Some are saying that customer order production started TODAY - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

GLBL WMR · 02-16-2009, 12:25 PM

Today, as we all know, was the original production start date for the car. Apprently one of the mods on LS1tech.com was told that his car was being built today, and that he would have it by March. There is a thread on cz28 around a guy who recently drove a 2SS and was told by somebody in Oshawa that production did in fact start today, and that it was questionable as to why everyone is being told production starts 3/16. Lastly, my dealer insists that production starts today, despite me telling him that people like Scott and Ed Wilburn have announced that it starts 3/16.

I just think that the above is the result of misinformation - but this is one time when I wouldn't mind being lied to.

PQ · 02-16-2009, 12:30 PM

noe · 02-16-2009, 12:31 PM

My dealer is saying the same thing. Coincidence I think not. We can only hope that in some extremely miracle like way this is gonna happen.

GLBL WMR · 02-16-2009, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by noe

My dealer is saying the same thing. Coincidence I think not. We can only hope that in some extremely miracle like way this is gonna happen.

I'm still sticking with the theory that my dealer is an idiot.

Croathlete · 02-16-2009, 12:35 PM

Have a link? I'd like to read the thread.

SGOS252382 · 02-16-2009, 12:37 PM

I was told the same information at a local dealership. They were under the impression that the production cars were currently being built.

noe · 02-16-2009, 12:38 PM

Maybe just maybe GM could be trying to surprise us?

PQ · 02-16-2009, 12:39 PM

kdbolt70 · 02-16-2009, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by GLBL WMR

I'm still sticking with the theory that my dealer is an idiot.

This made me lol. Thank you.

paulv7260 · 02-16-2009, 12:40 PM

Angrybird 12 · 02-16-2009, 12:42 PM

I won't believe it until one of our resident experts says it is true... Until then It is all unsubstaniated rumors.. and I for one am getting tired of them.

Edrock · 02-16-2009, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by irpq11

I think you need to post adding just one more!!

Rodrunner · 02-16-2009, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by irpq11

Make mine a double.

PQ · 02-16-2009, 12:51 PM

I would, however like to see them run one down the line for Scott and Stef, that would be awesome.

fastfret7 · 02-16-2009, 12:54 PM

Maybe they're just holding off on the stuff they couldn't figure out(ABL) and started production.

lakestar · 02-16-2009, 01:15 PM

How exactly does Chevrolet define start of production? We are told they are making 40 cars a day now. Is it when they reach a certain production quantity a day? Is it when they have passed every legal hurdle? Is it when a certain set of managers and presidents sign off on the car? Is it the first day the cars they are making are sellable to the public? Or is it just a date for public relations that is relatively meaningless inside the plant?

Engineering changes will continue after the start of production, improvements will be made, parts will be substituted, etc. So start of production does not mean changes stop.

We can't really evaluate the likelyhood of an ordered car being made unless we know the true meaning of the start of production date announced publicly.

stovt001 · 02-16-2009, 01:17 PM

My theory is that there are a ton of people who simply missed that update and that's why they think production starts today.

GLBL WMR · 02-16-2009, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by stovt001

My theory is that there are a ton of people who simply missed that update and that's why they think production starts today.

ralyrat · 02-16-2009, 01:31 PM

I was on Google earth and I think I saw My 2SSRS rolling out the back door...

Txturbo · 02-16-2009, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by lakestar

How exactly does Chevrolet define start of production? We are told they are making 40 cars a day now. Is it when they reach a certain production quantity a day? Is it when they have passed every legal hurdle? Is it when a certain set of managers and presidents sign off on the car? Is it the first day the cars they are making are sellable to the public? Or is it just a date for public relations that is relatively meaningless inside the plant?

Engineering changes will continue after the start of production, improvements will be made, parts will be substituted, etc. So start of production does not mean changes stop.

We can't really evaluate the likelyhood of an ordered car being made unless we know the true meaning of the start of production date announced publicly.

Its actually Start of Regular production...which is the day cars start being produced with the 100001 VIN numbers. It is true they have already been producing cars but those were the test fleet.However, since the regular production got put off for one month maybe they started producing the "one V6 car for every dealer" today so they could get those knocked out before regular production starts. just a theory....nothing official.

ZYAL8R · 02-16-2009, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by GLBL WMR

Edrock · 02-16-2009, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Txturbo

Its actually Start of Regular production...which is the day cars start being produced with the 100001 VIN numbers. It is true they have already been producing cars but those were the test fleet.However, since the regular production got put off for one month maybe they started producing the "one V6 car for every dealer" today so they could get those knocked out before regular production starts. just a theory....nothing official.

Even that would be nice.

Every car down the line brings mine closer to home!

Camo81 · 02-16-2009, 02:18 PM

I was at my dealer 2 weeks ago, he knows some of the people on the production team, he told me production has been pushed to March, he also told me they are doing a 60-40 split, 60% for V6, 40% for V8

Xanthos · 02-16-2009, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by irpq11

I would, however like to see them run one down the line for Scott and Stef, that would be awesome.

- Xanthos

PQ · 02-16-2009, 02:25 PM

I will say this for GM. They definately CAN keep a secret when they want.

02-16-2009, 12:25 PM	#1
GLBL WMR Booya Drives: Black 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Posts: 354	Some are saying that customer order production started TODAY Today, as we all know, was the original production start date for the car. Apprently one of the mods on LS1tech.com was told that his car was being built today, and that he would have it by March. There is a thread on cz28 around a guy who recently drove a 2SS and was told by somebody in Oshawa that production did in fact start today, and that it was questionable as to why everyone is being told production starts 3/16. Lastly, my dealer insists that production starts today, despite me telling him that people like Scott and Ed Wilburn have announced that it starts 3/16. I just think that the above is the result of misinformation - but this is one time when I wouldn't mind being lied to. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS/RS RP6 \| 2SS package, M6, black, black leather 2000 Blazer LS \| winter beater

02-16-2009, 12:30 PM	#2
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02-16-2009, 12:35 PM	#5
Croathlete Danny Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 1,658	Have a link? I'd like to read the thread. __________________ 2SS/RS CGM with black rally stripes DON_RAFA describing my Noweeds cutouts - "Very Strong. When I couldn't see you I still heard you. Sounds like your car is pissed at the world." Please help me fight back by supporting me in the 2010 American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. Every little bit helps. Click here for more information. Thank you to those that have donated!

02-16-2009, 12:37 PM	#6
SGOS252382 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: S.W. Florida Posts: 5,951	I was told the same information at a local dealership. They were under the impression that the production cars were currently being built. __________________

02-16-2009, 12:39 PM	#8
PQ Drives a Maro Drives: Hybrid SS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 35,541 View My Garage	__________________ PEDDERS NO BULL/BeckyD@RodgersChevrolet.................................................. .....

02-16-2009, 12:31 PM	#3
noe Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Perryton Posts: 65	My dealer is saying the same thing. Coincidence I think not. We can only hope that in some extremely miracle like way this is gonna happen.

02-16-2009, 12:38 PM	#7
noe Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Perryton Posts: 65	Maybe just maybe GM could be trying to surprise us?

02-16-2009, 12:40 PM	#10
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02-16-2009, 12:42 PM	#11
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02-16-2009, 12:51 PM	#14
PQ Drives a Maro Drives: Hybrid SS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 35,541 View My Garage	I would, however like to see them run one down the line for Scott and Stef, that would be awesome. __________________ PEDDERS NO BULL/BeckyD@RodgersChevrolet.................................................. .....

02-16-2009, 12:54 PM	#15
fastfret7 Drives: 2003 Ford Focus SVT EAP Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ashburn,VA Posts: 299	Maybe they're just holding off on the stuff they couldn't figure out(ABL) and started production. __________________ Heroes will be remembered, but legends will never die!! -The Sandlot...I know In my garage: 2003 Ford Focus SVT EAP in Infa-red 1 of 101 1970 EL Camino 454 SS w/ 4 speed muncie Red w/ Blk stripes 2010 2SS/RS Camaro w/hurst 6 spd in black on black w/red rally stripes

02-16-2009, 01:15 PM	#16
lakestar Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Greenfield, IN Posts: 126 View My Garage	How exactly does Chevrolet define start of production? We are told they are making 40 cars a day now. Is it when they reach a certain production quantity a day? Is it when they have passed every legal hurdle? Is it when a certain set of managers and presidents sign off on the car? Is it the first day the cars they are making are sellable to the public? Or is it just a date for public relations that is relatively meaningless inside the plant? Engineering changes will continue after the start of production, improvements will be made, parts will be substituted, etc. So start of production does not mean changes stop. We can't really evaluate the likelyhood of an ordered car being made unless we know the true meaning of the start of production date announced publicly. __________________ Inferno Orange 2SS Manual Transmission Inferno Orange Accent Interior Black Hood and Hockey Stripes Polished Aluminum Wheels Orange Engine Cover

02-16-2009, 01:17 PM	#17
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,817	My theory is that there are a ton of people who simply missed that update and that's why they think production starts today. __________________ "It's kind of fun to do the impossible" - Walt Disney There's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day There's a great big beautiful tomorrow Just a dream away

02-16-2009, 01:31 PM	#19
ralyrat Drives: RS/SS Vector Tuned Kooks Roto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Passing you... Posts: 87 View My Garage	I was on Google earth and I think I saw My 2SSRS rolling out the back door...

02-16-2009, 02:18 PM	#23
Camo81 Drives: '10 2SS Ylw RS w/ BlkRallys Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oshawa Ont. Posts: 75	I was at my dealer 2 weeks ago, he knows some of the people on the production team, he told me production has been pushed to March, he also told me they are doing a 60-40 split, 60% for V6, 40% for V8

02-16-2009, 02:25 PM	#25
PQ Drives a Maro Drives: Hybrid SS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 35,541 View My Garage	I will say this for GM. They definately CAN keep a secret when they want. __________________ PEDDERS NO BULL/BeckyD@RodgersChevrolet.................................................. .....

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