u/iSquirrelyy

I've been really thinking about trading in my 2016 Camaro for an Audi RS3. The local dealerships I've reached out to have all been out of stock, with the latest one getting swooped up with a deposit before it even left the factory.

There is one in the exact specs I want but the dealership wants over MSRP for it, they're offering no deals on it, and don't think they can manage anything under 5.5% APR even for high credit.

I know you're supposed to play hard ball but it truly does feel like there's a low stock of them overall and any delays will just mean a loss of any opportunity to pick one up. I don't want to waste so long playing hard ball that they all end up sold out - especially given the 5 cylinder is going away.

Is there anything I can do to help my situation? Or is it really a dealer's market right now?

Hello!

I've had my eyes on an Audi RS3 - though they are proving a bit hard to find as I'm thinking of only going for the Daytona Grey Pearl. The other grey feels too blue, white feels too bland, and while I love Black the lesson I learned from my Camaro is that you can't keep it clean; especially with Washington pollen and rain. I've been watching a lot of review videos and it seems like everyone really likes them overall. A automatic with a little higher MPG (gas prices and all) for increasing commute traffic (Greater Seattle Area) sounds really nice, and I should probably do the right thing and get a 4 door as I do have two kids (We do have a 2024 Chevy Traverse & a 2021 Chevy Trailblazer, but still).

Currently I have a 2016 Chevy Camaro 2SS - 6.2L v8, Metallic Midnight Black, Sunroof, Dual-Mode Exhaust, Manual. I think the KBB is around $22k-$27k? Yes it is paid off.

Alternatively I could just go all in on the high MPG automatic sedan and get a Toyota Camry. I just love driving and I don't know if I will end up miserable going from a Camaro to a Camry. Ignore this part. It was a side thought that is being factored in too literally.

What do you all think I should do? Should I deal with gas prices and commutes and just hold onto the Camaro? Thoughts on the Audi RS3 for a good replacement to my Camaro? Should I hold off for something coming in 2027?

Hello!

I'm thinking about getting something new - probably an automatic with a little higher MPG (gas prices and all) for increasing commute traffic (Greater Seattle Area), and I should probably do the right thing and get a 4 door as I do have two kids (We do have a 2024 Chevy Traverse & a 2021 Chevy Trailblazer, but still).

Currently I have a 2016 Camaro 2SS - 6.2L v8, Metallic Midnight Black, Sunroof, Dual-Mode Exhaust, Manual. I think the KBB is around $22k-$27k? Yes it is paid off.

I've had my eyes on an Audi RS3 - though they are proving a bit hard to find as I'm thinking of only going for the Daytona Grey Pearl. The other grey feels too blue, white feels too bland, and while I love Black the lesson I learned from my Camaro is that you can't keep it clean; especially with Washington pollen and rain. I've been watching a lot of review videos and it seems like everyone really likes them overall.

I think I would like to stay under $80k.

Alternatively I could just go all in on the high MPG automatic sedan and get a Toyota Camry. I just love driving and I don't know if I will end up miserable going from a Camaro to a Camry. Ignore this part. It was a side thought that is being factored in too literally.

What do you all think I should do? Should I deal with gas prices and just keep? Should I trade in? Thoughts on the Audi RS3 for a good replacement to my Camaro? Should I hold off for something coming in 2027?