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Razorwire · 03-26-2011, 07:56 AM

I was supposed to be cruising in my new 2011 2LT today but was told by the dealer that my car is one of the 1704 cars that is being held hostage by Allied.
Any word on how long this could take to free these cars from Allied?
I put a $10,000 down payment and a promised delivery date. What about some compensation?

Indecision14 · 03-26-2011, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Razorwire

I was supposed to be cruising in my new 2011 2LT today but was told by the dealer that my car is one of the 1704 cars that is being held hostage by Allied.
Any word on how long this could take to free these cars from Allied?
I put a $10,000 down payment and a promised delivery date. What about some compensation?

Call a lawyer and file a suit against Allied, I am damm sure I will, I am just waiting to find out if I am one of the 1704, if Allied starts having lawsuits show up in their mailbox, maybe they will start to release our cars....

Apex Motorsports · 03-26-2011, 01:03 PM

I'm no legal expert but you guys might have a hard time with a law suit since you don't own the car yet, but GM definitely has a case and your dealers may.

Russell James · 03-26-2011, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Razorwire

I was supposed to be cruising in my new 2011 2LT today but was told by the dealer that my car is one of the 1704 cars that is being held hostage by Allied.
Any word on how long this could take to free these cars from Allied?
I put a $10,000 down payment and a promised delivery date. What about some compensation?

$10,000 down?

I'd start with demanding that back. Let them search for answers on when the car will be in.

drtwo · 03-26-2011, 09:41 PM

There is a time for unions in this nation... Although it was the early 1900's

Sidewinder · 03-27-2011, 07:16 AM

Too much union, companies and unions must remain flexible and be able to adjust to the current economic conditions.

Archias · 03-27-2011, 05:26 PM

As a driver myself, I can only feel for those truck drivers probably left sitting in lots with no miles to run and no pay check because their company decides to do something retarded. Many are already facing losing their jobs due to CSA 2011 (not a bad thing in all cases). I wouldnt be surprised if this causes Allied to go bust. Trucking company's are pretty hard up so its doubtful they could stand a long legal fight.

Mark Myles · 03-27-2011, 06:43 PM

I feel bad for all the people waiting for their car. I know how exciting it is when the car is this close to being in your hands.

I find it strange for a company to take such drastic measures, unless there is something we don't know about. Regardless, they're both "big boys", they'll get it worked out. .

M

Apex Motorsports · 03-27-2011, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Myles

I feel bad for all the people waiting for their car. I know how exciting it is when the car is this close to being in your hands.

I find it strange for a company to take such drastic measures, unless there is something we don't know about. Regardless, they're both "big boys", they'll get it worked out. .

M

This could be wrong, but my understanding is that Allied is in dire financial trouble and the fuel price spike was the last straw.

Blueclyde · 03-27-2011, 07:19 PM

This really is a bad deal on multiple fronts.

First, it has affected the delivery of many automobiles, including mine. It is very frustrating but it will all work out and my car will show up soon.

There are dealers and manufacturers that stand to lose a bunch of money. All of this because a trucking company has apparently managed itself to the brink of implosion over fuel prices and who knows how many bad decisions. Last I checked, fuel prices have been very high for a couple years.

I'm not a union guy but at the end of the day companies agree to union contracts so I really do not feel that bad for them. You reap what you sow. Unions need to learn to be more flexible and cooperative and companies just plain need to be smarter. ALL of this was avoidable.

We are no longer in the "good old days" of business. Times are tough. Smarten up!

PYROLYSIS · 03-27-2011, 07:58 PM

I'm not sure if Unions are good or bad. All I know is that being a fireman in SC in a right to work state it is against the law for me to even ask for a raise. Not trying to be greedy because I don't expect to get rich in my profession, but it would be nice to at least have a voice capable of being heard.

Merc · 03-28-2011, 08:11 AM

Looks to me that Allied is holding them hostage, not the their workers.

edz10ss · 03-28-2011, 08:50 AM

How can Allied think they have the right to do such a thing. What poor decision making on Allied part. They are doing nothing to protect their reputation. Hopefully, this doesn't make any Camaro buyers change their mind and buy and different car. Like a piece of crap Ford or Dodge.

espo19047 · 03-28-2011, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by az2009se

The company made the bad decision. The union does not run the company, it represents the workers.

Don't blame the union.

Thank you!

03-26-2011, 09:41 PM	#61
drtwo Drives: 2SS RS Yellow, Raptor, Vrod Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Dakota Posts: 599 View My Garage	There is a time for unions in this nation... Although it was the early 1900's __________________ 2SS RS Rally Yellow, LS3, M6, sunroof, extra on the fast!

03-27-2011, 05:26 PM	#63
Archias Corvette Canine Drives: Black 2008 Corvette M6 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Savannah GA Posts: 255	As a driver myself, I can only feel for those truck drivers probably left sitting in lots with no miles to run and no pay check because their company decides to do something retarded. Many are already facing losing their jobs due to CSA 2011 (not a bad thing in all cases). I wouldnt be surprised if this causes Allied to go bust. Trucking company's are pretty hard up so its doubtful they could stand a long legal fight. __________________

03-27-2011, 07:58 PM	#67
PYROLYSIS Remember the Charleston 9 Drives: 2004 KME PREDATOR, 2014 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Summerv1LE SC Posts: 5,381 View My Garage	I'm not sure if Unions are good or bad. All I know is that being a fireman in SC in a right to work state it is against the law for me to even ask for a raise. Not trying to be greedy because I don't expect to get rich in my profession, but it would be nice to at least have a voice capable of being heard. __________________ BRING BACK THE B4C POLICE CAMARO! 2002 V-6 5 speed rally red (current camaro) Also driven:1992 Z-28 305 auto Red w/ black stripes (anniversary), 2001 V-6 auto light pewter metallic,1991 RS V-6 auto Black

03-28-2011, 08:11 AM	#68
Merc In The Circle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 11,289	Looks to me that Allied is holding them hostage, not the their workers. __________________ My Build Thread

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03-26-2011, 07:56 AM	#57
Razorwire Razorwire Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Thunder Bay, ON Posts: 3	I was supposed to be cruising in my new 2011 2LT today but was told by the dealer that my car is one of the 1704 cars that is being held hostage by Allied. Any word on how long this could take to free these cars from Allied? I put a $10,000 down payment and a promised delivery date. What about some compensation?

03-26-2011, 01:03 PM	#59
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	I'm no legal expert but you guys might have a hard time with a law suit since you don't own the car yet, but GM definitely has a case and your dealers may.

03-27-2011, 07:16 AM	#62
Sidewinder Drives: 2SS/RJT/A6/Received 09/09/09 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Frederick County, VA Posts: 598 View My Garage	Too much union, companies and unions must remain flexible and be able to adjust to the current economic conditions.

03-27-2011, 06:43 PM	#64
Mark Myles Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IBM / Silver Stripes Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Northeast Michigan Posts: 601	I feel bad for all the people waiting for their car. I know how exciting it is when the car is this close to being in your hands. I find it strange for a company to take such drastic measures, unless there is something we don't know about. Regardless, they're both "big boys", they'll get it worked out. . M

03-27-2011, 07:19 PM	#66
Blueclyde Drives: 2023 ZLE Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,717	This really is a bad deal on multiple fronts. First, it has affected the delivery of many automobiles, including mine. It is very frustrating but it will all work out and my car will show up soon. There are dealers and manufacturers that stand to lose a bunch of money. All of this because a trucking company has apparently managed itself to the brink of implosion over fuel prices and who knows how many bad decisions. Last I checked, fuel prices have been very high for a couple years. I'm not a union guy but at the end of the day companies agree to union contracts so I really do not feel that bad for them. You reap what you sow. Unions need to learn to be more flexible and cooperative and companies just plain need to be smarter. ALL of this was avoidable. We are no longer in the "good old days" of business. Times are tough. Smarten up!

03-28-2011, 08:50 AM	#69
edz10ss Drives: Silver Metalic Ice w/ black Stripes Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ocean County-New Jersey Posts: 245 View My Garage	How can Allied think they have the right to do such a thing. What poor decision making on Allied part. They are doing nothing to protect their reputation. Hopefully, this doesn't make any Camaro buyers change their mind and buy and different car. Like a piece of crap Ford or Dodge.