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Originally Posted by mlee
I'll answer your questions.
0) All orders will be fulfilled. Maybe not on your timeline but they will get there. Not the 1st rodeo like this.
1) ZL1s have been on the street since Oct, this is nothing like the QC hold in 2012.
2) Al O did not mis-speak. They will build them and they are on the lots now. There are always bottle necks in the beginning when the demand is high for the newest item.
3) No, there is not a problem. Schedules are being re-arranged to accommodate 2 shifts vs 3 shifts. I've addressed that in a previous post.
4) There are many A10 cars and verts out there. CTF cars must have a pre-determined number of miles on them before they are ready for production.
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As a mod you should not take my post personally. I have been through this a number of times in recent years, with Chevrolet in particular. It is my opinion that Chevy over promises and under produces for the amount of hype they put out. I experienced this in 2012 for the GEN5 ZL1 (received in 2013 MY) and my 2015 C7 Z06. I now require an auto trans due to a disability. Chevy "hyped" the auto trans. & convertible performance models for two years before the first ones hit the lots. I have purchased 43 (myself, my wife & kids) new Chevy trucks, vans and cars over the years and do have a working knowledge of the process from order to delivery. This does not include other GM models. I am a GM Family member and have remained loyal. I take it from your post that you personally guarantee that every ZL1 order will be fulfilled. I feel different.
Yes, there is a problem.You even refer in your response post to the "always bottlenecks" "re-arranged shifts" As a mod, I am certain you read all these posts about constraints, unavailability, unaccepted orders, inordinate waits, lack of communication at whatever level, restrictions on dealer allocation procedures, limited ordering consensus, shift reductions, plant shutdowns, dealer overstock etc., etc., etc. Do you really believe this is the best way to run a company? The youtube post of Al O. speaking if you watch in its entirety speaks of these very problems, especially to availability during the period of initial production and inventory build-up. I am not knocking Chevrolet. I don't think any one person can claim being more loyal Chevrolet/GM than me. I am only stating my opinion and personal experience and my words are truthful and and very real. Your snipes about "my timeline" and "not the first rodeo like this" are not appropriate if directed at me. I am offended in that simply denying there is a problem does not make it so. If you read
my previous post, I am very happy not to receive my ZL1 during cold weather due to the well known "summer only" tire cracking problem. Or is that not another problem not addressed too. If you think there is no problem, I feel you are wrong. You heard nothing from me on any matter before January 2017 on any of these issues. I read the ZL1 playbook too. I knew there was plant shutdown at the beginning of the year. The way they have "over sold" (please, my opinion) the A10 and the long anticipation for "2000" and "3000" acceptance of our orders, just to have you order backed up and TPW pushed is a problem for those of us who have experienced this. Some of us would like a little stability to make financial and other arrangements for their car. Of course it would seem Mr. Mlee that this is
not a problem for those who's ZL1 have been produced, like you. As always, thank you for your input. That's what this forum is for.