - gone 1970 Comet w/427BBC drag car - gone 1985 Nissan Pulsar - gone Wagon/Sedans/Yuk - gone 1970 Nova w/350 - gone 1970 Camaro w/350 - gone 1970 Chevelle w/350 - gone 1966 Chevy II SS 327 - gone 1968 Camaro w/327 - gone

01-11-2010, 07:57 PM	#10
born-to-fish- Drives: Fifty 2SS Vert Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: That rock next to Vancouver Posts: 355 View My Garage	Well I wish that was the case here in Western Canada!!! I can't even find one to test drive in my area. There's one at the dealership near my house, but the owner of the dealership bought it and has it up in the air on a ramp style display.

01-11-2010, 07:59 PM	#11
Bert synergy-green with envy Drives: Cam....ry :-( Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Douglas, MA Posts: 280	not many used ones around here (Massachusetts) yet . . . there are a few, but the price is basically MSRP; I guess they still think the new ones are selling above MSRP which is not the case yet

01-11-2010, 08:04 PM	#13
Scrappy Doo Drives: Callaway Rogue Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: W8n 4 Snow, Minnesota Posts: 4,738	There are some starting to accumulate around here. Mostly v6's with 6 to 12,000 miles. i would assume they are all rental returns?

01-11-2010, 08:18 PM	#14
CapnObvious Drives: 2001 Passat Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 19	haven't seen any used ones, but another reason you might see quite a few is the 60-day promo. I'm sure that gets a few people who shouldn't buy the car (or don't really want to purchase it) to go get it and enjoy it for 2 months, then return it.

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