GM Year Production Cycles?

[PA FAST]

Originally Posted by DGthe3

You might be able to get one of the first ones in August. I wouldn't count on it though.

Originally Posted by Rogue Leader

Then plan on buying a 2010, because 2011s won't hit dealers till mid-late sept the earliest. This is no change from any other GM vehicle and GM never said anything different.

The Camaro was released earlier this year whats the deal with the long model year? By time the 2011's come out the 2010 model year will have lasted a year and a half.

[TommyTSquared]

The trunk is big enough to fit a body. No problem getting someone in there that's still alive in from the airport

[Rogue Leader]

Originally Posted by PA FAST

The Camaro was released earlier this year whats the deal with the long model year? By time the 2011's come out the 2010 model year will have lasted a year and a half.

The plan was always to have a long initial model year, otherwise if they did 2009 it would be a short year with only 6 months of production. It didn't make sense and would have been confusing to the public.

[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by Rogue Leader

The plan was always to have a long initial model year, otherwise if they did 2009 it would be a short year with only 6 months of production. It didn't make sense and would have been confusing to the public.

it has been that way with many of the new vehicles GM has come out with lately... The Sky came out in March 2006 as a 2007 model for one of them.. I think the Equinox redesign came out mid year and even the Malibu redesign did...

[Ravirn]

Originally Posted by TommyTSquared

The trunk is big enough to fit a body. No problem getting someone in there that's still alive in from the airport

A buddy owns a 2LT and I argued that the trunk was so small even a small person couldn't fit inside (He's 5'4"). He promptly popped the trunk and climbed in, looked up and said, "See! You're an idiot!" At which point, obviously, I said "Watch yer head!" and closed the trunk. BWAHAHAHA... Honestly, I can't believe he didn't see that one coming. I've got a picture of him getting out, all sheepish looking. If I can find it, I'll post it.

[PA FAST]

Originally Posted by Rogue Leader

The plan was always to have a long initial model year, otherwise if they did 2009 it would be a short year with only 6 months of production. It didn't make sense and would have been confusing to the public.

Thanks for clearing that up. I am only waiting because I really want the HUD that is supposed to be offered in the 2011's. It's such a cool feature.

[DGthe3]

Originally Posted by PA FAST

The Camaro was released earlier this year whats the deal with the long model year? By time the 2011's come out the 2010 model year will have lasted a year and a half.

Originally Posted by Rogue Leader

The plan was always to have a long initial model year, otherwise if they did 2009 it would be a short year with only 6 months of production. It didn't make sense and would have been confusing to the public.

Couldn't do that unless it was released in 2008. Model year must be greater than calender year at introduction. The other alternative would have been to just sit around and wait 3-6 months and start building the Camaro in the summer of 2009 ... maybe not.

Anyway, I'd say they start brand new models early for two main reasons: resale value and production ramp up. I think Fbodfather himself has said resale value is a part of it. And production ramp up, well thats just my own speculation. If it takes a couple months to go from 200 units a day to 500 (or what ever the case may be) then they'd need to add more time to compensate.

[PA FAST]

Originally Posted by DGthe3

Couldn't do that unless it was released in 2008. Model year must be greater than calender year at introduction. The other alternative would have been to just sit around and wait 3-6 months and start building the Camaro in the summer of 2009 ... maybe not.

Anyway, I'd say they start brand new models early for two main reasons: resale value and production ramp up. I think Fbodfather himself has said resale value is a part of it. And production ramp up, well thats just my own speculation. If it takes a couple months to go from 200 units a day to 500 (or what ever the case may be) then they'd need to add more time to compensate.

Very interesting facts, thanks for providing them DG.

[67camaro99]

Model Years are introduced October.
IE, 2011 will be ready to roll by Late Sept, Early October. Figure production starts for those models around August....

[sen10l]

As much as I want to get this now, I have to have the height adjustable passenger seat which I heard the 2011 will have. No point having a hot car IMO if the wifey can't enjoy it too.

[DGthe3]

Originally Posted by sen10l

As much as I want to get this now, I have to have the height adjustable passenger seat which I heard the 2011 will have. No point having a hot car IMO if the wifey can't enjoy it too.

Who says she cant enjoy it now? Get her to sit on a pillow, cushion, or phone book.

Problem solved.

[Rogue Leader]

Originally Posted by sen10l

As much as I want to get this now, I have to have the height adjustable passenger seat which I heard the 2011 will have. No point having a hot car IMO if the wifey can't enjoy it too.

I wouldn't wait for the car for that. More than likely there will be a retrofit kit for 2010s to adjust the seat upward as per what I recall reading here.