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Rallyman6 · 01-09-2009, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by kanys

I would say early summer to mid summer, but that is pure speculation based on what I have read in this thread so far.

Damn.

Thats what I figured.

trm0002 · 01-09-2009, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Rallyman6

My dealer has an allocation of 4, I am #1 of 4 and priority #1. I ordered on 10/13 order for an 2SS/RS - What do you think the odds are on getting the car late spring?

You think being 6 hours from the factory has any benefits? I know probably not...

Same day, same car, same position but at a dealer with 63 allocations. Please don't hate me...

Rodrunner · 01-09-2009, 04:06 PM

I'm trying to remain calm for now, but it's not easy. If their intention all along was to produce mostly V6s and just strung us SS buyers along, that means, as 2SSRS said, fbodfather greatly mislead us with the, "don't worry...we know what we're doing" response to our concern over the 80/20 split. And I will feel suckered, which don't make Runner a happy boy and just may put me along side Rogue in a Dodge dealer's showroom before long. :(

Silver Streak · 01-09-2009, 04:06 PM

Maybe not, but no one ever mentioned that the SS was going to be a controlled car, a limited addition! What is with that? It seems that demand would dictate supply!

"I came out CONFIDENT we are better now than before, EVEN WITH the delay. I was impressed how they discussed the matter. I am confident all sold cars (within allocated guide number, and even beyond) will be done by Oct 2009. This was just more of a SOLID promise of what they've been saying all along.

NO ONE should have got an impression they would get a car by a certain time - that was never promised."
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joes3rdcamaro82/91/2010 · 01-09-2009, 04:07 PM

There will also be no ride and drive for the Camaro! Cool

Rogue Leader · 01-09-2009, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Rodrunner

I'm trying to remain calm for now, but it's not easy. If their intention all along was to produce mostly V6s and just strung us SS buyers along, that means, as 2SSRS said, fbodfather greatly mislead us with the, "don't worry...we know what we're doing" response to our concern over the 80/20 split. And I will feel suckered, which don't make Runner a happy boy and just may put me along side Rogue in a Dodge dealer's showroom before long. :(

Its quite tempting that I could be crusing in a loaded R/T Challenger tomorrow...

HTWLSS · 01-09-2009, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Silver Streak

Maybe not, but no one ever mentioned that the SS was going to be a controlled car, a limited addition! What is with that? It seems that demand would dictate supply!

V8's have always been constrained at a percentage of total production due to CAFE.

leatherneck · 01-09-2009, 04:08 PM

my dealer isa allocated 16 camaros im number 2 on the list i ordered a 2ss----if its true thst ss wont be coming out till fall or even next year if i can change my order to a 2lt without losing my allocation spot---------im 60 years --i really dont want to wait another winter --if ya know what i mean

kanys · 01-09-2009, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Silver Streak

Maybe not, but no one ever mentioned that the SS was going to be a controlled car, a limited addition! What is with that? It seems that demand would dictate supply!

Yeah, and supply dictates money(at least in this case), which I am sure they would love to capitalize on the higher-priced V8's asap since they surely spend more R&D money on them.

Alarick · 01-09-2009, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Milk 1027

You know i'm also a little bummed about the production being held back for another month but look at the bright side..... we got an extra 4HP gain out of it.

Yeah, but we could have gained that much from stickers or neons easily, so who cares?

IMO, a one month delay for start of production is no big deal, would just give me more time to put a larger amount down.
Even the chance of waiting till October at the latest is not that bad, disappointing but not bad..
Even though that would be one year from when my pre-order was placed...

But a possible 1 YEAR delay due to small dealerships not getting a V8 allotment at all in 09?
That's just asking too much without even taking into consideration that I ALREADY traded in what was my second vehicle when I placed my order.

trm0002 · 01-09-2009, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Rodrunner

...and just may put me along side Rogue in a Dodge dealer's showroom before long. :(

I had that thought off the bat. Just tired of getting lied to (maybe). Be real though, neither you in MD or I in NY are running to a Dodge dealer to buy a Challenger in the middle of the winter. It would be late April/May before I'd buy one anyways. So if the Camaro is April, May, or even June, is a month really going to kill either of us?

mcernik · 01-09-2009, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by HTWLSS

V8's have always been constrained at a percentage of total production due to CAFE.

That may be true, but would the rules be in effect on like a per day basis, or say for that years production of the vehicle. Run the snot out of the V8's to get the pre-orders out by June / July. Then run all the V6's you want for the rest of the year for all we care lol.

OldTimer · 01-09-2009, 04:12 PM

Let's face it, Fbodfather has been our source for great information. He never did tell us, however, that the SS was going to be a controlled or limited edition car. He knew the majority of us were pre odering the SS. So, my question is why the heck did he not mention this to us?????? Could it be, all this BS is just that. BS? Or, this has come up without his blessing?? I think I will wait to hear from him just exactly what all this means. He has been the voice of reason on here and does not pull any punches. If we are going to have to wait on our SS, I am confident he will explain why.

TJ91 · 01-09-2009, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by gtahvit

Looks like you may be owed an apology.

I really appreciate that gtahvit

01-09-2009, 04:06 PM	#311
Rodrunner Senior Member Drives: 2010 SS/RS, '06 350Z Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: So. Maryland Posts: 2,326	I'm trying to remain calm for now, but it's not easy. If their intention all along was to produce mostly V6s and just strung us SS buyers along, that means, as 2SSRS said, fbodfather greatly mislead us with the, "don't worry...we know what we're doing" response to our concern over the 80/20 split. And I will feel suckered, which don't make Runner a happy boy and just may put me along side Rogue in a Dodge dealer's showroom before long. :( __________________ 2SS/RS - Black/Black - CGM Rally Stripes - Auto - VIN 10171

01-09-2009, 04:08 PM	#316
leatherneck Drives: yellow/bl. hood stripes-ss/rs Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: ohio Posts: 247	im wondering my dealer isa allocated 16 camaros im number 2 on the list i ordered a 2ss----if its true thst ss wont be coming out till fall or even next year if i can change my order to a 2lt without losing my allocation spot---------im 60 years --i really dont want to wait another winter --if ya know what i mean

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OldTimer Drives: 2012 Victory Red ZL1 MG9 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 376	Let's face it, Fbodfather has been our source for great information. He never did tell us, however, that the SS was going to be a controlled or limited edition car. He knew the majority of us were pre odering the SS. So, my question is why the heck did he not mention this to us?????? Could it be, all this BS is just that. BS? Or, this has come up without his blessing?? I think I will wait to hear from him just exactly what all this means. He has been the voice of reason on here and does not pull any punches. If we are going to have to wait on our SS, I am confident he will explain why.