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Txturbo · 10-17-2008, 06:22 AM

My dealers allocaton was 67

playhard67 · 10-17-2008, 08:14 AM

I'm with Pink. Waiting past March is going to be excrutiating!!

trm0002 · 10-17-2008, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Okay, I stopped at my Chevy dealer today, and to my relief, they knew what I was talking about and I didn't have to give a two hour long seminar on the Camaro.

Now here comes the weird part. They said that their allocation was FORTY Camaros, and 38 had already been ordered.

Is that even possible? It seemed like the trend was around 10 Camaros per dealer...

I was thinking that the guy just wanted me to order one...

Yes, it is possible. Which dealer you talking about? My dealer, Paddock, got 63, and Classic Chevy in Texas got 67. They are the top two that I know of.

FenwickHockey65 · 10-17-2008, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by trm0002

Yes, it is possible. Which dealer you talking about? My dealer, Paddock, got 63, and Classic Chevy in Texas got 67. They are the top two that I know of.

It's Jeff Wyler Chevrolet in Eastgate, Ohio. They're a pretty high volume Chevy dealer, so I'm guessing that contributed to their high allocation. However, there are two Jeff Wyler Chevrolets, so I'm wondering if they combined their allocations together...

Hylton · 10-17-2008, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by pinkcamaro10

so what about all the people waiting until summer to order? are they just SOL?

That's exactly correct! Most of the general public have no idea of the backlog that is being created now. For the next 5 months, orders will be coming in and not one car will be built.

Very unusual for GM to start production with such a large back order. Not a bad place to be for them but unfotunately, anyone thinking about going to the dealership for a test drive in the spring are only going tob be able to se us wave bye-bye as we pick up our cars.

trm0002 · 10-17-2008, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Hylton

That's exactly correct! Most of the general public have no idea of the backlog that is being created now. For the next 5 months, orders will be coming in and not one car will be built.

Very unusual for GM to start production with such a large back order. Not a bad place to be for them but unfotunately, anyone thinking about going to the dealership for a test drive in the spring are only going tob be able to se us wave bye-bye as we pick up our cars.

NO. Unfortunately NOT true. While the dealers are taking our orders based on initial allocation, remember that the actual orders are not being "dropped" to the factory until December. At that time, the dealer CAN ORDER HIS OWN FIRST. If you are number one at this point and the dealer decides in December to order four for his lot, he has every right to move you to number five. Sucks; but someone correct me if I'm wrong- I'm 99% sure on this.

Hylton · 10-17-2008, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by trm0002

NO. Unfortunately NOT true. While the dealers are taking our orders based on initial allocation, remember that the actual orders are not being "dropped" to the factory until December. At that time, the dealer CAN ORDER HIS OWN FIRST. If you are number one at this point and the dealer decides in December to order four for his lot, he has every right to move you to number five. Sucks; but someone correct me if I'm wrong- I'm 99% sure on this.

Well I hope someone chimes in as well because if that's the case then we are all left to the mercy of our dealers morals. I am going to call my dealer and let him know that if he bumps my car for anyone, he can go pound salt. As a matter of fact, I'm going to go back and write it in the sales contract.

GothamCamaro · 10-17-2008, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Hylton

Well I hope someone chimes in as well because if that's the case then we are all left to the mercy of our dealers morals. I am going to call my dealer and let him know that if he bumps my car for anyone, he can go pound salt. As a matter of fact, I'm going to go back and write it in the sales contract.

If we are left to the mercy of our dealer's morals... then I'm good to go.

But this post is interesting.. in knowing how that works for the dealers.

rolnslo · 10-17-2008, 03:56 PM

Where's CamaroScotty when you need him?

Tom Henry Racing · 10-17-2008, 04:10 PM

Check the thread on the 6 digit order number I just tried to explain the order process there.

CamaroScotty · 10-17-2008, 04:45 PM

These are for "SOLD ORDERS". Can a dealer be shady? Yes. He can enter orders under employee names, etc. and bring a car in for the lot. One would HOPE that they are doing this with unsold allocation left over, and not pushing people back past their "estimated" allocation. I guess you'll know if you see a Camaro on the lot before your car comes in. And GM has some checks and balances in place.....but they won't catch or stop everyone that tries.

Why? To put a car on the lot for $5k or whatever over sticker. It can be done...so know your dealer. If it is a forum dealership - such as ours, it is a bad mistake...Forums can make you, and they can break you as well! I plan on being here past this allocation, and I can only get better!

CamaroScotty · 10-17-2008, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by rolnslo

Where's CamaroScotty when you need him?

Now, what if I had been with my wife at a fancy dinner.....

I'm always a PM or IM (camaroscotty on YAHOO IM) away

CamaroScotty · 10-17-2008, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by trm0002

NO. Unfortunately NOT true. While the dealers are taking our orders based on initial allocation, remember that the actual orders are not being "dropped" to the factory until December. At that time, the dealer CAN ORDER HIS OWN FIRST. If you are number one at this point and the dealer decides in December to order four for his lot, he has every right to move you to number five. Sucks; but someone correct me if I'm wrong- I'm 99% sure on this.

The orders are in GM's system. This allocation TO MY KNOWLEDGE was for sold orders, not the lot.....but see my previous post /\

Hylton · 10-17-2008, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroScotty

Now, what if I had been with my wife at a fancy dinner.....

I'm always a PM or IM (camaroscotty on YAHOO IM) away

Blackberry my man - we need you to be available 24/7!

10-17-2008, 06:22 AM	#43
Txturbo Keeper of the Faith Drives: 2001 Z28 Agressively Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rosenberg,Texas Posts: 1,383 View My Garage	My dealers allocaton was 67 __________________ 2010 Camaro SS R6P 2001 Camaro Z28 1969 Camaro SS clone

10-17-2008, 08:14 AM	#44
playhard67 come to poppa Drives: 67RS,09 Harley FLHX Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,100	I'm with Pink. Waiting past March is going to be excrutiating!! __________________ Cancelled the 2010 SS/RS (for now) and bought this instead (2009 Harley FLHX)

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CamaroScotty Account Suspended Drives: Your new SLP Camaro! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedarburg, WI Posts: 6,801	These are for "SOLD ORDERS". Can a dealer be shady? Yes. He can enter orders under employee names, etc. and bring a car in for the lot. One would HOPE that they are doing this with unsold allocation left over, and not pushing people back past their "estimated" allocation. I guess you'll know if you see a Camaro on the lot before your car comes in. And GM has some checks and balances in place.....but they won't catch or stop everyone that tries. Why? To put a car on the lot for $5k or whatever over sticker. It can be done...so know your dealer. If it is a forum dealership - such as ours, it is a bad mistake...Forums can make you, and they can break you as well! I plan on being here past this allocation, and I can only get better!