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69Firebird · 02-27-2009, 11:26 AM

This must be the 1000th time someone has posted a thread like this, but I just need to clear some stuff up, Ive been a long time Camaro5 reader and yes I did try and search the board.

I just placed my order for a Black 2SS/RS, Manual 6, White Rally Stripes and Polished Rims. Can't wait to get it!

So anyway the dealer I went though was allocated 8 cars. I am number 8 of 8. I was told and believe I read here (correct me if I'm wrong), that GM plans on filling all pre-sold orders by October.

Getting the car in September works perfectly for me because it gives me tons of time to save up for my down-payment.

I had been talking to two different dealers, the dealer I did not go with is trying to tell me that because I'm #8 I wont see the car until next year?

I could have been #3 or #4 at their dealership, but I went with the other guy because he actually seemed to know what he was talking about and because if the car came in too soon I wouldn't have my down-payment ready.
The guy I went with is a Camaro guy himself and everything he told me seemed to match what I've read here.

So do you guys think I made the right choice? I figure the worst case is the car doesn't come in until later and by then I'll have a larger down-payment.

PQ · 02-27-2009, 11:34 AM

I think you did perfect. The other dealer may have actually got your car too soon regardless of what he said. Save that money and get your car at the before the end of the year.

OUR72GTO · 02-27-2009, 11:37 AM

You can sleep well now!

Legend · 02-27-2009, 11:39 AM

You did what worked best for you to get in a Camaro! Can't say I wouldn't have done the same thing!

RPO_Z28 · 02-27-2009, 11:41 AM

There is no dealer that can guarantee that your car will be there by that time frame. It MAY be there by then and it MAY be there by January. No one knows.

Rodrunner · 02-27-2009, 12:05 PM

RPO's trying to be realistic, which is good, there are no guarantees of delivery time, but I think you have a very good chance of getting it right when you want it in September. And the bonus of a dealer who's well informed and a Camaro guy.

NAHURRY · 02-27-2009, 12:52 PM

^^^
Hey Rod, did'nt Fbod tell us all pre-orders will be filled by Oct.?
Are did I misunderstnd?

69Firebird · 02-27-2009, 01:25 PM

Thanks for all the responses guys.

And in with "in a hurry" I swear I read somewhere on this board that GM was planning on filling all allocations by oct.

trm0002 · 02-27-2009, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by in a hurry

^^^
Hey Rod, did'nt Fbod tell us all pre-orders will be filled by Oct.?
Are did I misunderstnd?

Close. All INITIAL ALLOCATION is supposed to be filled by October. That includes people who order, even today, at a dealer who still "has some left".

69Firebird · 02-27-2009, 02:44 PM

^ Makes sense, I ordered from a place that still had 1 of their initial allocations left.

02-27-2009, 11:26 AM	#1
69Firebird Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 275 View My Garage	Just Ordered and have some Q's This must be the 1000th time someone has posted a thread like this, but I just need to clear some stuff up, Ive been a long time Camaro5 reader and yes I did try and search the board. I just placed my order for a Black 2SS/RS, Manual 6, White Rally Stripes and Polished Rims. Can't wait to get it! So anyway the dealer I went though was allocated 8 cars. I am number 8 of 8. I was told and believe I read here (correct me if I'm wrong), that GM plans on filling all pre-sold orders by October. Getting the car in September works perfectly for me because it gives me tons of time to save up for my down-payment. I had been talking to two different dealers, the dealer I did not go with is trying to tell me that because I'm #8 I wont see the car until next year? I could have been #3 or #4 at their dealership, but I went with the other guy because he actually seemed to know what he was talking about and because if the car came in too soon I wouldn't have my down-payment ready. The guy I went with is a Camaro guy himself and everything he told me seemed to match what I've read here. So do you guys think I made the right choice? I figure the worst case is the car doesn't come in until later and by then I'll have a larger down-payment.

02-27-2009, 11:34 AM	#2
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	I think you did perfect. The other dealer may have actually got your car too soon regardless of what he said. Save that money and get your car at the before the end of the year. __________________

02-27-2009, 11:41 AM	#5
RPO_Z28 Drives: 2007 C6Z Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: RVC, New York Posts: 1,748	There is no dealer that can guarantee that your car will be there by that time frame. It MAY be there by then and it MAY be there by January. No one knows. __________________

02-27-2009, 12:05 PM	#6
Rodrunner Senior Member Drives: 2010 SS/RS, '06 350Z Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: So. Maryland Posts: 2,333	RPO's trying to be realistic, which is good, there are no guarantees of delivery time, but I think you have a very good chance of getting it right when you want it in September. And the bonus of a dealer who's well informed and a Camaro guy. __________________ 2SS/RS - Black/Black - CGM Rally Stripes - Auto - VIN 10171

02-27-2009, 11:37 AM	#3
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,677	You can sleep well now! __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America

02-27-2009, 11:39 AM	#4
Legend Hello! Drives: 2008 JSB Z06! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,624 View My Garage	You did what worked best for you to get in a Camaro! Can't say I wouldn't have done the same thing!

02-27-2009, 12:52 PM	#7
NAHURRY Love's to Detail Drives: 2010 SS,97silverado/08crewcab Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Greenville SC. Posts: 1,421	^^^ Hey Rod, did'nt Fbod tell us all pre-orders will be filled by Oct.? Are did I misunderstnd?

02-27-2009, 01:25 PM	#8
69Firebird Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 275 View My Garage	Thanks for all the responses guys. And in with "in a hurry" I swear I read somewhere on this board that GM was planning on filling all allocations by oct.

02-27-2009, 02:44 PM	#10
69Firebird Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 275 View My Garage	^ Makes sense, I ordered from a place that still had 1 of their initial allocations left.