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jpsuperman81 · 08-12-2009, 11:46 AM

Well guys i ordered way back in February from City Chevrolet in Charlotte, NC. I haven't received my car yet it is in transit as i type but from start to finish this dealership has done it right. The only complaint if you can call it that is when I first ordered they did not mention allocation. They did tell me I was 31st or so in line and while they did not mention specifics they also did not make any false promises regarding timeframe or wait, they simply said it might take 6 months to get your car. Well I guess they are pretty good at math because that exactly how long it has taken. So even though the wait has sucked and i learned about allocation on here they were actually up front with me from the start they just didn't use specifics. I went in today to do paperwork and finalize price and I couldn't be more pleased. Absolutely no hassle, no attempt to get more than MSRP, not false promises, no add ons, nothing. I paid MSRP tax,tag title,dealer fee(which most dealers have and I was happy to pay for their service) and that was it. My 2SS/RS/M6/Sunroof is mine for under 38k out the door.

The only previous new car experience I had was when i bought my civic in 2007. I bought it new off the lot and while the overall experience was good I did have to deal with price haggling, trade in haggling, add on haggling and all that. I guess City knew i was serious and all I wanted to do was buy the car out right with no trade. There was little to no paperwork. No rust proofing no lo jack, nothing but one smooth experience. I would reccomend them to anyone.

They started off right by sending me a personal welcome kit, with a signed letter, keychain and model matching the car i ordered and while the experience is not quite over so far they have ended it right. My next car will be purchased form them for sure.

Also was introduced to a service tech he mentioned they would be stocking aftermarket goodies besides the boring GMPP stuff. I already have my headers and stuff waiting but he said they would stock and install Kooks and keep the warranty in tact. He mentioned they would offer superchargers and install them and keep warranty in tact as well.

Update 8/26
Car arrived at dealer and i am headed at lunchtime to pick it up. Called insurance which is with allstate and premium is only going up $45 or so dollars, I am fairly sure i pay semi annually. I do my house,bike, and car with them and they seem to have good prices. Not bad going from a 4 cylinder to a V8. I will update again once car is received.

Edit: Picked it up around 1pm. Left dealer and headed to a close mechanic friend of mine he looked it over for me. He noticed small amount of mis alignment in the rear panel right behind the tire and I had previously noticed a very small nick near my kickplate drivers side. Both will be fixed no problems. I'm at home a minute just to meet guy buying my old car and then i'm back out of the road. I should be able to put some pics up later tonight. I will post more later.

P.S. I HATE the clutch which others have complained about, didn't stall it yet but i can see why it would be so easy, hopefully it will get better or I might take that spring out. Shifter is ok but still on list for hurst and didn't encounter skip shift yet.

8/27 Pics added, I am probaably worlds worst pic taker just FYI. I will update after next tuesday when i do stripes and tint and bowties and emblems.

jpsuperman81 · 08-14-2009, 03:54 PM

Leolee · 08-15-2009, 09:36 PM

hey i never got a welcome kit! lol

JTinFL · 08-15-2009, 09:37 PM

lol

Massman151 · 08-15-2009, 09:39 PM

i wish i had a model of our Camaro :(

BB_Yellow2010 · 08-16-2009, 09:35 AM

I hope I get the same treatment! I want a model too!!
Thanks for sharing your story with us, I know I enjoyed it!

Ammo7 · 08-16-2009, 09:42 AM

hey i never got a welcome kit! eather

jpsuperman81 · 08-16-2009, 11:40 AM

Just so there is no confusion the gm welcome kit was for preorders only, and my dealer sent out a welcome kit from them as well. They said they were gonna do it for all their early orders.

SWHCPA · 08-16-2009, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ammo7

hey i never got a welcome kit! eather

it was only available to those that could successfully complete a spelling and grammar quiz....

jpsuperman81 · 08-26-2009, 09:15 AM

Updated original post car is at dealer and little insurance info.

Seawolf · 08-26-2009, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpsuperman81

Updated original post car is at dealer and little insurance info.

A premature congrats on the car from me!!

While I wasn't there from the get-go, I have been there with you for the last leg of your journey. Through the ups and downs, you held on good buddy...although it did get a bit hairy there towards the end.

Congrats again and don't spend too much time out on the streets after you get it. Remember, you got to get her home, take some photos, and post them here for all to see.

jpsuperman81 · 08-26-2009, 02:26 PM

quick update

CloudXTC · 08-26-2009, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leolee

hey i never got a welcome kit! lol

no one likes you....

j/k j/k...

congrats on your car! post some pics and enjoy

shawn18 · 08-26-2009, 04:24 PM

Congrats man glad to hear it finally arrived! Hey my stripes came in atleast maybe the car will be here tomorrow who knows but atleast its on the ground and will be here when it gets here now go enjoy the car!!

gtwss · 08-26-2009, 10:47 PM

Congrats on the new ride

The clutch will get better

However,

jpsuperman81 · 08-27-2009, 01:46 PM

Pics added

Havok1327 · 08-27-2009, 02:23 PM

Hey congrats on the car!! Glad you finally got it!

JewelZ · 08-28-2009, 12:19 AM

Man I'm happy for you bro. Now you feel what I felt, and isn't it great!!!

SSOOCH · 08-28-2009, 12:32 AM

Becareful. That mail slot is very tantilizing...

jpsuperman81 · 08-28-2009, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSOOCH

Becareful. That mail slot is very tantilizing...

What you and your mail slot do is your business, I don't want my mail slot scarred for life.

jpsuperman81 · 08-28-2009, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JewelZ

Man I'm happy for you bro. Now you feel what I felt, and isn't it great!!!

Thanks a lot man i love this car, and it's cliche to say but it's soooo worth the wait. Just under 200 miles total the first two days. I'm bout to head out for the day shortly for some more driving, today will be first trip to gas station.

Beamer · 08-28-2009, 12:33 PM

Congrats man, I think I saw you driving it the other day or there is now two yellers running around. I was at advance getting some stuff by the "new" walmart and one went by. We have to meet up now you know that, I want to look at one without a barrier around it lol. Well the dealers are taking down the ropes but I am tired of going there and listening to how I have to trade up haha

SSOOCH · 08-28-2009, 12:54 PM

Congrats. I really like the floor mats. Lloyds?

jpsuperman81 · 08-28-2009, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSOOCH

Congrats. I really like the floor mats. Lloyds?

Yeah and the grass is from my yard, lol. I got matching rear mats even though their expensive and nobody sees them much I just wanted them to match. I put the rubber mat that says camaro in trunk as I didn't want carpet back there.

gtwss · 08-28-2009, 04:52 PM

Looking really good

Now that you have a few miles... your clutch doing better

seems mine is

08-12-2009, 11:46 AM	#1
jpsuperman81 That's Right 478whp450tq! Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Rally Yellow Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 2,335 View My Garage	My Order, My dealer, My experience! Now w/ Pics Well guys i ordered way back in February from City Chevrolet in Charlotte, NC. I haven't received my car yet it is in transit as i type but from start to finish this dealership has done it right. The only complaint if you can call it that is when I first ordered they did not mention allocation. They did tell me I was 31st or so in line and while they did not mention specifics they also did not make any false promises regarding timeframe or wait, they simply said it might take 6 months to get your car. Well I guess they are pretty good at math because that exactly how long it has taken. So even though the wait has sucked and i learned about allocation on here they were actually up front with me from the start they just didn't use specifics. I went in today to do paperwork and finalize price and I couldn't be more pleased. Absolutely no hassle, no attempt to get more than MSRP, not false promises, no add ons, nothing. I paid MSRP tax,tag title,dealer fee(which most dealers have and I was happy to pay for their service) and that was it. My 2SS/RS/M6/Sunroof is mine for under 38k out the door. The only previous new car experience I had was when i bought my civic in 2007. I bought it new off the lot and while the overall experience was good I did have to deal with price haggling, trade in haggling, add on haggling and all that. I guess City knew i was serious and all I wanted to do was buy the car out right with no trade. There was little to no paperwork. No rust proofing no lo jack, nothing but one smooth experience. I would reccomend them to anyone. They started off right by sending me a personal welcome kit, with a signed letter, keychain and model matching the car i ordered and while the experience is not quite over so far they have ended it right. My next car will be purchased form them for sure. Also was introduced to a service tech he mentioned they would be stocking aftermarket goodies besides the boring GMPP stuff. I already have my headers and stuff waiting but he said they would stock and install Kooks and keep the warranty in tact. He mentioned they would offer superchargers and install them and keep warranty in tact as well. Update 8/26 Car arrived at dealer and i am headed at lunchtime to pick it up. Called insurance which is with allstate and premium is only going up $45 or so dollars, I am fairly sure i pay semi annually. I do my house,bike, and car with them and they seem to have good prices. Not bad going from a 4 cylinder to a V8. I will update again once car is received. Edit: Picked it up around 1pm. Left dealer and headed to a close mechanic friend of mine he looked it over for me. He noticed small amount of mis alignment in the rear panel right behind the tire and I had previously noticed a very small nick near my kickplate drivers side. Both will be fixed no problems. I'm at home a minute just to meet guy buying my old car and then i'm back out of the road. I should be able to put some pics up later tonight. I will post more later. P.S. I HATE the clutch which others have complained about, didn't stall it yet but i can see why it would be so easy, hopefully it will get better or I might take that spring out. Shifter is ok but still on list for hurst and didn't encounter skip shift yet. 8/27 Pics added, I am probaably worlds worst pic taker just FYI. I will update after next tuesday when i do stripes and tint and bowties and emblems. Attached Images __________________ I would like to apoligize ahead of time if any of my posts bother you, I am quite a large smartass and very expressive of my opinion! I came here to chew bubble gum and kick ass and I'm all out of bubble gum! Ordered Feb. 13 2009: 2SS/RS/M6/Sunroof/ Rally Yellow built 8/7 Vin# 33534, Delivered 8/26/09! Last edited by jpsuperman81; 08-27-2009 at 02:12 PM.

08-14-2009, 03:54 PM	#2
jpsuperman81 That's Right 478whp450tq! Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Rally Yellow Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 2,335 View My Garage	__________________ I would like to apoligize ahead of time if any of my posts bother you, I am quite a large smartass and very expressive of my opinion! I came here to chew bubble gum and kick ass and I'm all out of bubble gum! Ordered Feb. 13 2009: 2SS/RS/M6/Sunroof/ Rally Yellow built 8/7 Vin# 33534, Delivered 8/26/09!

08-15-2009, 09:36 PM	#3
Leolee Drives: 10' Camaro 2SS/RS IO, IOI Join Date: May 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC & Columbia, SC Posts: 853 View My Garage	hey i never got a welcome kit! lol __________________ My baby "Fanta" 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS L99, Inferno Orange Metallic, Inferno Orange Interior, 20" Polished Rims, Sunroof, Black Hood/Hockey Stripes, Painted Engine Cover, Showstoppers engine bay covers, lloyds floor & trunk mats, chrome bowties, chrome surround reverse lights, chrome trim around markers, black gloss gill inserts, Ground Effects (Painted), Tinted, Kooks Headers, High Flow Cats, Tune & LoJack (best not steal!) 1100, Preliminary order accepted (5/26/09) "NKKP2T" 6000, Delivered to the customer (11/4/09) Vin:58245

08-15-2009, 09:39 PM	#5
Massman151 Chevy Fanatic Drives: 2010 RS/SS CAMARO RJT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 331 View My Garage	i wish i had a model of our Camaro :( __________________ 2010 2SS/RS L99 Camaro RJT, Ground Effects, Black Hockey Stripes, 21" Rims. - 2G1FK1EJ4A9108441 "Sam Witwicky: Fifty years from now, when you're looking back at your life, don't you want to be able to say you had the guts to get in the car?" "Sam Witwicky: Um yeah, Satan's Camaro? It's stalking me!"

08-16-2009, 09:35 AM	#6
BB_Yellow2010 Drives: 2010 2SS RS L99 Rally Yellow Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Youngsville, LA Posts: 247 View My Garage	Very nice! I hope I get the same treatment! I want a model too!! Thanks for sharing your story with us, I know I enjoyed it! __________________ This car is amazing...

08-15-2009, 09:37 PM	#4
JTinFL Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 310	lol

08-16-2009, 09:42 AM	#7
Ammo7 I GOT HER Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss/rs RJT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Duluth Ga 30097 Posts: 399	hey i never got a welcome kit! eather __________________ 2SS RJT sun roof RS package Auto. Order Detail # NMMXX3. Order date- 07/21/2009 2000, Order accepted by GM0-8/11/09 3000, Order accepted by production control 8/12/2009 TPW 09/07/2009 3300, Order scheduled for production 08/25/09 3800, Order produced 09/12/09 2G1FK1EJ6A9145958 4200, shipped 09/14/09 5000 vehicle at dealer 09/28/09 6000 vehicle delivered to customer 09/28/09

08-16-2009, 11:40 AM	#8
jpsuperman81 That's Right 478whp450tq! Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Rally Yellow Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 2,335 View My Garage	Just so there is no confusion the gm welcome kit was for preorders only, and my dealer sent out a welcome kit from them as well. They said they were gonna do it for all their early orders. __________________ I would like to apoligize ahead of time if any of my posts bother you, I am quite a large smartass and very expressive of my opinion! I came here to chew bubble gum and kick ass and I'm all out of bubble gum! Ordered Feb. 13 2009: 2SS/RS/M6/Sunroof/ Rally Yellow built 8/7 Vin# 33534, Delivered 8/26/09!

08-26-2009, 09:15 AM	#10
jpsuperman81 That's Right 478whp450tq! Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Rally Yellow Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 2,335 View My Garage	Updated original post car is at dealer and little insurance info. __________________ I would like to apoligize ahead of time if any of my posts bother you, I am quite a large smartass and very expressive of my opinion! I came here to chew bubble gum and kick ass and I'm all out of bubble gum! Ordered Feb. 13 2009: 2SS/RS/M6/Sunroof/ Rally Yellow built 8/7 Vin# 33534, Delivered 8/26/09!

08-26-2009, 02:26 PM	#12
jpsuperman81 That's Right 478whp450tq! Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Rally Yellow Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 2,335 View My Garage	quick update __________________ I would like to apoligize ahead of time if any of my posts bother you, I am quite a large smartass and very expressive of my opinion! I came here to chew bubble gum and kick ass and I'm all out of bubble gum! Ordered Feb. 13 2009: 2SS/RS/M6/Sunroof/ Rally Yellow built 8/7 Vin# 33534, Delivered 8/26/09!

08-26-2009, 04:24 PM	#14
shawn18 OWTATIME Drives: CaRaMo Join Date: May 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,562	Congrats man glad to hear it finally arrived! Hey my stripes came in atleast maybe the car will be here tomorrow who knows but atleast its on the ground and will be here when it gets here now go enjoy the car!! __________________

08-26-2009, 10:47 PM	#15
gtwss Time To Hammer Down Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, 02 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,475 View My Garage	Congrats on the new ride The clutch will get better However, __________________ 2SS, CGM, M6, Polished Wheels 6000 8/13/09

08-27-2009, 01:46 PM	#16
jpsuperman81 That's Right 478whp450tq! Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Rally Yellow Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 2,335 View My Garage	Pics added __________________ I would like to apoligize ahead of time if any of my posts bother you, I am quite a large smartass and very expressive of my opinion! I came here to chew bubble gum and kick ass and I'm all out of bubble gum! Ordered Feb. 13 2009: 2SS/RS/M6/Sunroof/ Rally Yellow built 8/7 Vin# 33534, Delivered 8/26/09!

08-27-2009, 02:23 PM	#17
Havok1327 Drives: 2010 Camaro IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: St. Peters, Missouri Posts: 294	Hey congrats on the car!! Glad you finally got it!

08-28-2009, 12:19 AM	#18
JewelZ Just Lovin' My Camaro! Drives: CGM 2LT/RS/AUTO Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: san antonio, tx Posts: 1,326	Man I'm happy for you bro. Now you feel what I felt, and isn't it great!!! __________________ CGM( GRAY 2 tone interior ) 2LT/RS/AUTO NJHKKM $29,965.00 1EH37 1100 03/28/2009 AFF, B34, DCP, FE9, GBV, LLT, MX0, SGC, UQA, WRS, 2LT 50 YEARS FROM NOW, DON'T YOU WANNA BE ABLE TO LOOK BACK AND SAY YOU HAD THE GUTS TO GET INTO THE CAR!?!? ORDER STATUS : 6000 as of 08.18.2009. VIN# 33,985!!! His name is 'GOLIATH'!!! GOT MY CAR!!!! AND I LOVE IT!!!!

08-28-2009, 12:32 AM	#19
SSOOCH "El Dictator" Drives: 08 HHR SS, 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,349 View My Garage	Becareful. That mail slot is very tantilizing... __________________

08-28-2009, 12:33 PM	#22
Beamer N00B Drives: 07 Cobalt SS/SC-Toy \| 97Cavalier-DD Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indian Trail, NC(outside Charlotte) Posts: 140 View My Garage	Congrats man, I think I saw you driving it the other day or there is now two yellers running around. I was at advance getting some stuff by the "new" walmart and one went by. We have to meet up now you know that, I want to look at one without a barrier around it lol. Well the dealers are taking down the ropes but I am tired of going there and listening to how I have to trade up haha __________________

08-28-2009, 12:54 PM	#23
SSOOCH "El Dictator" Drives: 08 HHR SS, 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,349 View My Garage	Congrats. I really like the floor mats. Lloyds? __________________

08-28-2009, 04:52 PM	#25
gtwss Time To Hammer Down Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, 02 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,475 View My Garage	Looking really good Now that you have a few miles... your clutch doing better seems mine is __________________ 2SS, CGM, M6, Polished Wheels 6000 8/13/09

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