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grtnev · 02-25-2011, 11:59 PM

New member and I wanted to share that this week I special ordered a 2011 Camaro SS with the 2SS option package, Red Jewel Tintcoat paint, and the following additional options.

Model Description; 1ET37; Camaro 2SS

Option Code

GAQ; Red Jewel Tintcoat Paint
KAE; Hurst Short-Throw Shifter
VQL; Satin Nickel Finish Fuel Door
VRV; Quarter Flares
VYX; Body-Color Painted Engine Cover
Q9J; 20" Polished Aluminum Wheels
VYW; Premium Carpeted Floor Mats
VL1; Cargo Mat

Kind of cool that I can track the progress of the build on line as well.

This is my 3rd Camaro. I bought a '76 new after I graduated from college. In Nov 1991 I bought a '69 RS which I still have, it has been restored and is in the garage. In Jan 1995 I purchased new a '95 Z28 which has been my daily driver for the past 16 years - LT1, 6 speed, 3.73:1 posi rear. Back then the 6 speed manual was hard to come by. Good news now that it is the standard offering.

Interesting thing about the ordering process; I've been working with various dealerships on best pricing over the previous 3 weeks to ordering the car. I had exact dealer cost pricing on the 2SS and all options. I also knew what dealer holdback was plus 1% GM advertising so I knew exactly what the dealer cost was as well as dealer invoice (and they are definitely different) as well as MSRP. I spoke to dealerships in Carson City, NV; Reno, NV; Elko, NV; Kellog, ID; Sacramento, CA; Folsom, CA; and two in Las Vegas. Only one of the dealerships in Las Vegas was willing to negotiate in that grey area between actual dealer cost and dealer invoice. My argument was that the dealership had no variable cost in this car since I was coming to them with exactly what I wanted - all they had to do was process the paper. It was definitely worth taking the time to shop around. When the new SS is delivered to the dealership in Vegas, I will have to make the drive from Minden, NV down to Vegas (8 hrs) and it will be bittersweet to surrender the '95 Z28 to them, but it will be one hell of a ride coming home!

More later as we move forward.

Richard

2010 SSRS · 02-26-2011, 12:00 AM

welcome

MontanaKnight · 02-26-2011, 12:02 AM

Congrats and Welcome. Please do keep us updates.

GbrilliantQ · 02-26-2011, 12:55 AM

Welcome to the Family!

Pix for sure when you get her.

brandotron · 02-26-2011, 12:57 AM

Welcome! You sound like a real F Body guy!

Orange Krate · 02-26-2011, 02:25 AM

Congrats and welcome! You won't regret the new wheels. The Gen 5 is awesome. I had a 69 SS 396 and this bad boy is so far ahead of that car it isn't funny. Both great cars but the new technology just enhances the retro look of the 2011.

*SSE 4 2SS* · 02-26-2011, 11:33 AM

Congrats and Welcome aboard the crazy train...

calbert1999 · 02-26-2011, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grtnev

New member and I wanted to share that this week I special ordered a 2011 Camaro SS with the 2SS option package, Red Jewel Tintcoat paint, and the following additional options.

Model Description; 1ET37; Camaro 2SS

Option Code

GAQ; Red Jewel Tintcoat Paint
KAE; Hurst Short-Throw Shifter
VQL; Satin Nickel Finish Fuel Door
VRV; Quarter Flares
VYX; Body-Color Painted Engine Cover
Q9J; 20" Polished Aluminum Wheels
VYW; Premium Carpeted Floor Mats
VL1; Cargo Mat

Kind of cool that I can track the progress of the build on line as well.

This is my 3rd Camaro. I bought a '76 new after I graduated from college. In Nov 1991 I bought a '69 RS which I still have, it has been restored and is in the garage. In Jan 1995 I purchased new a '95 Z28 which has been my daily driver for the past 16 years - LT1, 6 speed, 3.73:1 posi rear. Back then the 6 speed manual was hard to come by. Good news now that it is the standard offering.

Interesting thing about the ordering process; I've been working with various dealerships on best pricing over the previous 3 weeks to ordering the car. I had exact dealer cost pricing on the 2SS and all options. I also knew what dealer holdback was plus 1% GM advertising so I knew exactly what the dealer cost was as well as dealer invoice (and they are definitely different) as well as MSRP. I spoke to dealerships in Carson City, NV; Reno, NV; Elko, NV; Kellog, ID; Sacramento, CA; Folsom, CA; and two in Las Vegas. Only one of the dealerships in Las Vegas was willing to negotiate in that grey area between actual dealer cost and dealer invoice. My argument was that the dealership had no variable cost in this car since I was coming to them with exactly what I wanted - all they had to do was process the paper. It was definitely worth taking the time to shop around. When the new SS is delivered to the dealership in Vegas, I will have to make the drive from Minden, NV down to Vegas (8 hrs) and it will be bittersweet to surrender the '95 Z28 to them, but it will be one hell of a ride coming home!

More later as we move forward.

Richard

I did the same thing; Basically, took about 1mos. to negotiate a price after I hit them up with all the facts. Basically, agreed on $2k markup on my 2010 2SS RS with GFX, IO interior, stripes.
We Canadians pay about $5k more for the privaledge of being able to afford a car (I think, haven't figured that out yet considering the vehicle is made in Oshawa, Ontario and I live about 40kms. away from the plant), but at least I didn't get burned for another $5k lining someone elses pockets.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orange Krate

Congrats and welcome! You won't regret the new wheels......

...... especially after you read all the threads on why it doesn't perform they way you imagined it would, make your modifications and get all the limiters removed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSE 4 2SS

Congrats and Welcome aboard the crazy train...

See what I mean??? LOL

Americanmadecargirl · 02-26-2011, 12:34 PM

Welcome!! Can't wait to see pics!!

grtnev · 03-02-2011, 10:12 AM

Latest update from chevroletconnects.com as of 1 March, we've moved from 2000 to 3000 in the order / production process:

03/01/2011 - (3000) Order accepted by production control. Parts being ordered and production process is underway.

*SSE 4 2SS* · 03-05-2011, 09:46 PM

Hopefully you will have it by the 15th of April, and be able to join us in Chandler at the Fest... though you can join us even if the car isn't delivered to you yet...

TRC-SS · 03-06-2011, 03:56 AM

Congrats on the order!!! Keep us updated on the cars build progress!

LittleMT · 03-06-2011, 04:24 AM

congrats to you...

thespymaster · 03-06-2011, 07:30 PM

Welcome to the C5 Club and post pics!

02-25-2011, 11:59 PM	#1
grtnev Drives: 2011 2SS in Red Jewel Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Minden, NV Posts: 12	A New 2011 2SS New member and I wanted to share that this week I special ordered a 2011 Camaro SS with the 2SS option package, Red Jewel Tintcoat paint, and the following additional options. Model Description; 1ET37; Camaro 2SS Option Code GAQ; Red Jewel Tintcoat Paint KAE; Hurst Short-Throw Shifter VQL; Satin Nickel Finish Fuel Door VRV; Quarter Flares VYX; Body-Color Painted Engine Cover Q9J; 20" Polished Aluminum Wheels VYW; Premium Carpeted Floor Mats VL1; Cargo Mat Kind of cool that I can track the progress of the build on line as well. This is my 3rd Camaro. I bought a '76 new after I graduated from college. In Nov 1991 I bought a '69 RS which I still have, it has been restored and is in the garage. In Jan 1995 I purchased new a '95 Z28 which has been my daily driver for the past 16 years - LT1, 6 speed, 3.73:1 posi rear. Back then the 6 speed manual was hard to come by. Good news now that it is the standard offering. Interesting thing about the ordering process; I've been working with various dealerships on best pricing over the previous 3 weeks to ordering the car. I had exact dealer cost pricing on the 2SS and all options. I also knew what dealer holdback was plus 1% GM advertising so I knew exactly what the dealer cost was as well as dealer invoice (and they are definitely different) as well as MSRP. I spoke to dealerships in Carson City, NV; Reno, NV; Elko, NV; Kellog, ID; Sacramento, CA; Folsom, CA; and two in Las Vegas. Only one of the dealerships in Las Vegas was willing to negotiate in that grey area between actual dealer cost and dealer invoice. My argument was that the dealership had no variable cost in this car since I was coming to them with exactly what I wanted - all they had to do was process the paper. It was definitely worth taking the time to shop around. When the new SS is delivered to the dealership in Vegas, I will have to make the drive from Minden, NV down to Vegas (8 hrs) and it will be bittersweet to surrender the '95 Z28 to them, but it will be one hell of a ride coming home! More later as we move forward. Richard

02-26-2011, 12:00 AM	#2
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	welcome __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

02-26-2011, 12:57 AM	#5
brandotron I am the internets. Drives: dangerously Join Date: May 2009 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 12,571 View My Garage	Welcome! You sound like a real F Body guy! __________________

02-26-2011, 02:25 AM	#6
Orange Krate Not just any car! Drives: Orange Krate DOB - 11/22/2010 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 1,848	Congrats and welcome! You won't regret the new wheels. The Gen 5 is awesome. I had a 69 SS 396 and this bad boy is so far ahead of that car it isn't funny. Both great cars but the new technology just enhances the retro look of the 2011. __________________ Simi Valley, CA email: orangekrate2011@yahoo.com

02-26-2011, 11:33 AM	#7
SSE 4 2SS Boosted Moderator Drives: Bone Stock LS3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Marion Tx Posts: 15,484	Congrats and Welcome aboard the crazy train... __________________ If the car feels like it is on rails, you are probably driving too slow. -Ross Bentley Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall. Torque is how far you take the wall with you. “If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough.” Mario Andretti If you can turn, you ain't going fast enough...

02-26-2011, 12:02 AM	#3
MontanaKnight Drives: Dreaming Of the 2011 SS2 A6 - Soon Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Bozeman, Montana Posts: 225	Congrats and Welcome. Please do keep us updates.

02-26-2011, 12:55 AM	#4
GbrilliantQ ¡ʇuɐıןןıɹq Drives: 2011 Camaro IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Decatur, Illinois Posts: 2,600	Welcome to the Family! Pix for sure when you get her.

02-26-2011, 12:34 PM	#9
Americanmadecargirl CamaroGirl67 Drives: 1967 327 RS Convert. Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Panama City Posts: 372	Welcome!! Can't wait to see pics!! __________________ 1967 RS 327 / 1993 LX Mustang / 2004 GT Mustang

03-02-2011, 10:12 AM	#10
grtnev Drives: 2011 2SS in Red Jewel Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Minden, NV Posts: 12	Latest update from chevroletconnects.com as of 1 March, we've moved from 2000 to 3000 in the order / production process: 03/01/2011 - (3000) Order accepted by production control. Parts being ordered and production process is underway.

03-05-2011, 09:46 PM	#11
SSE 4 2SS Boosted Moderator Drives: Bone Stock LS3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Marion Tx Posts: 15,484	Hopefully you will have it by the 15th of April, and be able to join us in Chandler at the Fest... though you can join us even if the car isn't delivered to you yet... __________________ If the car feels like it is on rails, you are probably driving too slow. -Ross Bentley Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall. Torque is how far you take the wall with you. “If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough.” Mario Andretti If you can turn, you ain't going fast enough...

03-06-2011, 03:56 AM	#12
TRC-SS 700RWHP-650TQ Drives: 2011 Forged LS3 Supercharged/Cammed Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shrewsbury Massachusetts Posts: 5,269 View My Garage	Congrats on the order!!! Keep us updated on the cars build progress! __________________ View Build HERE>>>>>MY 2011 2SS/RS JOURNAL

03-06-2011, 04:24 AM	#13
LittleMT user bann'd Drives: Chevy SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hepcat City Posts: 1,463	congrats to you... __________________ Chantilly Lace, the 2011 Rockabilly Jukebox..ADM built..617rwhp, geared A6.

03-06-2011, 07:30 PM	#14
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