What's the best time of the year to purchase a Camaro? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

LED Crazy · 08-15-2010, 04:25 PM

My father and I are in a argument on which part of the year would be an idea time to purchase my 2LT IOM Camaro. I live in Tulsa, Ok and due to our weird weather system it is rather difficult to decide on the best season to purchase it. I was thinking fall because you can enjoy the nice cool weather and work in the engine in good weather before the crazy winter weather hits. Then I can take advantage of all the safety features in the Camaro in the winter when the snow and ice comes. I'm not sure about the spring, because if I wait that long I might as well wait till the summer to see what the 2012 models will bring in... What do you all believe the best time of the year would be to purchase a car and please give details to why you believe it would be a good idea as well. Thanks!

pincoin · 08-15-2010, 04:28 PM

Wait until the middle of the winter at the end of the month for a good deal. Thats if they have in stock what you want. Just depends on when you 'have' to have it!

BackinBlackSS/RS · 08-15-2010, 04:31 PM

If you can find a 2010 in November thru Feb. time range, you will make a killer of a deal.
Even the 2011 models are gonna be a good deal. This is assuming you live in an area that gets very cold and gets snow.

PAUL SS · 08-15-2010, 04:44 PM

I will say winter. Even if you don't experience cold and snow where you live the holidays and Christmas may slow down showroom traffic which could mean better deals for real buyers.

brantley847 · 08-15-2010, 04:49 PM

Weather aside...the prices at the end of the vehicle year are great. 2010s now are going at very reasonable prices.

LED Crazy · 08-15-2010, 04:55 PM

YES!!!! I get a lot of snow and ice where I live. My father will be negotiating on my behalf because he believes its fun to piss off car salesmen..

ketel0ne · 08-15-2010, 05:03 PM

If this year is any indication, summer provides the best selection on the lot, and the best time to make deals. You have 2010, 11's to choose from or you can order one. If you are strictly going to order I would opt for winter so that you can drive in style in spring, summer and fall.

2010 SSRS · 08-15-2010, 05:14 PM

Spring, because then you get to enjoy for a while before the damn Winter comes.

TRC-SS · 08-15-2010, 05:21 PM

I plan on ordering or buying mine around late february early march....dont want it sitting in the garage all winter and hopefully the deals are still good at that point in time and i beat the spring time rush

rangomr · 08-15-2010, 05:29 PM

I did not order the car I use for my daily driver but I searched the internet and bought this car on Dec 31 of that year. They will deal with you due to inventory taxes, etc. That's my experience now of course myself wanting a new Camaro and knowing this will probably be my last car in my life time I will probably have to order it. Michael

AMPM1678 · 08-15-2010, 06:14 PM

for most people here it'll be spring or fall. But for me I bought mines in the summer cuz thats when my b-day is and my camaro was a b-day present. Plus for me buyin a camaro in the summer means I get to enjoy it and take it to the beach and fun places before school opens and I have to just drive it to school and back -_-

lets_go_bills · 08-15-2010, 07:14 PM

The best time is ASAP!

heRS · 08-15-2010, 07:16 PM

How long does it take to get to your Chevy dealership? Honestly, got mine on July 20, so SUMMER in a Camaro is where this car chick is coming from!

Toyaholic · 08-15-2010, 07:19 PM

if your buying off the lot, buy Nov. or Dec. at the end of the month. The dealers will be dying for a sale (save $$)and you should have a good choice of cars on the lot.

View Poll Results: Which Season would you pick to buy your car?
Spring	14	29.17%
Summer	8	16.67%
Fall	7	14.58%
Winter	19	39.58%
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08-15-2010, 04:25 PM	#1
LED Crazy okcamaros.com Drives: 2016 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tulsa, Ok Posts: 1,754 View My Garage	What's the best time of the year to purchase a Camaro? My father and I are in a argument on which part of the year would be an idea time to purchase my 2LT IOM Camaro. I live in Tulsa, Ok and due to our weird weather system it is rather difficult to decide on the best season to purchase it. I was thinking fall because you can enjoy the nice cool weather and work in the engine in good weather before the crazy winter weather hits. Then I can take advantage of all the safety features in the Camaro in the winter when the snow and ice comes. I'm not sure about the spring, because if I wait that long I might as well wait till the summer to see what the 2012 models will bring in... What do you all believe the best time of the year would be to purchase a car and please give details to why you believe it would be a good idea as well. Thanks!

08-15-2010, 04:28 PM	#2
pincoin Camaro owner since 1982 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS-RS Conv IBM L99 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 1,650	Wait until the middle of the winter at the end of the month for a good deal. Thats if they have in stock what you want. Just depends on when you 'have' to have it! __________________ 2012 Camaro RS-SS Conv IBM, L99 1968 Camaro RS Coupe 327 AT 1968 Camaro RS-SS Conv, sold 1993

08-15-2010, 04:44 PM	#4
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,688 View My Garage	I will say winter. Even if you don't experience cold and snow where you live the holidays and Christmas may slow down showroom traffic which could mean better deals for real buyers. __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

08-15-2010, 04:49 PM	#5
brantley847 v It bites. Drives: 2011 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,580	Weather aside...the prices at the end of the vehicle year are great. 2010s now are going at very reasonable prices. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Performance: 439 RWHP: 226/236 Comp Cam, Kooks 1-7/8, CAInc, Borla S type, Vmax TB, Rx Catch Can, Trans cooler, SLP 160 termo, Melling high volume, Eibach Springs/Sways 1" drop, Whiteline complete bushing kit.

08-15-2010, 04:31 PM	#3
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	If you can find a 2010 in November thru Feb. time range, you will make a killer of a deal. Even the 2011 models are gonna be a good deal. This is assuming you live in an area that gets very cold and gets snow.

08-15-2010, 04:55 PM	#6
LED Crazy okcamaros.com Drives: 2016 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tulsa, Ok Posts: 1,754 View My Garage	YES!!!! I get a lot of snow and ice where I live. My father will be negotiating on my behalf because he believes its fun to piss off car salesmen..

08-15-2010, 05:03 PM	#7
ketel0ne Drives: Used to have 2010 SGM Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charles Town, WV Posts: 1,314 View My Garage	If this year is any indication, summer provides the best selection on the lot, and the best time to make deals. You have 2010, 11's to choose from or you can order one. If you are strictly going to order I would opt for winter so that you can drive in style in spring, summer and fall.

08-15-2010, 05:14 PM	#8
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	Spring, because then you get to enjoy for a while before the damn Winter comes. __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

08-15-2010, 05:21 PM	#9
TRC-SS 700RWHP-650TQ Drives: 2011 Forged LS3 Supercharged/Cammed Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shrewsbury Massachusetts Posts: 5,269 View My Garage	I plan on ordering or buying mine around late february early march....dont want it sitting in the garage all winter and hopefully the deals are still good at that point in time and i beat the spring time rush

08-15-2010, 05:29 PM	#10
rangomr Drives: Oracle Camaro has all the bells & Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Boston, VA Posts: 337	I did not order the car I use for my daily driver but I searched the internet and bought this car on Dec 31 of that year. They will deal with you due to inventory taxes, etc. That's my experience now of course myself wanting a new Camaro and knowing this will probably be my last car in my life time I will probably have to order it. Michael

08-15-2010, 06:14 PM	#11
AMPM1678 AMPM95 Drives: 2010 RY Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Rowland Heights,California Posts: 598 View My Garage	for most people here it'll be spring or fall. But for me I bought mines in the summer cuz thats when my b-day is and my camaro was a b-day present. Plus for me buyin a camaro in the summer means I get to enjoy it and take it to the beach and fun places before school opens and I have to just drive it to school and back -_-

08-15-2010, 07:14 PM	#12
lets_go_bills Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS CGM M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ontario Posts: 815	The best time is ASAP!

08-15-2010, 07:16 PM	#13
heRS Raised by Wolves Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,980 View My Garage	How long does it take to get to your Chevy dealership? Honestly, got mine on July 20, so SUMMER in a Camaro is where this car chick is coming from! __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

08-15-2010, 07:19 PM	#14
Toyaholic It's a sickness! Drives: '69 442 Vert Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,319	if your buying off the lot, buy Nov. or Dec. at the end of the month. The dealers will be dying for a sale (save $$)and you should have a good choice of cars on the lot.

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