Dealership Inventory

camaro_dreamin · 01-27-2022, 08:30 AM

I reached out to a few dealers to inquire about the availability of 2SS 1LE (rapid blue or wild cherry with manual transmission) inventory and went to a few local (San Antonio, TX) dealerships and wanted to share the following. I don't have a relationship with these dealerships or salespersons and don't benefit from passing along this info, just trying to help fellow Camaro enthusiasts.

1) Dimmitt Chevy in Clearwater, FL has a rapid blue ZL1 in transit that is available (according to salesperson this isn't a customer order). Unsure if market adjustment is added or if a required package is added by dealership. https://www.dimmittchevrolet.com/Veh...t&model=Camaro. Contact Mary Ellen Livesay for more information: mlivesay@dimmittmail.com

2) Ancira Chevy in San Antonio, TX has a number of units on the lot (at least 3 have been there since early December; including a ZL1 convertible) This dealership is charging market adjustment and has a required package added on to all vehicles that arrive at dealership. https://www.ancirachev.com/searchnew...t&Model=Camaro

Kblanton2 · 01-27-2022, 01:47 PM

I found an acceptable build in transit to a dealer in Colorado. Reached out to them and it was not a sold order. Told me the price was what was listed as MSRP. Today they emailed me to let me know it would be at the dealer on Feb 21st. I asked about payment, did they want me to finance through them or just send a bank check. They then informed me there would be a $5000.00 market adjustment.

camaro_dreamin · 01-27-2022, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Kblanton2

I found an acceptable build in transit to a dealer in Colorado. Reached out to them and it was not a sold order. Told me the price was what was listed as MSRP. Today they emailed me to let me know it would be at the dealer on Feb 21st. I asked about payment, did they want me to finance through them or just send a bank check. They then informed me there would be a $5000.00 market adjustment.

I've been finding the same. I'm talking with a dealership in Tomball, TX and one in Jordan, UT, and both selling $5k above MSRP. I'm almost to the point where I'll be willing to pay half the adjustment, but not $5k for something that will depreciate as soon as I drive off the lot.

Doesn't seem like this situation will get any better in the near future either. So, question I'm struggling with is do I bite the bullet to get the car I want (or as close as to the car I want) or do what my gut says and not overpay and risk not getting one before GM ends the Camaro as we know it.

ckt227 · 01-28-2022, 01:56 PM

That kind of seems to be the new norm for Camaro. I found a red 2022 ZL1 in Georgia about 500 miles away. Made contact through their website. Got the standard auto reply of a sales person will get in touch with me. They did the following day. It was not a sold order, but they wanted a $5000 adjusted market value over MSRP and a $1000 deposit. We didn't even approach the subject of Employee Pricing. I'm just going to wait for the 2023's can be ordered because it sounds like ordering a 2022 now is pointless.

ZPirate · 01-28-2022, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Kblanton2

I found an acceptable build in transit to a dealer in Colorado. Reached out to them and it was not a sold order. Told me the price was what was listed as MSRP. Today they emailed me to let me know it would be at the dealer on Feb 21st. I asked about payment, did they want me to finance through them or just send a bank check. They then informed me there would be a $5000.00 market adjustment.

That's ridiculous! And a dealer trying to take advantage of the market. Chevy should pull their allocations like it has threatened to do with the new Z06.

super_sxxy322 · 01-28-2022, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ZPirate

That's ridiculous! And a dealer trying to take advantage of the market. Chevy should pull their allocations like it has threatened to do with the new Z06.

I was just thinking to make a post about this!! Since GM is pissed about the Z06 adjustments, if we all threaten dealers we're going to contact GM regarding these market adjustments, maybe, just maybe they'll drop them in fear of losing allocations!

I mean... the lawyer threat usually gets things done.

Aquarius · 01-28-2022, 03:42 PM

There is a reason car salesmen have a reputation for being just above scum, and the ones who are taking advantage of the market know full well the benefits and problems marking up a car will cause, with all who are involved. Best bet is to remember these scumlords and not do business with them again in the future.

TXCSSU · 01-28-2022, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ZPirate

That's ridiculous! And a dealer trying to take advantage of the market. Chevy should pull their allocations like it has threatened to do with the new Z06.

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Originally Posted by super_sxxy322

I was just thinking to make a post about this!! Since GM is pissed about the Z06 adjustments, if we all threaten dealers we're going to contact GM regarding these market adjustments, maybe, just maybe they'll drop them in fear of losing allocations!

I mean... the lawyer threat usually gets things done.

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Originally Posted by Aquarius

There is a reason car salesmen have a reputation for being just above scum, and the ones who are taking advantage of the market know full well the benefits and problems marking up a car will cause, with all who are involved. Best bet is to remember these scumlords and not do business with them again in the future.

Why do you guys hate capitalism so much?

arpad_m · 01-28-2022, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TXCSSU

Why do you guys hate capitalism so much?

Strictly speaking, it would only be capitalism if using a dealer were optional. Also, calling these "market adjustment" middlemen scumbags is entirely within people's rights, and so is choosing another dealership that doesn't play these games. Who knows, maybe these other dealerships will end up making more money and goodwill in the process.

mariojas · 01-28-2022, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by arpad_m

It would only be capitalism if using a dealer were optional.

No my friend. 1. You don't need to buy this car. 2. You can go to another dealership which will have different offer.

But I would also vote for end of dealerships. Just order online, pick up at manufacturer, or pay for shipping. Right now I am few miles from factory and I still pay 1200 bucks for shipping...

arpad_m · 01-28-2022, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mariojas

No my friend. 1. You don't need to buy this car. 2. You can go to another dealership which will have different offer.

But I would also vote for end of dealerships. Just order online, pick up at manufacturer, or pay for shipping. Right now I am few miles from factory and I still pay 1200 bucks for shipping...

You're quick

I edited my comment in the meantime.

6spdhyperblue · 01-28-2022, 06:16 PM

Don’t see how this dealer adm equals capitalism.

DylansZLE · 01-28-2022, 06:49 PM

Please remember the salespeople dont set the prices or market adjustments for that matter

camaro_dreamin · 01-28-2022, 07:46 PM

If you find a Camaro you want, maybe try to negotiate the adm. Both out-of-town dealerships I contacted indicated they'd be willing to negotiate price. My local dealerships told me adm wasn't negotiable so I'm steering clear of them and going with one of the out-of-town dealerships.

Dealerships are a business and to remain in business must make a profit. With the supply chain issues there is little inventory on the lot, which in turn means operating costs are the same but little revenue coming in through sales (yes I understand a good chunk of revenue comes from the service side; if people aren't driving as much they aren't bring their vehicles in for service so the line of business also suffers). So, as much as I have over paying for anything, I'm willing to pay a few thousand to get the car I want, and if that helps a dealership pay its employees so be it. Just my 2 cents.

01-27-2022, 08:30 AM	#1
camaro_dreamin Drives: 2016 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: San Antonio Posts: 4	Dealership Inventory I reached out to a few dealers to inquire about the availability of 2SS 1LE (rapid blue or wild cherry with manual transmission) inventory and went to a few local (San Antonio, TX) dealerships and wanted to share the following. I don't have a relationship with these dealerships or salespersons and don't benefit from passing along this info, just trying to help fellow Camaro enthusiasts. 1) Dimmitt Chevy in Clearwater, FL has a rapid blue ZL1 in transit that is available (according to salesperson this isn't a customer order). Unsure if market adjustment is added or if a required package is added by dealership. https://www.dimmittchevrolet.com/Veh...t&model=Camaro. Contact Mary Ellen Livesay for more information: mlivesay@dimmittmail.com 2) Ancira Chevy in San Antonio, TX has a number of units on the lot (at least 3 have been there since early December; including a ZL1 convertible) This dealership is charging market adjustment and has a required package added on to all vehicles that arrive at dealership. https://www.ancirachev.com/searchnew...t&Model=Camaro

01-28-2022, 03:42 PM	#7
Aquarius Drives: Rapid Blue 2022 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Waterloo, Iowa Posts: 204	There is a reason car salesmen have a reputation for being just above scum, and the ones who are taking advantage of the market know full well the benefits and problems marking up a car will cause, with all who are involved. Best bet is to remember these scumlords and not do business with them again in the future. __________________ 9/9/2021 - 1100 (date of deposit) 10/15/2021 - 2000 11/4/2021 - 3100 Status TPW 11/15 11/9/2021 - 3400 Status TPW 11/15 11/24/2021 - 3800 Status built 11/21/2021 12/2/2021 - 5000 Status 12/13/2021 - 6000 Status

01-28-2022, 06:49 PM	#13
DylansZLE Drives: 2022 Rapid Blue ZLE Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Neenah WI Posts: 282	Please remember the salespeople dont set the prices or market adjustments for that matter __________________ 2022 Rapid Blue ZL1 1LE order ZNWPCX Ordered - April 8, 2021 // 2000 - July 30, 2021 3000 - August 3, 2021 // 3100 - August 6, 2021 TPW - August 30 3300 - August 21 // 3400 - August 21 3800 10/18 // 4150 Oct 22 6000 November 1st Instagram: dylanszle

01-27-2022, 01:47 PM	#2
Kblanton2 Drives: Camaro 2SS, Jeep Gladiator Willys Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: NC Posts: 81	I found an acceptable build in transit to a dealer in Colorado. Reached out to them and it was not a sold order. Told me the price was what was listed as MSRP. Today they emailed me to let me know it would be at the dealer on Feb 21st. I asked about payment, did they want me to finance through them or just send a bank check. They then informed me there would be a $5000.00 market adjustment.

01-28-2022, 01:56 PM	#4
ckt227 Drives: CHEVROLET CORVETTE Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: SWFL Posts: 513	That kind of seems to be the new norm for Camaro. I found a red 2022 ZL1 in Georgia about 500 miles away. Made contact through their website. Got the standard auto reply of a sales person will get in touch with me. They did the following day. It was not a sold order, but they wanted a $5000 adjusted market value over MSRP and a $1000 deposit. We didn't even approach the subject of Employee Pricing. I'm just going to wait for the 2023's can be ordered because it sounds like ordering a 2022 now is pointless.

01-28-2022, 06:16 PM	#12
6spdhyperblue Drives: 2SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: US Posts: 3,794	Don’t see how this dealer adm equals capitalism.

01-28-2022, 07:46 PM	#14
camaro_dreamin Drives: 2016 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: San Antonio Posts: 4	If you find a Camaro you want, maybe try to negotiate the adm. Both out-of-town dealerships I contacted indicated they'd be willing to negotiate price. My local dealerships told me adm wasn't negotiable so I'm steering clear of them and going with one of the out-of-town dealerships. Dealerships are a business and to remain in business must make a profit. With the supply chain issues there is little inventory on the lot, which in turn means operating costs are the same but little revenue coming in through sales (yes I understand a good chunk of revenue comes from the service side; if people aren't driving as much they aren't bring their vehicles in for service so the line of business also suffers). So, as much as I have over paying for anything, I'm willing to pay a few thousand to get the car I want, and if that helps a dealership pay its employees so be it. Just my 2 cents.

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