dumb question. How do I order a Camaro? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Hemlawk · 05-22-2009, 09:50 AM

Sorry, I've never bought a new car before (and Im 32... eeeek!). I was hoping to save around $5k-$15k (work bonus/tax return/ first time home buyer stimulas) as a down payment for early next year. I'm waiting until next year because I need to dispute a few credit issues and save.
Anyone have a suggestion on what I should do? Get a bank loan first? etc...

ZombieEatsYou · 05-22-2009, 10:08 AM

Well, it depends on if you want to pre-order to get one off the lot. If pre-order, no need to get a loan first, the terms will probably expire before the car gets here and you'll have to do it again. Otherwise just go to your local dealer, ensure they will sell at no higher than MSRP (get that in writing signed by sales or general manager) and have them submit an order. Leave down payment ($500-$1000 is reasonable - specify refundable!!! In writing!!!) and wait, wait, wait...

Amok · 05-22-2009, 10:21 AM

That's true, except that you don't need to get preapproved. I mean it's a good idea, but not all dealers require it. Mainly because that approval will expire before you even get the car. I ordered the car at MSRP with a down payment and no credit check.

Hemlawk · 05-22-2009, 10:45 AM

Thanks a lot guys!
now I need to just figure out if I can the 2SS.

Also, should I order it about 6 months out from when I hope to buy it?

Amok · 05-22-2009, 10:54 AM

Depends on your dealer and thier allocations, anywhere from 6 weeks + just no way to say.

Luny · 07-08-2009, 12:31 PM

I was going to create a similar thread, but this answers most of my questions woooo

txaggie_08 · 07-08-2009, 01:18 PM

It shouldn't take anything close to 6 months to get your car anymore. Some pre-order guys have waited about 9 months, but now that production has caught up with that, it should take about 3 months at the most to get it. But, that also means your dealer has an allocation for the car. Also, if you're not looking to get one until next year, you might just want to try to buy one off the lot. There should be plenty around by then, and enough of them getting sold at, or under, MSRP.

chevyridinghigh · 07-08-2009, 01:23 PM

You are an idiot.

Vash · 07-08-2009, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amok

That's true, except that you don't need to get preapproved. I mean it's a good idea, but not all dealers require it. Mainly because that approval will expire before you even get the car. I ordered the car at MSRP with a down payment and no credit check.

Getting pre approved is something you should do before you walk in the door. The expiration won't hurt your credit if it's not rejected outright.

When you have the money lined up you hold the cards. When you just walk in and let them run your credit.. they have the cards.

Just my 2c. Read some threads on the experiances before you pull the trigger.

Basics would be.
1. Pull your 3 and 1 credit plus FICO. Fix any errors. If credit good then goto 2 if bad then fix with older POS purchases.

2. Set budget, payments and amount and select a car. Once that's done go to 3. This includes insurance quote and calculation in your tco.

3. Get pre approved at a credit union or other finance.

4. Shop and lay our your terms of what car and how much and that it will have no hidden or unapproved charges and no dealer sticker on the back.

Remember the car's TCO when you do your budget. This is total cost of ownership.

nusong · 07-08-2009, 07:55 PM

I'm really getting tired of the use of the word "idiot" on this forum. Why must we resort to such language?

Luny · 07-08-2009, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nusong

I'm really getting tired of the use of the word "idiot" on this forum. Why must we resort to such language?

makes people cooler

chevyridinghigh · 07-08-2009, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nusong

I'm really getting tired of the use of the word "idiot" on this forum. Why must we resort to such language?

Your a moron... better? Seriously, if you don't know how to buy a car at 30, I don't think you should be able to own one let alone drive on the road.

chevyridinghigh · 07-08-2009, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luny

makes people cooler

Yea, it makes me cool to point out idiots/morons in the forum asking how to buy a car.

Luny · 07-08-2009, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevyridinghigh

Yea, it makes me cool to point out idiots/morons in the forum asking how to buy a car.

05-22-2009, 09:50 AM	#1
Hemlawk AwesomeBillDawesonville Drives: CGM 2SS/RS =) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 2,067	dumb question. How do I order a Camaro? Sorry, I've never bought a new car before (and Im 32... eeeek!). I was hoping to save around $5k-$15k (work bonus/tax return/ first time home buyer stimulas) as a down payment for early next year. I'm waiting until next year because I need to dispute a few credit issues and save. Anyone have a suggestion on what I should do? Get a bank loan first? etc... __________________ Order placed on 1/13/11 - Purchased 2/22/11 2SS/RS CGM

05-22-2009, 10:08 AM	#2
ZombieEatsYou Drives: "Bmblbee" 2010 RY 2SS/RS. VIN 12043 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Waldorf, Maryland Posts: 1,266 View My Garage	Well, it depends on if you want to pre-order to get one off the lot. If pre-order, no need to get a loan first, the terms will probably expire before the car gets here and you'll have to do it again. Otherwise just go to your local dealer, ensure they will sell at no higher than MSRP (get that in writing signed by sales or general manager) and have them submit an order. Leave down payment ($500-$1000 is reasonable - specify refundable!!! In writing!!!) and wait, wait, wait... __________________

05-22-2009, 10:21 AM	#3
Amok Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS CGM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 133	That's true, except that you don't need to get preapproved. I mean it's a good idea, but not all dealers require it. Mainly because that approval will expire before you even get the car. I ordered the car at MSRP with a down payment and no credit check. __________________ 2SS RS CGM Automatic 6 Speed Trans /w TAPshift Last edited by Amok; 05-22-2009 at 10:21 AM. Reason: spelling

05-22-2009, 10:45 AM	#4
Hemlawk AwesomeBillDawesonville Drives: CGM 2SS/RS =) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 2,067	Thanks a lot guys! now I need to just figure out if I can the 2SS. Also, should I order it about 6 months out from when I hope to buy it? __________________ Order placed on 1/13/11 - Purchased 2/22/11 2SS/RS CGM

05-22-2009, 10:54 AM	#5
Amok Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS CGM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 133	Depends on your dealer and thier allocations, anywhere from 6 weeks + just no way to say. __________________ 2SS RS CGM Automatic 6 Speed Trans /w TAPshift

07-08-2009, 12:31 PM	#6
Luny Drives: Future Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: LI NY Posts: 141	I was going to create a similar thread, but this answers most of my questions woooo

07-08-2009, 01:18 PM	#7
txaggie_08 Drives: 2003 F-150 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 93	It shouldn't take anything close to 6 months to get your car anymore. Some pre-order guys have waited about 9 months, but now that production has caught up with that, it should take about 3 months at the most to get it. But, that also means your dealer has an allocation for the car. Also, if you're not looking to get one until next year, you might just want to try to buy one off the lot. There should be plenty around by then, and enough of them getting sold at, or under, MSRP. __________________

07-08-2009, 01:23 PM	#8
chevyridinghigh The Bowtie Is Back Drives: 2010 Silver Camaro SS/RS -Blk Int. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 655	You are an idiot. __________________ 2SS RS SIM M6 with Polish Silver wheels

07-08-2009, 07:55 PM	#10
nusong Drives: 2010 2LT RJT Auto - Camaro/2004 Sub Join Date: May 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 121 View My Garage	I'm really getting tired of the use of the word "idiot" on this forum. Why must we resort to such language?

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