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jos3ywales · 02-13-2016, 06:45 PM

after looking for a year I found my 2010 SS 2 states away 14 K one Owner prices 24,000$ for it and would have got it a little cheaper but got caught up in a Auction bidding war with some other Dealerships.

flyer08 · 02-13-2016, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by shan1997

They tell me that the Camaro belonged to the finance manager there at the dealership. He needed a bigger car and traded it in so with that I'm sure it's in good shape

Is the finance manager a little old lady who wanted to get into something less sporty?

Mr. Stacy · 02-13-2016, 09:30 PM

Every car has a story. Go drive it. See if it speaks to you. I waited over a week from my first test drive to the purchase. I didn't care if "someone else snapped it up". In that case? It wasn't meant to be.

You can squabble over a thousand here or there, but in the grand scheme of things, it doesn't mean much. If you like the color, the trim, the engine.... Not everybody wants an SS. I certainly did not. For me. RANGE was an important consideration.

Go drive the car. The dealer will make sure you leave with it if it is the right choice for you.

jshaf · 02-13-2016, 09:33 PM

always buy used, right now it is a buyer market for 5th gens, love mine, have put a lot of money in it and there is no way I am letting her go now.

shan1997 · 02-14-2016, 08:12 AM

👍🏽👍🏽 Glad it all worked out for you. Hopefully it will for me
As well

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Originally Posted by jos3ywales

after looking for a year I found my 2010 SS 2 states away 14 K one Owner prices 24,000$ for it and would have got it a little cheaper but got caught up in a Auction bidding war with some other Dealerships.

shan1997 · 02-14-2016, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by flyer08

Is the finance manager a little old lady who wanted to get into something less sporty?

Not sure lol His exact words were:
" The car was actually traded in by our finance director. It was traded in to get a more practical car. They bought a Honda Crosstour which is a crossover v."

shan1997 · 02-14-2016, 08:16 AM

True. Thanks

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Originally Posted by Mr. Stacy

Every car has a story. Go drive it. See if it speaks to you. I waited over a week from my first test drive to the purchase. I didn't care if "someone else snapped it up". In that case? It wasn't meant to be.

You can squabble over a thousand here or there, but in the grand scheme of things, it doesn't mean much. If you like the color, the trim, the engine.... Not everybody wants an SS. I certainly did not. For me. RANGE was an important consideration.

Go drive the car. The dealer will make sure you leave with it if it is the right choice for you.

shan1997 · 02-14-2016, 08:20 AM

I just realized I never showed a picture of it. Price changed from
23,500 to 23,900. When I told them what I wanted my walk out price to be it changed to 24,000 online. I think it was marked up in an effort to get it down to what I want. I think, not sure.

BLU DUCE · 02-14-2016, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by shan1997

They tell me that the Camaro belonged to the finance manager there at the dealership. He needed a bigger car and traded it in so with that I'm sure it's in good shape

Finance Manager

Yah that is why he needs a bigger car to carry more money and a quicker get away.

GrandAmGT · 02-14-2016, 10:34 AM

When I bought my Camaro last May I used Edmunds' true car value to see what the market price was in my geographic area for the car I wanted, considering factors such as mileage and overall condition of the vehicle. That's the only way to guage whether it's a good deal since dealerships aren't required, by law, to tell you how much they paid for the car like they have to with new cars.

OP, it's a safe assumption the dealer acquired the Camaro you're interested in for a few thousand dollars less than what they're asking. The real issue is $23,500 the market value for your area despite how much the dealer paid for it? Good luck.

GMTool · 02-14-2016, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by shan1997

I found a 2015 Chevy Camaro 2LT RS package Red Hot (which is what I've been looking for) with 16,088 miles for $23,500. Am I wrong to initially think this seems too good to be true and something may be wrong with it? Wonder why no one has snatched it up. It has a clean car fax, 1 owner. Is this too low of a price for a 2015? It sin Texas. Thanks in advance. I know you guys are tired of me asking if I've found good deals or not but that's one reason this forum exists, to get opinions. What's your opinion...

I haven't gone thru all the post in this thread. Just the first thing that comes to my mind is the question, what's the matter with the 2012 Camaro you have now? Is it wore out? What's the 2015 have that your current one doesn't that's worth spending all that money?

Jackass · 02-14-2016, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by shan1997

They tell me that the Camaro belonged to the finance manager there at the dealership. He needed a bigger car and traded it in so with that I'm sure it's in good shape

They tell that very same story to everyone looking for a car , after all that finance manager got like 27 cars !

GMTool · 02-14-2016, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by shan1997

They tell me that the Camaro belonged to the finance manager there at the dealership. He needed a bigger car and traded it in so with that I'm sure it's in good shape

That is so funny. I'm sure. Those finance guys have great reputations of honesty and integrity, right?

shan1997 · 02-14-2016, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by GMTool

I haven't gone thru all the post in this thread. Just the first thing that comes to my mind is the question, what's the matter with the 2012 Camaro you have now? Is it wore out? What's the 2015 have that your current one doesn't that's worth spending all that money?

Nothing is wrong with my current car just looking to upgrade to a 2LT. If and when I find one, my sister is going to buy the one I have.

02-13-2016, 06:45 PM	#15
jos3ywales Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro Black Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Norris Dam TN Posts: 115	after looking for a year I found my 2010 SS 2 states away 14 K one Owner prices 24,000$ for it and would have got it a little cheaper but got caught up in a Auction bidding war with some other Dealerships. __________________ 2010 2SS 14K original Miles Dove Tail pure Stock right now but Saving money

02-13-2016, 09:30 PM	#17
Mr. Stacy El Duderino Drives: 2011 2LTRS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,194 View My Garage	Every car has a story. Go drive it. See if it speaks to you. I waited over a week from my first test drive to the purchase. I didn't care if "someone else snapped it up". In that case? It wasn't meant to be. You can squabble over a thousand here or there, but in the grand scheme of things, it doesn't mean much. If you like the color, the trim, the engine.... Not everybody wants an SS. I certainly did not. For me. RANGE was an important consideration. Go drive the car. The dealer will make sure you leave with it if it is the right choice for you. __________________ I bowl. Drive around. The occasional acid flashback.

02-13-2016, 09:33 PM	#18
jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	always buy used, right now it is a buyer market for 5th gens, love mine, have put a lot of money in it and there is no way I am letting her go now. __________________ Stainless Works 1 7/8 Long Tude Headers, Stainless Works High Flow Cats, Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback, Z/28 Air Intake, RDP Tuned, FR41 Chrome Rims, 1100W stereo, 35% Tint

02-14-2016, 08:20 AM	#22
shan1997 Drives: 2013 Red Hot Camaro Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 254	I just realized I never showed a picture of it. Price changed from 23,500 to 23,900. When I told them what I wanted my walk out price to be it changed to 24,000 online. I think it was marked up in an effort to get it down to what I want. I think, not sure. Attached Images

02-14-2016, 10:34 AM	#24
GrandAmGT Drives: 2010 1LT & 2016 Cadillac CTS V6 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Danville, Virginia Posts: 369	When I bought my Camaro last May I used Edmunds' true car value to see what the market price was in my geographic area for the car I wanted, considering factors such as mileage and overall condition of the vehicle. That's the only way to guage whether it's a good deal since dealerships aren't required, by law, to tell you how much they paid for the car like they have to with new cars. OP, it's a safe assumption the dealer acquired the Camaro you're interested in for a few thousand dollars less than what they're asking. The real issue is $23,500 the market value for your area despite how much the dealer paid for it? Good luck.