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gmwheels · 12-03-2009, 09:32 PM

I would like to know why the wait time in Canada is so long, why when there are dealers in the US that have a row of 15 camaro's as i have in seen in some threads and I just got one built that was a sold order placed in march and I ordered one for myself on Nov 20th and the GM rep has no idea when we might get allocation for it. why would a stock order to the US be filled when there are sold orders in Canada that are not filled. hopefully there is someone higher up at GM that can provide the answer to this question.

LWM · 12-04-2009, 08:37 AM

I am not sure about the validity of the various threads but here in the Metropolitan DC area I have heard of no such dealers with inventory at that level. What I have noticed are dealers with inventory containing significant mark-up....but never more than a couple of cars in stock. Usually marked up over 10K.

My experience... Example my Camaro order on August 31, 2009 is now in transit with an estimated delivery date of December 18, 2009 but purchased at MSRP.

Good luck

LWM

fp115 · 12-04-2009, 08:40 AM

Ordered at the beginning of November, was 2nd on the waitlist at the dealer to go through. Mid-November the guy ahead of me went through, but I am still waiting.

You will likely be asked for a down payment though, after I put my order 3 others went behind me. All other dealers around this one had a waitlist 3-7 people deep.

OUR72GTO · 12-04-2009, 01:26 PM

Sounds like the smaller dealer has less sales of TOTAL Chevrolet product and given the formula includes only Chevrolet product sold X the number of Mustang sales in the DMA = LOW ALLOTMENT.

The zone manager should be able to get a dealer trade for one of your $70,000 LTZ Diesels, if he really cared.

IBM 2SS · 12-04-2009, 03:35 PM

I ordered mine October 28th. Going into production next week (IBM 2SS).

OUR72GTO · 12-05-2009, 12:00 AM

Just my point.........larger dealer in a larger market.

gmwheels · 12-17-2009, 10:28 PM

my order got pulled today, should be built in Jan or Feb, finally us poor canucks are getting some camaro's.

OUR72GTO · 12-17-2009, 11:29 PM

Perfect........the rocks should be off 97 by the time it arrives.

djsnoflake · 12-18-2009, 03:55 AM

Weren't SS models being put into reduced production again? Maybe that is part of the reason. Besides, it is winter time, so you won't be able to drive it anyways.

fp115 · 12-18-2009, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djsnoflake

Weren't SS models being put into reduced production again? Maybe that is part of the reason. Besides, it is winter time, so you won't be able to drive it anyways.

The constraint is removed this week.

HeavyD · 12-18-2009, 03:11 PM

The biggest thing if you want your car right away is to find a dealer with available allocation. There are lots of dealers in the US with limited allocations too, not just Canada. I agree, there does seem to be some lopsidedness when it comes to US preference. I have seen many dealer online ads with rows of Camaros for sale, it sucks. But my dealer had an allocation, I just ordered on Nov 20th, my car arrived two days ago! I got my car in 25 days!!! I can be done!

jrboyd_1980 · 12-18-2009, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmwheels

I would like to know why the wait time in Canada is so long, why when there are dealers in the US that have a row of 15 camaro's as i have in seen in some threads and I just got one built that was a sold order placed in march and I ordered one for myself on Nov 20th and the GM rep has no idea when we might get allocation for it. why would a stock order to the US be filled when there are sold orders in Canada that are not filled. hopefully there is someone higher up at GM that can provide the answer to this question.

It may not be fair, but it's smart business. Basically, the dealerships that have proven themselves by selling alot of units, will get allocated more units. Alot of the dealers who were marking up the price on the Camaro for example, had the Camaro in there inventory for a longer period of time. Why would GM give more Camaro's to a dealership that has had a Camaro on their lot for 2 months, more Camaro's when their are dealerships that are selling them within 3 days of arriving. It's like being a coach. Would you Handicap your star players?

gmwheels · 12-19-2009, 08:16 PM

the problem is when they are manually allocated, it may come down to who ever has the best relationship with the distribution manager or what area rep has the best relationship with the distribution manager ,it should be more a turn and earn, sell one get one that way you wont get the dealer trying to rip people off by charging over msrp.

12-03-2009, 09:32 PM	#1
gmwheels Drives: 2010 2SS RS black with IOI Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: British Columbia Canada Posts: 98	No allocation in Canada I would like to know why the wait time in Canada is so long, why when there are dealers in the US that have a row of 15 camaro's as i have in seen in some threads and I just got one built that was a sold order placed in march and I ordered one for myself on Nov 20th and the GM rep has no idea when we might get allocation for it. why would a stock order to the US be filled when there are sold orders in Canada that are not filled. hopefully there is someone higher up at GM that can provide the answer to this question.

12-04-2009, 08:40 AM	#3
fp115 Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oshawa, Canada Posts: 213	Ordered at the beginning of November, was 2nd on the waitlist at the dealer to go through. Mid-November the guy ahead of me went through, but I am still waiting. You will likely be asked for a down payment though, after I put my order 3 others went behind me. All other dealers around this one had a waitlist 3-7 people deep. __________________

12-04-2009, 01:26 PM	#4
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,677	Sounds like the smaller dealer has less sales of TOTAL Chevrolet product and given the formula includes only Chevrolet product sold X the number of Mustang sales in the DMA = LOW ALLOTMENT. The zone manager should be able to get a dealer trade for one of your $70,000 LTZ Diesels, if he really cared. __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America

12-05-2009, 12:00 AM	#6
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,677	Just my point.........larger dealer in a larger market. __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America

12-17-2009, 11:29 PM	#8
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,677	Perfect........the rocks should be off 97 by the time it arrives. __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America

12-04-2009, 08:37 AM	#2
LWM Drives: #54 ZL 550 CGM Camaro 2SS/RS,GIF Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 520	I am not sure about the validity of the various threads but here in the Metropolitan DC area I have heard of no such dealers with inventory at that level. What I have noticed are dealers with inventory containing significant mark-up....but never more than a couple of cars in stock. Usually marked up over 10K. My experience... Example my Camaro order on August 31, 2009 is now in transit with an estimated delivery date of December 18, 2009 but purchased at MSRP. Good luck LWM

12-04-2009, 03:35 PM	#5
IBM 2SS Drives: 2010 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Calgary Posts: 132	I ordered mine October 28th. Going into production next week (IBM 2SS).

12-17-2009, 10:28 PM	#7
gmwheels Drives: 2010 2SS RS black with IOI Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: British Columbia Canada Posts: 98	my order got pulled today, should be built in Jan or Feb, finally us poor canucks are getting some camaro's.

12-18-2009, 03:11 PM	#11
HeavyD Drives: 1SSRS RY L99 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,329	The biggest thing if you want your car right away is to find a dealer with available allocation. There are lots of dealers in the US with limited allocations too, not just Canada. I agree, there does seem to be some lopsidedness when it comes to US preference. I have seen many dealer online ads with rows of Camaros for sale, it sucks. But my dealer had an allocation, I just ordered on Nov 20th, my car arrived two days ago! I got my car in 25 days!!! I can be done!

12-19-2009, 08:16 PM	#13
gmwheels Drives: 2010 2SS RS black with IOI Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: British Columbia Canada Posts: 98	the problem is when they are manually allocated, it may come down to who ever has the best relationship with the distribution manager or what area rep has the best relationship with the distribution manager ,it should be more a turn and earn, sell one get one that way you wont get the dealer trying to rip people off by charging over msrp.

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