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SIK07GTSTANG · 01-10-2009, 04:56 PM

I must have completely missed what happened yesterday...but I'm guessing it has something to do with a Camaro delay?

Inspector 17 · 01-10-2009, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SIK07GTSTANG

I must have completely missed what happened yesterday...but I'm guessing it has something to do with a Camaro delay?

Now that's funny.

CWI · 01-10-2009, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ttazzijr700

when do u guys think people who did not order the camaro could go in the dealers and buy/lease a 1SS or 2SS

Not until i'm driving mine

350 HRSS · 01-10-2009, 05:02 PM

Nice thread....I am glad to see Scott's info and thoughts on what happened yesterday....I will call it Black Camaro Friday....we should make it a 'holiday', so next Jan. 9th....we can all talk about this mess!!

I think right now there is LOTS of confusion and mis-information out there, and it's easy to get carried away with it all....I HATE waiting another month, and felt like someone had kicked me in the stomach when I read that yesterday, but that is just HOW it is.....so we all just set the clocks back a little, and wait...

No need to wish our life away, right?

So it will be June or later....oh well, so be it! That day will be here before we know it!!

PQ · 01-10-2009, 05:04 PM

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I must have completely missed what happened yesterday...but I'm guessing it has something to do with a Camaro delay?

They added 30 days to the already 1095 or so days to wait for production of the Camaro.

zebra · 01-10-2009, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by camaropete

That's what zebra sounds like with a mouth ball-gag. I mean, I am just guessing. I have never been around zebra with a ball gag. I mean there was that one time...Never mind. WHERE'S THE DAMN DELETE BUTTON!

that was sock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i ain't got nothin to do with ball-gags & crap like that!

Goblue · 01-10-2009, 05:07 PM

This is all I have to say

orange_5thgen · 01-10-2009, 05:09 PM

I've been reading the info on this site for about 6 months and first time to post and here's my view. I probably should not admit this, but I put down a "$2000.00 non-refundable" deposit (first dealership wanted 10k!!!!) to be the first to own and drive a new 5th gen camaro in my area. I'm bascially paying 2k over MSRP. I figured hey it's worth it to be the one of the first. Probably the first and last time I would order a car in this fashion anyway. Now, several folks have already made this statement, it seems like I could still be waiting til the end of 09 for my car while other people simply walk on the lot and buy one. Just does not seem right. I am very disappointed. Maybe I'll be one of the lucky ones to get my car first and maybe not. GM could have done this a lot better in my opinion and should have given the dealerships more info up front. Then again when can you really trust what the dealership and sales person are telling you. Oh well, I'll just do like someone else suggested and take up needle point or maybe yoga. Have been thiking about taking about yoga for a while and now might be a good time!

Ha "ordered" a 2ss Inferno Orange manual trans. Kinda like Bumble Bee but orange!

ttazzijr700 · 01-10-2009, 05:10 PM

im comfused....how can some people get it before others who pre ordered first. Is this delay only with the 2SS or can someone summarize what is happening. Sorry to make people repeat what was probally said but im kind lost

StoutFiles · 01-10-2009, 05:16 PM

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it seems like I could still be waiting til the end of 09 for my car while other people simply walk on the lot and buy one.

For the V6's yeah. V8's...people won't be able to walk onto a lot and buy one for years.

ttazzijr700 · 01-10-2009, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by StoutFiles

For the V6's yeah. V8's...people won't be able to walk onto a lot and buy one for years.

Im guessing there is a bit of exaggeration in this statement?

King Mouse · 01-10-2009, 05:22 PM

The amount of misinformation or no information is staggering. GM placed blood in shark infested waters by allowing the pre orders. We have all shown our faith in this product by putting our money down without seeing what we were getting. Dealers have no pictures, no brochures, no color chips and no description or knowledge of options or accessories. We have supported this vehicle because we love the car! This community has done the job of the GM promotions department on its own. If not for constant searching and questions by members on the Camaro forums, dealers and consumers alike would know nothing. The Chevy/Camaro website has not been updated since before the pre order. Many dealers are still kept in the dark. Auto shows should be at the bottom of the list as far as priorities go. Ironing out last minute details for production and informing the dealers and BUYING public should be at the top. GM has come up with a beautiful car! I hope we all have the opportunity to own one.

fbodfather · 01-10-2009, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by fastball

You keep telling us GM has to abide by laws, that we have to change our ellected officials, but you don't make serious efforts to change them or force the hand to circumvent them legally. Trust me, GM has more legal clought in the US than any of us pissant Joe the Plumber voters.

!

Wow -- then I wonder what all those people who are constantly working with all 50 states and the federal government must have just been sitting there the whole time!!!!

(I know - sounds sarcastic....)

Stop for a minute -- do you honestly think we DON'T fight these laws all the time?

CamaroScotty · 01-10-2009, 05:28 PM

There is a WEALTH of info out there, dealers are NOT in the dark. They choose not to use it. Find a different dealer.

Color chips ARE available. Find another dealer.

Some dealers simple make the effort, some do not. If this causes displeasure, work with someone else.

I think Chevy has done a GREAT JOB on this car. Right down to letting every day people work with the final designs of the car. Has Ford or Nissan done that? No.

01-10-2009, 05:02 PM	#270
350 HRSS GM Toyz Lover Drives: GM Toyz Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,103	Nice thread....I am glad to see Scott's info and thoughts on what happened yesterday....I will call it Black Camaro Friday....we should make it a 'holiday', so next Jan. 9th....we can all talk about this mess!! I think right now there is LOTS of confusion and mis-information out there, and it's easy to get carried away with it all....I HATE waiting another month, and felt like someone had kicked me in the stomach when I read that yesterday, but that is just HOW it is.....so we all just set the clocks back a little, and wait... No need to wish our life away, right? So it will be June or later....oh well, so be it! That day will be here before we know it!! __________________ Angela

01-10-2009, 05:07 PM	#273
Goblue Drives: 2010 Black LT Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 196 View My Garage	This is all I have to say Attached Images __________________ 07/15/2011

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01-10-2009, 05:10 PM	#275
ttazzijr700 Drives: 2010 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Detroit Posts: 145	im comfused....how can some people get it before others who pre ordered first. Is this delay only with the 2SS or can someone summarize what is happening. Sorry to make people repeat what was probally said but im kind lost

01-10-2009, 05:22 PM	#278
King Mouse Drives: EXT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Western PA Posts: 416	The amount of misinformation or no information is staggering. GM placed blood in shark infested waters by allowing the pre orders. We have all shown our faith in this product by putting our money down without seeing what we were getting. Dealers have no pictures, no brochures, no color chips and no description or knowledge of options or accessories. We have supported this vehicle because we love the car! This community has done the job of the GM promotions department on its own. If not for constant searching and questions by members on the Camaro forums, dealers and consumers alike would know nothing. The Chevy/Camaro website has not been updated since before the pre order. Many dealers are still kept in the dark. Auto shows should be at the bottom of the list as far as priorities go. Ironing out last minute details for production and informing the dealers and BUYING public should be at the top. GM has come up with a beautiful car! I hope we all have the opportunity to own one.

01-10-2009, 05:28 PM	#280
CamaroScotty Account Suspended Drives: Your new SLP Camaro! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedarburg, WI Posts: 6,790	There is a WEALTH of info out there, dealers are NOT in the dark. They choose not to use it. Find a different dealer. Color chips ARE available. Find another dealer. Some dealers simple make the effort, some do not. If this causes displeasure, work with someone else. I think Chevy has done a GREAT JOB on this car. Right down to letting every day people work with the final designs of the car. Has Ford or Nissan done that? No.