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CamaroScotty · 06-22-2010, 05:06 PM

Now is the time dealers will be wanting 2011 inventory.....The way SOME "questionable" dealers will be doing this is, punching their lot cars SOLD in the GM system so they get new 2011 allocation.....but the car really isn't sold. What does this mean to you? That car on the lot "advertised" online etc, has the warranty clock ticking, as well as the other "new car" things such as XM or OnStar.

You may hear a line such as "Think of the savings for the few days loss of warranty or OnStar".... I say call Chevy customer assistance at 800-222-1020 and tell them a dealer is marking cars SOLD to manipulate inventory.

If you are shipping a sold car or have a legitimate customer, that's one thing....but leaving them on the lot is another

So ASK THEM, DOES THIS CAR HAVE FULL WARRANTY?

craigk777 · 06-22-2010, 05:59 PM

Good to know.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 06-22-2010, 06:08 PM

Wow, that is dirty pool right there.

*The_Blur* · 06-22-2010, 06:24 PM

If anyone on the site does this, I'd want to know about it, too.

That's some questionable dealing.

CamaroScotty · 06-22-2010, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Blur

If anyone on the site does this, I'd want to know about it, too.

That's some questionable dealing.

EXACTLY - if anyone runs across a dealer doing / offering this, POST IT UP!

That's why I post the VINS of my IN STOCK cars, and have done so when I've had lot cars available

Tom Henry Racing · 06-22-2010, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroScotty

EXACTLY - if anyone runs across a dealer doing / offering this, POST IT UP!

That's why I post the VINS of my IN STOCK cars, and have done so when I've had lot cars available

Even better Scotty, I will post your cars sold, your warrantys will be ticking and I get the allocation!!

ArkySS · 06-22-2010, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Henry Racing

Even better Scotty, I will post your cars sold, your warrantys will be ticking and I get the allocation!!

PWND!

CamaroScotty · 06-22-2010, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Henry Racing

Even better Scotty, I will post your cars sold, your warrantys will be ticking and I get the allocation!!

Only if I get that autographed photo I asked for

Ghost1LE · 06-22-2010, 10:58 PM

Wow i wouldn't be surprised if my local dealer does this, they told me the 2011's weren't even in production yet, retards.

PonyKiller74 · 06-22-2010, 11:09 PM

Very good to know and it doesn't surprise me one bit...

Inferno Man · 06-23-2010, 12:02 AM

Great info!!

Revo1 · 06-23-2010, 01:04 AM

Thank you sir! never would have even crossed my mind :/

No worries though, hoping to buy from a dealer that I know is on the up-and-up. You might know him, goes by the name of Camaro Scotty?

AnnaBear@SpartaChevy · 06-23-2010, 10:56 AM

Good post, Scotty.

I have seen this happen, mostly when the 2010's were pretty new. Dealers sale-carded them so they could earn more. I'm sure now that the 2011's are hitting lots, the same thing is going to happen.

Ridiculous!

Texhawk · 06-28-2010, 02:18 PM

Since the cars are identical...if a dealer cannot sell a 2010 model, what makes them think they can sell a 2011?

06-22-2010, 05:06 PM	#1
CamaroScotty Account Suspended Drives: Your new SLP Camaro! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedarburg, WI Posts: 6,801	*** * * CAMARO BUYERS BEWARE /Shady dealer practices * * * Now is the time dealers will be wanting 2011 inventory.....The way SOME "questionable" dealers will be doing this is, punching their lot cars SOLD in the GM system so they get new 2011 allocation.....but the car really isn't sold. What does this mean to you?** That car on the lot "advertised" online etc, has the warranty clock ticking, as well as the other "new car" things such as XM or OnStar. You may hear a line such as "Think of the savings for the few days loss of warranty or OnStar".... I say call Chevy customer assistance at 800-222-1020 and tell them a dealer is marking cars SOLD to manipulate inventory. If you are shipping a sold car or have a legitimate customer, that's one thing....but leaving them on the lot is another So ASK THEM, DOES THIS CAR HAVE FULL WARRANTY? Last edited by CamaroScotty; 06-22-2010 at 07:35 PM.

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06-23-2010, 01:04 AM	#12
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	Thank you sir! never would have even crossed my mind :/ No worries though, hoping to buy from a dealer that I know is on the up-and-up. You might know him, goes by the name of Camaro Scotty? __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

06-22-2010, 05:59 PM	#2
craigk777 Drives: 2013 Summit White 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pa Posts: 336	Good to know.

06-22-2010, 06:08 PM	#3
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	Wow, that is dirty pool right there.

06-22-2010, 10:58 PM	#9
Ghost1LE Drives: 2013 AGM 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 924	Wow i wouldn't be surprised if my local dealer does this, they told me the 2011's weren't even in production yet, retards.

06-23-2010, 10:56 AM	#13
AnnaBear@SpartaChevy Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS Manual Synergy Grn Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sparta Chevrolet, Sparta, MI Posts: 2,108	Good post, Scotty. I have seen this happen, mostly when the 2010's were pretty new. Dealers sale-carded them so they could earn more. I'm sure now that the 2011's are hitting lots, the same thing is going to happen. Ridiculous!

06-28-2010, 02:18 PM	#14
Texhawk Drives: 69Camaro,87IROC,96 SS,Z06&Stingray Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Longview, Tx Posts: 275	Since the cars are identical...if a dealer cannot sell a 2010 model, what makes them think they can sell a 2011?

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