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Ron66Vette&10SS · 11-05-2012, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by wlvrine

Am I wrong to think that $7k isn't too much?
i think the ground effects, and 21' wheels alone would get it kind of close to that, No?
Then all the other stuff is nice addition. Or am I just expressing my childhood nastalgia!! :-)
I would remove the side HW emblems, though. But that's just me.

I thought $7K was pretty steep as well....until I optioned out a 2SS with "regular" (non Hot Wheel edition) options and the cost added up pretty quick: RS Package, 21" wheels, ground effects, stripes, different spoiler, premium paint, painted engine cover.......you're over $10K already and that doesn't even include the interior stiching, decals, different door inserts, different grill, and the uniqueness of the parts.

Still a bit steep, but not totally unreasonable. It would be nice if they at least included some sort of performance options (shifter, dual mode, higher rear gear....something!) for that much though.

wlvrine · 11-05-2012, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron66Vette&10SS

I thought $7K was pretty steep as well....until I optioned out a 2SS with "regular" (non Hot Wheel edition) options and the cost added up pretty quick: RS Package, 21" wheels, ground effects, stripes, different spoiler, premium paint, painted engine cover.......you're over $10K already and that doesn't even include the interior stiching, decals, different door inserts, different grill, and the uniqueness of the parts.

Still a bit steep, but not totally unreasonable. It would be nice if they at least included some sort of performance options (shifter, dual mode, higher rear gear....something!) for that much though.

Nice to know that info. Some thrown in options would be a good idea! Never hurts to try!

cawcolo · 11-05-2012, 07:33 PM

Yeah, before adding options NOT included in the package, you start at (2SS) $36,135 + $6995 = $43,130. That's not bad.

Then decide if you want an automatic, navigation, illuminated footwells & cupholder, etc. As others have pointed out, the package already includes the RS package, 21" wheels, ground effects & rear spoiler (from the ZL-1

), Blk engine cover, floor mats, etc. There's only a few things left to even consider adding.

FYI - My dealer called today and said it's not available with the sunroof.

wlvrine · 11-06-2012, 12:48 AM

When did a cup holder become an option??

INTENSS · 11-06-2012, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by cawcolo

Yeah, before adding options NOT included in the package, you start at (2SS) $36,135 + $6995 = $43,130. That's not bad.

Then decide if you want an automatic, navigation, illuminated footwells & cupholder, etc. As others have pointed out, the package already includes the RS package, 21" wheels, ground effects & rear spoiler (from the ZL-1

), Blk engine cover, floor mats, etc. There's only a few things left to even consider adding.

FYI - My dealer called today and said it's not available with the sunroof.

Starting off at $43,130 is pretty brutal considering what they give you in a 1LE package for HALF the Hot Wheels package price. Dissapointing that you can't get a sunroof with it either.

cawcolo · 11-06-2012, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by wlvrine

When did a cup holder become an option??

I don't know when the illuminated footwells & cupholders became available.

Rallysport · 11-06-2012, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by cawcolo

Yeah, before adding options NOT included in the package, you start at (2SS) $36,135 + $6995 = $43,130. That's not bad.

Then decide if you want an automatic, navigation, illuminated footwells & cupholder, etc. As others have pointed out, the package already includes the RS package, 21" wheels, ground effects & rear spoiler (from the ZL-1

), Blk engine cover, floor mats, etc. There's only a few things left to even consider adding.

FYI - My dealer called today and said it's not available with the sunroof.

Probably not available with the sunroof because of the stripe running over the roof...GM figures that would look awkward with a stripe and sunroof I guess. Makes no dif to me any way, I can't afford the car. Besides, with this election outcome, I'm not spending a dime on anything I don't need from here on out. Good luck, GM. Good luck, USA. It's pretty much over now.

INTENSS · 11-07-2012, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Rallysport

Probably not available with the sunroof because of the stripe running over the roof...GM figures that would look awkward with a stripe and sunroof I guess. Makes no dif to me any way, I can't afford the car. Besides, with this election outcome, I'm not spending a dime on anything I don't need from here on out. Good luck, GM. Good luck, USA. It's pretty much over now.

They could have just deleted the stripe on the roof and add the sunroof. It's not that difficult. I've never been a big fan of a stripe being applied from nose to rear like a paint roller anyhow.

beecamaro · 11-07-2012, 01:46 PM

Pretty sure they don't want to make it available again. Sunroof was available on the first transformers edition but not the second.

wlvrine · 11-07-2012, 10:42 PM

My dealer told me yesterday that they haven't released anything yet on the HW edition, is he really that much out of the loop?

INTENSS · 11-08-2012, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by wlvrine

My dealer told me yesterday that they haven't released anything yet on the HW edition, is he really that much out of the loop?

Unfortunately, they usually are. None of the 3 dealers I went to last month knew anything about the 1LE package. I had to give them a lesson and then they finally saw it in their system. Does Chevrolet give these dealers training? How do they know so little about their product? You'd think they would want to know all of this information so that they could upsell customers whenever possible. Most of the salesmen I encounter just want to hound you about products they know nothing about...but I guess that's a topic for another time.

wlvrine · 11-08-2012, 01:03 AM

I can say this, fortunately he's proactive and is more than willing to stay on top if it and let me know ASAP about any info that comes in. So I guess we'll see.

INTENSS · 11-08-2012, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by wlvrine

I can say this, fortunately he's proactive and is more than willing to stay on top if it and let me know ASAP about any info that comes in. So I guess we'll see.

No doubt - customer service is entirely different from product knowledge. I've encountered salesman with very good customer service, but unfortunately they just didn't seem to know their stuff.

monstertodd · 11-08-2012, 09:05 AM

Well isn't this a beesh.

GM won't give us a KBM 1LE

This has been a very depressing week for me. At least I get my car back from the body shop today.

11-05-2012, 07:33 PM	#45
cawcolo Drives: 2013 Hot Wheels Edition Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 26	Hot Wheels Edition Yeah, before adding options NOT included in the package, you start at (2SS) $36,135 + $6995 = $43,130. That's not bad. Then decide if you want an automatic, navigation, illuminated footwells & cupholder, etc. As others have pointed out, the package already includes the RS package, 21" wheels, ground effects & rear spoiler (from the ZL-1 ), Blk engine cover, floor mats, etc. There's only a few things left to even consider adding. FYI - My dealer called today and said it's not available with the sunroof.

11-06-2012, 12:48 AM	#46
wlvrine Drives: 2013 HW Edition Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 341 View My Garage	When did a cup holder become an option??

11-07-2012, 01:46 PM	#51
beecamaro Drives: 2010 Transformers Edition Camaro Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 48 View My Garage	Pretty sure they don't want to make it available again. Sunroof was available on the first transformers edition but not the second.

11-07-2012, 10:42 PM	#52
wlvrine Drives: 2013 HW Edition Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 341 View My Garage	My dealer told me yesterday that they haven't released anything yet on the HW edition, is he really that much out of the loop?

11-08-2012, 01:03 AM	#54
wlvrine Drives: 2013 HW Edition Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 341 View My Garage	I can say this, fortunately he's proactive and is more than willing to stay on top if it and let me know ASAP about any info that comes in. So I guess we'll see.

11-08-2012, 09:05 AM	#56
monstertodd Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey Metallic 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tega Cay, South Carolina Posts: 4,032 View My Garage	Well isn't this a beesh. GM won't give us a KBM 1LE This has been a very depressing week for me. At least I get my car back from the body shop today.