Nearly 3,000 Camaros ordered in the first three days - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

SS One · 10-17-2008, 11:40 AM

I would love to see GM start production earlier, but I don't think that it is possible. They are probably still lining-up suppliers and establishing tooling. I read somewhere that the company that was going to make the seats went out of business, causing GM to source a new primary supplier.

Rallyman6 · 10-17-2008, 11:47 AM

We were allocated only four and I was the only one to leave a deposit and place an order.

trm0002 · 10-17-2008, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ezlock83

I am wondering now that gm knows the initial demand if they will start production early?

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS One

I would love to see GM start production earlier, but I don't think that it is possible. They are probably still lining-up suppliers and establishing tooling. I read somewhere that the company that was going to make the seats went out of business, causing GM to source a new primary supplier.

Of course they can/will start production early. Listen CLOSELY to the podcast on CZ28.

http://www.camaroz28.com/forums/showthread.php?t=641795

These dates, including start of production, appear to be worst case scenario, which is what I would have expected. I would guess that by Feb 16th, not only will production have started, but that will be the day the first few hundred, if not first couple thousand, are loaded on semis and pulling out of the Oshawa plant on their way to delivery at a dealer near you... my opinion only.

Rogue Leader · 10-17-2008, 11:51 AM

I dont want them to rush to push up production. Id ratehr them stay on schedule, take their time, and do it right the first time. And as you can see from my sig, I'm hurting for a car!

Tantalizer43 · 10-17-2008, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hylton

I'd be willing to take a 2009 car. One of what - 2,000?

Yeah, I'm in!!!!

*TAG UR IT* · 10-17-2008, 12:03 PM

We are going to get a lot more after the weekend when people have a chance to get into their dealers. Mine is going in on Monday...and just wait till you hear who I'm ordering it from...

And, pretty cool that GM opened the doors, huh? I'd bet...out of all the orders placed, 80% have probably been SS's. Kind of nice for GM to do this for us enthusiasts.....who else knows about the ordering but us enthusiasts!?!?!

96CAMaro · 10-17-2008, 12:29 PM

Nice! Now GM only need to sell 97,056 (100,000-2,944) units to hit their projected amount. The thing that I am most excited about, and call me crazy if this is nuts, is the potential sales this will take away from the Mustang.

Hylton · 10-17-2008, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

We are going to get a lot more after the weekend when people have a chance to get into their dealers. Mine is going in on Monday...and just wait till you hear who I'm ordering it from...

And, pretty cool that GM opened the doors, huh? I'd bet...out of all the orders placed, 80% have probably been SS's. Kind of nice for GM to do this for us enthusiasts.....who else knows about the ordering but us enthusiasts!?!?!

I wonder what kind of effect this will have for the rest of the years production. I would imagine that 80% will be V6's after they get our cars done.

To quote page 12 in the Workbook:

"SS MODEL FOCUS

Core Camaro Enthusiasts will be the target for the
SS model. These customers are very loyal to Camaro,
love the Chevy brand and the heritage associated with
Camaro. They will seek out Camaro. "

They sure as heck got that one right.....

Hylton · 10-17-2008, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 96CAMaro

Nice! Now GM only need to sell 97,056 (100,000-2,944) units to hit their projected amount. The thing that I am most excited about, and call me crazy if this is nuts, is the potential sales this will take away from the Mustang.

All they need to do is have each dealer sell 1 Camaro a week to get 200,000 sales. What do you think? Do-able?

SilverTurtle · 10-17-2008, 12:59 PM

I honestly had told TAG just yesterday that I thought they had over 2000 orders in already, and looky here... I was right

I'm happy to see the success of this car... and can only imagine if they would have had a blue offering on the SS how many more they would have gotten.

Hylton · 10-17-2008, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilverTurtle

I'm happy to see the success of this car... and can only imagine if they would have had a blue offering on the SS how many more they would have gotten.

Haha! Nice slider there Turtle...

SilverTurtle · 10-17-2008, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hylton

Haha! Nice slider there Turtle...

doing my part for the home team

AH17708 · 10-17-2008, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by headpunter

the local dealer in my area didnt get Any.

also i guess i was a little short in my guess of 1000

So are you saying they wanted more than a $1000??

FenwickHockey65 · 10-17-2008, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AH17708

So are you saying they wanted more than a $1000??

No, a lot of people on this site predicted that around 1000 Camaros had been ordered. We were off by about 2000.

10-17-2008, 11:47 AM	#16
Rallyman6 Member Drives: '10 2SS/RS IOM, Wht Stripes, Roof Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wellesley Hills, MA Posts: 850 View My Garage	We were allocated only four and I was the only one to leave a deposit and place an order. __________________ 2SS/RS IOM, Wht Stripes, 6MT, IO Interior, Roof, Eibach Sways, BC Coilovers, BMR Swing arms,Barton Short Shift, BBK LT's, GMPP exhaust, Hi-Flow Cats, MAST Stage 2 Cam, CAI = 470RWHP

10-17-2008, 11:51 AM	#18
Rogue Leader Iatefiberglassinsulation Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,601 View My Garage	I dont want them to rush to push up production. Id ratehr them stay on schedule, take their time, and do it right the first time. And as you can see from my sig, I'm hurting for a car! __________________ 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS - was daily driver, now toy 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio - Daily Driver 2017 Mercedes Benz GLE 350 - Wifes Car 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD LT 6.0 - Tow Vehicle 1991 Alfa Romeo 164S - Project Car 1994 Volkswagen Golf - Race Car "Like" my race team on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/farfrumwinnin

10-17-2008, 12:59 PM	#24
SilverTurtle Reality Check Specialist Drives: '02 Z28, 2012 45th SS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ATX Posts: 1,730	I honestly had told TAG just yesterday that I thought they had over 2000 orders in already, and looky here... I was right I'm happy to see the success of this car... and can only imagine if they would have had a blue offering on the SS how many more they would have gotten. __________________ got tequila?

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Real paint on real Camaros - Color options - 9 of 10 so far	rolnslo	Camaro Photos \| Spyshots \| Video \| Media Gallery	96	02-27-2009 05:50 PM
How many Camaros do you think have been ordered so far?	The Great KJ	Camaro Price \| Ordering \| Tracking \| Dealers Discussions	34	10-16-2008 08:53 PM
Ordered Mine. Anyone else have these issues?	Foxster61	Camaro Price \| Ordering \| Tracking \| Dealers Discussions	15	10-16-2008 05:25 PM
Camaro's lineup?	.Hack	5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions	66	10-13-2008 07:06 AM
The 3,000 Mile Oil Change Myth	KILLER74Z28	General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion	35	07-20-2008 09:02 PM

10-17-2008, 11:40 AM	#15
SS One Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 109	I would love to see GM start production earlier, but I don't think that it is possible. They are probably still lining-up suppliers and establishing tooling. I read somewhere that the company that was going to make the seats went out of business, causing GM to source a new primary supplier.

10-17-2008, 12:03 PM	#20
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	We are going to get a lot more after the weekend when people have a chance to get into their dealers. Mine is going in on Monday...and just wait till you hear who I'm ordering it from... And, pretty cool that GM opened the doors, huh? I'd bet...out of all the orders placed, 80% have probably been SS's. Kind of nice for GM to do this for us enthusiasts.....who else knows about the ordering but us enthusiasts!?!?!

10-17-2008, 12:29 PM	#21
96CAMaro Drives: '02 Impreza 2.5RS Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 304	Nice! Now GM only need to sell 97,056 (100,000-2,944) units to hit their projected amount. The thing that I am most excited about, and call me crazy if this is nuts, is the potential sales this will take away from the Mustang.