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snackbar64 · 01-08-2013, 03:27 PM

Hey guys please help me keep my sanity.

I ordered a 2013 ZL1 on 12/21/12 at Stonebriar here in Frisco, TX with the understanding that they would have an allocation to order this car by the first of the year. Each day they seem no closer to knowing when they will have an allocation. I put down a non-refundable $500.00 deposit.

They have yet to cash my check. I am seriously considering stopping payment and going somewhere else that can tell me for sure they have an allocation. What are your thoughts. Are they pulling my leg? Am I just wasting time and need to move on? I'm not even to the waiting period of 6 to 8 weeks because my order has not even been placed. What is holding me there is my preferred pricing which has shaved nearly 2 grand off of my final msrp after options were added.

What would you do?

I'm losing it! Show me some ZL1 love fellas!

Brandon

Misterleeman · 01-08-2013, 03:38 PM

I do not believe there is a such thing as a "non-refundable deposit" in Texas.

snackbar64 · 01-08-2013, 03:42 PM

That's what I was told. To kill time I made a color change to IOM and they asked for another 1500.00 on top of that nonrefundable if I did not take possession of the car. I guess it's their safety net. As long as they have not cashed it then it is refundable because i can just stop payment.

Zikma · 01-08-2013, 03:43 PM

A dealership can place an order at anytime, they do not need an allocation to put an order in the system.
However, just because the order is in the system does not mean it will get picked up for production. If the dealership does not have an allocation to place the order gainst it will just sit in the system until they get one.

From what I have gathered, allocations are distributed monthly.

JoeP@TeamBeckyD · 01-08-2013, 03:52 PM

At this point, we are waiting for our "production guide"
number for ZL1 production for the balance of the year.
Although we expect it soon, we don't know what day
it's coming. Once that # is given, it will be a matter
of waiting for it to become available to place an order
against in our order cycle. Keep in mind, that ZL1
orders are not pulled on a weekly basis like the other
Camaro's. They are given a specific week usually
once a month for orders to be placed.

It's tough to understand, but at this time, you might
as well hold on until this guide # becomes available.

HDRDTD · 01-08-2013, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snackbar64

That's what I was told. To kill time I made a color change to IOM and they asked for another 1500.00 on top of that nonrefundable if I did not take possession of the car. I guess it's their safety net. As long as they have not cashed it then it is refundable because i can just stop payment.

Buy it from Becky.

snackbar64 · 01-08-2013, 06:43 PM

Thanks Becky! I guess I'll stay put. He dropped his asking price for an additional deposit to $1000.00 total. I told him I would bring in another $500.00 once I had an order # for my vehicle to be.

lopoetve · 01-08-2013, 06:46 PM

It takes a while. I waited 6 months from order to delivery for mine with 1 person ahead of me (2012 rollover).

Genob4c · 01-08-2013, 07:04 PM

I ordered my 2013 ZL1 vert June 26, the dealer got his allocation Oct 19, The car was built Dec 10, and it arrived 26, 6 months to the day from the day I ordered. It was well worth the wait.

Geno

oldfriend · 01-08-2013, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Genob4c

I ordered my 2013 ZL1 vert June 26, the dealer got his allocation Oct 19, The car was built Dec 10, and it arrived 26, 6 months to the day from the day I ordered. It was well worth the wait.

Geno

Sure it was , but the way you guys are talking around here , this guy will jump off the first bridge tha I finds , and it will be all you guys fault

JimAlan · 01-08-2013, 07:15 PM

I got very lucky... Stonebriar called me when they received a ZL1 and A 1LE. Could not sell the wife on the ZL1, ended up taking the 1LE home. The dealership told me the same, $500 nonrefundable to order. The reason is if you order then cancel...someone else may miss out on their order. From what I'm told.

I have no complaints with the dealership. They also sold my friend his ZL1.

redZ28 · 01-08-2013, 07:41 PM

I would suggest you check with Eric at Classic in Grapevine. I just received my ZL1 from him that was ordered in late October. It was an awesome buying experience. Also, I"ve had Classic either not ask for a deposit, or at worst, ask for arefundable deposit.

SlugWound · 01-08-2013, 07:52 PM

I dont understand why you dont find a dealer that has one in stock and negotiate? I thought supply and demand were starting to balance out?

ec1990 · 01-08-2013, 07:56 PM

I would also suggest putting deposits with a credit card not a check. That way if they fight it you can always go through your credit card company and make them fight it (I know from experience). Non-refundable does not exist and I'm sure another deal will give you preferred pricing.

Good Luck!

01-08-2013, 03:27 PM	#1
snackbar64 Drives: SW 2017 ZL1, M6, Carbon, Nav, MR, Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Prosper, TX Posts: 801	Dealer Allocations Hey guys please help me keep my sanity. I ordered a 2013 ZL1 on 12/21/12 at Stonebriar here in Frisco, TX with the understanding that they would have an allocation to order this car by the first of the year. Each day they seem no closer to knowing when they will have an allocation. I put down a non-refundable $500.00 deposit. They have yet to cash my check. I am seriously considering stopping payment and going somewhere else that can tell me for sure they have an allocation. What are your thoughts. Are they pulling my leg? Am I just wasting time and need to move on? I'm not even to the waiting period of 6 to 8 weeks because my order has not even been placed. What is holding me there is my preferred pricing which has shaved nearly 2 grand off of my final msrp after options were added. What would you do? I'm losing it! Show me some ZL1 love fellas! Brandon

01-08-2013, 06:46 PM	#8
lopoetve Drives: 2001 Firebird Formula, 2011 Triumph Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Denver Posts: 104	It takes a while. I waited 6 months from order to delivery for mine with 1 person ahead of me (2012 rollover). __________________ Sold: 2001 Firebird Formula - Stranoed from end to end. - SOLD 2011 Street Triple R - das bike. 2013 Camaro ZL1 - Delivered! 6 months and worth every cent!

01-08-2013, 07:04 PM	#9
Genob4c Drives: 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Winchester, KY Posts: 342	I ordered my 2013 ZL1 vert June 26, the dealer got his allocation Oct 19, The car was built Dec 10, and it arrived 26, 6 months to the day from the day I ordered. It was well worth the wait. Geno __________________ Now: 2015 Z/28 Former: 2013 ZL1 Vert – Crystal Red 1978 Corvette Pace Car 1969 Pace Car 1969 Z/28 – Cortez Silver, 1974 LT/Z28 Blue 1974 Z28 Dark Green , 1976 Camaro Type LT – Black 1980 Z28 – Charcoal, 1981 Z28 – Dark Blue 1981 Z28 – Claret, 1982 Pace Car 1986 IROC – Red, 1993 Z28 – Red 1996 Z28 vert, 1998 Z28 Dk Blue 2002 B4C 2004 Vette – LeMans Blue 2008 Vette - CRT 2011 Camaro Pace Car

01-08-2013, 07:52 PM	#13
SlugWound Drives: Chevrolet's Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: SO MD Posts: 63	I dont understand why you dont find a dealer that has one in stock and negotiate? I thought supply and demand were starting to balance out? __________________ 2013 ZL1 M6 # 2286 /ROTOFAB CAI

01-08-2013, 07:56 PM	#14
ec1990 Drives: 2012 AGM SS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,407	I would also suggest putting deposits with a credit card not a check. That way if they fight it you can always go through your credit card company and make them fight it (I know from experience). Non-refundable does not exist and I'm sure another deal will give you preferred pricing. Good Luck! __________________ Check out my blog for product reviews on detailing products!

01-08-2013, 03:38 PM	#2
Misterleeman Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 84	I do not believe there is a such thing as a "non-refundable deposit" in Texas.

01-08-2013, 03:42 PM	#3
snackbar64 Drives: SW 2017 ZL1, M6, Carbon, Nav, MR, Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Prosper, TX Posts: 801	That's what I was told. To kill time I made a color change to IOM and they asked for another 1500.00 on top of that nonrefundable if I did not take possession of the car. I guess it's their safety net. As long as they have not cashed it then it is refundable because i can just stop payment.

01-08-2013, 03:43 PM	#4
Zikma Drives: ZL1 2012 # 721; 2013 Tahoe Z71 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Marshfield, Wisconsin Posts: 114 View My Garage	A dealership can place an order at anytime, they do not need an allocation to put an order in the system. However, just because the order is in the system does not mean it will get picked up for production. If the dealership does not have an allocation to place the order gainst it will just sit in the system until they get one. From what I have gathered, allocations are distributed monthly.

01-08-2013, 03:52 PM	#5
JoeP@TeamBeckyD Drives: SS,PaceCar,ZL1,1LE,C7Z51,Z06,17-ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit, Mich Posts: 68,623	At this point, we are waiting for our "production guide" number for ZL1 production for the balance of the year. Although we expect it soon, we don't know what day it's coming. Once that # is given, it will be a matter of waiting for it to become available to place an order against in our order cycle. Keep in mind, that ZL1 orders are not pulled on a weekly basis like the other Camaro's. They are given a specific week usually once a month for orders to be placed. It's tough to understand, but at this time, you might as well hold on until this guide # becomes available.

01-08-2013, 06:43 PM	#7
snackbar64 Drives: SW 2017 ZL1, M6, Carbon, Nav, MR, Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Prosper, TX Posts: 801	Thanks Becky! I guess I'll stay put. He dropped his asking price for an additional deposit to $1000.00 total. I told him I would bring in another $500.00 once I had an order # for my vehicle to be.

01-08-2013, 07:15 PM	#11
JimAlan Drives: Black 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: McKinney Posts: 92	I got very lucky... Stonebriar called me when they received a ZL1 and A 1LE. Could not sell the wife on the ZL1, ended up taking the 1LE home. The dealership told me the same, $500 nonrefundable to order. The reason is if you order then cancel...someone else may miss out on their order. From what I'm told. I have no complaints with the dealership. They also sold my friend his ZL1.

01-08-2013, 07:41 PM	#12
redZ28 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Conv. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 131	I would suggest you check with Eric at Classic in Grapevine. I just received my ZL1 from him that was ordered in late October. It was an awesome buying experience. Also, I"ve had Classic either not ask for a deposit, or at worst, ask for arefundable deposit.