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alfie43 · 08-29-2009, 12:59 AM

I am about to order my 2SS, 6 man, Vic Red Camaro. I can choose from 4-5 dealerships, all within a 30 minute drive from my home. Their pricing ranges from 1% to 4% under MSRP. So, getting a good price is not an issue. I want to choose a dealer based on which one will get my car ordered, and built in the shortest time.

There have been a lot of posts here about allocation differences between dealerships that are not quite clear to me.

Here is my question; How can I determine which dealership can offer the shortest delivery time. What specific questions should I ask the salesman or general manager to choose which dealership I should place my order?

Please explain the ordering, allocation and build process? Thanks.

Alfie

talwell · 08-29-2009, 01:04 AM

Your shortest delivery time would be whichever dealership has the first open allocation. Keep in mind though that there is a contraint starting in the end of Sept. that will cause delays in production of SS cars.

Be sure that you choose a dealership that is responsible to you and that deserves your business. If you need a recommendation of a proven dealership send a PM to Camaro Scotty.

CloudXTC · 08-29-2009, 07:07 AM

yes open allocation is the most important at this point...

600hp-lpe · 08-29-2009, 10:16 AM

If you are close to Berger Chevy, they are getting more orders pulled and placed quicker.
I heard this from quite a few people. I believe they are getting 15-20 camaro's a month.

The larger the dealer, the quicker the movement.

philthy · 08-29-2009, 10:49 AM

Try John Trotto at Buff Whelan in Sterling Heights. He was great to work with and they are a large Chevy dealership. They should have plenty of allocation. I pre-ordered and John kept me informed every step of the way and followed through on everything originally agreed on. Not one penny above MSRP. I am very happy with the sales experience I had with them.

gmag21 · 08-29-2009, 10:50 AM

Munday chevy in h-town is the most selling in the WORLD

alfie43 · 08-29-2009, 12:03 PM

"H Town"?

Hmm! Is that Hillsdale, Michigan? Harrison, Michigan? We actually have a Hell, Michigan (No Detroit jokes, please).

Seriously, I assume you are talking Houston?

Can't do that...too far to go for that "Free 1st Oil Change".

jrboyd_1980 · 08-29-2009, 12:08 PM

It doesnt have to do with the dealershiips size, It has alot to do with how the dealership is ranked. GM sent out letters after going out of the bankruptcy to the dealers that it knew it was keeping. It hasn't decided on rest, but I do know that the dealers who recieved those letters are getting alot more attention from GM on allocations. My dealership has been one of the top 6% of all Chevy dealers for the past 8 years, and We are getting twice as many allocations as our competitors in nearby cities, which have bigger franchises

tapperauto · 08-29-2009, 12:48 PM

chevy: I HAVE ONE ODRER THAT I HAVEN'T FILLED. I CAN CUSTOM ORDER YOU ONE ON SEPT 1 AND WAY YOU WANT IT. YOU SHOULD HAVE IT END OCT 09. CALL SOON

Kyle VanderBeek
Internet Sales Manager
269-998-4859
269-657-2000 ext 235
kvanderbeek@tapperinc.com
www.tapperauto.com

alfie43 · 08-29-2009, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 570hp-lpe

If you are close to Berger Chevy, they are getting more orders pulled and placed quicker.
I heard this from quite a few people. I believe they are getting 15-20 camaro's a month.

Thanks, but they're 200 miles from here...I should be able to find the right dealership here in S/E Michigan.
Alfie

CamaroScotty · 08-29-2009, 04:24 PM

Anna in Sparta MI is on my APPROVED list and honors GM discounts

08-29-2009, 12:59 AM	#1
alfie43 Drives: S/C 2SS/RS Camaro-6M-VicRed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alfie (Mariano) lives in Shelby Twp, Metro-Detroit Posts: 1,119 View My Garage	Choosing a Dealership, Shortest Delivery Wait I am about to order my 2SS, 6 man, Vic Red Camaro. I can choose from 4-5 dealerships, all within a 30 minute drive from my home. Their pricing ranges from 1% to 4% under MSRP. So, getting a good price is not an issue. I want to choose a dealer based on which one will get my car ordered, and built in the shortest time. There have been a lot of posts here about allocation differences between dealerships that are not quite clear to me. Here is my question; How can I determine which dealership can offer the shortest delivery time. What specific questions should I ask the salesman or general manager to choose which dealership I should place my order? Please explain the ordering, allocation and build process? Thanks. Alfie Last edited by alfie43; 08-29-2009 at 10:24 AM. Reason: grammer

08-29-2009, 07:07 AM	#3
CloudXTC Drives: 1LT\|RS\|SIM\|M6\|BA Stereo Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 1,838	yes open allocation is the most important at this point... __________________ 1LT \| RS \| M6 \| SIM \| BA Stereo 1000 - [07-23-2009] Order Made at dealer 1100 - [08-04-2009] Preliminary order accepted 2000 - [08-25-2009] Accepted by GM 3000 - [09-01-2009] Accepted by production control TPW = 10-05-2009 3300 - [09-28-2009] Scheduled for production 3400 - [10-01-2009] Broadcast - Being Built 3800 - [10-13-2009] Produced - Built- VIN 2G1xxx54917 4200 - [10-19-2009] Shipped 5000 - [10-19-2009] Delivered to the dealer 6000 - [10-20-2009] Delivered to the customer

08-29-2009, 10:49 AM	#5
philthy Drives: 1971 Monte Carlo/2010 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Macomb Township, MI Posts: 823 View My Garage	Try John Trotto at Buff Whelan in Sterling Heights. He was great to work with and they are a large Chevy dealership. They should have plenty of allocation. I pre-ordered and John kept me informed every step of the way and followed through on everything originally agreed on. Not one penny above MSRP. I am very happy with the sales experience I had with them. __________________ 2024 Camaro SS convertible 2010 Camaro 2LT 2019 Cadillac CTS 1971 Monte Carlo

08-29-2009, 10:50 AM	#6
gmag21 gmag21 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lafayette/Kingwood Posts: 336	Munday chevy in h-town is the most selling in the WORLD __________________ L99 \| Billyboat Exhaust, American Racing Headers, Pfadt Springs and Sways, Tune \| 350 whp / 371 tq

08-29-2009, 12:03 PM	#7
alfie43 Drives: S/C 2SS/RS Camaro-6M-VicRed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alfie (Mariano) lives in Shelby Twp, Metro-Detroit Posts: 1,119 View My Garage	"H Town"? Hmm! Is that Hillsdale, Michigan? Harrison, Michigan? We actually have a Hell, Michigan (No Detroit jokes, please). Seriously, I assume you are talking Houston? Can't do that...too far to go for that "Free 1st Oil Change". __________________

08-29-2009, 01:04 AM	#2
talwell Drives: 1969 LS1 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Staten Island Posts: 1,061	Your shortest delivery time would be whichever dealership has the first open allocation. Keep in mind though that there is a contraint starting in the end of Sept. that will cause delays in production of SS cars. Be sure that you choose a dealership that is responsible to you and that deserves your business. If you need a recommendation of a proven dealership send a PM to Camaro Scotty.

08-29-2009, 10:16 AM	#4
600hp-lpe Drives: 2010 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NH Posts: 4,788	If you are close to Berger Chevy, they are getting more orders pulled and placed quicker. I heard this from quite a few people. I believe they are getting 15-20 camaro's a month. The larger the dealer, the quicker the movement.

08-29-2009, 12:08 PM	#8
jrboyd_1980 A ***'s Headache Drives: Everything Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,167	It doesnt have to do with the dealershiips size, It has alot to do with how the dealership is ranked. GM sent out letters after going out of the bankruptcy to the dealers that it knew it was keeping. It hasn't decided on rest, but I do know that the dealers who recieved those letters are getting alot more attention from GM on allocations. My dealership has been one of the top 6% of all Chevy dealers for the past 8 years, and We are getting twice as many allocations as our competitors in nearby cities, which have bigger franchises

08-29-2009, 12:48 PM	#9
tapperauto Drives: chevrolet Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: michigan Posts: 16	READY TO BE IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT!!! GOT EM!! chevy: I HAVE ONE ODRER THAT I HAVEN'T FILLED. I CAN CUSTOM ORDER YOU ONE ON SEPT 1 AND WAY YOU WANT IT. YOU SHOULD HAVE IT END OCT 09. CALL SOON Kyle VanderBeek Internet Sales Manager 269-998-4859 269-657-2000 ext 235 kvanderbeek@tapperinc.com www.tapperauto.com

08-29-2009, 04:24 PM	#11
CamaroScotty Account Suspended Drives: Your new SLP Camaro! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedarburg, WI Posts: 6,790	Anna in Sparta MI is on my APPROVED list and honors GM discounts

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