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camaro2lt · 09-02-2010, 08:39 PM

hahhahah^^^^^^

jrc1122 · 09-02-2010, 09:04 PM

I have a few joking theories but any joke I make will automatically be considered combative and trolling.. (see signature for explanation) :(

2010victoryredss_ron · 09-02-2010, 09:50 PM

i just got word why...it is for bringing in the new machine for the convertible..

Synerbee · 09-02-2010, 09:54 PM

It because Ford holding them hostage for making a way better car

oldfriend · 09-02-2010, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by INTIMIDAT3R

I work for John Deere and shut downs are necessary evils in manufacturing.

It is a time to re-tool for new parts and products and bring new machinery.

It is also a time when maintenance personnel have the chance to catch up on machine and facility maintenance.

Without shut downs, catastrophic break downs can happen more often and shut things down for a lot longer than 2 weeks.

THEY are shutting down to start a new line/model , thats the 2 SS/Z hybrid with 625 RWHP and zero to 60 in 3.4 sec in reverse !!!!!!

Caspers2SSRS · 09-02-2010, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Icandrivejustnotlegally

It because Ford holding them hostage for making a way better car

Shewww! I was worried for a brief moment that you were going to announce that they were shutting down in order they find the Blue Oval Mole known to be working in disguise among the Generals gang. Then I realized they would have never passed the IQ entrance exam needed to find gainful employment.......

JK.

5thGenOwner · 09-02-2010, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Toyota.

It might be an inventory thing, although they usually get that done during the usual summer shutdown.

Regal isn't due to start production until waaaaay later. Same with XTS.

I believe you hit it on the head.

These companies, GM and Chrysler, just came out of bankruptcy... that means, they now must run much more lean! ...And that means, less weeks of inventory on hand. And with August sales in the crapper... that means, they need to stop production.

And that means... they are taking things serious again!

Run these companies properly and they will flourish once again! Run them into the ground, again... and there won't be anyone to bail them out this time!

Autofind · 09-02-2010, 11:13 PM

Based on August Camaro sales around 6,400 units and units manufactured over 10,000, and going into the fall season, I believe inventory adjustment was needed. According to Automotive News weekly paper that I receive, as of July 1, 2010, there was a 60 day supply (18,100 inventory units) available. 2nd behind the Corvette with 105 day supply (5,900 inventory units) for Chevrolet cars. Ford and Dodge have cut production of the Mustang & Challenger for the last 4 months.

With GM cutting Camaro production, this eliminates the need for rebates or low interest rates. I would like to see GM put either 1.9% interest rate or rebate on Camaro when the new GM incentives are announced on Tuesday, 9/8/10. My 2011 1SS SGM finally shows in-transit via truck today. Hope to have next week some-time. 0%-1.9% GM financing would be great for 48-60 months.....for everyone and stimulate Camaro sales.

Thanks,

Dave

Hwystr · 09-03-2010, 05:41 AM

Inventory adjustment is probably right, they told us 2 weeks ago we would be down a week in Nov. and last night they added the first 2 weeks of Jan. We run a 3 shift operation, so we usually use the time to do some projects, nothing major , maybe a few line changes.

mastertypodemon · 09-03-2010, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by INTIMIDAT3R

I work for John Deere and shut downs are necessary evils in manufacturing.

It is a time to re-tool for new parts and products and bring new machinery.

It is also a time when maintenance personnel have the chance to catch up on machine and facility maintenance.

Without shut downs, catastrophic break downs can happen more often and shut things down for a lot longer than 2 weeks.

That's what my guess would be. Have they started production on the 2011's yet? Perhaps swapping out machines for upgrades or something.

R3VoLuTioN · 09-03-2010, 08:42 AM

whelp this delays my car two weeks tpw changes from 9/13 to 9/27

MikeZ28 · 09-03-2010, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroScotty

MAYBE....JUST MAYBE..... it has something to do with a Cadillac being made there...same line, same paint booth....? HMMMMMMMMM..?

Cadillac quality paint process on Camaro's? White Diamond Paint.....?

JUST my guess though

Which Cadillac? The upcoming "XTS" or a current model like the CTS?

CamaroScotty · 09-08-2010, 06:56 AM

It is NOT for "inventory adjustment".

Many dealers are selling them faster than they can get them, and need MORE MORE MORE! In fact, locate services are paying invoice for them from dealers willing to give them up (yes, that means with no work at all, a dealership can unload all his Camaro's, and still make a profit on them!). They in turn, sell to dealers in need. SAD thing is, when dealers pay more, YOU pay more. It seems that in the NW and the SE USA are the ones with not enough cars.

Inventory "adjustment" is offering $1500 in GM accessories with any 2010 Camaro, at your best negotiated price.

Number 3 · 09-08-2010, 07:03 AM

Inventory adjustment for 2 weeks would be HUGE. That would likely mean the car has rebates.

Has anyone got a rebate yet?

More than likely putting equipment in the plant to support future models.

I haven't looked for the official answer, but I believe Scotty is correct. When Scotty can offer a $2,500 rebate, then maybe it's inventory adjustment.

Paying workers to NOT work isn't good at all.

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09-02-2010, 09:50 PM	#31
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09-08-2010, 07:03 AM	#42
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,172 View My Garage	Inventory adjustment for 2 weeks would be HUGE. That would likely mean the car has rebates. Has anyone got a rebate yet? More than likely putting equipment in the plant to support future models. I haven't looked for the official answer, but I believe Scotty is correct. When Scotty can offer a $2,500 rebate, then maybe it's inventory adjustment. Paying workers to NOT work isn't good at all. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

09-02-2010, 08:39 PM	#29
camaro2lt Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT VR/RS CGM Rally's Join Date: May 2009 Location: Palmyra, PA Posts: 5,675 View My Garage	hahhahah^^^^^^

09-02-2010, 09:54 PM	#32
Synerbee SoCal Headturners Drives: 2010 SGM Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Anaheim Hills, California Posts: 5,788	It because Ford holding them hostage for making a way better car

09-02-2010, 11:13 PM	#36
Autofind Drives: 2010 1SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 28	Based on August Camaro sales around 6,400 units and units manufactured over 10,000, and going into the fall season, I believe inventory adjustment was needed. According to Automotive News weekly paper that I receive, as of July 1, 2010, there was a 60 day supply (18,100 inventory units) available. 2nd behind the Corvette with 105 day supply (5,900 inventory units) for Chevrolet cars. Ford and Dodge have cut production of the Mustang & Challenger for the last 4 months. With GM cutting Camaro production, this eliminates the need for rebates or low interest rates. I would like to see GM put either 1.9% interest rate or rebate on Camaro when the new GM incentives are announced on Tuesday, 9/8/10. My 2011 1SS SGM finally shows in-transit via truck today. Hope to have next week some-time. 0%-1.9% GM financing would be great for 48-60 months.....for everyone and stimulate Camaro sales. Thanks, Dave

09-03-2010, 05:41 AM	#37
Hwystr GM Millwright Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS M6, Lingenfelter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 62	Inventory adjustment is probably right, they told us 2 weeks ago we would be down a week in Nov. and last night they added the first 2 weeks of Jan. We run a 3 shift operation, so we usually use the time to do some projects, nothing major , maybe a few line changes.

09-03-2010, 08:42 AM	#39
R3VoLuTioN Drives: 2011 1SS RS Synergy Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 458	whelp this delays my car two weeks tpw changes from 9/13 to 9/27

09-08-2010, 06:56 AM	#41
CamaroScotty Account Suspended Drives: Your new SLP Camaro! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedarburg, WI Posts: 6,801	It is NOT for "inventory adjustment". Many dealers are selling them faster than they can get them, and need MORE MORE MORE! In fact, locate services are paying invoice for them from dealers willing to give them up (yes, that means with no work at all, a dealership can unload all his Camaro's, and still make a profit on them!). They in turn, sell to dealers in need. SAD thing is, when dealers pay more, YOU pay more. It seems that in the NW and the SE USA are the ones with not enough cars. Inventory "adjustment" is offering $1500 in GM accessories with any 2010 Camaro, at your best negotiated price.