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Txturbo · 10-27-2008, 04:01 PM

To date we have accepted over 6000 sold orders, 84% of which are SS. We will not be able to build in this model mix, so make sure you are setting your customer's expectations correctly to avoid the high potential for dissatisfaction. But keep taking sold orders !!!!!!!!!!!!

Remember, the allocation number we have given you is for the first 20,000 built covering production thru September. If things go right we will far surpass that number by year end.

Orders to date:

LS: 2%
1LT: 4%
2LT: 10%
1SS: 7%
2SS: 77%

kdbolt70 · 10-27-2008, 04:05 PM

Wow. I imagine they're a bit surprised at the heavy lean towards the V8. They may have to rethink their initial run allotment, and eventually get back to the larger V6 split. Hopefully this doesn't mean we have to wait for months and months to get an SS!

o2camaross · 10-27-2008, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Txturbo

From another forum
To date we have accepted over 6000 sold orders, 84% of which are SS. We will not be able to build in this model mix, so make sure you are setting your customer's expectations correctly to avoid the high potential for dissatisfaction. But keep taking sold orders !!!!!!!!!!!!

Remember, the allocation number we have given you is for the first 20,000 built covering production thru September. If things go right we will far surpass that number by year end.

Orders to date:

LS: 2%
1LT: 4%
2LT: 10%
1SS: 7%
2SS: 77%

what is this supposed to mean

Txturbo · 10-27-2008, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by o2camaross

what is this supposed to mean

It sounds like they can't build that many SS cars initially. What did they expect from enthusiasts?

kdbolt70 · 10-27-2008, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by o2camaross

what is this supposed to mean

They are planning on building a larger percentage of V6's than V8's, so they will not be able to manufacture the 84% split that the preorders consist of. Meaning longer wait times for SS's

o2camaross · 10-27-2008, 04:09 PM

well they better figure out how to bc they are going to have some pissed off enthusiasts if we're gonna have to wait another six months

Txturbo · 10-27-2008, 04:10 PM

it means....half of you need to go cancel or change your order

o2camaross · 10-27-2008, 04:11 PM

yea, half of you guys go do that

Evilkosh99 · 10-27-2008, 04:18 PM

Do we know who/what was the original source of the info? There is a lot of speculation right now.

lalometalik · 10-27-2008, 04:27 PM

wtf

Mr_Draco · 10-27-2008, 04:30 PM

I knew GM's anticipation of a 50/50 split (V8/V6) for orders was too low as I was expecting more of a 60/40 split (V8/V6) but I would never never have guessed a 84/16 split. Looks like 1 out of every 3 orders won't be built during this allocation period.

*Dragoneye* · 10-27-2008, 04:32 PM

This is only early numbers. Once it becomes public knowlege that this car exists, the V6 count will bump up, and all things will be level. a 50/50 split of a conservative 50,000 cars is 25,000 SSs...and only approx 5000 have been ordered. Nothing to worry about, imo...at least not yet.

Txturbo · 10-27-2008, 04:32 PM

it was supposedly a letter from GM.

headpunter · 10-27-2008, 04:33 PM

yeah because the nonenthusiast has been keeping track of when the camaro is coming out. seems silly for them to think ohh yeah people looking for a new v6 car would be the majority of people ordering...

Txturbo · 10-27-2008, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by headpunter

yeah because the nonenthusiast has been keeping track of when the camaro is coming out. seems silly for them to think ohh yeah people looking for a new v6 car would be the majority of people ordering...

exactly.....

SSOOCH · 10-27-2008, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Txturbo

it was supposedly a letter from GM.

Proof please. People's speculation on this board is giving me a mother loving ulcer!!

playhard67 · 10-27-2008, 04:48 PM

How is this NEWS to GM??? Of course the enthusiasts are going to lean towards the SS. Once the general public becomes aware of the car, more of the LS and LT cars will be sold.

GM needs to revise their thinking of the initial build percentages!!

fastball · 10-27-2008, 04:52 PM

This is about the time Fbodfather needs to chime in and reasure us all that GM isn't completely incompetent and understand that those of us rushing out to order them are the enthusiasts and will settle for nothing but the V8.

Hence, they have thought about that and will have ample supply of LS3s, stockpiled, ready for initial orders. Right Scott????????

Hylton · 10-27-2008, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Txturbo

it means....half of you need to go cancel or change your order

How about the lower half!

LadiesMan217 · 10-27-2008, 04:59 PM

Maybe that's why we've heard a LOT more about the V6 early on. Get people enthused about the V6 to even things out right out of the gate.

99b4c · 10-27-2008, 04:59 PM

If more V8 Camaros are ordered at first then they should be built first. I think GM would rather have 16% pissed off than the 84% of their customers, if this info is true.

Txturbo · 10-27-2008, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 99b4c

If more V8 Camaros are ordered at first then they should be built first. I think GM would rather have 16% pissed off than the 84% of their customers, if this info is true.

Sounds good to me..

SSOOCH · 10-27-2008, 05:15 PM

I hate to say it guys but if Chevrolet screws this one up, I might just go pick up a G8 GXP that is already on the lot and heavily marked down or....I almost puke thinking about it.....a Mustang.........Chevrolet can't afford not to capatalize on this one. They have to get this one right. It just doen't make sense to not have enough SS' to go around and piss off us enthusiasts who are not only going to buy these vehicles but basically be advertising for GM. Us Enthusiasts will promote them and spread the word...they gotta know this! Don't piss us off, I'm a fanboy just like everybody else on this board but you can only get slapped around so much before you bail...just ask Tina about Ike!

Hylton · 10-27-2008, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Txturbo

From another forum
To date we have accepted over 6000 sold orders, 84% of which are SS. We will not be able to build in this model mix, so make sure you are setting your customer's expectations correctly to avoid the high potential for dissatisfaction. But keep taking sold orders !!!!!!!!!!!!

Remember, the allocation number we have given you is for the first 20,000 built covering production thru September. If things go right we will far surpass that number by year end.

Orders to date:

LS: 2%
1LT: 4%
2LT: 10%
1SS: 7%
2SS: 77%

Great info TxTurbo! At least now we know that the allotment the dealers have is based on a 20,000 build and that they were only planning on building 20K from February through September. Assuming that is true, 30% of the years production run has been ordered by the enthusiasts! Wow!

headpunter · 10-27-2008, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hylton

Great info TxTurbo! At least now we know that the allotment the dealers have is based on a 20,000 build and that they were only planning on building 20K from February through September. Assuming that is true, 30% of the years production run has been ordered by the enthusiasts! Wow!

doesnt that number seem a little low for that much of the year?

10-27-2008, 04:01 PM	#1
Txturbo Keeper of the Faith Drives: 2001 Z28 Agressively Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rosenberg,Texas Posts: 1,382 View My Garage	Camaro Sales -- 6,000 Sold orders 84% SS V8! To date we have accepted over 6000 sold orders, 84% of which are SS. We will not be able to build in this model mix, so make sure you are setting your customer's expectations correctly to avoid the high potential for dissatisfaction. But keep taking sold orders !!!!!!!!!!!! Remember, the allocation number we have given you is for the first 20,000 built covering production thru September. If things go right we will far surpass that number by year end. Orders to date: LS: 2% 1LT: 4% 2LT: 10% 1SS: 7% 2SS: 77% __________________ ClassicChevy Order #10-2010 Camaro SS/RS....coming soon to a stop light near you! 2001 Camaro Z28 1969 Camaro SS clone

10-27-2008, 04:05 PM	#2
kdbolt70 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Haslett, Mi Posts: 1,272 View My Garage	Wow. I imagine they're a bit surprised at the heavy lean towards the V8. They may have to rethink their initial run allotment, and eventually get back to the larger V6 split. Hopefully this doesn't mean we have to wait for months and months to get an SS! __________________ Free Camaro5 Welcome Cards! · Camaro5 4 Jessie 2SS/RS Victory Red M6 w/ Black Rallys #3305 Muffler Delete, Lloyd "SS" Floormats, K&N Aircharger, Skip Shift Eliminator, Blacked Bowties Coming soon: Tinted Tails, MGW Short Throw w/ Race Knob, Red Powdercoated Calipers

10-27-2008, 04:10 PM	#7
Txturbo Keeper of the Faith Drives: 2001 Z28 Agressively Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rosenberg,Texas Posts: 1,382 View My Garage	it means....half of you need to go cancel or change your order __________________ ClassicChevy Order #10-2010 Camaro SS/RS....coming soon to a stop light near you! 2001 Camaro Z28 1969 Camaro SS clone

10-27-2008, 04:27 PM	#10
lalometalik killer bAnana Drives: 1985 z28 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Carson, CA Posts: 698	wtf __________________ "Shut your noise tube, Taco Human!"

10-27-2008, 04:32 PM	#12
Dragoneye Moderator Drives: 2008 Cobalt LS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, New York Posts: 15,719 View My Garage	This is only early numbers. Once it becomes public knowlege that this car exists, the V6 count will bump up, and all things will be level. a 50/50 split of a conservative 50,000 cars is 25,000 SSs...and only approx 5000 have been ordered. Nothing to worry about, imo...at least not yet. __________________ *"Keep the faith."*

10-27-2008, 04:09 PM	#6
o2camaross Drives: 2010 2SS/RS & 04 silvy Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Driving Posts: 349	well they better figure out how to bc they are going to have some pissed off enthusiasts if we're gonna have to wait another six months

10-27-2008, 04:11 PM	#8
o2camaross Drives: 2010 2SS/RS & 04 silvy Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Driving Posts: 349	yea, half of you guys go do that

10-27-2008, 04:18 PM	#9
Evilkosh99 Drives: 2010 Black SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 148	Do we know who/what was the original source of the info? There is a lot of speculation right now.

10-27-2008, 04:30 PM	#11
Mr_Draco Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 2,710	I knew GM's anticipation of a 50/50 split (V8/V6) for orders was too low as I was expecting more of a 60/40 split (V8/V6) but I would never never have guessed a 84/16 split. Looks like 1 out of every 3 orders won't be built during this allocation period.

10-27-2008, 04:32 PM	#13
Txturbo Keeper of the Faith Drives: 2001 Z28 Agressively Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rosenberg,Texas Posts: 1,382 View My Garage	it was supposedly a letter from GM. __________________ ClassicChevy Order #10-2010 Camaro SS/RS....coming soon to a stop light near you! 2001 Camaro Z28 1969 Camaro SS clone

10-27-2008, 04:33 PM	#14
headpunter Not That sad..considering Drives: Man Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: the part of washington the capital forgot about. Posts: 3,790 View My Garage	yeah because the nonenthusiast has been keeping track of when the camaro is coming out. seems silly for them to think ohh yeah people looking for a new v6 car would be the majority of people ordering... __________________ Stop Whinging

10-27-2008, 04:48 PM	#17
playhard67 come to poppa Drives: 67RS,09 Harley FLHX Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,863	How is this NEWS to GM??? Of course the enthusiasts are going to lean towards the SS. Once the general public becomes aware of the car, more of the LS and LT cars will be sold. GM needs to revise their thinking of the initial build percentages!! __________________ Cancelled the 2010 SS/RS (for now) and bought this instead (2009 Harley FLHX)

10-27-2008, 04:52 PM	#18
fastball White 'n Nerdy Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,394	This is about the time Fbodfather needs to chime in and reasure us all that GM isn't completely incompetent and understand that those of us rushing out to order them are the enthusiasts and will settle for nothing but the V8. Hence, they have thought about that and will have ample supply of LS3s, stockpiled, ready for initial orders. Right Scott???????? __________________

10-27-2008, 04:59 PM	#20
LadiesMan217 Drives: '10 IOM/IO 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: MA Posts: 1,375 View My Garage	Maybe that's why we've heard a LOT more about the V6 early on. Get people enthused about the V6 to even things out right out of the gate. __________________ I bought a car. Turned out to be an alien robot. Who knew? Um yeah...Satan's Camaro...it's stalking me! Ordered: 2SS/RS IOM with White rally stripes and IO Interior. Status: 1100: Ordered 2/9/09 2000: 4/18/09 3000: 4/22/09 3300: 4/24/09 3400: 5/02/09 3800: 5/11/09 VIN: 2G1FT1EW6A9109034 4300: 5/28/09 DELIVERED: 6/9/09

10-27-2008, 04:59 PM	#21
99b4c Drives: 89 RS/99 GTP/1SS soon Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicago/Phoenix Posts: 239	If more V8 Camaros are ordered at first then they should be built first. I think GM would rather have 16% pissed off than the 84% of their customers, if this info is true.

10-27-2008, 05:15 PM	#23
SSOOCH Drives: 08 HHR SS, 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 4,918 View My Garage	I hate to say it guys but if Chevrolet screws this one up, I might just go pick up a G8 GXP that is already on the lot and heavily marked down or....I almost puke thinking about it.....a Mustang.........Chevrolet can't afford not to capatalize on this one. They have to get this one right. It just doen't make sense to not have enough SS' to go around and piss off us enthusiasts who are not only going to buy these vehicles but basically be advertising for GM. Us Enthusiasts will promote them and spread the word...they gotta know this! Don't piss us off, I'm a fanboy just like everybody else on this board but you can only get slapped around so much before you bail...just ask Tina about Ike!

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