Canadian Allocation GM S**T the bed...... - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Sunny · 02-11-2012, 01:11 PM

In my opinion, just my rant, roast me toast me what ever, but I feel better and I'am sure my wife does to, cause she's sick of listening to me.

Why release something you know you can't fill the orders, untill you are ready ?

Why Should I have to hunt down a dealer that has allocation? and take my loyalty away from my dealer just because he has not sold that many camaro's in the past blah blah blah. But has sold me 170,000 worth of vehicles in the last 4 years including my SS .

I Think, somthing that is gonna be so hard to get, to us Canadians should have been allocated to loyal GM custmers not to dealers that have sold X amount of camaro's / big dealers who cares who sells them shouldnt they have went into loyal GM cutomers hands first ???????????

Bourgui · 02-11-2012, 01:32 PM

Sorry to hear :(
I don't always understand the way is conducted I have to say.

Now, if your dealer has always done right by you, maybe it's worth it to wait another month or two so that you can get it his dealership...

Good luck either way!

2012ZL1 · 02-11-2012, 02:20 PM

Get them to call their regional manager and plead the case. My dealer wasn't normally allocated for 2012, but some pleading and a letter I wrote that my dealer forwarded got results for me.
I think personally a sold order is a sold order, but GM has their reasons I suppose for doing things the way they do.
I am overjoyed my salesman and general manager went to bat for me. They are of course enthusiasts also, and I have great respect for them.

armysig · 02-11-2012, 02:29 PM

2013 model will not be nearly has hard to get as the 12...I see no issue unless you just want to be one of the firsts.

Sunny · 02-11-2012, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2012ZL1

Get them to call their regional manager and plead the case. My dealer wasn't normally allocated for 2012, but some pleading and a letter I wrote that my dealer forwarded got results for me.
I think personally a sold order is a sold order, but GM has their reasons I suppose for doing things the way they do.
I am overjoyed my salesman and general manager went to bat for me. They are of course enthusiasts also, and I have great respect for them.

Ya funny how things work, we got our favor when I bought my SS, it showed up months before any had shown up in the city was still snow along the tree line, But its worth a try for a second

2012ZL1 · 02-11-2012, 02:40 PM

Give it a shot..nothing to lose. (except a 2012 ZL1) lol (jk..)

Sunny · 02-11-2012, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by armysig

2013 model will not be nearly has hard to get as the 12...I see no issue unless you just want to be one of the firsts.

Nope don't need to be a first, but every article and review I see just makes me want it more,and more. Unless of course GM all of a sudden stops production and only run 2012..... Not too much of a money maker

2012ZL1 · 02-11-2012, 02:56 PM

I think 2012's are definately special compared to 2013, but having said that, if you can wait I'm sure they will be a little easier to get for 2013.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 02-11-2012, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sunny

Nope don't need to be a first, but every article and review I see just makes me want it more,and more. Unless of course GM all of a sudden stops production and only run 2012..... Not too much of a money maker

That's not going to happen.

69 Rebel · 02-11-2012, 05:10 PM

You should have no problem getting a 2013, like you said you are not in a hurry

BackinBlackSS/RS · 02-11-2012, 05:20 PM

13 is an unlucky number. I would not wait.

Pappa Joe · 02-11-2012, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sunny

In my opinion, just my rant, roast me toast me what ever, but I feel better and I'am sure my wife does to, cause she's sick of listening to me.

Why release something you know you can't fill the orders, untill you are ready ?

Why Should I have to hunt down a dealer that has allocation? and take my loyalty away from my dealer just because he has not sold that many camaro's in the past blah blah blah. But has sold me 170,000 worth of vehicles in the last 4 years including my SS .

I Think, somthing that is gonna be so hard to get, to us Canadians should have been allocated to loyal GM custmers not to dealers that have sold X amount of camaro's / big dealers who cares who sells them shouldnt they have went into loyal GM cutomers hands first ???????????

Try going to a dealer, plopping a down payment and see if they can weasel an allotment! Maybe a sold car might open the door! Most people ordered one before the dealers knew what a ZL1 was!

Sunny · 02-11-2012, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pappa Joe

Try going to a dealer, plopping a down payment and see if they can weasel an allotment! Maybe a sold car might open the door! Most people ordered one before the dealers knew what a ZL1 was!

Too funny you hit the nail right on the head I did mention the ZL1 to them, he kinda chuckled, said he never heard of it so I told him he needed to check out Camaro5, and he knows Im serious I call him every other day.....

*Mr. Wyndham* · 02-11-2012, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sunny

Too funny you hit the nail right on the head I did mention the ZL1 to them, he kinda chuckled, said he never heard of it so I told him he needed to check out Camaro5, and he knows Im serious I call him every other day.....

Never heard of it?

Make sure he knows you're SERIOUS...and not just a pest. Calling every day alone may not communicate that. Did he look into it for you?

02-11-2012, 01:11 PM	#1
Sunny Drives: 2SS/RS****SWEET Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 57 View My Garage	Canadian Allocation GM ST the bed......** In my opinion, just my rant, roast me toast me what ever, but I feel better and I'am sure my wife does to, cause she's sick of listening to me. Why release something you know you can't fill the orders, untill you are ready ? Why Should I have to hunt down a dealer that has allocation? and take my loyalty away from my dealer just because he has not sold that many camaro's in the past blah blah blah. But has sold me 170,000 worth of vehicles in the last 4 years including my SS . I Think, somthing that is gonna be so hard to get, to us Canadians should have been allocated to loyal GM custmers not to dealers that have sold X amount of camaro's / big dealers who cares who sells them shouldnt they have went into loyal GM cutomers hands first ???????????

02-11-2012, 01:32 PM	#2
Bourgui Drives: 1LT/RS, VR, GFX Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ottawa Posts: 333	Sorry to hear :( I don't always understand the way is conducted I have to say. Now, if your dealer has always done right by you, maybe it's worth it to wait another month or two so that you can get it his dealership... Good luck either way! __________________ SS Brembo Brakes - Vararam Intake - RX Catch Can - AAC Interior Lighting - Cupholder Lighting - Drake Pedal Covers- Embroidered Headrests

02-11-2012, 02:20 PM	#3
2012ZL1 CaRaHoLiC Drives: '12 ZL1,67 Cam,68 Biscayne 427 4 sp Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 1,701	Get them to call their regional manager and plead the case. My dealer wasn't normally allocated for 2012, but some pleading and a letter I wrote that my dealer forwarded got results for me. I think personally a sold order is a sold order, but GM has their reasons I suppose for doing things the way they do. I am overjoyed my salesman and general manager went to bat for me. They are of course enthusiasts also, and I have great respect for them. __________________ 2012 ZL1 2.55 upper, 10" lower pullies, Innovators west billet hub and sfi balancer, solid blower drive isolator, 50 mm idler kit, full length S/S headers no cats, comp cams custom grind cam, comp roller rocker trunion kit, comp push rods,dual valve springs retainers and locks, Injector dynamics ID850 inectors, Rotofab ZL1 cold air kit, Lingenfelter 160 thermostat, Rotofab intercooler reservoir, stock plugs, LS7 90mm throttle body, GTO clutch reservoir mod, my own custom catch can, Tuning by Jannetty, install by me.

02-11-2012, 02:29 PM	#4
armysig Catch me if you can Drives: 2012 IOM ZL-1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,461 View My Garage	2013 model will not be nearly has hard to get as the 12...I see no issue unless you just want to be one of the firsts. __________________

02-11-2012, 02:40 PM	#6
2012ZL1 CaRaHoLiC Drives: '12 ZL1,67 Cam,68 Biscayne 427 4 sp Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 1,701	Give it a shot..nothing to lose. (except a 2012 ZL1) lol (jk..) __________________ 2012 ZL1 2.55 upper, 10" lower pullies, Innovators west billet hub and sfi balancer, solid blower drive isolator, 50 mm idler kit, full length S/S headers no cats, comp cams custom grind cam, comp roller rocker trunion kit, comp push rods,dual valve springs retainers and locks, Injector dynamics ID850 inectors, Rotofab ZL1 cold air kit, Lingenfelter 160 thermostat, Rotofab intercooler reservoir, stock plugs, LS7 90mm throttle body, GTO clutch reservoir mod, my own custom catch can, Tuning by Jannetty, install by me.

02-11-2012, 02:56 PM	#8
2012ZL1 CaRaHoLiC Drives: '12 ZL1,67 Cam,68 Biscayne 427 4 sp Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 1,701	I think 2012's are definately special compared to 2013, but having said that, if you can wait I'm sure they will be a little easier to get for 2013. __________________ 2012 ZL1 2.55 upper, 10" lower pullies, Innovators west billet hub and sfi balancer, solid blower drive isolator, 50 mm idler kit, full length S/S headers no cats, comp cams custom grind cam, comp roller rocker trunion kit, comp push rods,dual valve springs retainers and locks, Injector dynamics ID850 inectors, Rotofab ZL1 cold air kit, Lingenfelter 160 thermostat, Rotofab intercooler reservoir, stock plugs, LS7 90mm throttle body, GTO clutch reservoir mod, my own custom catch can, Tuning by Jannetty, install by me.

02-11-2012, 05:10 PM	#10
69 Rebel Drives: 2010 IBM 2SS/RS Auto Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Laval, Canada Posts: 1,542	You should have no problem getting a 2013, like you said you are not in a hurry __________________ Version I Jannetty Racing 550 RWHP Street Brawler Package, Powered by TVS2300 Maggie http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100385 Version II 416ci stroker/4L80e 701rwhp 750rwtq build and tuned by SPI-Performance

02-11-2012, 05:20 PM	#11
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	13 is an unlucky number. I would not wait.

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