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FUTURE TOP DOG OWNER · 12-12-2008, 11:20 AM

Just heard some bad news !! They said that gm canada is shuting down all
operations for the month of jan!!! I guess this puts the camaro on hold for now!!!!

*Mr. Wyndham* · 12-12-2008, 11:23 AM

If I'm not mistaken, this is normal. Don't get too worked up until we know for sure the Camaro's in trouble.

As of...two days ago (I think), Camaro's still on-track and doing very well.

Croathlete · 12-12-2008, 11:23 AM

Let's see a link... and even if it were true, it would only be in anticipation of starting operations again for the Camaro in Feb.

Hylton · 12-12-2008, 11:30 AM

This will mean a delay for camaro. It's also a good way for GM to put pressure o the Canadian govt.for funding.

bob2the2nd · 12-12-2008, 11:34 AM

its not just canada its most north american plants...

current return date Feb 9th :(

http://www.freep.com/article/2008121...ESS01/81212044

POWERFREAK · 12-12-2008, 11:35 AM

Here's the only article I've seen...they didn't specify which plants are effected.

http://www.marketwatch.com/News/Story/Story.aspx?guid={B1B4392C-11D0-4CCC-A3DC-31B4EB3AA1B7}&siteid=yhoof2

*GTAHVIT* · 12-12-2008, 11:39 AM

It almost sounds like the Camaro could continue unaffected as it isn't set for full production until Feb 16.

This may not affect the camaro at all. Seems to be a reasonable thought.

*DGthe3* · 12-12-2008, 11:40 AM

I just heard it on the news at noon. I also found this, it gives some hope:

Quote:

Chris Buckley, president of CAW Local 222, also told CTV Newsnet that GM has announced its car plants in Oshawa, Ont., east of Toronto will shut down for the entire month of January and the first two weeks of February.

Full article

If I'm not mistaken, the Camaro should still be on track. Its production begins right when these plants are supposed to be coming back online. I hope . . .

*GTAHVIT* · 12-12-2008, 11:43 AM

^Get out of my head DG.

If you stay in there too long I'll start saying "eeh" and "zed"....

bob2the2nd · 12-12-2008, 11:44 AM

no offense but i dont see how this wont impact the camaro. At this point I think its pretty obvious we are now going into at least a 6 week delay. Test cars still need to be built and the car tweaked and if the plant isnt operating that stuff doesnt continue to happen.

StoutFiles · 12-12-2008, 11:49 AM

Assuming there is a delay, would this give them time to make sure certain things work perfectly (Ex. ambient lighting). Or will the Camaro go untouched and unworked on while there's a delay?

*GTAHVIT* · 12-12-2008, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bob2the2nd

no offense but i dont see how this wont impact the camaro. At this point I think its pretty obvious we are now going into at least a 6 week delay. Test cars still need to be built and the car tweaked and if the plant isnt operating that stuff doesnt continue to happen.

Quote:

Originally Posted by StoutFiles

Assuming there is a delay, would this give them time to make sure certain things work perfectly (Ex. ambient lighting). Or will the Camaro go untouched and unworked on while there's a delay?

Well, my read on the article is they are going to decrease production of cars already available for sale. The Camaro Flex line is only producing 6 or so cars a day and they are not for sale. Regular production starts on Feb 16th. So it may be conceivable that the regular production date won't change. There isn't any money to be saved by delaying the Camaro. The FLEX line isn't fully staffed and they need every dollar asap. So my hope is that they will push to get the Camaro out on schedule. Now, what I can see happening is they reduce the 80k - 100k Camaro's a year down. But that just means the return on investment will take longer...

Someone else has already said it, but, Glass half full mentality.

bob2the2nd · 12-12-2008, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtahvit

Well, my read on the article is they are going to decrease production of cars already available for sale. The Camaro Flex line is only producing 6 or so cars a day and they are not for sale. Regular production starts on Feb 16th. So it may be conceivable that the regular production date won't change. There isn't any money to be saved by delaying the Camaro. The FLEX line isn't fully staffed and they need every dollar asap. So my hope is that they will push to get the Camaro out on schedule. Now, what I can see happening is they reduce the 80k - 100k Camaro's a year down. But that just means the return on investment will take longer...

Someone else has already said it, but, Glass half full mentality.

i hope to jeebus you're right...

shrugs... keep the faith

RallyFever · 12-12-2008, 11:52 AM

The plants are shutting down for production purposes. Test cars will be available and the Camaro will launch as planned. Everyone needs to relax. The Camaro is the one vehicle with guaranteed sales; not to mention they don't even have to rebate or red tag them to sell them.

If there is only one plant producing GM vehicles in Feb, you better believe it will be Oshawa.

12-12-2008, 11:20 AM	#1
FUTURE TOP DOG OWNER Drives: future 500+hp Z28 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: CANADA Posts: 30	GM SHUT DOWN IN CANADA Just heard some bad news !! They said that gm canada is shuting down all operations for the month of jan!!! I guess this puts the camaro on hold for now!!!!

12-12-2008, 11:23 AM	#2
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	If I'm not mistaken, this is normal. Don't get too worked up until we know for sure the Camaro's in trouble. As of...two days ago (I think), Camaro's still on-track and doing very well. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

12-12-2008, 11:30 AM	#4
Hylton Drives: fanboys and ass kissers crazy. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 7,280	This will mean a delay for camaro. It's also a good way for GM to put pressure o the Canadian govt.for funding. __________________ "BBOMG - More than just a car show.... It's an experience!"

12-12-2008, 11:35 AM	#6
POWERFREAK I.AM. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS/A6 cammed-n-whippled Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NY Posts: 2,638	Here's the only article I've seen...they didn't specify which plants are effected. http://www.marketwatch.com/News/Story/Story.aspx?guid={B1B4392C-11D0-4CCC-A3DC-31B4EB3AA1B7}&siteid=yhoof2 __________________ NY5thgen.com

12-12-2008, 11:39 AM	#7
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,444 View My Garage	It almost sounds like the Camaro could continue unaffected as it isn't set for full production until Feb 16. This may not affect the camaro at all. Seems to be a reasonable thought. __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

12-12-2008, 11:23 AM	#3
Croathlete Danny Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 1,656	Let's see a link... and even if it were true, it would only be in anticipation of starting operations again for the Camaro in Feb.

12-12-2008, 11:34 AM	#5
bob2the2nd Drives: CGM 2LT RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: newark, de Posts: 542	its not just canada its most north american plants... current return date Feb 9th :( http://www.freep.com/article/2008121...ESS01/81212044

12-12-2008, 11:43 AM	#9
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,444 View My Garage	^Get out of my head DG. If you stay in there too long I'll start saying "eeh" and "zed".... __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

12-12-2008, 11:44 AM	#10
bob2the2nd Drives: CGM 2LT RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: newark, de Posts: 542	no offense but i dont see how this wont impact the camaro. At this point I think its pretty obvious we are now going into at least a 6 week delay. Test cars still need to be built and the car tweaked and if the plant isnt operating that stuff doesnt continue to happen.

12-12-2008, 11:49 AM	#11
StoutFiles Drives: Black/Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 733	Assuming there is a delay, would this give them time to make sure certain things work perfectly (Ex. ambient lighting). Or will the Camaro go untouched and unworked on while there's a delay?

12-12-2008, 11:52 AM	#14
RallyFever Senior Member Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 749	The plants are shutting down for production purposes. Test cars will be available and the Camaro will launch as planned. Everyone needs to relax. The Camaro is the one vehicle with guaranteed sales; not to mention they don't even have to rebate or red tag them to sell them. If there is only one plant producing GM vehicles in Feb, you better believe it will be Oshawa.

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