[lainzee]

I think they do need to make lot cars and other cars - what's the sense of doing an unveiling and creating all this hype if they then have no cars to sell these people? The average consumer, if you tell them "oh, this car is awesome, but you won't be able to get one until December," will go out and buy something that is readily available, ie, a Mustang or a Charger. So they do need to make lot cars so the people who aren't invested in the Camaro name and just want something that looks cool and goes fast can buy them while the hype is in effect. And if they need to make more CTF cars to test future options, then so be it.

If you can't stand the wait, then when you see something on the lot, buy it. Otherwise, I feel you are waiting for the privilege of getting the exact car you want.

However, I do agree that they should be making mostly R6Ps. I would say at least 90% of the cars they make in May should be early preorders. And I agree that the preorder process should go in chronological order - there's no reason cars being ordered in March should be delivered before cars ordered last October. I don't understand the logistics of why it is going by dealer allotment rather than when the order is placed overall - I'm sure there is a reason but it does not seem like the best way to me.

I haven't placed my order yet (going in sometime next week) but I fully expect to be waiting until late summer/the fall for my order. GM needs to do what it needs to make money and stay in business, which includes both getting cars on the lot and making sure those who preordered are happy.