General Motors has yet to announce official plans to build a production Chevrolet Camaro Concept, but that didn’t stop a Detroit-area Chevy dealer from taking $1,000 deposits, reports Automotive News. According to a report by the trade publication, Les Stanford Chevrolet began soliciting payments from enthusiasts who want to order the Camaro. The move drew criticism from many consumers, who felt it was unreasonable to take orders and money for a vehicle that is not only years off, but has also yet to be officially announced. In the end, the dealer pulled the ads under pressure for customers and GM, who wasn’t too impressed, either.
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05/01, 10:22 AM
posted by:
Jim in LA
GM would do well to consider a direct-to-consumer channel, and soon.
either they do it, or some third party is going to force them to, a la amazon or someone with a lot of weight behind them.
dealers are the bane of the american auto buying experience.
05/01, 1:05 PM
posted by:
Anonymous
If some sucker wants to give me a thousand bucks as a deposit on an imaginary car, I’ll gladly oblige them.
05/01, 3:44 PM
posted by:
Jon
Let me guess, it’s going to have a massive V8, with lots of torque, will only go fast in a straight line and won’t corner or stop to save your life. At the same time they will offer a V6 version for those who can’t afford the V8 price, or the $5.00 at the pump price of gas when the car finally comes out (if ever). Of course the car will be so damn heavy that the V6 will be slow, and will loose drag (and handling) races against VW Beetles.
Way to go GM! Another Winner!
Jon.
05/01, 7:30 PM
posted by:
nikivee
Yeah Jon, sure…
05/01, 10:09 PM
posted by:
manny
hmmm… i should go up to detroit… ive got this bridge in new york that i gotta get off my back… maybe there would be some takers…
05/01, 10:44 PM
posted by:
Paul D.
Summed very well Jon. Couldn’t have presented it better myself. Kudos.
08/10, 6:44 PM
posted by:
Joe
Well, looks like they can resume taking orders. Camaro’s a go for 2008.