Ordering vs. Off The Lot? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Inuyashas_Brother · 03-20-2010, 01:50 PM

Hi,

I'm getting close to buying a camaro but I've never bought a new car from a dealership and was wondering what the difference is between placing an order with a dealer compared to just buying a car off the lot?

It seems that whether I buy off the lot or order a custom built camaro, I have to pay $850 for shipping. So aside from no waiting time, is there an incentive to buying off the lot? The dealers seems to be charging MSRP regardless.

Thanks!

MI2010Camaro · 03-20-2010, 02:26 PM

MSRP used to be considered the best deal you could find. But now we are 1+ year into Camaro's being built and many dealers (around me at least) have them sitting on the lot. The main benefit to buying off the lot is instant gratification. This morning I passed a suburban Detroit dealer and counted 14 both V6 and SS. If you can't find anything better than MSRP, search these threads for Camaro Scotty, Becky@Rodgers Chevrolet or Anna in Sparta Michigan. You will be surprised at what you can save.

Chief Bob · 03-20-2010, 02:33 PM

Order and you get the added benefit of watching the process of your Camaro getting built

Another vote for Becky@ Rodgers Chevrolet

Frank in MD · 03-20-2010, 02:40 PM

Or you can contact me and I'll discount the car on the lot, or on your customer order. Either way, you get a deal.

SSmoothie · 03-20-2010, 02:55 PM

It depends on what package you want, if your not to picky about what colors and options it maybe easy to find what you want.

Know what you want in options and know what the MSRP and the incentives on the Camaro before going to your dealer.

NoUCantDriveIt · 03-20-2010, 02:58 PM

IMO.. the benefit of ordering is you get the exact car you want, and peace of mind knowing it won't be taken for a test drive by anyone that wants to "check it out". However, the process does have some draw backs. Such as possibly waiting weeks (in some cases months) for the dealer to have allocation for your order. And if you're ready to do the deal now, waiting for the car to arrive can be tough... especially with the weather getting better.

I gave it a try, and the ordering process didn't work well for me personally. I was able to find a 99% match for what I wanted on a dealer lot, and had my car in a few days instead of months. Price-wise, the differance would depend on your location, and I would assume a dealer could be more flexable in price if they have stock sitting on the lot that needs to move. The 2011's aren't that far away, if you don't mind being flexable in what you want, there may be some good deals in the next few months.

NoUCantDriveIt · 03-20-2010, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockmont

Or you can contact me and I'll discount the car on the lot, or on your customer order. Either way, you get a deal.

PM or call Frank. I did, and I know he'll do everything he can for you.

*The_Blur* · 03-20-2010, 03:11 PM

Dealers prioritize cars on the lot. They're more willing to discount something that is on the lot than something you order.

NoUCantDriveIt · 03-20-2010, 03:19 PM

Thanks Blur. I suspected that might be the way of it, but could never say for sure.

Inuyashas_Brother · 03-20-2010, 03:25 PM

Thank you all for your input. The cars I've found around me are close but not a 100% what I want.

Frank@Rockmont, thanks, I will contact you! BTW, when is the earliest a person can order a 2011 model?

Frank in MD · 03-20-2010, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inuyashas_Brother

Thank you all for your input. The cars I've found around me are close but not a 100% what I want.

Frank@Rockmont, thanks, I will contact you! BTW, when is the earliest a person can order a 2011 model?

If I recall correctly, June is the cutoff for '10s. No announcement about when the 11s open up for orders.

StangKiller-SS · 03-21-2010, 05:29 PM

I like the idea of ordering your car so that you can have your car built with the options YOU want in it. It's easiest if the dealer has a car that has most important options you want installed then that's going to be the easiest way. My local Chevy Dealer has only been carrying every model except the 1SS. All cars I've seen have been 2SS's there. Meaning when I buy I'll probably have to place an order & have it built the way I want it. Unless one of the rare ABM 2SS's pops up on the used lot for the price of a new 1SS.

nasty2ss · 03-21-2010, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StangKiller-SS

I like the idea of ordering your car so that you can have your car built with the options YOU want in it. It's easiest if the dealer has a car that has most important options you want installed then that's going to be the easiest way. My local Chevy Dealer has only been carrying every model except the 1SS. All cars I've seen have been 2SS's there. Meaning when I buy I'll probably have to place an order & have it built the way I want it. Unless one of the rare ABM SS's pops up on the used lot for the price of a new 1SS.

Bob Johnson chevy in Roch NY has 2 1ss abm sitting on their lot sticker is 33500

StangKiller-SS · 03-21-2010, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nasty2ss

Bob Johnson chevy in Roch NY has 2 1ss abm sitting on their lot sticker is 33500

Thanks! I'll have to look into it.

03-20-2010, 01:50 PM	#1
Inuyashas_Brother Drives: '10 Camaro LS - M6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 550	Ordering vs. Off The Lot? Hi, I'm getting close to buying a camaro but I've never bought a new car from a dealership and was wondering what the difference is between placing an order with a dealer compared to just buying a car off the lot? It seems that whether I buy off the lot or order a custom built camaro, I have to pay $850 for shipping. So aside from no waiting time, is there an incentive to buying off the lot? The dealers seems to be charging MSRP regardless. Thanks!

03-20-2010, 02:26 PM	#2
MI2010Camaro Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Oakland County Michigan Posts: 155 View My Garage	MSRP used to be considered the best deal you could find. But now we are 1+ year into Camaro's being built and many dealers (around me at least) have them sitting on the lot. The main benefit to buying off the lot is instant gratification. This morning I passed a suburban Detroit dealer and counted 14 both V6 and SS. If you can't find anything better than MSRP, search these threads for Camaro Scotty, Becky@Rodgers Chevrolet or Anna in Sparta Michigan. You will be surprised at what you can save. __________________ *1SS/M6/CGM/Sunroof* #143575 Delivered 9/14/09

03-20-2010, 02:33 PM	#3
Chief Bob Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 SIM CTF Car M6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Taylor, MI Posts: 883	Order and you get the added benefit of watching the process of your Camaro getting built Another vote for Becky@ Rodgers Chevrolet __________________ 2012 ZL1,CTF Car, SIM MN6, Polished Wheels,The Rare Flat Black Insert. Proud member of the unofficial Camaro5 "Rodgers Chevrolet Fan Club"

03-20-2010, 02:40 PM	#4
Frank in MD Raining Blood Drives: 2014 SS Performance Sedan Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: facebook Posts: 2,682	Or you can contact me and I'll discount the car on the lot, or on your customer order. Either way, you get a deal. __________________ Ordered 1/9/12 - Born 2/3/12 - Delivered 2/21/12 - '12 1SS/RS Summit White - TRADED. 2014 SS Performance Sedan #2974 - Red Hot 2 - S/R. & Spare. Built 01/09/14 #238 of 291 as configured

03-20-2010, 03:11 PM	#8
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,768	Dealers prioritize cars on the lot. They're more willing to discount something that is on the lot than something you order. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

03-20-2010, 02:55 PM	#5
SSmoothie Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6SP Blk/Blk Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: WA Posts: 920 View My Garage	It depends on what package you want, if your not to picky about what colors and options it maybe easy to find what you want. Know what you want in options and know what the MSRP and the incentives on the Camaro before going to your dealer.

03-20-2010, 02:58 PM	#6
NoUCantDriveIt Drives: 2SS RS M6 CGM/Black Rally Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Austin TX Posts: 5,098	IMO.. the benefit of ordering is you get the exact car you want, and peace of mind knowing it won't be taken for a test drive by anyone that wants to "check it out". However, the process does have some draw backs. Such as possibly waiting weeks (in some cases months) for the dealer to have allocation for your order. And if you're ready to do the deal now, waiting for the car to arrive can be tough... especially with the weather getting better. I gave it a try, and the ordering process didn't work well for me personally. I was able to find a 99% match for what I wanted on a dealer lot, and had my car in a few days instead of months. Price-wise, the differance would depend on your location, and I would assume a dealer could be more flexable in price if they have stock sitting on the lot that needs to move. The 2011's aren't that far away, if you don't mind being flexable in what you want, there may be some good deals in the next few months.

03-20-2010, 03:19 PM	#9
NoUCantDriveIt Drives: 2SS RS M6 CGM/Black Rally Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Austin TX Posts: 5,098	Thanks Blur. I suspected that might be the way of it, but could never say for sure.

03-20-2010, 03:25 PM	#10
Inuyashas_Brother Drives: '10 Camaro LS - M6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 550	Thank you all for your input. The cars I've found around me are close but not a 100% what I want. Frank@Rockmont, thanks, I will contact you! BTW, when is the earliest a person can order a 2011 model? Last edited by Inuyashas_Brother; 03-20-2010 at 04:06 PM. Reason: addition

03-21-2010, 05:29 PM	#12
StangKiller-SS Drives: GM products Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Posts: 1,621	I like the idea of ordering your car so that you can have your car built with the options YOU want in it. It's easiest if the dealer has a car that has most important options you want installed then that's going to be the easiest way. My local Chevy Dealer has only been carrying every model except the 1SS. All cars I've seen have been 2SS's there. Meaning when I buy I'll probably have to place an order & have it built the way I want it. Unless one of the rare ABM 2SS's pops up on the used lot for the price of a new 1SS. Last edited by StangKiller-SS; 03-21-2010 at 05:45 PM.

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