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Riderover40 · 03-25-2009, 11:52 PM

Fack it eh ! Business as usual.....if there's an extra buck to made , there's a shiester out there waiting for the opportunity to .....stick it to us. And honestly, the dealers have to make a buck ! and that eBay dealer is an idiot !!

CamaroScotty · 03-26-2009, 06:45 AM

Dealers could sit on their number, and NOW enter cars for stock....

CTS · 03-26-2009, 06:59 AM

Local dealer here has not even ordered one for stock so the salesman I know has told me. They have not had any interest and won't get one for stock. They got stuck when the GTO came out and they had one on the lot for over well over 1 yr.

Even with the last gen, they often went years without selling one. They don't sell Corvette's either, too much cost in tools and parts for no cars sold.

Redwolf20 · 03-26-2009, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by NUCAR

Perhaps, but when the weekly allocation opens, there is no distinction between a sold or stock order. Remember approximately 30% of dealers did not take advance pre-orders. Well here you go.

So in reality, other than the special code you get on your window sticker, the Early Order Program was meaningless.

I, as well as many on here I bet, ASSUMED that sold orders would be built before stock orders. If a dealer didn't participate in the Early Order Program then they were SOL until the sold orders were built.

Sold orders may not be 100% cash in GM's pocket but it's a heck of a lot closer than a stock order.

Rodrunner · 03-26-2009, 09:39 AM

Yes, but GM and the dealerships are looking at the long term sales, not just a few pre-orders. They need a helluva lot more sales to make the Camaro a success, and to keep themselves afloat. The sooner the better, and that takes cars on the lot and in the showroom.

sunjester · 03-26-2009, 10:06 AM

cars on the street are good for gm as well

sunjester
2ss/rs ordered 10/2008

CamaroScotty · 03-26-2009, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redwolf20

So in reality, other than the special code you get on your window sticker, the Early Order Program was meaningless.

I, as well as many on here I bet, ASSUMED that sold orders would be built before stock orders. If a dealer didn't participate in the Early Order Program then they were SOL until the sold orders were built.

Sold orders may not be 100% cash in GM's pocket but it's a heck of a lot closer than a stock order.

No, it was up to the dealer if they wanted to put in sold pre-orders, or save the allocation for the lot AFTER the sold pre-order program...Like those SASSY EBay sellers, etc etc..

03-25-2009, 11:52 PM	#15
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03-26-2009, 06:59 AM	#17
CTS Drives: 2021 Sierra Denali 6.2L/10sp CC 4WD Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houghton, Michigan Posts: 234	Local dealer here has not even ordered one for stock so the salesman I know has told me. They have not had any interest and won't get one for stock. They got stuck when the GTO came out and they had one on the lot for over well over 1 yr. Even with the last gen, they often went years without selling one. They don't sell Corvette's either, too much cost in tools and parts for no cars sold. __________________ Mike Synthoil Supply 2021 GMC Sierra Denali CC Ultimate 6.2L

03-26-2009, 09:39 AM	#19
Rodrunner Senior Member Drives: 2010 SS/RS, '06 350Z Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: So. Maryland Posts: 2,326	Yes, but GM and the dealerships are looking at the long term sales, not just a few pre-orders. They need a helluva lot more sales to make the Camaro a success, and to keep themselves afloat. The sooner the better, and that takes cars on the lot and in the showroom. __________________ 2SS/RS - Black/Black - CGM Rally Stripes - Auto - VIN 10171

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