So if it takes 4-6 weeks to order my Camaro... - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Maa107 · 03-13-2010, 08:39 AM

then can I order one 4-6 weeks before my birthday and sign for it then? I'm asking this because I'm 17, as some of you may know from my previous posts/threads, and I was thinking I could probably order it last week of July and sign for it and pick it up on my birthday August 25th. But of course with a co-signer and down payment. So what do you guys think? Or what if I give my down payment, which will be the trade-in of my current car, and then they'll order it...almost like collateral?

Russell James · 03-13-2010, 09:19 AM

It's going to depend on a few factors. The dealer's allocation, are any options on constraint, plant down weeks, production schedule...

I'd start planning about 3 months out. Start asking about schedules and allocations, then give yourself 1 - 2 weeks swag lead time plus that 4 - 6 weeks. 4 weeks is more for if you live really close to the plant. If the thing has to ship across country, could be in transit for a couple weeks. Shooting for an exact date is shakey at best, the more lead time the better.

Mr_Draco · 03-13-2010, 11:01 AM

Yea 4-6 weeks is only if you live in Canada next to the plant. In the US the normal time is 6-8 weeks from the time the order is pulled (status 2000) and can be 10-12 depending on if your car got pulled for quality control.

mackvenom1 · 03-13-2010, 11:03 AM

My cars TPW was 3/15 and it just got randomly pushed out to 4/5. Gotta be prepared for any and all delays.

Ranger40 · 03-13-2010, 11:17 AM

I expect demand to ramp up in the spring/summer again. Not to the extent of year 1, but still quite a bit higher than the "snow" months. 10-12 weeks would be the target I expect.

Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with gm except through my cars, which is enough for me

AnnaBear@SpartaChevy · 03-13-2010, 12:53 PM

The last Camaro that I ordered for someone was here 30 days from the day we placed the order.

It has not been taking 4-6 weeks unless your car has to be shipped via rail across the US.

Here in Michigan they get here much quicker by truck.

As far as your trade in, have the dealer appraise it before you order and put your money down so you know exactly what you're in for. You don't want any surprises when it comes time to pick up your new Camaro!

Then, when your Camaro gets there you hand them your keys and the old car and drive off in the new one.

Maa107 · 03-13-2010, 04:10 PM

uhmm not really answering my question guys but ok thanx

espo19047 · 03-13-2010, 04:22 PM

You can order it. You can have your car appraised and pre trade it if you like. You can give them a deposit. You can't get the financing and sign up for it until you have the vin.

AnnaBear@SpartaChevy · 03-14-2010, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maa107

uhmm not really answering my question guys but ok thanx

Restate your question...I thought I did answer it.

IROCanSS · 03-14-2010, 12:42 PM

yea, I thought it was answered too...

If you want an exact time frame, let me get out my crystal ball... no one is going to know. My advise:

#1. Put your car up for sale now, it may sell then you dont have to dicker with a trade.
#2. Find a good dealer that is straight up with their allocation schedule.
#3. Place your order 8 weeks before your birthday WITH AND AGREEMENT IN WRITING from the dealer that they will hold it and let NO ONE drive it and you pick it up on your birthday. Sounds simple to me. If it comes a few weeks early, let it sit at the dealer. I am sure you will find one willing to do that.

You can't order and be sure its coming a certain date... too many factors.

Darth_Emma · 03-14-2010, 12:57 PM

Or you could save your money, go to college, get a good job, and then buy a Camaro.

brAnd7onX · 03-14-2010, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

Or you could save your money, go to college, get a good job, and then buy a Camaro.

Maa107 · 03-15-2010, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

Or you could save your money, go to college, get a good job, and then buy a Camaro.

Seriously?

this is why i hate people who assume shit on here or for a matter of fact on any forum. I know im 17 but do you know what i do? do u live with me? hell no! Im 17 have a job at a bank im going to college and still have money to go to college at a 4 year university....sorry if im coming off as a dick right now but c'mon at least ask before u start to assume things ok?

Maa107 · 03-15-2010, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrhaus76

yea, I thought it was answered too...

If you want an exact time frame, let me get out my crystal ball... no one is going to know. My advise:

#1. Put your car up for sale now, it may sell then you dont have to dicker with a trade.
#2. Find a good dealer that is straight up with their allocation schedule.
#3. Place your order 8 weeks before your birthday WITH AND AGREEMENT IN WRITING from the dealer that they will hold it and let NO ONE drive it and you pick it up on your birthday. Sounds simple to me. If it comes a few weeks early, let it sit at the dealer. I am sure you will find one willing to do that.

You can't order and be sure its coming a certain date... too many factors.

Never asked that. All I asked was since im 17 and i cant sign for my camaro until im 18 can i order it still? and then sign for it when it gets here which hopefully be on or after my birthday...thanx for you kind input guys

03-13-2010, 04:10 PM	#7
Maa107 Someone give me a Camaro! Drives: '09HHR Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 516	uhmm not really answering my question guys but ok thanx __________________ Fifty years from now, when you’re looking back at your life, don’t you want to be able to say you had the guts to get in the car?

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03-13-2010, 08:39 AM	#1
Maa107 Someone give me a Camaro! Drives: '09HHR Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 516	So if it takes 4-6 weeks to order my Camaro... then can I order one 4-6 weeks before my birthday and sign for it then? I'm asking this because I'm 17, as some of you may know from my previous posts/threads, and I was thinking I could probably order it last week of July and sign for it and pick it up on my birthday August 25th. But of course with a co-signer and down payment. So what do you guys think? Or what if I give my down payment, which will be the trade-in of my current car, and then they'll order it...almost like collateral? __________________ Fifty years from now, when you’re looking back at your life, don’t you want to be able to say you had the guts to get in the car?

03-13-2010, 09:19 AM	#2
Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,482	It's going to depend on a few factors. The dealer's allocation, are any options on constraint, plant down weeks, production schedule... I'd start planning about 3 months out. Start asking about schedules and allocations, then give yourself 1 - 2 weeks swag lead time plus that 4 - 6 weeks. 4 weeks is more for if you live really close to the plant. If the thing has to ship across country, could be in transit for a couple weeks. Shooting for an exact date is shakey at best, the more lead time the better.

03-13-2010, 11:01 AM	#3
Mr_Draco Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 7,182	Yea 4-6 weeks is only if you live in Canada next to the plant. In the US the normal time is 6-8 weeks from the time the order is pulled (status 2000) and can be 10-12 depending on if your car got pulled for quality control.

03-13-2010, 11:03 AM	#4
mackvenom1 Drives: 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 Sport 4M Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Yonkers, NY Posts: 136	My cars TPW was 3/15 and it just got randomly pushed out to 4/5. Gotta be prepared for any and all delays.

03-13-2010, 11:17 AM	#5
Ranger40 Drives: Malibu, g6, camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 39	I expect demand to ramp up in the spring/summer again. Not to the extent of year 1, but still quite a bit higher than the "snow" months. 10-12 weeks would be the target I expect. Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with gm except through my cars, which is enough for me

03-13-2010, 12:53 PM	#6
AnnaBear@SpartaChevy Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS Manual Synergy Grn Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sparta Chevrolet, Sparta, MI Posts: 2,108	The last Camaro that I ordered for someone was here 30 days from the day we placed the order. It has not been taking 4-6 weeks unless your car has to be shipped via rail across the US. Here in Michigan they get here much quicker by truck. As far as your trade in, have the dealer appraise it before you order and put your money down so you know exactly what you're in for. You don't want any surprises when it comes time to pick up your new Camaro! Then, when your Camaro gets there you hand them your keys and the old car and drive off in the new one.

03-13-2010, 04:22 PM	#8
espo19047 Drives: Impala Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Philadelphia Suburbs Posts: 195	You can order it. You can have your car appraised and pre trade it if you like. You can give them a deposit. You can't get the financing and sign up for it until you have the vin.

03-14-2010, 12:42 PM	#10
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	yea, I thought it was answered too... If you want an exact time frame, let me get out my crystal ball... no one is going to know. My advise: #1. Put your car up for sale now, it may sell then you dont have to dicker with a trade. #2. Find a good dealer that is straight up with their allocation schedule. #3. Place your order 8 weeks before your birthday WITH AND AGREEMENT IN WRITING from the dealer that they will hold it and let NO ONE drive it and you pick it up on your birthday. Sounds simple to me. If it comes a few weeks early, let it sit at the dealer. I am sure you will find one willing to do that. You can't order and be sure its coming a certain date... too many factors.

03-14-2010, 12:57 PM	#11
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	Or you could save your money, go to college, get a good job, and then buy a Camaro.