[Chevrolet7271]

Hello, I'm new here and I did some research but still had some questions since there is no definitive answer to these. In the summer I'm hoping to go in and place an order for a 2024 ZL1 (if possible to get) but had some questions since I've never bought a new car let alone order one.
1. When I go into the dealership to place an order what do I need to bring other than the deposit and a printout of the specs I want from the chevy build & price page, do I bring my pay stubs?
2. Do you talk about financing before or after the car arrives? I'd like to get pre approved from my credit union but if I order the car the pre approved loan would probably expire before the car arrives
3. Do you negotiate the price the day of ordering or after the car arrives?
Also I understand the price will probably not change much. On another note I read to get the final price in writing and signed by both parties so when it arrives they don't try and mark up the price. P.S. excuse the cliche username I couldn't come up with anything

[CYN_CRVR]

I would poke around in this subforum if you haven't already: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=226


There's no need to talk financing when ordering a custom configuration. I submitted an order three weeks ago, and all I needed to show was my driver's license and a credit card for the $500 refundable deposit.

[Chevrolet7271]

Thanks for the link and the info, I hadn't seen those threads before.

[Buddy Shagmore]

I paid a $500 refundable deposit when ordering my LT1 in Feb. The final price (msrp) was established, but there was no discussion of financing. That happens the day you pick it up.

[Matt1LE]

What I learned when I ordered my car.


First, if you can find an insider person to work with at the dealership, that's the main route you want to go. They can be from another dealer ship, say Lexus. They all cross team work to help out "family". That's how I got friends and family pricing. Look on line for fleet pricing build calculator. That's pretty close to friends and family pricing. You can also go through a credit union, Costco, or Sams club. Sometimes you can get a good price.


1. When I go into the dealership to place an order what do I need to bring other than the deposit and a printout of the specs I want from the Chevy build & price page, do I bring my pay stubs?

Yes, they want deposit. Be sure you know what you want. IF you are not sure of something and think you might want to add it on a year later or so. Get it now because its cheaper. Any add on's or dealer installed items are built into the cost of the car. They do not charge extra labor to add something. Say a spoiler or something. No, finance is when you pick up car.



2. Do you talk about financing before or after the car arrives? I'd like to get pre approved from my credit union but if I order the car the pre approved loan would probably expire before the car arrives

Finance is when you pick up car. So is any Chevy special offers.


3. Do you negotiate the price the day of ordering or after the car arrives?

No, car pricing is determined when you order the car. Any cash back, finance specials are done the day you pick it up. NOTE: friends and family pricing is the cheapest the dealer can give you, or they will loose their franchise license. Not counts Chevy offers (cash back ect...)




Good luck, and happy motoring