Best way to buy in the Northwest? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

57pan · 02-11-2010, 05:07 PM

I'm getting tired of studying up on the Camaro and am ready to buy. I hate dealing with the normal bs at most dealers and am of course looking for the best deal. Hoping to use USAA discount and any other that I may qualify for. Who are the best dealers to deal with between Seatle and Portland area? And have you had the good luck with internet sales?

Iroczlover · 02-11-2010, 07:44 PM

best deal is normally to order it via a dealership. friendly in Puyallup normally will give you a good deal doing it that way, No up charge on the MSRP.

also listen intently to what people say on here & join a local camaro club lol

Steve Dallas · 02-11-2010, 08:21 PM

Another option if you don't want to wait on delivery is to use the chevy site to search for the specific model you want.

Go in ahead of time with a firm offer slightly below MSRP. If they don't like it, walk away.

67MellowYellow · 02-11-2010, 09:57 PM

I bought from Roy Robinson Chevrolet in Marysville and had a great experience. I also found Sunset Chevrolet to offer MSRP pricing or less before any of the other dealers I spoke to. Sunset is mod friendly also and sells one of the super charged modified cars with warranty too, don't remember which brand though.

CamaroScotty · 02-11-2010, 09:59 PM

Do you have a USAA Card?

tlcamaro · 02-12-2010, 11:09 AM

Sunset Chev. in Sumner. Talk to Joe Karuza. They have a Hennesseyaand are getting an SLP. Camaro soon.

HTWLSS · 02-12-2010, 01:49 PM

If you're willing to make a small road trip out of it to Enterprise, Oregon in gorgeous Wallowa County, I whole heartedly recommend Terry Decker of Milligan Motors. That's who we bought our Camaro from and wouldn't hesitate to buy any Chevrolet from him. He'll make a deal under MSRP for sure.

GrnMchin · 02-12-2010, 05:55 PM

Koenig in Port Angeles was one of the only dealers that I talked to directly that had a deep respect and understanding of Customer Service and what it meant.. CamaroScotty stand up guy if you want to got out of state. I would make a list spent some time on the phone and if they cannot answer some basic question (MSRP, USAA, and such) then cross them out and move on. Find a core of about 3 to 4 and get more detailed from there. Not sure on the USAA and things like Costco discounts I was a pre order back in Oct 08.. and was priced at MSRP no mark-ups.

57pan · 02-13-2010, 05:39 PM

Thanks for the responses. GrnMchin that is a great idea to call and get an idea about some basic questions (MSRP, USAA, and Credit Union discounts ?). I have gotten frustrated talking with salesmen face to face who end up not being able to answer your questions, or have no authority to make a sale on their own anyway. Camaro Scotty yes I do have a USAA card, been a member since 2000.

scifisteve · 02-13-2010, 07:48 PM

I just picked up my 2LT RS White Last Friday.
Used the Usaa web site and started building my car . What I did not know was when I did it alerted the top 3 dealers that i was looking.
Within 15 min people were calling me. not so cool but they were stuck with selling to me for $51.00 over invoice and the $ 750.00 Disc. they have right now.
The dealer closest to me had the style I was looking for.
That turned out to be Parkland Chevrolet and Larry Ryan(salesman)
They were very nice and I had a trade too.If you don't have a trade to help with the tax most of the Usaa savings goes to the tax.
Love the White.. V6 is very cool and fast but engine sound is kinda thin .
My wife hates car dealers ,I don't mind it. (Larry made it very easy on this one)

chevyss · 02-14-2010, 04:37 AM

I know it's a long way over to the dry side of Washington, but my dealer has been great to work with and I've purchased three vehicles from in him in the past couple of years.

Another dealer is Titus-Will in Olympia. Ask for Jack Maurins.

GrnMchin · 02-15-2010, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 57pan

Thanks for the responses. GrnMchin that is a great idea to call and get an idea about some basic questions (MSRP, USAA, and Credit Union discounts ?). I have gotten frustrated talking with salesmen face to face who end up not being able to answer your questions, or have no authority to make a sale on their own anyway. Camaro Scotty yes I do have a USAA card, been a member since 2000.

Another area on this site to check is the Camaro pricing there is a list of dealer at MSRP or better.. I see some have posted dealers that were over MSRP and customer service sucked (some tried to BS me when I new more then them, other over MSRP by 5k plus)..They may have changed their ways, but once the dealer makes that choice to make a buck rather then a customer you will always be on my never buy from list.

smeagal74 · 02-15-2010, 01:54 PM

i bought mine at friendly chevy and would not recommend them for any kind of purchase there. it was one of the worst experiences i ever had dealing with a dealership. just food for thought. thanks

Iroczlover · 02-15-2010, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by smeagal74

i bought mine at friendly chevy and would not recommend them for any kind of purchase there. it was one of the worst experiences i ever had dealing with a dealership. just food for thought. thanks

Ok You need to call Rick Andersen who is the owner there, let him know. They are working on the problems they have in that dealership.
Let him know who the sales person was & let him know that one of the PNWCC members told you to call him.

02-11-2010, 05:07 PM	#1
57pan Drives: 06 Electraglide Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: washington Posts: 24	Best way to buy in the Northwest? I'm getting tired of studying up on the Camaro and am ready to buy. I hate dealing with the normal bs at most dealers and am of course looking for the best deal. Hoping to use USAA discount and any other that I may qualify for. Who are the best dealers to deal with between Seatle and Portland area? And have you had the good luck with internet sales?

02-11-2010, 07:44 PM	#2
Iroczlover The Krazzy bytch Drives: Which car I have 9 vehicles? Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Yelm, wa, Hell if I think about it to much Posts: 7,919	best deal is normally to order it via a dealership. friendly in Puyallup normally will give you a good deal doing it that way, No up charge on the MSRP. also listen intently to what people say on here & join a local camaro club lol __________________ Heart breaks everyday when you cant take care of your family because you are unemployed, cant give your family what you want or what they need I am not a man I have boobies. Cars are like women, If you treat her rough shes going to complain & you will hear about it. If you treat her right she will purrrrrrrrrrrrr Current cars owned , 72 Skylark vert,86 fiero GT Sold , 87 Iroc-z (sold), 90 Vette Vert SOLD , 95 Z28, 99 Silverado K1500 Totaled, 2010 CGM Camaro 2ss/rs (had to sell & I hate it ) ,2012 Cruze LT repoed. Current current list lol 2006 Silverado 2500hd.

02-11-2010, 08:21 PM	#3
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	Another option if you don't want to wait on delivery is to use the chevy site to search for the specific model you want. Go in ahead of time with a firm offer slightly below MSRP. If they don't like it, walk away. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime.

02-12-2010, 01:49 PM	#7
HTWLSS Camaro Disciple Drives: Camaro, Chevelle, Corvette... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: +45° 23' 30.0588", -122° 48' 7.3296" Posts: 658	If you're willing to make a small road trip out of it to Enterprise, Oregon in gorgeous Wallowa County, I whole heartedly recommend Terry Decker of Milligan Motors. That's who we bought our Camaro from and wouldn't hesitate to buy any Chevrolet from him. He'll make a deal under MSRP for sure. __________________ How the Disciples help Chevrolet and Being a Camaro Disciple http://modernclassicsauto.com '68 Chevelle Malibu Coupe; '67 Chevelle Wagon; '99 Convertible Camaro SS #0069; '07 Z06; '06 Silverado Crew Cab 2500 4x4 dually; '14 Sonic RS Hatchback

02-12-2010, 05:55 PM	#8
GrnMchin Not easy being Green Drives: 67 Nova SS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 2,256	Koenig in Port Angeles was one of the only dealers that I talked to directly that had a deep respect and understanding of Customer Service and what it meant.. CamaroScotty stand up guy if you want to got out of state. I would make a list spent some time on the phone and if they cannot answer some basic question (MSRP, USAA, and such) then cross them out and move on. Find a core of about 3 to 4 and get more detailed from there. Not sure on the USAA and things like Costco discounts I was a pre order back in Oct 08.. and was priced at MSRP no mark-ups. __________________ The 68 Camaro build project

02-11-2010, 09:57 PM	#4
67MellowYellow Drives: 2010 SS/RS ABM M6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: East of Seattle Posts: 85	I bought from Roy Robinson Chevrolet in Marysville and had a great experience. I also found Sunset Chevrolet to offer MSRP pricing or less before any of the other dealers I spoke to. Sunset is mod friendly also and sells one of the super charged modified cars with warranty too, don't remember which brand though.

02-11-2010, 09:59 PM	#5
CamaroScotty Account Suspended Drives: Your new SLP Camaro! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedarburg, WI Posts: 6,801	Do you have a USAA Card?

02-12-2010, 11:09 AM	#6
tlcamaro Drives: 68 Camaro, 2010 Camaro RS/SS, 2011 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kent, Washington Posts: 123	Sunset Chev. in Sumner. Talk to Joe Karuza. They have a Hennesseyaand are getting an SLP. Camaro soon.

02-13-2010, 05:39 PM	#9
57pan Drives: 06 Electraglide Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: washington Posts: 24	Thanks for the responses. GrnMchin that is a great idea to call and get an idea about some basic questions (MSRP, USAA, and Credit Union discounts ?). I have gotten frustrated talking with salesmen face to face who end up not being able to answer your questions, or have no authority to make a sale on their own anyway. Camaro Scotty yes I do have a USAA card, been a member since 2000.

02-13-2010, 07:48 PM	#10
scifisteve Drives: 2010 2LT RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tacoma,WA Posts: 60	I just picked up my 2LT RS White Last Friday. Used the Usaa web site and started building my car . What I did not know was when I did it alerted the top 3 dealers that i was looking. Within 15 min people were calling me. not so cool but they were stuck with selling to me for $51.00 over invoice and the $ 750.00 Disc. they have right now. The dealer closest to me had the style I was looking for. That turned out to be Parkland Chevrolet and Larry Ryan(salesman) They were very nice and I had a trade too.If you don't have a trade to help with the tax most of the Usaa savings goes to the tax. Love the White.. V6 is very cool and fast but engine sound is kinda thin . My wife hates car dealers ,I don't mind it. (Larry made it very easy on this one) Attached Images

02-14-2010, 04:37 AM	#11
chevyss SS/RS Drives: 2010 SS/RS IOM w/blk stripes A6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 816 View My Garage	I know it's a long way over to the dry side of Washington, but my dealer has been great to work with and I've purchased three vehicles from in him in the past couple of years. Another dealer is Titus-Will in Olympia. Ask for Jack Maurins.

02-15-2010, 01:54 PM	#13
smeagal74 Drives: 2000 durango,2010 ss Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: tacoma Posts: 13	friendly chevy i bought mine at friendly chevy and would not recommend them for any kind of purchase there. it was one of the worst experiences i ever had dealing with a dealership. just food for thought. thanks

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