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CaMario · 05-15-2009, 08:54 AM

Morning All, I've been talking to various Toronto area dealers about ordering a Camaro. One dealer told me that if I ordered today I could expect the car in July? Says he has 5 on order, 2 sold and 3 he could change the colors etc.

Does this sound reasonble? If the order process took me into OCt/Nov which some other dealers have claimed I would probably wait it out and order so I would have it next spring.

Thanks in advance

lnsjr1 · 05-15-2009, 08:55 AM

Thats what I was told also, I ordered mine 4/25.

bobby35ny · 05-15-2009, 08:57 AM

Good luck, I ordered in DEC and I MIGHT get mine in July.

-bobby

CaMario · 05-15-2009, 09:24 AM

That's why I'm suspicious of this. I'm reading on the forum lots of people ordered, like you, months and months ago and are waiting. . . . .

Is it possible the dealer pre-ordered an allotment of cars way back in Dec(ish) and now he like you are expecting them in July?

Not clear how all this works , but, sounds suspect if others have been waiting for some time.. . . . .

Thanks again.....any insights appreciated.

Matster · 05-15-2009, 12:16 PM

CaMario, what dealership gave you this information? My concern here is that the 2 sold units might have been his allocation, depending on how big a dealership we are talking about, they may or may not get more allocation before Q3. I'd be very careful cause most threads that I have read, dealers are saying if you order now it could be Oct, Nov or Dec.

Bond · 05-15-2009, 11:23 PM

Well..
Im consulting with a dealer who hasn't met their allocation yet (room for 2 more for the quarter) and I was told there that if I order now, I may see the car mid August, if this was a normal GM order and everything was runing on time. Now we all know this isn't the case. This is where the dealer warned me that although August would be the target, there is a fear of not actually receiving it until September or worse October.

So.. yeah.
I'm just gonna throw in the towel for this summer and order for April 2010. Unless of course an SS2/RS in Silver Ice with the 6speed LS3 just happens to show up on a lot somewhere unsold.

CaMario · 05-16-2009, 09:44 AM

I may have to follow your lead as painful as it is. To make matters worst, I was at the dealer and test drove an SS. I'll do a write up in another thread but in a word - AWESOME.

I've got to fight my heart and probably skip this summer as well. Too many things up in the air with dealerships closing, production delays. I checked some other dealers and they said Oct/Nov.

Oh well, it's just hard to fathom that a company that's struggling, has probably what could be THE most sought after car ever, and they can't get product to customers with cash in hand ready to buy!!!!! What part of that makes sense? In any other business you would basically get slaughtered.

Take my case for example, and I'm sure there are many others, who may have to take there business elsewhere. Sorry for the rant folks........ and thanks for your advice appreciate it.

BLACK67 · 05-16-2009, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaMario

I may have to follow your lead as painful as it is. To make matters worst, I was at the dealer and test drove an SS. I'll do a write up in another thread but in a word - AWESOME.

I've got to fight my heart and probably skip this summer as well. Too many things up in the air with dealerships closing, production delays. I checked some other dealers and they said Oct/Nov.

Oh well, it's just hard to fathom that a company that's struggling, has probably what could be THE most sought after car ever, and they can't get product to customers with cash in hand ready to buy!!!!! What part of that makes sense? In any other business you would basically get slaughtered.

Take my case for example, and I'm sure there are many others, who may have to take there business elsewhere. Sorry for the rant folks........ and thanks for your advice appreciate it.

Lets not be too harsh. I have been in manufactureing all my life, engineering and design, jet engines to narrow it down. Any time you have a new project it takes time to ramp up. It would be hard for GM to say "CAMAROS for sale", open the doors and you have 30,000 to choose from. You have to get it right first.

I know its painful, I was whining too. Be patient, its a world event to be a part of. Keep calling dealers till you find one that has allocation, you never know.

Kenny · 05-16-2009, 01:12 PM

I ordered may 7 and was told August would have been realistic but this is a new car and there are to many variables and unknowns for him to give me any guarantees on delivery. I'm just hoping to get a month or so in before i have to park it for the winter.

*DGthe3* · 05-16-2009, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaMario

Morning All, I've been talking to various Toronto area dealers about ordering a Camaro. One dealer told me that if I ordered today I could expect the car in July? Says he has 5 on order, 2 sold and 3 he could change the colors etc.

Does this sound reasonble? If the order process took me into OCt/Nov which some other dealers have claimed I would probably wait it out and order so I would have it next spring.

Thanks in advance

Sounds reasonable. Keep in mind that nobody knows when a dealer will get a car delivered better than that dealer does.

Lovestanda · 05-16-2009, 02:12 PM

hate to say it but The dealers are in the position to gauge time of delivery

CaMario · 05-17-2009, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLACK67

Lets not be too harsh. I have been in manufactureing all my life, engineering and design, jet engines to narrow it down. Any time you have a new project it takes time to ramp up. It would be hard for GM to say "CAMAROS for sale", open the doors and you have 30,000 to choose from. You have to get it right first.

I know its painful, I was whining too. Be patient, its a world event to be a part of. Keep calling dealers till you find one that has allocation, you never know.

Agreed, Thanks BLACK67 - you the man

CDN SS · 05-17-2009, 07:54 PM

I plan to order mine right after New Years hoping it will arrive sometime in the spring of 2010, hopefully all the bugs will be ironed out by then.

kroache · 05-17-2009, 10:54 PM

I ordered on May 2nd and was told it should be delivered in 8 weeks. My dealership was allocated for 6 and I was # 6. I've ordered 2 Avalanches from the same sales guy and I feel he is being straight up with me. Although I ordered before finding this website....now I'm not quite as confident but hopefully it's not delayed too much.
I've not seen the car yet (other than online) so I'm looking forward to the first one. Seems strange to order the thing without even touching one....oh well...my wife was driving a 1980 Camaro when I met her so she's pretty keen on the new one. Just gotta stop counting the days (it's gonna be a long summer)

Have a good one!
Kevin

05-15-2009, 08:54 AM	#1
CaMario Drives: Mazda 3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 66	Order Now / Delivered in July? Morning All, I've been talking to various Toronto area dealers about ordering a Camaro. One dealer told me that if I ordered today I could expect the car in July? Says he has 5 on order, 2 sold and 3 he could change the colors etc. Does this sound reasonble? If the order process took me into OCt/Nov which some other dealers have claimed I would probably wait it out and order so I would have it next spring. Thanks in advance

05-15-2009, 08:57 AM	#3
bobby35ny Drives: 18 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South East, FL Posts: 3,024	Good luck, I ordered in DEC and I MIGHT get mine in July. -bobby __________________ 2017 ZL1 M6 Bog City, 2013 ZL1 M6, 2010 2SS M6 ZL1::J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS

05-15-2009, 12:16 PM	#5
Matster Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM/IOM #3625 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Greater Toronto Area Posts: 1,902 View My Garage	CaMario, what dealership gave you this information? My concern here is that the 2 sold units might have been his allocation, depending on how big a dealership we are talking about, they may or may not get more allocation before Q3. I'd be very careful cause most threads that I have read, dealers are saying if you order now it could be Oct, Nov or Dec. __________________ 666 EVIL RWHP BUILT AND TUNED BY SHIFTED PERCEPTIONS INC.(SPi) 416 Forged Stroker, E-Force Supercharger, Blower Cam, Rotofab CAI, Stainless Works 2" LT Headers and 3" Exhaust, LPE ZR1 Twin Disc Clutch, DSS 1400 HP Axles, Pfadt Performance Kit Stage 3.

05-15-2009, 11:23 PM	#6
Bond Heritage Hanger Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS, Black. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 1,152	Well.. Im consulting with a dealer who hasn't met their allocation yet (room for 2 more for the quarter) and I was told there that if I order now, I may see the car mid August, if this was a normal GM order and everything was runing on time. Now we all know this isn't the case. This is where the dealer warned me that although August would be the target, there is a fear of not actually receiving it until September or worse October. So.. yeah. I'm just gonna throw in the towel for this summer and order for April 2010. Unless of course an SS2/RS in Silver Ice with the 6speed LS3 just happens to show up on a lot somewhere unsold. __________________ Keeping The Spirit Alive!

05-16-2009, 01:12 PM	#9
Kenny Drives: 2010 SS RS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Brampton Ontario Posts: 246	I ordered may 7 and was told August would have been realistic but this is a new car and there are to many variables and unknowns for him to give me any guarantees on delivery. I'm just hoping to get a month or so in before i have to park it for the winter. __________________ Delivered July 30 2009

05-15-2009, 08:55 AM	#2
lnsjr1 Drives: 02'Z28 07'CTS 03'HD Fatboy Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Glassboro, NJ Posts: 270	Thats what I was told also, I ordered mine 4/25.

05-15-2009, 09:24 AM	#4
CaMario Drives: Mazda 3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 66	That's why I'm suspicious of this. I'm reading on the forum lots of people ordered, like you, months and months ago and are waiting. . . . . Is it possible the dealer pre-ordered an allotment of cars way back in Dec(ish) and now he like you are expecting them in July? Not clear how all this works , but, sounds suspect if others have been waiting for some time.. . . . . Thanks again.....any insights appreciated.

05-16-2009, 09:44 AM	#7
CaMario Drives: Mazda 3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 66	I may have to follow your lead as painful as it is. To make matters worst, I was at the dealer and test drove an SS. I'll do a write up in another thread but in a word - AWESOME. I've got to fight my heart and probably skip this summer as well. Too many things up in the air with dealerships closing, production delays. I checked some other dealers and they said Oct/Nov. Oh well, it's just hard to fathom that a company that's struggling, has probably what could be THE most sought after car ever, and they can't get product to customers with cash in hand ready to buy!!!!! What part of that makes sense? In any other business you would basically get slaughtered. Take my case for example, and I'm sure there are many others, who may have to take there business elsewhere. Sorry for the rant folks........ and thanks for your advice appreciate it.

05-16-2009, 02:12 PM	#11
Lovestanda Large Member Drives: Yugo SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 429	hate to say it but The dealers are in the position to gauge time of delivery

05-17-2009, 07:54 PM	#13
CDN SS Steve from Canada. Drives: 2010 SW SS/RS with Inferno package. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Niagara Ontario Canada Posts: 1,969 View My Garage	I plan to order mine right after New Years hoping it will arrive sometime in the spring of 2010, hopefully all the bugs will be ironed out by then. __________________

05-17-2009, 10:54 PM	#14
kroache Drives: IBM Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bolton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 128	I ordered on May 2nd and was told it should be delivered in 8 weeks. My dealership was allocated for 6 and I was # 6. I've ordered 2 Avalanches from the same sales guy and I feel he is being straight up with me. Although I ordered before finding this website....now I'm not quite as confident but hopefully it's not delayed too much. I've not seen the car yet (other than online) so I'm looking forward to the first one. Seems strange to order the thing without even touching one....oh well...my wife was driving a 1980 Camaro when I met her so she's pretty keen on the new one. Just gotta stop counting the days (it's gonna be a long summer) Have a good one! Kevin

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