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Bradyd24 · 10-11-2011, 07:23 PM

Went down to my dealer to order a 2LT convertable and they took the order, however they said they could not place the order because they did not have any allocations. I was told it could be up to 9 weeks before the order is excepted by GM, seems a bit ridiculous. I did not have any problems with getting my other one, has something changed?

Thanks,

Sean

Sir Nuke · 10-11-2011, 08:09 PM

It all depends on that dealerships allocations.....they only get so many.....the that dealer doesn't have one......go somewhere else that does.....HOWEVER, BEWARE.....just because they SAY they have an allocation.....doesn't mean they do. IF you can't have them geive you an order number within a week......then they are YANKING YOUR CHAIN.

panther2469 · 10-12-2011, 02:28 AM

To the OP, Gm Should pick it up Without allocation

From BeckyD@RodgersChevrolet
Starting July 26th, unallocated sold orders for
Camaro coupe and convertible will be processed
by GM - that means no more waiting for the
dealers to place them

This means once your dealer orders your car, GM will pick up
the order and process it. It may not get picked
up the same day, but should within a couple of
days of the order, unless the order has unbuildable
options or holds.

1BADLS3 · 10-12-2011, 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by panther2469

Gm Should pick it up Without allocation

Isn't that what she said? Dealers don't need allocations in order for an order to be placed and processed by GM. Whereas before, they had to have an actual allocation before they could even place the order, but if they have a sold order w/o an allocation, GM will still build and sell the car.

To the OP - Just find a different dealer that's got an allocation or knows the process for putting an order in for processing the same week.

pnyklr · 10-12-2011, 02:48 AM

Better yet, call Becky!

Really, why jack around with a local when she can hook you up and make the process so painless it doesn't hurt.

-Funk

panther2469 · 10-12-2011, 08:22 AM

Yes, if the dealer places a sold order for the customer, GM will pick up the order without allocation.

IROCanSS · 10-12-2011, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnyklr

Better yet, call Becky!

Really, why jack around with a local when she can hook you up and make the process so painless it doesn't hurt.

-Funk

Maybe because stimulating the LOCAL economy makes more sense...

Damn, everyone on here makes it sound like Becky is the only dealer in the UNIVERSE that isnt screwing people.

FWIW... I got a line on a ZL1 at GMS if GM allows it and with any and all eligible discounts AND 0 mark up if I want it and guess what... ITS NOT BECKY. Sure, I assume she's a great saleswoman... with 2 camaros in her driveway, she must be but I can go 5 minutes down the road and get an equally as appealing deal...

Not taking anything away from her but come on... give the local guys a shot first.

TO THE OP:

It does sound a little fishy that it could take that long. These things haven't been hard to get for quite a while. I would either ask more questions or seek a different dealer. Whomever you choose is your call, and if its Becky... whatever... its yoru decision but it seems this particular dealer is misinformed or just and idiot... and I have been to Abiliene... cute little town!

gahammerle · 10-12-2011, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IROCanSS

Maybe because stimulating the LOCAL economy makes more sense...

PAUL SS · 10-12-2011, 10:20 AM

Did you get an order number and does it show at event code 1100? They may have taken your order, but did the enter it in the system?

clg_98ta · 10-12-2011, 11:22 AM

I suspect that the person who told you that didn't know what he/she was talking about. Even when allocations were in effect, 9-weeks was way too long to wait. You should go back and get clarification. Maybe he meant you would have your car in 9-weeks - that's much more realistic.

Bradyd24 · 10-13-2011, 12:57 PM

Well the dealer called and said that GM picked up the order and when I asked for the order number they that they won't have all that information until Wednesday. If GM excepted the order wouldn't there be a order number?

TDevilsG · 10-13-2011, 01:00 PM

Yeah, I was given an order number immediately after it was placed.

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67 Convertible · 10-13-2011, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bradyd24

Well the dealer called and said that GM picked up the order and when I asked for the order number they that they won't have all that information until Wednesday. If GM excepted the order wouldn't there be a order number?

The order # is created and available as soon as the dealer enters the order into the computer at the dealership. They don't have to get the # from anyone.....the order number is created and available as soon as they place the order. Somethin' fishy here.................

If the dealership doesn't have the order number, they haven't placed the order.....period!

Bradyd24 · 10-13-2011, 01:43 PM

Thanks, i'm going down to the dealer now to try and figure out what's going on.

10-11-2011, 07:23 PM	#1
Bradyd24 Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS/RS, 2012 45th Vert. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Abilene Tx Posts: 36	Ordering question. Went down to my dealer to order a 2LT convertable and they took the order, however they said they could not place the order because they did not have any allocations. I was told it could be up to 9 weeks before the order is excepted by GM, seems a bit ridiculous. I did not have any problems with getting my other one, has something changed? Thanks, Sean

10-11-2011, 08:09 PM	#2
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,345 View My Garage	It all depends on that dealerships allocations.....they only get so many.....the that dealer doesn't have one......go somewhere else that does.....HOWEVER, BEWARE.....just because they SAY they have an allocation.....doesn't mean they do. IF you can't have them geive you an order number within a week......then they are YANKING YOUR CHAIN. __________________

10-12-2011, 02:28 AM	#3
panther2469 Drives: 2011 2SS RS SIM Litho # 193 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 5,085 View My Garage	To the OP, Gm Should pick it up Without allocation From BeckyD@RodgersChevrolet Starting July 26th, unallocated sold orders for Camaro coupe and convertible will be processed by GM - that means no more waiting for the dealers to place them This means once your dealer orders your car, GM will pick up the order and process it. It may not get picked up the same day, but should within a couple of days of the order, unless the order has unbuildable options or holds. __________________ Last edited by panther2469; 10-12-2011 at 08:38 AM.

10-12-2011, 02:48 AM	#5
pnyklr Drives: A Gift From My Wife Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Powder Springs, GA Posts: 1,557	Better yet, call Becky! Really, why jack around with a local when she can hook you up and make the process so painless it doesn't hurt. -Funk __________________ 2012 Convert 2SS/RS SW/IO LS3 - Build #1081 07/21/2011 - (3800) Order produced and vehicle is being prepared for shipping. 08/09/2011 - (4200) Shipped (vehicle is shipped to the dealer or interim point of delivery). 08/16/2011 - (5000) Vehicle has been delivered to dealer. 08/19/2011 - In my possession.

10-12-2011, 08:22 AM	#6
panther2469 Drives: 2011 2SS RS SIM Litho # 193 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 5,085 View My Garage	Yes, if the dealer places a sold order for the customer, GM will pick up the order without allocation. __________________

10-12-2011, 10:20 AM	#9
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,690 View My Garage	Did you get an order number and does it show at event code 1100? They may have taken your order, but did the enter it in the system? __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

10-12-2011, 11:22 AM	#10
clg_98ta Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,698 View My Garage	I suspect that the person who told you that didn't know what he/she was talking about. Even when allocations were in effect, 9-weeks was way too long to wait. You should go back and get clarification. Maybe he meant you would have your car in 9-weeks - that's much more realistic. __________________ Black 2SS ordered 1/4/2010, received 2/19/2010

10-13-2011, 12:57 PM	#11
Bradyd24 Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS/RS, 2012 45th Vert. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Abilene Tx Posts: 36	Well the dealer called and said that GM picked up the order and when I asked for the order number they that they won't have all that information until Wednesday. If GM excepted the order wouldn't there be a order number?

10-13-2011, 01:00 PM	#12
TDevilsG Drives: 2013 2LT Victory Red LFX Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 640	Yeah, I was given an order number immediately after it was placed. Sent from my DROID3 using Tapatalk

10-13-2011, 01:43 PM	#14
Bradyd24 Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS/RS, 2012 45th Vert. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Abilene Tx Posts: 36	Thanks, i'm going down to the dealer now to try and figure out what's going on.

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