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tiggerss · 08-06-2009, 04:20 PM

Spent a number of days talking to Oshawa Customer Hotline and the Dealer,I ordered my Camaro ss/rs m6 IOM June 22 and my status is still 1100.I was told that California sells more cars per year than all of Canada, so if California wants 2000 Camaros then they will get them before anyone else.I was told"it is still the same old G.M. and nothing has changed, the Americans take priority over Canada and nothing is going to change that.I understand marketing to a certain extent, but let's be fair,OUR MONEY IS JUST AS GOOD AS THIER's.If you have been waiting a while for your Camaro give Oshawa a call and voice your concerns like I have, the number is 1-800-263-3777 option 5.

bobby35ny · 08-06-2009, 04:37 PM

Yeah, well we felt the same way when AVIS got tons of cars before us early order guys!

-bobby

CanadianCamaro · 08-06-2009, 04:40 PM

You make a good point - and you are absolutely correct. This is the way it is, this is the way it always has been. But the allocations are much more complex then mere favourtism. Even within the US there is complexities as to which dealers get their allocations first. In from what I understand, GM doesn't write the rules (in that case anyway).
Frustrating - yes. Easy for me to say right? I've had my car since May. BUT, I would recommend that you wait a bit longer before bitching. Normal wait time for a factory order of ANY new vehicle is 6+ weeks. I know, I've had several. This car is in hot demand. You've been waiting 45 days. There and MANY people (both Canadian and American) who have been waiting much MUCH longer for their cars to be produced. And don't get started on those stuck in QC. What I'm saying dude is you're not going to get much love around here when you've been waiting a grand sum of 45 days thus far.
Just My $0.02

PolishMike · 08-06-2009, 04:44 PM

USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA!

BLACK67 · 08-06-2009, 05:14 PM

Did you ask your dealer what their allocation situation is? They may be giving you a line. Check other dealers that have cars coming in, there are many. You may be able to have it in a few weeks.

tiggerss · 08-06-2009, 05:30 PM

Not really bitter to say, but when I call Oshawa one week and i'm at build status and the next week I don't exist, it get's a little frustrating.I have been viewing this site for a while and have noticed some members that have placed thier orders after mine and already have a vin#.This to me is the unfair part,I am very impatient and excited at the same time,so love is not what I am looking for, I am just seeing if anyone else has the same feelings!!!!OH and for the dealer, the salesman didn't know about the allocation process!

wullger · 08-06-2009, 05:34 PM

If you've viewed the site for a while, then you know the hot line is a joke.

CanadianCamaro · 08-06-2009, 05:37 PM

And... you'll also know....Your Dealer is an Idiot

tiggerss · 08-06-2009, 05:46 PM

THANK YOU , NOW I KNOW WE ALL FEEL THE SAME!!!!!When I do get my car I am going to throw on a pair of SNOW TIRES and find you guy's so I can buy you a TIMMY'S, then I will store it!!!

bumblebee rules · 08-06-2009, 06:08 PM

I feel for you , I ordered oct 13/08 got it end of may .... It was worth it , relax and all will be good :-)

ChevystokerSS · 08-06-2009, 06:40 PM

The wait sucks, I ordered mine oct 20/08 and didn't get it till July!

My dealer is also an idiot! They don't know anything about this car!

tiggerss · 08-06-2009, 06:55 PM

thnx,is it not great how when people share a common interest that understanding and support is effortless,let's see if we can get EVERYONE TO BUY A CAMARO and the world would be GRAND!!!!!!!!

formulahawk · 08-06-2009, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tiggerss

Spent a number of days talking to Oshawa Customer Hotline and the Dealer,I ordered my Camaro ss/rs m6 IOM June 22 and my status is still 1100.I was told that California sells more cars per year than all of Canada, so if California wants 2000 Camaros then they will get them before anyone else.I was told"it is still the same old G.M. and nothing has changed, the Americans take priority over Canada and nothing is going to change that.I understand marketing to a certain extent, but let's be fair,OUR MONEY IS JUST AS GOOD AS THIER's.If you have been waiting a while for your Camaro give Oshawa a call and voice your concerns like I have, the number is 1-800-263-3777 option 5.

Back in June I was frustrated due to my original dealer not being honest regarding allocation. I sent 30 emails to every dealer within a 50 mile radius of my home asking if they had allocation for July. Within a day I received several replies from dealers with allocation, one with a order exactly how I had originally ordered my Camaro.

Went to the dealer, bargained hard for two hours to get to MSRP, made a deposit on July 3rd, car delivered on July 22nd.

It can be done if you work at it!

Thanks,

Kelly

Buckeyecountry · 08-06-2009, 08:29 PM

So what's the problem again???

08-06-2009, 04:20 PM	#1
tiggerss Drives: orange 2ss/rs Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ontario,Canada Posts: 45	Canucks Orders take BACKSEAT!!!!! Spent a number of days talking to Oshawa Customer Hotline and the Dealer,I ordered my Camaro ss/rs m6 IOM June 22 and my status is still 1100.I was told that California sells more cars per year than all of Canada, so if California wants 2000 Camaros then they will get them before anyone else.I was told"it is still the same old G.M. and nothing has changed, the Americans take priority over Canada and nothing is going to change that.I understand marketing to a certain extent, but let's be fair,OUR MONEY IS JUST AS GOOD AS THIER's.If you have been waiting a while for your Camaro give Oshawa a call and voice your concerns like I have, the number is 1-800-263-3777 option 5.

08-06-2009, 04:37 PM	#2
bobby35ny Drives: 18 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South East, FL Posts: 3,024	Yeah, well we felt the same way when AVIS got tons of cars before us early order guys! -bobby __________________ 2017 ZL1 M6 Bog City, 2013 ZL1 M6, 2010 2SS M6 ZL1::J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS

08-06-2009, 04:40 PM	#3
CanadianCamaro Drives: 2SS/RS IOM - A.K.A. DA ;) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 2,046	You make a good point - and you are absolutely correct. This is the way it is, this is the way it always has been. But the allocations are much more complex then mere favourtism. Even within the US there is complexities as to which dealers get their allocations first. In from what I understand, GM doesn't write the rules (in that case anyway). Frustrating - yes. Easy for me to say right? I've had my car since May. BUT, I would recommend that you wait a bit longer before bitching. Normal wait time for a factory order of ANY new vehicle is 6+ weeks. I know, I've had several. This car is in hot demand. You've been waiting 45 days. There and MANY people (both Canadian and American) who have been waiting much MUCH longer for their cars to be produced. And don't get started on those stuck in QC. What I'm saying dude is you're not going to get much love around here when you've been waiting a grand sum of 45 days thus far. Just My $0.02 __________________ "BBOMG - More than just a car show.... It's an experience!"

08-06-2009, 04:44 PM	#4
PolishMike Drives: 2010 2SS RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tracy/San Diego CA Posts: 224	USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! __________________ IOM w/ White Stripes 2SS RS M6 #17772 Now - Stainless Works 2" Headers, Intake, Cam, tune, ect And shepherds we shall be, For thee my lord for thee. Power has descended forth from thy hand, that our feet may swiftly carry out thy commands. So we shall flow a river forth to thee, and teeming with souls shall it ever be.In nomine Patri, Et Fili, Spiritus Sancti

08-06-2009, 05:14 PM	#5
BLACK67 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS CGM Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 930	Did you ask your dealer what their allocation situation is? They may be giving you a line. Check other dealers that have cars coming in, there are many. You may be able to have it in a few weeks. __________________ SPi Performance Stage 3 package *Comp Cam* PHADT FE4 ZL Stg.3 VMAX CNC Spiral Ported Throttle Body Dynatech LT headers, Hi flow Cats MBRP 3" 304 stainless X-pipe exhaust Fastlane true CAI. Barton shifter

08-06-2009, 05:30 PM	#6
tiggerss Drives: orange 2ss/rs Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ontario,Canada Posts: 45	Not really bitter to say, but when I call Oshawa one week and i'm at build status and the next week I don't exist, it get's a little frustrating.I have been viewing this site for a while and have noticed some members that have placed thier orders after mine and already have a vin#.This to me is the unfair part,I am very impatient and excited at the same time,so love is not what I am looking for, I am just seeing if anyone else has the same feelings!!!!OH and for the dealer, the salesman didn't know about the allocation process!

08-06-2009, 05:34 PM	#7
wullger Supercharged Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 1,576 View My Garage	If you've viewed the site for a while, then you know the hot line is a joke. __________________ 2SS/RS IBM A6, White Rallies Ordered: 4/30/09 Delivered: 8/18/09 Appearance Mods: Heritage Grille, ZL1 Replica Wheels Performance Mods: Flowmaster ARH Cat-Back Exhaust, ADM CAI, ADM L99-LS3 Conversion, ADM LSA Supercharger Kit, Lingenfelter GT9 Cam, Stainless Power Headers, Detroit Speed Sway Bars, ZL1 Fuel Pump 581 rwhp/535 lb/ft tq

08-06-2009, 05:37 PM	#8
CanadianCamaro Drives: 2SS/RS IOM - A.K.A. DA ;) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 2,046	And... you'll also know....Your Dealer is an Idiot __________________ "BBOMG - More than just a car show.... It's an experience!"

08-06-2009, 05:46 PM	#9
tiggerss Drives: orange 2ss/rs Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ontario,Canada Posts: 45	THANK YOU , NOW I KNOW WE ALL FEEL THE SAME!!!!!When I do get my car I am going to throw on a pair of SNOW TIRES and find you guy's so I can buy you a TIMMY'S, then I will store it!!!

08-06-2009, 06:08 PM	#10
bumblebee rules Drives: 2010 BumbleBee ready to go now Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: barrhead Posts: 518	I feel for you , I ordered oct 13/08 got it end of may .... It was worth it , relax and all will be good :-)

08-06-2009, 06:40 PM	#11
ChevystokerSS Drives: 2010 Black 2SS - 1967 Chevelle Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 23	The wait sucks, I ordered mine oct 20/08 and didn't get it till July! My dealer is also an idiot! They don't know anything about this car!

08-06-2009, 06:55 PM	#12
tiggerss Drives: orange 2ss/rs Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ontario,Canada Posts: 45	thnx,is it not great how when people share a common interest that understanding and support is effortless,let's see if we can get EVERYONE TO BUY A CAMARO and the world would be GRAND!!!!!!!!

08-06-2009, 08:29 PM	#14
Buckeyecountry Drives: 2010 2SS RS Camaro Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: OHIO Posts: 19	So what's the problem again???

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