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SoonerCamaro · 01-28-2009, 03:40 AM

So im new to this forum...need you guys' help...so when i orded my camaro back in oct...the dealer tried to give me a rough estimate on the car...started throwing out numbers and they said they were going to charge me 500 dollars for the transmission...i bought the 2ss with the manual, which on the website and the printout they gave me comes standard on the car! So why on earth would i pay extra for something that is already standard? I dont know how really to go about this when i pick up the car and actually sign something when i buy it...i mean couldnt i call that false advertising?? thanks! and i love this site!

blazzin1 · 01-28-2009, 03:50 AM

Yes, you're getting screwed with!!! The manual comes standard, no additional charge. The auto on the other hand is about an extra $995 or something, close to $1K. Sounds like their trying to make some extra cash out of you!!! Not really sure how they can do that legally if it comes standard. Better get it straighened out and double-check all the rest of your erroneous charges too.

blazzin1 · 01-28-2009, 03:50 AM

Oh, welcome to the forum too!!!

SoonerCamaro · 01-28-2009, 04:07 AM

See thats what i thought! they must think im stupid just because im young or something...when i asked him to explain he was kinda eating his words...yeah im gonna have to address this when i pick it up...

blazzin1 · 01-28-2009, 04:11 AM

I would address it now, not later. If he is unwilling to remove the unnecessary charge, you could still have time to cancel and go to another dealership (if you have a refundable deposit).

CamaroScotty · 01-28-2009, 06:13 AM

Tell them you decided to order SOMEWHERE else and pay MSRP.

NAHURRY · 01-28-2009, 07:24 AM

Like Blazin said, take care of this NOW!

and your dealer is a idiot, just ask the Blurr.

Shifty 6 · 01-28-2009, 07:28 AM

I know in the past Chevy has charged for the manual trans on some cars. It is possible he was unsure if there would be a charge for it. I would go back work out the numbers now! As much as you want the car....you are negotiating from a position of strength. You should not pay over MSRP, in fact I would wait about 2 months it will go for less. If he says no it will be MSRP + "X", I would use the words "pound sand" and walk out. Go to CamaroScotty and order a car, or I know a dealer who will be more than fair. He has already told me MSRP for the first 6 months and then if I want to buy using a GM employee discount...no problem.

YOU have options.

Tal · 01-28-2009, 07:46 AM

If you don't take care of it now you are agreeing to pay the markup IMO. Go to the dealer and get your order number at MSRP, or go to another dealer.

Boomer Sooner · 01-28-2009, 09:04 AM

What dealer in Tulsa? Jim Glover?

*Camaro_Corvette* · 01-28-2009, 09:10 AM

Your dealer is an idiot. Good luck, I hope you can get this figured out.

SSOOCH · 01-28-2009, 09:45 AM

Tell that dealer to shampoo your crotch and skip out of there whistlin' dixie!!

tjbusa · 01-28-2009, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSOOCH

Tell that dealer to shampoo your crotch and skip out of there whistlin' dixie!!

Thats a good one!!!!

PQ · 01-28-2009, 01:36 PM

I've allways understood that an automatic tranny always cost more. Am I mistaken on this?

Dude hope your deposit is refundable. I hate to hear that.

Oh, and BOOMER!

01-28-2009, 03:40 AM	#1
SoonerCamaro Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2ss Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fayetteville, AR Posts: 61	Am i getting screwed with?? So im new to this forum...need you guys' help...so when i orded my camaro back in oct...the dealer tried to give me a rough estimate on the car...started throwing out numbers and they said they were going to charge me 500 dollars for the transmission...i bought the 2ss with the manual, which on the website and the printout they gave me comes standard on the car! So why on earth would i pay extra for something that is already standard? I dont know how really to go about this when i pick up the car and actually sign something when i buy it...i mean couldnt i call that false advertising?? thanks! and i love this site!

01-28-2009, 09:10 AM	#11
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	Your dealer is an idiot. Good luck, I hope you can get this figured out. __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

01-28-2009, 01:36 PM	#14
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	I've allways understood that an automatic tranny always cost more. Am I mistaken on this? Dude hope your deposit is refundable. I hate to hear that. Oh, and BOOMER! __________________

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01-28-2009, 03:50 AM	#2
blazzin1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS R6P Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Cloud, FL Posts: 4,845 View My Garage	Yes, you're getting screwed with!!! The manual comes standard, no additional charge. The auto on the other hand is about an extra $995 or something, close to $1K. Sounds like their trying to make some extra cash out of you!!! Not really sure how they can do that legally if it comes standard. Better get it straighened out and double-check all the rest of your erroneous charges too.

01-28-2009, 04:07 AM	#4
SoonerCamaro Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2ss Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fayetteville, AR Posts: 61	See thats what i thought! they must think im stupid just because im young or something...when i asked him to explain he was kinda eating his words...yeah im gonna have to address this when i pick it up...

01-28-2009, 04:11 AM	#5
blazzin1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS R6P Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Cloud, FL Posts: 4,845 View My Garage	I would address it now, not later. If he is unwilling to remove the unnecessary charge, you could still have time to cancel and go to another dealership (if you have a refundable deposit).

01-28-2009, 06:13 AM	#6
CamaroScotty Account Suspended Drives: Your new SLP Camaro! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedarburg, WI Posts: 6,801	Tell them you decided to order SOMEWHERE else and pay MSRP.

01-28-2009, 07:24 AM	#7
NAHURRY Love's to Detail Drives: 2010 SS,97silverado/08crewcab Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Greenville SC. Posts: 1,421	Like Blazin said, take care of this NOW! and your dealer is a idiot, just ask the Blurr.

01-28-2009, 07:28 AM	#8
Shifty 6 Drives: 2010 GTI Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Morton, IL Posts: 679	I know in the past Chevy has charged for the manual trans on some cars. It is possible he was unsure if there would be a charge for it. I would go back work out the numbers now! As much as you want the car....you are negotiating from a position of strength. You should not pay over MSRP, in fact I would wait about 2 months it will go for less. If he says no it will be MSRP + "X", I would use the words "pound sand" and walk out. Go to CamaroScotty and order a car, or I know a dealer who will be more than fair. He has already told me MSRP for the first 6 months and then if I want to buy using a GM employee discount...no problem. YOU have options.

01-28-2009, 07:46 AM	#9
Tal Drives: Old Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: OK Posts: 726	If you don't take care of it now you are agreeing to pay the markup IMO. Go to the dealer and get your order number at MSRP, or go to another dealer.

01-28-2009, 09:04 AM	#10
Boomer Sooner Banned Drives: my girlfriend nuts Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: OK Posts: 336	What dealer in Tulsa? Jim Glover?

01-28-2009, 09:45 AM	#12
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	Tell that dealer to shampoo your crotch and skip out of there whistlin' dixie!!