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dlschwab · 10-12-2009, 10:25 PM

Hey i just ordered a 1SS IOM with black stripes and the dealer told me anywhere from 3-9 months...just wandering how long the average wait really is

Thanks

ljustin293 · 10-12-2009, 10:26 PM

depends on allocation, if dealer has one it it around 6-8 weeks

Sir Nuke · 10-12-2009, 10:32 PM

IF your dealer tells you 3 to 9 months, find yourself another dealer. Find one that has allocations, shop around.......if you are going to order one, 8 weeks is the norm IF the dealer has an allocation.

dlschwab · 10-12-2009, 10:40 PM

um im not sure what an allocation is...but they have had 15 or 20 camaros come in...they had two on the lot waiting for the owners to come get them when i was there

JohnInSoCal · 10-12-2009, 10:49 PM

dealers are only allowed to order a certain number of camaros each month and some dealers simply don't get any allocations. Not sure what the formula is GM uses to decide what dealers get to order, probably based in part on previous volume. So if a dealer only gets 3 allocations per month but has 20 people in line waiting to order this is how it can take 9 months before your order would get picked up.

So make sure you ask the dealer if they have an open allocation, and how many are ahead of you and make sure your deposit is refundable. The salesman may not know what they are talking about so talk to whoever handles orders at their dealer. They should be able to get you an order number which looks like "NNKT4D" and if they can't or it doesn't move off status 1100 then they are yanking your chain about them having an allocation. Shop around, even if you have to drive a long ways to order.

dlschwab · 10-12-2009, 10:53 PM

ok thank you very much

JohnInSoCal · 10-12-2009, 11:01 PM

also your deposit should only be $500 or 1K max, more than that and the dealer is probably shady look elsewhere. Ask on this forum for reputable dealers, there are some great ones in texas that post on this forum and you can order for MSRP.

dlschwab · 10-12-2009, 11:48 PM

well i went with Stevens 5 Star in Herford Texas, we know them pretty well and the down payment was 1000 refundable if we decided it wasn't for us...anyone have any info on this dealer?

trm0002 · 10-13-2009, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by dlschwab

well i went with Stevens 5 Star in Herford Texas, we know them pretty well and the down payment was 1000 refundable if we decided it wasn't for us...anyone have any info on this dealer?

I have no info on that particular dealer, sorry. I just want to reinforce what's been said. Each month, every dealer has what's known as a CONSENSUS with Chevrolet for the next upcoming month. For example, Chevy and in your case Stevens agree next week that the consensus number for November will be 8. Each week in November, a portion of those 8 are ALLOCATED to be able to be "tagged" and ordered. Week one, Chevy could give them 6 to order or they could give them zero. It doesn't have to be even week to week.

Now, keep in mind that at ANY time, the dealer can enter your order in WORKBENCH and give you a confirmation number (six digit alpha-numeric like NRTF43). Having that number means jack shit- don't let anyone tell you otherwise. At that point, you are at event code 1100 and you will remain there until the dealer has available allocation and can tag your order to be submitted for production. When that allocation is available and your order is tagged and submitted, you move to event code 2000 and now you're actually on your way to somewhere. That is the beginning of your 6-8 weeks, not the 1100 level.

Long story short-> find out the dealer's current consensus number for the upcoming month and find out where you are "in line" at the dealership. The $1000 deposit isn't unreasonable (but is about the max I would ever consider) if you find out your wait will be relatively short. My dealer could order you a car within 2 weeks (2000 event code level) at $500 over invoice as a Camaro5 member but Buffalo isn't exactly next door to Texas.. In any case, feel free to PM me if you have any other questions about how the process works or if you're not 100% sure you understand what I've written.

chevyss · 10-13-2009, 01:43 AM

I believe I'd look for another dealer. Ordered mine in Jan, built Jun 6th and delieved Jun 26th. I think my dealer did me good. MSRP to boot. They pushed my order from the time it was accepted.

dlschwab · 10-13-2009, 09:45 AM

well i just called the dealer and i had the last allocated spot

they may be feeding me a load on the time line so that we dont go in and complain about how long it takes...well thank you all for the info!

PUNKIN · 10-13-2009, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by dlschwab

well i just called the dealer and i had the last allocated spot

they may be feeding me a load on the time line so that we dont go in and complain about how long it takes...well thank you all for the info!

Did your dealer give you the work bench number, if not call back and get it....so you can track the process.

Our dealer quoted us 6-8 weeks last month when we ordered, and so far we are on schedule.

dlschwab · 10-13-2009, 10:37 AM

i havent picked the forms up yet but they're gonna fax me all of the paperwork today

doh17 · 10-13-2009, 10:37 AM

i've asked around, and they've all told me 6 to 8 weeks. so it shouldn't take much longer than that.

10-12-2009, 10:25 PM	#1
dlschwab Drives: 1SS IOM w/ Black Stripes on the way Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Friona Texas Posts: 20	How long is the average wait time for a new order??? Hey i just ordered a 1SS IOM with black stripes and the dealer told me anywhere from 3-9 months...just wandering how long the average wait really is Thanks

10-12-2009, 10:32 PM	#3
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '26 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,706 View My Garage	IF your dealer tells you 3 to 9 months, find yourself another dealer. Find one that has allocations, shop around.......if you are going to order one, 8 weeks is the norm IF the dealer has an allocation. __________________

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10-12-2009, 10:26 PM	#2
ljustin293 Drives: 2010 VR CAMARO 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: GA Posts: 15,060 View My Garage	depends on allocation, if dealer has one it it around 6-8 weeks

10-12-2009, 10:40 PM	#4
dlschwab Drives: 1SS IOM w/ Black Stripes on the way Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Friona Texas Posts: 20	um im not sure what an allocation is...but they have had 15 or 20 camaros come in...they had two on the lot waiting for the owners to come get them when i was there

10-12-2009, 10:49 PM	#5
JohnInSoCal Drives: RJT L99 500HP Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 535	dealers are only allowed to order a certain number of camaros each month and some dealers simply don't get any allocations. Not sure what the formula is GM uses to decide what dealers get to order, probably based in part on previous volume. So if a dealer only gets 3 allocations per month but has 20 people in line waiting to order this is how it can take 9 months before your order would get picked up. So make sure you ask the dealer if they have an open allocation, and how many are ahead of you and make sure your deposit is refundable. The salesman may not know what they are talking about so talk to whoever handles orders at their dealer. They should be able to get you an order number which looks like "NNKT4D" and if they can't or it doesn't move off status 1100 then they are yanking your chain about them having an allocation. Shop around, even if you have to drive a long ways to order.

10-12-2009, 10:53 PM	#6
dlschwab Drives: 1SS IOM w/ Black Stripes on the way Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Friona Texas Posts: 20	ok thank you very much

10-12-2009, 11:01 PM	#7
JohnInSoCal Drives: RJT L99 500HP Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 535	also your deposit should only be $500 or 1K max, more than that and the dealer is probably shady look elsewhere. Ask on this forum for reputable dealers, there are some great ones in texas that post on this forum and you can order for MSRP.

10-12-2009, 11:48 PM	#8
dlschwab Drives: 1SS IOM w/ Black Stripes on the way Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Friona Texas Posts: 20	well i went with Stevens 5 Star in Herford Texas, we know them pretty well and the down payment was 1000 refundable if we decided it wasn't for us...anyone have any info on this dealer?

10-13-2009, 01:43 AM	#10
chevyss SS/RS Drives: 2010 SS/RS IOM w/blk stripes A6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 816 View My Garage	I believe I'd look for another dealer. Ordered mine in Jan, built Jun 6th and delieved Jun 26th. I think my dealer did me good. MSRP to boot. They pushed my order from the time it was accepted.

10-13-2009, 09:45 AM	#11
dlschwab Drives: 1SS IOM w/ Black Stripes on the way Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Friona Texas Posts: 20	well i just called the dealer and i had the last allocated spot they may be feeding me a load on the time line so that we dont go in and complain about how long it takes...well thank you all for the info!

10-13-2009, 10:37 AM	#13
dlschwab Drives: 1SS IOM w/ Black Stripes on the way Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Friona Texas Posts: 20	i havent picked the forms up yet but they're gonna fax me all of the paperwork today

10-13-2009, 10:37 AM	#14
doh17 Drives: Black 1LT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 60	i've asked around, and they've all told me 6 to 8 weeks. so it shouldn't take much longer than that.