[Dark Phoenix]

Originally Posted by aronSlusa

Kind of sad because I see dealerships doing this around me even... we're essential business here and we're still trying to sell like no tomorrow.
We're just as aggressive offsite/online as we are in person though because we want to sell the car.

We're very cognizant of rules with being open right now, abiding by social distancing and if a customer wants to test-drive a car now we have policies in place where virtually all of them are solo test-drives right now.

I can't say how GM is doing it, but Ford and CDJR allow us do do most everything remotely and drop the car off for the customer with virtually no interaction at all with a person as a pre-caution in these times. With the 0% for up to 84mo and deferring up to six payments its a great time right now.

I've been getting people calling in on specific new and used vehicles, negotiating over the phone/email/text, doing a credit app online (if trade is involved its sight-unseen, value could go up if we have a chance to do an in-person appraisal), sell gap and other insurances via the phone and then contracts and such are sent electronically. I walk them through just as I would in person and everything is e-Sign and BOOM! delivered to you... HAPPY NEW CAR DAY!!

What I’ve seen is Poor communications, email 7-8 dealers that are actually open right now, hear back from only like 3. Discuss cars & trade value, every case was low ball off trade value ranging from $2,000-$5,000 lower than trade values I’ve researched. Incentives are not there, though the dealers claim like the new 2019 & 2020 cars are 15% or 20% off.

[hfur]

Appreciate your answers everyone of you in the camaro community!

[RWT]

Originally Posted by hfur

interested in buying another camaro...I want to buy a 2020 and currently have a 2017 camaro with only 7800 miles...I see these things on chevy dealer websites where they will come to your house and trade in the car and do all the paperwork and exchange it for you at your driveway...Questions - I still owe some money on my camaro, will they pay it off for me and give me a few thousand on a trade off? How will they do the paperwork and license if the car is out of state like 80 miles away? Do they transport the car to my house on a truck or will the salesman drive it to my house (which I don't want anyone to do) how will they know what shape my car is in to make a deal without seeing and driving it first? I am sure they will run my credit which is good but is that 0% for 84 months and deferred payment for 3 months just a scam? I mean how does this process work? Am I better off with a broker or would that be too expensive? Any suggestions? Thanks!

Yes they will pay off your car as part of the trade. As for the price they would give you on your trade, most of the pricing calculation comes from their online value source (black book, etc). For ex., They will punch in your year, model, trim level, mileage, etc and the program will give them a value. With that actual cash value (ACV) known they work the price up or down depending on your deal.

Maybe they will do your out-of-state registration paperwork. Depends on the state and the dealership.

They will deliver it any way your want, just maybe not for free. My local dealership, having the salesman deliver (drive it to you) would be free and he would complete the paperwork at the same time. Having it flat bed towed would most likely cost you. However, if it's a high profit deal, they may throw in flat bed delivery.

Is the 0% for 84 months and no payments for three months a scam? No, a scam would imply it is not what it claims to be. It's an incentive, like any other sales incentive (and it probably replaces a different incentive for better or worse). Is financially sound to take an 84 month loan on a vehicle? Most will say no because of the negative equity usually involved. However, it is also a simple interest loan so you can pay it down, or off, quicker and stay ahead of the curve without penalty. Whether an incentive is good for your personal situation, well, depends on your personal situation. A cash buyer is not going to buy during a finance incentive but a person who works from a cost per month basis most likely will. Most people buy on a cost per month basis. Hence, the infamous salesman question, "Where are hoping to be on your monthly payment?" These are the people the finance incentive is targeting as it will lower the monthly payment (not the cost of the vehicle).

You really should find the car you want and call the dealership to find out what they can/will do for you. The practices of dealerships and/or salespeople varies greatly from dealership to dealership.

JMHO
No expertise implied or expressed.

[Mike Aruba]

I just purchased my car a little over two weeks ago. I was a little worried about the process, but the dealer was extremely helpful. I didn't have them pick me up or anything though, I just went in and bought the car like it was any other day. Was the easiest car buying process I've experienced since the dealer was so empty.


As others have said, I would find the car/dealer you want to work with and just reach out to them. All of your answers will vary depending on the person and/or dealer you work with.



Good luck brother!

[Ryanbabz71]

Originally Posted by Jaysatthelake

I pick up my new Silverado on Thursday. I knew what I wanted and my dealership found it. I'm in Northern Wisconsin and the truck came from Southern Indiana. I'm trading in my 2018 Silverado and they're doing whatever is required to pay my existing loan off and arrange financing on the new one. I'm going with the 2.9% interest rather than the 0.00% because I'd rather have the bigger rebate. It was quite a problem finding the truck because as others mentioned some dealerships aren't open and or aren't really trying very hard. If your dealership can't do what mine did I'm thinking you need another one. Overall I think it's a good time to buy because the auto industry is hurting and seemed willing to work with you. They will do whatever is necessary to get you the car you want.

Whatcha getting? You driving down for it?


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[JoeP@TeamBeckyD]

Originally Posted by hfur

interested in buying another camaro...I want to buy a 2020 and currently have a 2017 camaro with only 7800 miles...I see these things on chevy dealer websites where they will come to your house and trade in the car and do all the paperwork and exchange it for you at your driveway...Questions - I still owe some money on my camaro, will they pay it off for me and give me a few thousand on a trade off? How will they do the paperwork and license if the car is out of state like 80 miles away? Do they transport the car to my house on a truck or will the salesman drive it to my house (which I don't want anyone to do) how will they know what shape my car is in to make a deal without seeing and driving it first? I am sure they will run my credit which is good but is that 0% for 84 months and deferred paymentt for 3 months just a scam? I mean how does this process work? Am I better off with a broker or would that be too expensive? Any suggestions? Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Ryanbabz71

Whatcha getting? You driving down for it?


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[Camaro Rules]

I am looking to upgrade also...But I am about ready to give up! It seems I always get/find the...Biggest Aholes in the business! Some have been down right...Mean!

Especially if in the NY and NJ area!


One called me a SOB for trying to take advantage of the Covid-19 scare, when all I asked him was....is there any leeway in the price and BOOM...he went off!! lol


Everyone I have talked to...We have... No Negotiations on Price...at all!


I keep reading car dealerships are making huge deals and can get a great deal....Not on the East Coast, and Especially NOT on NY, NJ or anywhere in New England! lol

To me...they have just gotten...Meaner!! lol

[Dark Phoenix]

Originally Posted by Camaro Rules

I am looking to upgrade also...But I am about ready to give up! It seems I always get/find the...Biggest Aholes in the business! Some have been down right...Mean!

Especially if in the NY and NJ area!


One called me a SOB for trying to take advantage of the Covid-19 scare, when all I asked him was....is there any leeway in the price and BOOM...he went off!! lol


Everyone I have talked to...We have... No Negotiations on Price...at all!


I keep reading car dealerships are making huge deals and can get a great deal....Not on the East Coast, and Especially NOT on NY, NJ or anywhere in New England! lol

To me...they have just gotten...Meaner!! lol

Haven’t had anyone go that crazy on me. Though I contacted one dealer and every other word out of the sales manager’s mouth was a curse word just because, that made me scratch them off my list automatically. So far only 1 out of about 8-10 dealers I’ve contacted are working with me and that’s the same dealer I bought my current car from. I contacted a dealer in OH, but my guess is they are shut down since I haven’t heard anything back. My suggestion is try dealers outside of your region that you know are open. Dealer that is working with me has 2 new 1SS’s on their lot if anyone is interested, one is a Rally Green A10 other is a 2020 Satin Steel w/GFX, they also have 1 used 2019 Satin Steel A10 w/ GFX for $35,000. In the past they were always a pretty good dealer to work with.

[Camaro Rules]

[QUOTE=Dark Phoenix;10767608] My suggestion is try dealers outside of your region that you know are open. /QUOTE]


I have been! It is almost Impossible, No Sorry...It Is IMPOSSIBLE, to get a good deal on a 2SS Camaro in...Maine, if not New England! Most the dealers, that I have dealt with, are just beyond anything I have ever seen...Major League - RUDE!


That being said....The dealers in Maryland, Virginia and Ohio are not much better...especially...Ourisman dealer in Maryland...Avoid them like the plague!


Stay Safe!

[Nothing like an SS]

[QUOTE=Camaro Rules;10767627]

Originally Posted by Dark Phoenix

My suggestion is try dealers outside of your region that you know are open. /QUOTE]


I have been! It is almost Impossible, No Sorry...It Is IMPOSSIBLE, to get a good deal on a 2SS Camaro in...Maine, if not New England! Most the dealers, that I have dealt with, are just beyond anything I have ever seen...Major League - RUDE!


That being said....The dealers in Maryland, Virginia and Ohio are not much better...especially...Ourisman dealer in Maryland...Avoid them like the plague!


Stay Safe!

I don't know, I have been contacting multiple (8 or 9 I think?)dealers in the NY/NJ area, two I am currently working with, one here near me on Long Island and the other in NJ. No rudeness, willing to make a deal, no issues at all. Very helpful and cooperative, they seem like they actually want to sell a car!

Maybe you are just not getting to the right dealers, or maybe it is not them.

Oooops, I meant to quote your post WITH the entire Camaro Rules quote in it. I seem to be having good luck in this region, so maybe I am just lucky.

[Zack46]

Originally Posted by FarmerFran

I bought my 2020 out of state last month.
Process went like this
Called and got their lowest price with all my added discounts
Told them my trade, sent many pictures or trade
Haggled for a while on best deal for trade
Virtual handshake so we were all in good faith
Drove 600+ miles, did all paper work
Dealer handled out of state tags and taxes
Drive home

Your difference is they will drive to you with said paper work.

[Nothing like an SS]

I also want to mention, all dealers were closed here weeks ago, other than service of course, however, they are all still doing business. The sales folks are working remote, taking calls, working deals. You can choose to have car delivered, or an appointment will be made for you to pick it up at the dealer, even though they are closed.

Many will even schedule a test drive, even though they are closed.

Other than showroom closed, it seems to be business as usual around here.

[Glen e]

The good ones will find a way to adapt. I just got off the phone with a friend of mine who is the general manager of The largest BMW dealership here in Florida, they have modified their delivery to do the whole thing over the phone/computer using doc-u-sign, then they disinfect the car using an isopropyl solution spray after they prep it, and seal the door With a bit clear tape to make a marketing statement that the car is completely pristine and virgin. Then they deliver it to you Via flatbed and staying >8 feet away, they throw you the keys and you drive away.…

Currently they are on track this month to do about 50 to 60% of their normal monthly sales volume. That’s enough to keep them in business and retain all their employees…

[Nothing like an SS]

Originally Posted by Glen e

The good ones will find a way to adapt. I just got off the phone with a friend of mine who is the general manager of The largest BMW dealership here in Florida, they have modified their delivery to do the whole thing over the phone/computer using doc-u-sign, then they disinfect the car using an isopropyl solution spray after they prep it, and seal the door With clear tape to make a marketing statement that the car is completely pristine and virgin. Then they deliver it to you Via flatbed and staying >8 feet away, they throw you the keys and you drive away.…

Exactly this! Many dealers here are doing that. Everything electronic, no touch and car delivered to your curb.