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MajorTom · 10-16-2008, 03:10 PM

I think the true reason is that the packages are put on according to a predetermined formula and list at the factory. If they had to take the time to leave out the 20 inch wheels for one car and put the V6 grill on a V8 car there'd be a lot more time taken at the factory and thus more money spent. I dunno about the color options but I assume it'd be the same reason.

68vert · 10-16-2008, 04:51 PM

If you special order a car, why should you not have the ability to delete items you do not want from a package? If you do not want a particular item, that would only speed up the assembly process. "No gauges wanted on this one, move along."

I could see where multiple possible substutions might slow down assembly speed though.

camaro5 · 10-16-2008, 04:57 PM

They used to do that until the Japenese taught them to bundle options. All manufacturers do it now, it's a cost-effective requirement for profitability.

Logistics, inventory, assembly...

That being said, it is a pain in the azz for customers sometimes.

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10-16-2008, 03:10 PM	#15
MajorTom Drives: 2005 Pontiac GTO Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 306	I think the true reason is that the packages are put on according to a predetermined formula and list at the factory. If they had to take the time to leave out the 20 inch wheels for one car and put the V6 grill on a V8 car there'd be a lot more time taken at the factory and thus more money spent. I dunno about the color options but I assume it'd be the same reason.

10-16-2008, 04:51 PM	#16
68vert Drives: 2010 SIM SS/RS, 1968 RS convertible Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 744 View My Garage	If you special order a car, why should you not have the ability to delete items you do not want from a package? If you do not want a particular item, that would only speed up the assembly process. "No gauges wanted on this one, move along." I could see where multiple possible substutions might slow down assembly speed though.