Production through May

[Hylton]

Originally Posted by pfflyer

Based on production reports, production should be around 6100 cars for the month of April. Purely estimating, at a run rate of 351 cars per day, and 21 working days in May, adds another 7371 cars. This alone totals 13000 to 13500 cars.

That is a really good estimate!

[Iwantone2]

We just started our hunt. The dealer (I won't say which one) told us the following:

2) We need to order by May 5 because the factory won't take orders after that date for at least three months. We will be at the mercy of whatever is produced and sent to the dealers.

????????

This was posted in another thread, can anyone provide validity to this? I hope its just a hoax because that would throw off the numbers

[Tecca]

Originally Posted by Iwantone2

This was posted in another thread, can anyone provide validity to this? I hope its just a hoax because that would throw off the numbers

Actually I think that would be smart in a way to those who pre-ordered and ordered. Think of it this way. The Camaro will be at nearly every dealer on the 6th and think of all the people that would be ordering. Now with all that FUBAR with the people that ordered back in October this could help speed up their status by not letting anyone order a car at a dealer that has a allotment open.

Personally I like the idea now is it feasible for GM to do that is the question.

[pfflyer]

Originally Posted by augrad94

I have been at 3000 since 3/26. My dealer says that TPW are not being given anymore and the next update will mostly be my VIN or my invoice. But I am patient no really I am!

This is good information for everyone right here. I have been talking to another dealer I have a relationship with and they are not getting status updates, only orders pulled for production. Unfortunately, this leaves the enthusiast in the dark, but in reality, the phone call could come that cars are built and ready to ship. Forget the Avis cars, and the dealer unvieling cars, there are 14,000 sold orders that have to be completed before regular production begins. Thanks for your post, it makes some sense out of what is going on.

[detroitboy]

It would appear that the only dealers who know what they are doing are the ones who have cars for sale in stock on Ebay. It really cannot be said that pre-orders are getting any preference...nor are the cars that were ordered first getting preference over the cars ordered later based on VIN of the cars that are getting delivered.

[Sean_W]

Originally Posted by pfflyer

This is good information for everyone right here. I have been talking to another dealer I have a relationship with and they are not getting status updates, only orders pulled for production. Unfortunately, this leaves the enthusiast in the dark, but in reality, the phone call could come that cars are built and ready to ship. Forget the Avis cars, and the dealer unvieling cars, there are 14,000 sold orders that have to be completed before regular production begins. Thanks for your post, it makes some sense out of what is going on.

Are you saying that all the codes are on a freeze, but the cars are still being made regardless. If I'm at 3000 now, it will stay there even though my car is still moving through the system (maybe even built next week) ? I should look for a 3300 or a 3400 at this point, just wait until I get 'the call'

[pfflyer]

Originally Posted by Sean_W

Are you saying that all the codes are on a freeze, but the cars are still being made regardless. If I'm at 3000 now, it will stay there even though my car is still moving through the system (maybe even built next week) ? I should look for a 3300 or a 3400 at this point, just wait until I get 'the call'

That seems to be what is happening. From my experience, I have had cars come in and the status never went beyond the 3000's. Based on what is going on, the poor information flow that the internet creates, especially with the VIN tracking that was posted; I am sure the a manufacturer of any product wants as little exposure as possible. I think that the next few weeks will clear up alot. I don't think your dealer will get another status update to pass along to you other then delivery or arrival.

[Edrock]

Originally Posted by pfflyer

Based on production reports, production should be around 6100 cars for the month of April. Purely estimating, at a run rate of 351 cars per day, and 21 working days in May, adds another 7371 cars. This alone totals 13000 to 13500 cars. Full total is approximately 15,600 cars since January 1. Again, this is just the rationale based on numbers known. Does anyone know what is being produced? As I have posted before, the early orders are getting preference before regular production starts based on quotes and articles previewing the car. Ed Peper was quoted as saying that "these will be built by May or June". This would indicate that outside of White cars, early orders should be done. I think that those of us that are still at 1100, have no information other than what we know from the dealer, and Chevy customer care, should have the expectation that our cars will be built in that time frame; pending known restrictions etc. Also, should we be making the assumption that if we have an order number, that our cars will be built? Or is there a surprise coming based on mix. This is where the dealer sponsors can really help out with the frustration that we face.

I saw in another thread recently that the build rate is nowhere near 351 cars yet. I hope I'm wrong and you're right but the number I saw was still down in the 100s. If this is the case, it would throw your estimate way off.

Anybody have any official number on the current build rate?

[Hylton]

Originally Posted by Edrock

I saw in another thread recently that the build rate is nowhere near 351 cars yet. I hope I'm wrong and you're right but the number I saw was still down in the 100s. If this is the case, it would throw your estimate way off.

Anybody have any official number on the current build rate?

pfflyer is pretty close actually.

[justmeron]

My dealer called yesterday and said he got 2 SS autos in and didn't even know they were comming and hadn't orderd them. They are being put out as dealer stock. They have several orders our includeing 2 SS models that are awol in transit for like 3 weeks or better. My salesmen even said one of the cars had the wrong window sticer on it. didn't math the vin.
Good news is First one I ever saw live, the car is f'n awesome!! Will be worth the wait, shouldn't be long now guys.

[bobby35ny]

Originally Posted by justmeron

My dealer called yesterday and said he got 2 SS autos in and didn't even know they were comming and hadn't orderd them. They are being put out as dealer stock. They have several orders our includeing 2 SS models that are awol in transit for like 3 weeks or better. My salesmen even said one of the cars had the wrong window sticer on it. didn't math the vin.
Good news is First one I ever saw live, the car is f'n awesome!! Will be worth the wait, shouldn't be long now guys.

And us Pre-Order guys just wait and wait!!!

-bobby

[Baughman]

Originally Posted by Edrock

I saw in another thread recently that the build rate is nowhere near 351 cars yet. I hope I'm wrong and you're right but the number I saw was still down in the 100s. If this is the case, it would throw your estimate way off.

Anybody have any official number on the current build rate?

Yes, 100 is a pretty far off estimate. An Oshawa employee was quoted saying last week they were up to 300 something I believe

[Blacksunshine]

The information flow is horrible. I ordered on 11/22 and I'm still at 1100. Dealer says I'm 3rd in line AT THE DEALERSHIP! The NY Metro area is getting screwed! NY is the second largest area for orders, but one of the last to see a real car! I know there are problems...dealer said # of SS's ordered surprised GM, so they don't have enough 6.2Ls to continue building, so doing runs of LTs, then back to SSs when they have the power plants done...anyone comment?

[ravensjeff]

Mine was built yesterday and is #6125.

The TPW never did show up in the system for me. I asked, but my contact said the field is blank-- and he has been very helpful. So I was happy enough with Event Status updates 2x a week- Wed & Fri.