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snizzle · 12-10-2009, 09:07 AM

A local dealer here has a market adjustment transportation fee (+3K), a paint pro pak (+$600 wax job), and other craziness which totals approx 5K markup. I took one look and left the lot.

Moriartii · 12-10-2009, 09:10 AM

Dealers who do this are just plain assholes in my book. One it is plain greedy and two it ends up biting them in the butt in the end. This is due to having to pay carrying costs on the cars that dont sell for longer periods of time. Want to make money then sell cars, want to be greedy then be an ass but dont complain when what comes around goes around.
Cheers
Kinley

TooCool5 · 12-10-2009, 09:14 AM

We got a sleeze bag dealer just outside of Bristol trying to pull that crap.
He's been holding Camaro's on the lot for six months now, Maybe GM will shut them down next!

reefdiver · 12-10-2009, 09:16 AM

If you look like a sucker then…well. Ordered mine in April for MSRP. Got the USAA discount ($750.00) and the buyback option ($500.00) when the car came in (Sep). Don’t buy into that market adjustment line (BS). There still trying it hear (NC) at the tune of $4,000.00. Do you like your salesmen so much that you’re willing to pay an extra $80.00 a month for the next five years?

Blade · 12-10-2009, 09:16 AM

I am with Tekkguy here. That dealer is obviously trying to screw you over by price gouging. I would shop around and find better deals.

I live in Charlotte, NC and I placed my order at Diver Chevy in Wilmington, DE, they are about 450 miles from me, but I don't care. Its a way better deal than in NC.

R6P · 12-10-2009, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FutureCamaroOwner

hey guys,

A dealer told me that there is a "market adjustment" from GM and that all cars are getting marked up 5k. I think its complete crap but im curious to see if any of you got the same from any of your dealers.

Thanks

market adjustment.... only on Lobster

Russell James · 12-10-2009, 09:31 AM

Tell them - yes I'm OK with a Market Adjustment. The market right now is somewhere between MSRP and Invoice, the closer you get to Invoice the more likely I will buy from you. I have this $xx,xxx offer from xyz dealer, but I would rather purchase close to home. If you can match that price, we may have a deal.

sfgiantsfan9 · 12-10-2009, 09:59 AM

Two dealers I went to tried that on me too. One with a 5k markup and one with a 7k. 7k! I told them what they could do with their car and got up and left. Just shop around. There are plenty of dealers willing to deal with you. After shopping around a bit I was able to get mine for around $2400 under MSRP.

Captain Awesome · 12-10-2009, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FutureCamaroOwner

hey guys,

A dealer told me that there is a "market adjustment" from GM and that all cars are getting marked up 5k. I think its complete crap but im curious to see if any of you got the same from any of your dealers.

Thanks

ravensjeff · 12-10-2009, 11:57 AM

Dealer lied- GM marks up nothing. Dealer does. He is trying to make you think it was GM's idea-WRONG.

Market adjustments are one thing, but lying about them is even worse.Tell the owner about the salesman's dishonesty and why you would never consider buying a car from them again.

rayainsw · 12-10-2009, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerseyMonte

Dealer wanted 5k also, I said thanks and got up to leave. He said how bout
anywhere between 0 and 5k, I said zero, he said ok and I
ordered
It don't hurt for them to try...

While I understand what you are saying,
I think that sort of tactic it actually does 'hurt' -
both the dealership & the sales person -
in the long run.

Many potential customers have loooong memories.
When such practices were common on Corvettes,
I waited - and when I bought my 2007, I did
** NOT **
buy from a dealership or sales person that 'tried'
anything like that.

YMMV.
- Ray

Kalenn · 12-10-2009, 12:23 PM

I recommend this link here: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=69

You will find several reputable dealers who want to sell you a Camaro and not clean your wallet out. CamaroScotty and Becky have already been here or have been mentioned. From what I have read, these people really love this car and genuinely want people to get them in their driveways without being taken to the cleaners.

And just to reinforce the other posts:

CamaroFemme · 12-10-2009, 12:42 PM

You want BeckyD@RodgersChevrolet. Shipped the car to me and never even mentioned "market adjustment" bs.

Blade · 12-10-2009, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russell James

Tell them - yes I'm OK with a Market Adjustment. The market right now is somewhere between MSRP and Invoice, the closer you get to Invoice the more likely I will buy from you. I have this $xx,xxx offer from xyz dealer, but I would rather purchase close to home. If you can match that price, we may have a deal.

Thats something I just had to do with Steve Moore Chevrolet here in Charlotte, NC. I ended up walking out.

Please be careful in Charlotte, if you are buying a car in this area. The dealers are major sheisters.

I also highly recommend talking to Camaro Scotty, even though buying from him would not make logistical sense for me, he was more than helpful in giving me tips on what to look out for.

12-10-2009, 09:14 AM	#31
TooCool5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LS Posts: 4,242 View My Garage	We got a sleeze bag dealer just outside of Bristol trying to pull that crap. He's been holding Camaro's on the lot for six months now, Maybe GM will shut them down next! __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI

12-10-2009, 11:57 AM	#38
ravensjeff 100% Chevy & Harley Man Drives: 2010 2SS: Blown LSX 376-B15 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eldersburg,MD Posts: 2,211 View My Garage	Dealer lied- GM marks up nothing. Dealer does. He is trying to make you think it was GM's idea-WRONG. Market adjustments are one thing, but lying about them is even worse.Tell the owner about the salesman's dishonesty and why you would never consider buying a car from them again. __________________ LSX 376-B15, TVS2300 SC, Harland Sharp Rockers w/ Trunion Bearings, ATI Balancer/keyed, AR LT Headers/Borla Catback Exhaust, DSS 1400 HP Axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, 3.70, Hotchkis Springs/Sway bars, Forgeline SO3P Aluminum Wheels (20x9.5 F/20x11 R)w/ Hidden Titanium Hardware, Nitto NT05 Tires (27540ZR20 F/31535ZR20 R), Billet LPE brake/gas pedals, Escort 9500ci Radar Detector Laser Jammer, Roto Fab CAI with Ice Silver box, Carbon fiber tube/MAF Housing Assy, LPE Aluminum coil covers, SS9 Sleeper Fiber Glass Hood (ACS), Carbotech 1521 ceramic brake pads, Elite catch can.

12-10-2009, 12:23 PM	#40
Kalenn Fan of all things Camaro Drives: '13 Mercedes-Benz C250 Sport Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 360	I recommend this link here: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=69 You will find several reputable dealers who want to sell you a Camaro and not clean your wallet out. CamaroScotty and Becky have already been here or have been mentioned. From what I have read, these people really love this car and genuinely want people to get them in their driveways without being taken to the cleaners. And just to reinforce the other posts: __________________ "Ladies and gentlemen take my advice. Pull down your pants, and slide on the ice." "E for electricity... V For Chevy Volt and me!"

12-10-2009, 12:42 PM	#41
CamaroFemme Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 1,880	You want BeckyD@RodgersChevrolet. Shipped the car to me and never even mentioned "market adjustment" bs. __________________ -- My boyfriend don't mind it.

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12-10-2009, 09:07 AM	#29
snizzle Recalled user Drives: '12 Camaro SS, '18 Colorado Z71 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,425	A local dealer here has a market adjustment transportation fee (+3K), a paint pro pak (+$600 wax job), and other craziness which totals approx 5K markup. I took one look and left the lot.

12-10-2009, 09:10 AM	#30
Moriartii Drives: 11 IOM 2SS/RS M6 w/Hurst Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 1,269	Dealers who do this are just plain assholes in my book. One it is plain greedy and two it ends up biting them in the butt in the end. This is due to having to pay carrying costs on the cars that dont sell for longer periods of time. Want to make money then sell cars, want to be greedy then be an ass but dont complain when what comes around goes around. Cheers Kinley

12-10-2009, 09:16 AM	#32
reefdiver Drives: Cheverlot Join Date: May 2009 Location: NC Posts: 130	If you look like a sucker then…well. Ordered mine in April for MSRP. Got the USAA discount ($750.00) and the buyback option ($500.00) when the car came in (Sep). Don’t buy into that market adjustment line (BS). There still trying it hear (NC) at the tune of $4,000.00. Do you like your salesmen so much that you’re willing to pay an extra $80.00 a month for the next five years?

12-10-2009, 09:16 AM	#33
Blade Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS BVM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte Posts: 4,689 View My Garage	I am with Tekkguy here. That dealer is obviously trying to screw you over by price gouging. I would shop around and find better deals. I live in Charlotte, NC and I placed my order at Diver Chevy in Wilmington, DE, they are about 450 miles from me, but I don't care. Its a way better deal than in NC.

12-10-2009, 09:31 AM	#35
Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,482	Tell them - yes I'm OK with a Market Adjustment. The market right now is somewhere between MSRP and Invoice, the closer you get to Invoice the more likely I will buy from you. I have this $xx,xxx offer from xyz dealer, but I would rather purchase close to home. If you can match that price, we may have a deal.

12-10-2009, 09:59 AM	#36
sfgiantsfan9 Drives: Camaro 2SS/RS and 2001 Ford F250 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tipton, CA Posts: 317	Two dealers I went to tried that on me too. One with a 5k markup and one with a 7k. 7k! I told them what they could do with their car and got up and left. Just shop around. There are plenty of dealers willing to deal with you. After shopping around a bit I was able to get mine for around $2400 under MSRP.