GM putting hold on SS production? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

rick14649 · 09-01-2009, 03:27 PM

Ok, so I picked up the BEAST today....... WOW! is all I can say. But my dealer said he just got notice today that GM was going to suspend SS production. He doesn't know if it is temporarily or what. Anybody heard this or have any knowledge of what he was talking about?

BTW did I mention that my car is a BEAST!!! UNBELIEVABLE!!

onechuck · 09-01-2009, 03:30 PM

Heard this from my dealer also, said 6 cylinder sales was slow, cause everybody wants SS.

Scott@Bjorn3D · 09-01-2009, 03:30 PM

This rumor is getting worse. I heard SS production is stopped until November.

Stop Feeding The Trolls

SS-Eric · 09-01-2009, 03:31 PM

No they're not stopping production on the SS! They are however constraining the volume of V8's vs. V6's.

Miketebo22 · 09-01-2009, 03:33 PM

fine by me if they stop it! just makes my car worth that much more!

Sir Nuke · 09-01-2009, 03:36 PM

GM made an announcement a day or two ago, its on teh site here somewhere, anyway, GM is only reducing the number of SS's so that the number of V6's production numbers can come up to meet that demand.

Grimmjow · 09-01-2009, 03:37 PM

Lol, well then they should come down on price of the v6's.. but i mean really... people want what they want and i don't think doing this and forcing v6's down peoples throats (not literally) will stop peeps from gett'n v8's...

JMAN311 · 09-01-2009, 03:39 PM

I look at it as a marketing ploy to keep the demand for SS's high. I'm just glad my order went through finally. If they had done this before my R6P order got pulled I'd be livid.

MontyCarlo · 09-01-2009, 03:40 PM

Do you think it's because of the requirement that the weighted average of gas mileage for all GM's sold cars has to meet some minimum value, and all the SS Camaros are dragging that weighted average down too far?

Andro · 09-01-2009, 03:40 PM

shroomjohn · 09-01-2009, 03:58 PM

GM what is wrong w you what did you think was gonna happen of course 80% wants the SS. In these times you need to focus on giving the consumer what they want. If not you might as well drive those left out or delayed longer str8 over to the competitors.

djgrind45 · 09-01-2009, 04:14 PM

come on i want to order mine soon...

HOCOPO · 09-01-2009, 04:21 PM

Great, another reason for dealers to keep putting "market adjustments" on the price of the car.

KitsuDexstrosity · 09-01-2009, 04:28 PM

As much as that's a bummer about the V8s, I'm glad they're making an effort of meeting the V6 demand. That makes my chances of getting my 1LT before Thanksgiving

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Oh, and congrats on picking up your Camaro

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09-01-2009, 03:27 PM	#1
rick14649 SIM 1SS/RS 6/1/2009 order Drives: 2010 Ram Crew 1500 4x4 Hemi Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Vilonia, Arkansas Posts: 48	GM putting hold on SS production? Ok, so I picked up the BEAST today....... WOW! is all I can say. But my dealer said he just got notice today that GM was going to suspend SS production. He doesn't know if it is temporarily or what. Anybody heard this or have any knowledge of what he was talking about? BTW did I mention that my car is a BEAST!!! UNBELIEVABLE!!

09-01-2009, 03:33 PM	#5
Miketebo22 Iceman Drives: SOLD #20,908 SS waiting for ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Rapid City SD Posts: 557	fine by me if they stop it! just makes my car worth that much more! __________________ 2G1FT1EW8A9120908

09-01-2009, 03:36 PM	#6
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '26 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,724 View My Garage	GM made an announcement a day or two ago, its on teh site here somewhere, anyway, GM is only reducing the number of SS's so that the number of V6's production numbers can come up to meet that demand. __________________

09-01-2009, 03:39 PM	#8
JMAN311 Drives: 2013 F-150 Limited Join Date: May 2008 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 2,191	I look at it as a marketing ploy to keep the demand for SS's high. I'm just glad my order went through finally. If they had done this before my R6P order got pulled I'd be livid. __________________ There just might be a 2016 Camaro or Corvette in my future... _____________________________________________ Previous Chevy's 2013 Camaro ZL1 A6\|SIM 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS\|M6\|CGM Exterior\|Gray Int 2000 Camaro SS\|M6\|SLP headers\|SLP center mounted quad exhaust\|Magnaflow muffler\|Hypertech programmed 2001 Corvette\|M6\|LG Motorsports Headers\|Corsa Touring Cat-back\|Magnaflow X Pipe\|Hurst short-throw\|Dyno tuned

09-01-2009, 03:40 PM	#9
MontyCarlo Drives: 2010 2LT/RS auto IBM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,255	Do you think it's because of the requirement that the weighted average of gas mileage for all GM's sold cars has to meet some minimum value, and all the SS Camaros are dragging that weighted average down too far? __________________ FAQs: 1. No, I do not have any strong opinions about the Monte Carlo. 2. Yes, I know what my name looks like. 3. Yes, but the medication helps immensely. 2LT/RS IBM/gray #21,895 ordered April 21st, delivered July 3rd

09-01-2009, 03:30 PM	#2
onechuck Onechuck Drives: 2010 Camaro IBM 2SS\RS SC & Cammed Join Date: May 2009 Location: White Oak Tx Posts: 503	Heard this from my dealer also, said 6 cylinder sales was slow, cause everybody wants SS.

09-01-2009, 03:30 PM	#3
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	This rumor is getting worse. I heard SS production is stopped until November. Stop Feeding The Trolls

09-01-2009, 03:31 PM	#4
SS-Eric Drives: 2012 Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: Grapevine TX Posts: 690	No they're not stopping production on the SS! They are however constraining the volume of V8's vs. V6's.

09-01-2009, 03:37 PM	#7
Grimmjow 6th Espada Drives: 05 Mustang (Screaming Yellow) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Evans, GA Posts: 175	Lol, well then they should come down on price of the v6's.. but i mean really... people want what they want and i don't think doing this and forcing v6's down peoples throats (not literally) will stop peeps from gett'n v8's...

09-01-2009, 03:40 PM	#10
Andro NOICE!!! ™ Drives: Force Fed 427 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GOT BOOST? Posts: 5,213 View My Garage	__________________

09-01-2009, 03:58 PM	#11
shroomjohn Drives: Golden Eagle Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: No Posts: 1,134 View My Garage	GM what is wrong w you what did you think was gonna happen of course 80% wants the SS. In these times you need to focus on giving the consumer what they want. If not you might as well drive those left out or delayed longer str8 over to the competitors. Attached Images __________________ Loving this car!

09-01-2009, 04:14 PM	#12
djgrind45 Senior Member Drives: 02 wrangler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: new jersey Posts: 78	come on i want to order mine soon... __________________

09-01-2009, 04:21 PM	#13
HOCOPO Drives: H.O.COPO Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: tampa Posts: 8	Great, another reason for dealers to keep putting "market adjustments" on the price of the car.

09-01-2009, 04:28 PM	#14
KitsuDexstrosity Drives: 2010 1LT RS (IBM) Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 29	As much as that's a bummer about the V8s, I'm glad they're making an effort of meeting the V6 demand. That makes my chances of getting my 1LT before Thanksgiving . Oh, and congrats on picking up your Camaro .

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