Screw it - gonna order a zl1 - Page 2

Rock-It Man · 04-09-2023, 06:00 PM

I ordered a ZL1 in February. Not 1LE, not PDR.

So far, no progress in the status. Dealer has a reputation for Camaro allocations, but who knows?

I'm not inclined to roll the order over into 2024. By then, I will be thinking hybrid Corvette.

HemiDave · 04-09-2023, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by boss2k

Where ? Any insight from Chevy? I just put in my order last month and my dealer is expecting allocation within the next month , so I need to know if that's not happening!!!

Does your dealer actually have an allocation, or just guessing?

That is the question you need to ask your dealer so you dont waste your time.

Juniorss · 04-09-2023, 06:39 PM

It really depends on the dealer. I ordered one at a dealer and still didn't have an allocation as of a month ago (there were a few people in front of me). Ordered one from a local dealer who told me it would take months if not a year, and they ended up getting an allocation in 2 weeks. However, they ended up making a laughable offer on my SS 1LE so I just kept the 1LE.

I still have my order at the initial dealer and told them to push it to a 24.

Rock-It Man · 04-09-2023, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by HemiDave

Does your dealer actually have an allocation, or just guessing?

That is the question you need to ask your dealer so you dont waste your time.

Actually maybe not a waste of time. I ordered my 2010 2SS and at the time the dealer did not have an allocation. But guess what? The car was built in the last week of production for the model year and it's mine.

Now I'm in the same situation fo a 2023 ZL1. I don't have a crystal ball and neither do you.

boss2k · 04-09-2023, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by HemiDave

Does your dealer actually have an allocation, or just guessing?

That is the question you need to ask your dealer so you dont waste your time.

No they dont , thats why asking based on comments above if i will actually end up with an allocation, they took a deposit and gave me order number and confident they will get an allocation within a month

GreenZLE · 04-09-2023, 09:11 PM

I say order it EXACTLY the way you want. Worst case scenario, you settle for something already ordered from another dealer.

MatthewAMEL · 04-09-2023, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by boss2k

Where ? Any insight from Chevy? I just put in my order last month and my dealer is expecting allocation within the next month , so I need to know if that's not happening!!!

Your dealer has no idea if he will get an allocation for a ZL1 next month, because there is no fixed number of allocations available from month to month.

If you want a build-to-order car, your best bet is to place orders at multiple, high volume dealers.

I had my BW on order with three dealers in three different regions. At the time I placed my order, they were the 1st, 2nd and 5th dealers with the most number of BW allocations. Still took 18 months to get a car.

I actually got my car before the finance manager at the GM Dealership where I bought my Camaro. And we ordered in the same month.

HemiDave · 04-09-2023, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Rock-It Man

Actually maybe not a waste of time. I ordered my 2010 2SS and at the time the dealer did not have an allocation. But guess what? The car was built in the last week of production for the model year and it's mine.

Now I'm in the same situation fo a 2023 ZL1. I don't have a crystal ball and neither do you.

Well "maybe" you will luck out again and get a car built the last day of production...or maybe you get shafted.

I found mine in transit, no crystal ball needed.

JTS · 04-09-2023, 11:08 PM

Congratulations in advance, while you have your order in , just a suggestion don't rule out looking on Chevrolet.com to see what's in transit or already delivered to a Dealer.
Happy Motoring soon

Jaydoubleyou · 04-13-2023, 08:53 AM

I see them daily for grabs on ZL1 FB groups brand new in the low 70k range.

FarmerFran · 04-13-2023, 09:11 AM

Call Donahoo in Fort Payne.

boss2k · 04-13-2023, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by FarmerFran

Call Donahoo in Fort Payne.

He has allocations? Whats his contact details please?

Rock-It Man · 04-13-2023, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by HemiDave

Well "maybe" you will luck out again and get a car built the last day of production...or maybe you get shafted.

I found mine in transit, no crystal ball needed.

Well "shafted" is not how I would describe my situation if the car doesn't get built. Not many ZL1's get built, and if I don't get one to my specs, so what? Lots of other options for next year.

Sillysspeed · 04-23-2023, 08:40 AM

That’s everyone for your input!!!

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Originally Posted by Chutzpah

It’s just a question of $, isn’t it? If you can comfortably lose $ on your car existing car and mods, while still be able to buy a ZL1, and do the mods to it you want to do, why not?

If it’s a stretch financially and this is just kinda of a whim, without thinking through the medium term implication to finances, that’s another story altogether.

Good thing about the Procharger and other mods I did they are easily reversible. Can sell the lt4 fueling stuff for good money and my buddy wants to buy the Procharger. Definitely not gonna break even but shouldn’t get hurt too bad. The catch can, jms, flex fuel, ported throttle body and cosmetic mods can go on the new car. The biggest expense I had that I won’t be able to recoupe is ppf and ceramic coat. Might help slightly with the trade value though.

04-09-2023, 06:39 PM	#17
Juniorss Drives: 2022 SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 78 View My Garage	It really depends on the dealer. I ordered one at a dealer and still didn't have an allocation as of a month ago (there were a few people in front of me). Ordered one from a local dealer who told me it would take months if not a year, and they ended up getting an allocation in 2 weeks. However, they ended up making a laughable offer on my SS 1LE so I just kept the 1LE. I still have my order at the initial dealer and told them to push it to a 24. __________________ 2022 SS 1LE - Summit White 2023 ZL1 On Order (Unless I supercharge the 1LE first...)

04-09-2023, 11:08 PM	#23
JTS Drives: 2023 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Az Posts: 624	Congratulations in advance, while you have your order in , just a suggestion don't rule out looking on Chevrolet.com to see what's in transit or already delivered to a Dealer. Happy Motoring soon __________________ 2023 ZL1 A10 Shadow Gray Metallic

04-13-2023, 08:53 AM	#24
Jaydoubleyou Drives: Camaro Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: The south Posts: 19	I see them daily for grabs on ZL1 FB groups brand new in the low 70k range. __________________ 19 ZL1 Mosaic Black, M6 like a dude with all the fixins. 10 SS Aqua Blue (Sold) 93 RX7 475rwhp (Sold) regrets there

04-13-2023, 09:11 AM	#25
FarmerFran Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert M6 "Sharky" Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Earth Posts: 4,591	Call Donahoo in Fort Payne. __________________ <Insert Cars You Own Here>

04-09-2023, 06:00 PM	#15
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,043 View My Garage	I ordered a ZL1 in February. Not 1LE, not PDR. So far, no progress in the status. Dealer has a reputation for Camaro allocations, but who knows? I'm not inclined to roll the order over into 2024. By then, I will be thinking hybrid Corvette.

04-09-2023, 09:11 PM	#20
GreenZLE Drives: 2020 Rally Green ZL1-1LE Join Date: May 2020 Location: Illinois Posts: 509	I say order it EXACTLY the way you want. Worst case scenario, you settle for something already ordered from another dealer.

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