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1BADZL1 · 10-31-2011, 06:04 PM

Who has been promised an allocation and does not yet have a 6 digit?
Just curious.

OldScoolCamaro · 10-31-2011, 06:26 PM

Me. Order wouldn't go through quick order Sat morning. I was right there with the rep. They will call GM contact person who they always call when placing these type of orders to make sure everything is correct, then order will be finalized. This was supposed to have been done today. I called this morning and they said they were working on it as we spoke, and I would get a call back. No word back yet.

2012ZL1 · 10-31-2011, 06:44 PM

Me...

Ciscokid · 10-31-2011, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MY68RS

If they would give me a username and password Like paul was given me and you both would be out of our dealers hair...
Just saying.. its not rocket science....
If I can place a billion dollar order for cisco in 5 min I bet I could order a car from a unknown system a lot faster...

Haha...billion dollar order from Cisco in 5 min. Place more of these. Need the stock to climb.

Ciscokid · 10-31-2011, 07:37 PM

I placed a deposit but my dealer didn't get allocation so I haven't been able to order. I had another dealer where I placed a deposit and they got 1 allocation. That allocation went to the owners friend that didn't have a deposit down.

Needless to say, I will never do business with that dealer. Yes the owner has rights, I get all that but I also have the right to decide where I want to conduct my business.

The sales manager I'm still working at the first dealer has been extremely honest with me and told me not to give up. Worst case, i will have to be patient and wait for 2013. If that the case so be it.
I have purchased (1) 2011 SS convertible, (1) 2011 SS coupe, (1) 2012 45th 2LT/RS and (1) silver 2LT/RS in 6 months from the same dealer. Unfortunately, they didn't get allocation so I couldn't place an order for a 5th Camaro.

Let's just say, I will keep the faith that something will turn up since in 2012 or 2013.

payne.jeremy82 · 10-31-2011, 07:47 PM

Me too this is

Ciscokid · 10-31-2011, 08:00 PM

The dealer in VA gave the allocation away. The dealer I purchased 4 camaro's from is in Chapel Hill, NC. Just want to clarify that a bit. The dealer in VA doesn't know I purchased 4 cars from CH so I expect shenanigans from VA. I'm not even sure I can say if I purchased 4 cars from the VA dealer if that would have made a difference with the ZL1 allocation.

IROC U · 10-31-2011, 08:00 PM

I went to order this morning, my dealer wants to wait until all the options (exposed carbon hood and the suade package) that I want show in the system before he submits the order. Any idea when this will happen?

Runin11z · 10-31-2011, 08:03 PM

Lol and I thought I was the only one being lied to.... The greedy dealers near me all want ADM and they don't even know MSRP. They are not even considering placing customers orders unless specified that you are willing to pay over the sticker. As one dealer put it to me I will just order my one allocation to my specs and wait for a customer to buy....

Runin11z · 10-31-2011, 08:24 PM

Just hung up the phone with Folsom Chevrolet quote sales manager "of course we are charging over MSRP"

Ciscokid · 10-31-2011, 08:40 PM

I would suggest listening to the wisdom of many folks on C5 and don't get sucker punched into paying over MSRP. Your car is going to depreciate as soon as you buy it. You will inherit negative equity in a car that is already a poor investment purchase. It's for fun and enjoyment. Folks that sit on a cash cow don't really care about MSRP. I can speak for myself and could easily pay over MSRP and my wife has already told me to "just do it" if I really "want" my car. Unfortunately, the car is a want, not a need, and I can't stomach paying a markup on a car I just want to have. Patience is a virtue, and sometimes the bull justs gets us and we have to wait until 2013. Don't get suckered into something you will regret in 6 months.

For those wondering why I have 4 camaro's.

Self +1
Wife +1
Son +1
Daughter +1
= camaro family :-)

fiascoes1 · 10-31-2011, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldScoolCamaro

Me. Order wouldn't go through quick order Sat morning. I was right there with the rep. They will call GM contact person who they always call when placing these type of orders to make sure everything is correct, then order will be finalized. This was supposed to have been done today. I called this morning and they said they were working on it as we spoke, and I would get a call back. No word back yet.

Same thing happened to me! I was told they will be getting 6 allocations for 2012 my, 3 special order and 3 for the public. I got # 1, I was told their system would be up tomorrow. I check my options off like everyone else but the computer would say error. I gave a 15k deposit so I hope I'm safe.

Runin11z · 10-31-2011, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ciscokid

I would suggest listening to the wisdom of many folks on C5 and don't get sucker punched into paying over MSRP. Your car is going to depreciate as soon as you buy it. You will inherit negative equity in a car that is already a poor investment purchase. It's for fun and enjoyment. Folks that sit on a cash cow don't really care about MSRP. I can speak for myself and could easily pay over MSRP and my wife has already told me to "just do it" if I really "want" my car. Unfortunately, the car is a want, not a need, and I can't stomach paying a markup on a car I just want to have. Patience is a virtue, and sometimes the bull justs gets us and we have to wait until 2013. Don't get suckered into something you will regret in 6 months.

For those wondering why I have 4 camaro's.

Self +1
Wife +1
Son +1
Daughter +1
= camaro family :-)

I'm in the same boat. And even if I decided to purchase out of state I'm still a couple of grand over MSRP. If the ZL1 was expected to be super limited in production numbers I would be willing to pay the extra. But since that is not the case I don't mind waiting. My only chance now for a 2012 is if MSRP comes out to be low 60's and somebody backs out. In which case I will buy a coupe.... But I really have my eye set on a Carbon Edition convertible now

actireman · 10-31-2011, 09:09 PM

I get to order on Nov 10th. My dealer only gets so many camaros a month to order and his next allocation day is then. His last one was 10 camaros and he ordered all 10. He said on the 10th he will get his allocation and call me. he said we could do the whole thing over the phone, that I didn't even have to come in. He said "so you got plenty of time to pick your color and all your options". This seems to go hand in hand with a post from somebody on how the ordering works with GM. They got 7 ZL1 allocations and he has been very knowledgable on everything going on. He called me on the 24th to tell me what he got allocation wise and that I was still #3 on the list.

10-31-2011, 06:04 PM	#1
1BADZL1 THE CAMARO KING Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 on order #PZSD7S Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Out Somewhere Driving My 'BADZL1' Posts: 2,284	Show of hands: Who has been promised an allocation and does not yet have a 6 digit? Who has been promised an allocation and does not yet have a 6 digit? Just curious. __________________ 2012 Camaro ZL1 Car Name: Bruce ZL1, LSA, MN6/MG9, DSX, RTQ, VR, Current Status: 2030 1000 Initial Order 11/11/2011 Chevyland 1100 Order accepted at dealer: 11/11/2011 - PZSD7S 2000 Order accepted by GM: 12/14/2011 3000 Accepted By Production Control: 00/00/2011 - TPW 00/00/2011 3100 Sequenced: 00/00/2011 3300 Scheduled For Production:0/0/2012 3400 Broadcast: 0/0/2012 3800 Produced: 0/0/2012 4000 Available To Ship: 0/0/2012 4200 Shipped: 0/0/2012 5000 Delivered To The Dealer: 0/0/2012 6000 Delivered To Customer:0/0/2012 Last edited by 1BADZL1; 11-01-2011 at 09:03 AM.

10-31-2011, 06:26 PM	#2
OldScoolCamaro Drives: Camaro's, always have, always will. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Home of the brave Posts: 4,851	Me. Order wouldn't go through quick order Sat morning. I was right there with the rep. They will call GM contact person who they always call when placing these type of orders to make sure everything is correct, then order will be finalized. This was supposed to have been done today. I called this morning and they said they were working on it as we spoke, and I would get a call back. No word back yet. __________________ In Scott We Trust...all others must show proof.

10-31-2011, 08:03 PM	#9
Runin11z Drives: 11 CGM 2RS-SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: California Posts: 267	Lol and I thought I was the only one being lied to.... The greedy dealers near me all want ADM and they don't even know MSRP. They are not even considering placing customers orders unless specified that you are willing to pay over the sticker. As one dealer put it to me I will just order my one allocation to my specs and wait for a customer to buy.... __________________ 2000 Camaro SS M6 onyx modded 2003 Silverado SS AB stock 2006 TBSS Black modded 2011 Camaro Ls3 CGM stock

10-31-2011, 08:24 PM	#10
Runin11z Drives: 11 CGM 2RS-SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: California Posts: 267	Just hung up the phone with Folsom Chevrolet quote sales manager "of course we are charging over MSRP" __________________ 2000 Camaro SS M6 onyx modded 2003 Silverado SS AB stock 2006 TBSS Black modded 2011 Camaro Ls3 CGM stock

10-31-2011, 06:44 PM	#3
2012ZL1 CaRaHoLiC Drives: '12 ZL1,67 Cam,68 Biscayne 427 4 sp Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 1,701	Me...

10-31-2011, 07:37 PM	#5
Ciscokid Drives: 2013 ZL1 Vert - BRM&2014 NRB Vette Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 213 View My Garage	I placed a deposit but my dealer didn't get allocation so I haven't been able to order. I had another dealer where I placed a deposit and they got 1 allocation. That allocation went to the owners friend that didn't have a deposit down. Needless to say, I will never do business with that dealer. Yes the owner has rights, I get all that but I also have the right to decide where I want to conduct my business. The sales manager I'm still working at the first dealer has been extremely honest with me and told me not to give up. Worst case, i will have to be patient and wait for 2013. If that the case so be it. I have purchased (1) 2011 SS convertible, (1) 2011 SS coupe, (1) 2012 45th 2LT/RS and (1) silver 2LT/RS in 6 months from the same dealer. Unfortunately, they didn't get allocation so I couldn't place an order for a 5th Camaro. Let's just say, I will keep the faith that something will turn up since in 2012 or 2013.

10-31-2011, 07:47 PM	#6
payne.jeremy82 Drives: 2002 Lifted Trailblazer Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 51	Me too this is

10-31-2011, 08:00 PM	#7
Ciscokid Drives: 2013 ZL1 Vert - BRM&2014 NRB Vette Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 213 View My Garage	The dealer in VA gave the allocation away. The dealer I purchased 4 camaro's from is in Chapel Hill, NC. Just want to clarify that a bit. The dealer in VA doesn't know I purchased 4 cars from CH so I expect shenanigans from VA. I'm not even sure I can say if I purchased 4 cars from the VA dealer if that would have made a difference with the ZL1 allocation.

10-31-2011, 08:00 PM	#8
IROC U Drives: 1986 Camaro IROC-Z; 2012 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: GA Posts: 150 View My Garage	I went to order this morning, my dealer wants to wait until all the options (exposed carbon hood and the suade package) that I want show in the system before he submits the order. Any idea when this will happen?

10-31-2011, 08:40 PM	#11
Ciscokid Drives: 2013 ZL1 Vert - BRM&2014 NRB Vette Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 213 View My Garage	I would suggest listening to the wisdom of many folks on C5 and don't get sucker punched into paying over MSRP. Your car is going to depreciate as soon as you buy it. You will inherit negative equity in a car that is already a poor investment purchase. It's for fun and enjoyment. Folks that sit on a cash cow don't really care about MSRP. I can speak for myself and could easily pay over MSRP and my wife has already told me to "just do it" if I really "want" my car. Unfortunately, the car is a want, not a need, and I can't stomach paying a markup on a car I just want to have. Patience is a virtue, and sometimes the bull justs gets us and we have to wait until 2013. Don't get suckered into something you will regret in 6 months. For those wondering why I have 4 camaro's. Self +1 Wife +1 Son +1 Daughter +1 = camaro family :-)

10-31-2011, 09:09 PM	#14
actireman Drives: 2011 denali hd2500 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: clarkston, mi Posts: 186	I get to order on Nov 10th. My dealer only gets so many camaros a month to order and his next allocation day is then. His last one was 10 camaros and he ordered all 10. He said on the 10th he will get his allocation and call me. he said we could do the whole thing over the phone, that I didn't even have to come in. He said "so you got plenty of time to pick your color and all your options". This seems to go hand in hand with a post from somebody on how the ordering works with GM. They got 7 ZL1 allocations and he has been very knowledgable on everything going on. He called me on the 24th to tell me what he got allocation wise and that I was still #3 on the list.