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camarogreg@evs · 03-12-2009, 04:21 PM

Per Chevrolet today via the dealer "Hot Sheet"...

"Although production starts on Monday, March 16, the actual shipping of units from Oshawa will not commence for another week to ten days. A notice will be sent to all dealers when Camaro shipping commences."

Just an FYI for everyone. The plant must build cars so they can fill trucks and ship them. This takes a little time. From past experience with Impala, these cars have to come accross the border and this takes time as well.

It won't be long before Camaros will be blowin' the doors off those Mustangs!

zebra · 03-12-2009, 04:24 PM

WHAT?!?! you mean even if mine gets built at 8am monday, i won't have it by 5 that night?!?! i'm just gonna cancel my order!!!

trm0002 · 03-12-2009, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by camarogreg@evs

...these cars have to come across the border and this takes time as well.

Not if I'm driving it.

I'm 2-1/2 hours away; I'd give my left nut to be able to pick it up but oh well...

p.s. Thanks for the updates !

D1BADZ · 03-12-2009, 04:33 PM

Soooo, what was the average Impala shipping time?
We talking 10 20 30 40 days from production date, assuming you cars built within the first 2 weeks. Of course depends on location, but how bout to wisconsin EVS dealer?

TJ91 · 03-12-2009, 04:38 PM

They normally say 6-8 weeks

Angrybird 12 · 03-12-2009, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ91

They normally say 6-8 weeks

I think that figure is on a car that is already in production and that time is from the time you place your order until it arrives at the dealership. that is about how long every car I have ordered that was already in production took...If your order has already been in the system and if it is already got a TPW, you can expect that time to be cut in half.. so probably if your TPW is the first week of production I would expect it would be at your dealership in no more than 3 to 4 weeks...

D1BADZ · 03-12-2009, 04:48 PM

Thanks man, Definately going to be the longest 6-8 weeks Ever!

D1BADZ · 03-12-2009, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Skyman 08

I think that figure is on a car that is already in production and that time is from the time you place your order until it arrives at the dealership. that is about how long every car I have ordered that was already in production took...If your order has already been in the system and if it is already got a TPW, you can expect that time to be cut in half.. so probably if your TPW is the first week of production I would expect it would be at your dealership in no more than 3 to 4 weeks...

That sounds better,

I guess We can all only wait and see. And since no one has an actual
TPW yet First week of may sounds feasible for my status 3000

camarogreg@evs · 03-12-2009, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by D1BADZ

Soooo, what was the average Impala shipping time?
We talking 10 20 30 40 days from production date, assuming you cars built within the first 2 weeks. Of course depends on location, but how bout to wisconsin EVS dealer?

We had a "sold order" Impala SS built and shipped and it took close to two weeks after it came off the line. Corvettes on the other had arrive in just a few days after coming off.

camarogreg@evs · 03-12-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ91

They normally say 6-8 weeks

Under normal production, in the case of Camaro after March 16th, from order to build usually does take 6-8 weeks. Our Corvettes run 4-6 weeks with our volume.

D1BADZ · 03-12-2009, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by camarogreg@evs

We had a "sold order" Impala SS built and shipped and it took close to two weeks after it came off the line. Corvettes on the other had arrive in just a few days after coming off.

Wow thats pretty quick, I for definately will not make the april 1st tax increase for Cali But 2-3 weeks after that initial week or so of hold time sounds awesome

richardhoggard · 03-12-2009, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by zebra

WHAT?!?! you mean even if mine gets built at 8am monday, i won't have it by 5 that night?!?! i'm just gonna cancel my order!!!

camarogreg@evs · 03-12-2009, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by D1BADZ

Wow thats pretty quick, I for definately will not make the april 1st tax increase for Cali But 2-3 weeks after that initial week or so of hold time sounds awesome

Sorry to hear about the tax increase! Hope it's not too much. Sorry if I came accross making it sound like it would take months. We run in to the same thing with Mexico built vehicles too. We all want our cars, but they have to ship them by the truck load not each individual car, unfortunately.

Sean_W · 03-12-2009, 05:34 PM

What about later build months, like April? Are we just talking about intial shippments, or all shippments from now on. If mine gets built in the first week of april, it could be well into May befor I see it?

They don't need to fill an entrie truck with just camaros do they. They can mix it in with other cars coming to my city too, right?

CamaroScotty · 03-12-2009, 05:56 PM

Greg, I wonder if eventually if we'll see impalas & camaros sharing a ride.....

camarogreg@evs · 03-12-2009, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean_W

What about later build months, like April? Are we just talking about intial shippments, or all shippments from now on. If mine gets built in the first week of april, it could be well into May befor I see it?

They don't need to fill an entrie truck with just camaros do they. They can mix it in with other cars coming to my city too, right?

This is just for the initial build so they can build up inventory to put on truck and validation, etc.

They may mix Camaro and Impala or the cars may be sent to an intermediate distribution point and could be mixed with other cars. Allied Transportation does most if not all the trucking for GM in the U.S. They must schedule and load the trucks the most efficient way. I am sure that makes sense.

We all want our Camaros. We just need some patience and let the plant and truck driver's do their thing so we can receive a quality product.

camarogreg@evs · 03-12-2009, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroScotty

Greg, I wonder if eventually if we'll see impalas & camaros sharing a ride.....

Scott, I actually just touched on that. I think that is very realistic, don't you? It's too bad the Impala SS is R.I.P. Next week is the final order cycle for that car.

Maybe we can split a truckload of Camaros to Wisconsin!!!

spd98 · 03-12-2009, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by D1BADZ

Thanks man, Definately going to be the longest 6-8 weeks Ever!

You should hav had to wait on a Goat. Now those took forever! I would think it would be up to a month or so. I would guess the regionalize the shipping. Wil any of them go by rail?

CamaroScotty · 03-12-2009, 06:20 PM

Makes sense to me!

It's a SHAME for the Impala SS. It is a real fun car to drive! Kind of a little wicked torque steer when you floor it, but still fun! I would have liked to seen life in the redesigned RWD one that was spotted about a year ago...

greenrail · 03-12-2009, 06:31 PM

Hey guys, you also need to understand that not all vehicles shipped by GM start their journeys by Truck.

Many will be shipped by rail to varous distribution centers all across North America.

Much will eventually depend on volume and distances to delivery.

camarogreg@evs · 03-12-2009, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroScotty

Makes sense to me!

It's a SHAME for the Impala SS. It is a real fun car to drive! Kind of a little wicked torque steer when you floor it, but still fun! I would have liked to seen life in the redesigned RWD one that was spotted about a year ago...

I'll never forget my first drive in a 2006 Impala SS. I was working in Louisville, KY at a Chevy store and took the car out on a rainy day. I put my foot in it and all I saw was a guard rail. Thankfully, I didn't make contact. Just a little torque steer is right!

camarogreg@evs · 03-12-2009, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenrail

Hey guys, you also need to understand that not all vehicles shipped by GM start their journeys by Truck.

Many will be shipped by rail to varous distribution centers all across North America.

Much will eventually depend on volume and distances to delivery.

Very true...Nice picture by the way!

CamaroScotty · 03-12-2009, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by camarogreg@evs

I'll never forget my first drive in a 2006 Impala SS. I was working in Louisville, KY at a Chevy store and took the car out on a rainy day. I put my foot in it and all I saw was a guard rail. Thankfully, I didn't make contact. Just a little torque steer is right!

I was working out of this little store in Random Lake....but the roads were dry...It was impressive! But not as impressive as a Red Z06 with a Corsa! And those perch fish frys!!! Just don't have fish frys here that compare

!

canuckcamaro · 03-12-2009, 08:11 PM

Does that meen that mine will come sooner? seeing as it doesnt have to cross the border

trm0002 · 03-12-2009, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by canuckcamaro

Does that meen that mine will come sooner? seeing as it doesnt have to cross the border

Depends on how long it takes the mounties to tow it with their horses.

03-12-2009, 04:21 PM	#1
camarogreg@evs Drives: 1997 Z4C Z28 T-top MN6 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: EVS Chevrolet-Wisconsin Posts: 98	Update on Camaro Shipping Per Chevrolet today via the dealer "Hot Sheet"... "Although production starts on Monday, March 16, the actual shipping of units from Oshawa will not commence for another week to ten days. A notice will be sent to all dealers when Camaro shipping commences." Just an FYI for everyone. The plant must build cars so they can fill trucks and ship them. This takes a little time. From past experience with Impala, these cars have to come accross the border and this takes time as well. It won't be long before Camaros will be blowin' the doors off those Mustangs! __________________ Greg Sanders National Corvette/Camaro Specialist EVS Chevrolet-Wisconsin 800-648-6789 gsanders@buyevscars.com

03-12-2009, 04:24 PM	#2
zebra just can't seem to leave Drives: your mom wild!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: cold & windy Posts: 11,305 View My Garage	WHAT?!?! you mean even if mine gets built at 8am monday, i won't have it by 5 that night?!?! i'm just gonna cancel my order!!! __________________

03-12-2009, 04:33 PM	#4
D1BADZ hmmmmm Drives: 2010 IOM in-n-out 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 1,327 View My Garage	Soooo, what was the average Impala shipping time? We talking 10 20 30 40 days from production date, assuming you cars built within the first 2 weeks. Of course depends on location, but how bout to wisconsin EVS dealer? __________________ "Responsibility is a Heavy Responsibilty" (Cheech)

03-12-2009, 04:48 PM	#7
D1BADZ hmmmmm Drives: 2010 IOM in-n-out 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 1,327 View My Garage	Thanks man, Definately going to be the longest 6-8 weeks Ever! __________________ "Responsibility is a Heavy Responsibilty" (Cheech)

03-12-2009, 06:31 PM	#20
greenrail Comic Curmudgeon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS-2010 VW CC Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 2,382	Not All Vehicles Start their Journey By Truck Hey guys, you also need to understand that not all vehicles shipped by GM start their journeys by Truck. Many will be shipped by rail to varous distribution centers all across North America. Much will eventually depend on volume and distances to delivery. __________________ Member Illinois Camaro Club His Name is Rosie - "Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick!" - If you know who said that, then you know the genesis of his name.

03-12-2009, 04:38 PM	#5
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 12,346	They normally say 6-8 weeks

03-12-2009, 05:34 PM	#14
Sean_W Drives: 2010 IOM SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 659	What about later build months, like April? Are we just talking about intial shippments, or all shippments from now on. If mine gets built in the first week of april, it could be well into May befor I see it? They don't need to fill an entrie truck with just camaros do they. They can mix it in with other cars coming to my city too, right?

03-12-2009, 05:56 PM	#15
CamaroScotty Account Suspended Drives: Your new SLP Camaro! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedarburg, WI Posts: 6,806	Greg, I wonder if eventually if we'll see impalas & camaros sharing a ride.....

03-12-2009, 06:20 PM	#19
CamaroScotty Account Suspended Drives: Your new SLP Camaro! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedarburg, WI Posts: 6,806	Makes sense to me! It's a SHAME for the Impala SS. It is a real fun car to drive! Kind of a little wicked torque steer when you floor it, but still fun! I would have liked to seen life in the redesigned RWD one that was spotted about a year ago...

03-12-2009, 08:11 PM	#24
canuckcamaro Drives: 04-gm seirra 4x4 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: speedycreek sask. canada Posts: 53	Does that meen that mine will come sooner? seeing as it doesnt have to cross the border

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