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DLyle · 07-15-2013, 04:53 PM

On May 21st I went in to my local Chevy dealer (Capitol Chevrolet) to look at a ZL1. I'd been searching inventory within a few states and wasn't finding what I wanted. I asked the sales guy if I could order one and he says the deadline had passed for the 2013's. I told him I wasn't interested in the redesign for the 2014 and asked him to check again to make sure the deadline hadn't passed. He got online with the Business Center and they told him the cutoff was May 23. Now I'm feeling the pressure because if I want MY 2013 I have to make up my mind fast.

The next day I went in and placed my order. They couldn't guarantee me that they had the allocation but the order gets placed and I cross my fingers. A couple days later Becky confirms that the order was accepted by Chevy.

I ordered a Rally Yellow ZL-1 with the Bright 5 spoke wheels, NAV, Sunroof, auto transmission, carbon fiber hood, trunk mat, cargo organizer, cargo net, and interior illumination. MSRP came out to $63,045.

Now it's time to sit back and wait for the car to be built. As many of you have found out waiting for a car to get built and shipped will turn any grown up back in to a 8 year old waiting for Christmas to arrive. The time just doesn't go by fast enough.

All the while I tracked the Camaro on this website. Becky gave me almost daily updates...sorry Becky. The car is finally Built on 6/22. I expected it to be bayed forever but it didn't take too long. It was loaded on a rail car on 6/27 and was at my dealer on 7/9. Later that day I was at the dealer for pick-up.

The whole experience was a positive one. My salesguy Keith Reynolds was a breeze to work with. No BS. I got the car for a total of $2,500 under MSRP. Could have actually got $500+ off from other dealers but I was crunched for time and just had to get the car ordered.

Here's a few pictures of the car in my driveway. This thing is AWESOME. Haven't gone above 3,200 RPM's but even doing that is fast. I had a couple of SRT8 Chargers so I can't wait to compare the two on power.

If anyone is looking for a car in the San Jose bay area you should check out Capitol Chevrolet. They have 8 ZL1's on the lot and 2 1LE's.

babigguy · 07-15-2013, 04:56 PM

Congrats!!!! Looks good!

URBAN LEGEND · 07-15-2013, 04:58 PM

Nice. Why no black wheels?

koolisdon2006 · 07-15-2013, 04:59 PM

Congrats Man Look's Gorgeous...

ZL1 Spoked · 07-15-2013, 05:06 PM

Manual right!!

45th4ken · 07-15-2013, 05:31 PM

Mice! I mean nice!

ModBargains.com · 07-15-2013, 05:35 PM

Nice! Looks awesome!

JusticePete · 07-15-2013, 05:36 PM

Congrats and Enjoy!

BeachBum · 07-15-2013, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DLyle

On May 21st I went in to my local Chevy dealer (Capitol Chevrolet) to look at a ZL1. I'd been searching inventory within a few states and wasn't finding what I wanted. I asked the sales guy if I could order one and he says the deadline had passed for the 2013's. I told him I wasn't interested in the redesign for the 2014 and asked him to check again to make sure the deadline hadn't passed. He got online with the Business Center and they told him the cutoff was May 23. Now I'm feeling the pressure because if I want MY 2013 I have to make up my mind fast.

The next day I went in and placed my order. They couldn't guarantee me that they had the allocation but the order gets placed and I cross my fingers. A couple days later Becky confirms that the order was accepted by Chevy.

I ordered a Rally Yellow ZL-1 with the Bright 5 spoke wheels, NAV, Sunroof, trunk mat, cargo organizer, cargo net, and interior illumination. MSRP came out to $63,045.

Now it's time to sit back and wait for the car to be built. As many of you have found out waiting for a car to get built and shipped will turn any grown up back in to a 8 year old waiting for Christmas to arrive. The time just doesn't go by fast enough.

All the while I tracked the Camaro on this website. Becky gave me almost daily updates...sorry Becky. The car is finally Built on 6/22. I expected it to be bayed forever but it didn't take too long. It was loaded on a rail car on 6/27 and was at my dealer on 7/9. Later that day I was at the dealer for pick-up.

The whole experience was a positive one. My salesguy Keith Reynolds was a breeze to work with. No BS. I got the car for a total of $2,500 under MSRP. Could have actually got $500+ off from other dealers but I was crunched for time and just had to get the car ordered.

Here's a few pictures of the car in my driveway. This thing is AWESOME. Haven't gone above 3,200 RPM's but even doing that is fast. I had a couple of SRT8 Chargers so I can't wait to compare the two on power.

If anyone is looking for a car in the San Jose bay area you should check out Capitol Chevrolet. They have 8 ZL1's on the lot and 2 1LE's.

Gotta Love The Color - Congrats

Combover · 07-15-2013, 05:53 PM

Looks great, big time congrats!

pumpkinrancho · 07-15-2013, 06:03 PM

Nice color choice.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 07-15-2013, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DLyle

On May 21st I went in to my local Chevy dealer (Capitol Chevrolet) to look at a ZL1. I'd been searching inventory within a few states and wasn't finding what I wanted. I asked the sales guy if I could order one and he says the deadline had passed for the 2013's. I told him I wasn't interested in the redesign for the 2014 and asked him to check again to make sure the deadline hadn't passed. He got online with the Business Center and they told him the cutoff was May 23. Now I'm feeling the pressure because if I want MY 2013 I have to make up my mind fast.

The next day I went in and placed my order. They couldn't guarantee me that they had the allocation but the order gets placed and I cross my fingers. A couple days later Becky confirms that the order was accepted by Chevy.

I ordered a Rally Yellow ZL-1 with the Bright 5 spoke wheels, NAV, Sunroof, trunk mat, cargo organizer, cargo net, and interior illumination. MSRP came out to $63,045.

Now it's time to sit back and wait for the car to be built. As many of you have found out waiting for a car to get built and shipped will turn any grown up back in to a 8 year old waiting for Christmas to arrive. The time just doesn't go by fast enough.

All the while I tracked the Camaro on this website. Becky gave me almost daily updates...sorry Becky. The car is finally Built on 6/22. I expected it to be bayed forever but it didn't take too long. It was loaded on a rail car on 6/27 and was at my dealer on 7/9. Later that day I was at the dealer for pick-up.

The whole experience was a positive one. My salesguy Keith Reynolds was a breeze to work with. No BS. I got the car for a total of $2,500 under MSRP. Could have actually got $500+ off from other dealers but I was crunched for time and just had to get the car ordered.

Here's a few pictures of the car in my driveway. This thing is AWESOME. Haven't gone above 3,200 RPM's but even doing that is fast. I had a couple of SRT8 Chargers so I can't wait to compare the two on power.

If anyone is looking for a car in the San Jose bay area you should check out Capitol Chevrolet. They have 8 ZL1's on the lot and 2 1LE's.

Congratulations DLyle!

It looks fantastic! I'm happy the process went smoothly for you and now your vehicle of choice is in your driveway. Please continue to enjoy it and feel free to contact us if you have any further questions.

All the best

,

William R.
Chevrolet Customer Care

Bigtime53 · 07-15-2013, 06:45 PM

That really looks nice! I am glad you went with the silver wheels. All I have seen is the black wheels on this color so it is good to be different!

LBV · 07-15-2013, 06:45 PM

Looks beautiful ... my choice of wheels too (hate the black wheel craze).

07-15-2013, 04:53 PM	#1
DLyle Drives: ZL-1 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Morgan Hill Posts: 46	My new ZL1!!! On May 21st I went in to my local Chevy dealer (Capitol Chevrolet) to look at a ZL1. I'd been searching inventory within a few states and wasn't finding what I wanted. I asked the sales guy if I could order one and he says the deadline had passed for the 2013's. I told him I wasn't interested in the redesign for the 2014 and asked him to check again to make sure the deadline hadn't passed. He got online with the Business Center and they told him the cutoff was May 23. Now I'm feeling the pressure because if I want MY 2013 I have to make up my mind fast. The next day I went in and placed my order. They couldn't guarantee me that they had the allocation but the order gets placed and I cross my fingers. A couple days later Becky confirms that the order was accepted by Chevy. I ordered a Rally Yellow ZL-1 with the Bright 5 spoke wheels, NAV, Sunroof, auto transmission, carbon fiber hood, trunk mat, cargo organizer, cargo net, and interior illumination. MSRP came out to $63,045. Now it's time to sit back and wait for the car to be built. As many of you have found out waiting for a car to get built and shipped will turn any grown up back in to a 8 year old waiting for Christmas to arrive. The time just doesn't go by fast enough. All the while I tracked the Camaro on this website. Becky gave me almost daily updates...sorry Becky. The car is finally Built on 6/22. I expected it to be bayed forever but it didn't take too long. It was loaded on a rail car on 6/27 and was at my dealer on 7/9. Later that day I was at the dealer for pick-up. The whole experience was a positive one. My salesguy Keith Reynolds was a breeze to work with. No BS. I got the car for a total of $2,500 under MSRP. Could have actually got $500+ off from other dealers but I was crunched for time and just had to get the car ordered. Here's a few pictures of the car in my driveway. This thing is AWESOME. Haven't gone above 3,200 RPM's but even doing that is fast. I had a couple of SRT8 Chargers so I can't wait to compare the two on power. If anyone is looking for a car in the San Jose bay area you should check out Capitol Chevrolet. They have 8 ZL1's on the lot and 2 1LE's. Attached Images __________________ Rally Yellow ZL-1 Ordered 5/22/13 1100 Order Placed at Dealership 5/23/13 2000 Order Accepted by Chevrolet 5/24 3000 Order Accepted by Production Control 5/30/13 3300 Order Selected and Scheduled for Production by Assembly Plant 6/10/13 3400 Order Broadcasted for Production (Internal Plant Order Produced) 6/17/13 3800 Vehicle Produced 6/22/13 4B00 Bayed ("B", not 8) 6/22/13 4200 Vehicle Shipped 6/27/13 Railcar Unloaded 7/7/13 Delivered to Dealer and I took delivery 7/9/13 Last edited by DLyle; 07-15-2013 at 07:39 PM.

07-15-2013, 04:56 PM	#2
babigguy Drives: 2017 ZL1, 2015 Z51 vette 2005 gto Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New Castle,pa Posts: 252	Congrats!!!! Looks good! __________________

07-15-2013, 05:06 PM	#5
ZL1 Spoked Drives: Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: CA Posts: 1,131	Manual right!! __________________ -2013 Camaro ZL1-Black Stripe Package-Ambient Light Kit-Subwoofer Package-Sunroof-Suede Package-NAV MYLINK-MANUAL BABY-Dual Vented Fenders-Exposed Carbon Fiber Insert -Black 10 Spoke Wheels 604 RWHP 602 LBS/TQ

07-15-2013, 06:03 PM	#11
pumpkinrancho COMPULSIVE CAMARO OWNER Drives: 18 ZLE,14 2ssrs,96,73 RS LT,69&67 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SE. WYO & Northern CO, W NEB Posts: 1,238 View My Garage	Nice color choice. __________________

07-15-2013, 06:45 PM	#14
LBV Drives: G8 GXP manual Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 157	Looks beautiful ... my choice of wheels too (hate the black wheel craze). __________________ 2009 GXP, Manual with Sunroof Zeta platform, LS3,TR6060 tranny ... ya, it's a 4-dr Camaro! Borla cat-back, H&R springs, & Sprintbooster & I love it!

07-15-2013, 04:58 PM	#3
URBAN LEGEND Drives: 20 X3M CP & 19 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Brenham, TX Posts: 3,517	Nice. Why no black wheels?

07-15-2013, 04:59 PM	#4
koolisdon2006 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS L99 Victory Red Join Date: May 2009 Location: Carlisle, PA Posts: 66 View My Garage	Congrats Man Look's Gorgeous...

07-15-2013, 05:31 PM	#6
45th4ken Drives: 45th Anniversary Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 56	Mice! I mean nice!

07-15-2013, 05:35 PM	#7
ModBargains.com Drives: Widebody 2013 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 1721 E. Lambert Rd. Unit C, La Habra, Ca 90631 Posts: 2,848	Nice! Looks awesome!

07-15-2013, 05:36 PM	#8
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,174	Congrats and Enjoy!

07-15-2013, 05:53 PM	#10
Combover Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 493	Looks great, big time congrats!

07-15-2013, 06:45 PM	#13
Bigtime53 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,298	That really looks nice! I am glad you went with the silver wheels. All I have seen is the black wheels on this color so it is good to be different!