The wait is killing me...........

WiggyB · 11-12-2021, 09:37 PM

So I have already worked with the dealer and gone through the build process which has been submitted. It hasn't been accepted as of yet and I'm getting that itch. There's a dealership here in Raleigh that has a 2018 1SS 1LE package 6 speed manual shadow grey with 21k on it that basically fits my liking very much. It keep popping up in my email showing its still for sale on the lot.

I want to wait to get a 2022 2SS (which is what I built) since I've never done a new car for myself before but man I want to get my hands on 1 now. How did you guys deal with the waiting process and what would you do if you were in my shoes?

I got the jones really bad..............

JKSully · 11-12-2021, 09:46 PM

Drinking helps...

More importantly - knowing you're getting exactly what you want and that it hasn't been thrashed around like a rental car and/or tuned and modified by someone who doesn't know what they're doing is excellent peace of mind.

If you have another car to drive now, be patient and it will all be worth it. I'm going to pick mine up tomorrow, but it's not my first ordered car. More than once I looked at it and took some measure of pride that if it wasn't for me, that car would not exist in that configuration, and I know I would have enjoyed it less if I had settled for something else.

2SS Capt · 11-12-2021, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by WiggyB

So I have already worked with the dealer and gone through the build process which has been submitted. It hasn't been accepted as of yet and I'm getting that itch. There's a dealership here in Raleigh that has a 2018 1SS 1LE package 6 speed manual shadow grey with 21k on it that basically fits my liking very much. It keep popping up in my email showing its still for sale on the lot.

I want to wait to get a 2022 2SS (which is what I built) since I've never done a new car for myself before but man I want to get my hands on 1 now. How did you guys deal with the waiting process and what would you do if you were in my shoes?

I got the jones really bad..............

My wait was just over 2 months for my 2020 2SS built EXACTLY the way I wanted it (first car I EVER ordered as well), it was the longest 2 months of my life but TOTALLY WORTH THE WAIT... Getting the EXACT car YOU want it completely worth the wait... It'll be here before you know it... Stay the course, it will reward you handsomely with happiness when you get exactly what you wanted...

The 2018 is NOT "Shadow Gray Metallic" it is "Nightfall Gray Metallic", Shadow Gray (which wasn't introduced until 2019) has a lot of blue in it (which I love), Nightfall Grey has no blue whatsoever (which is also a great color)... 2018 vs a 2022, to me, that is a no brainer, wait for the 2022...

Shadow Gray Metallic...

Aquarius · 11-12-2021, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by WiggyB

So I have already worked with the dealer and gone through the build process which has been submitted. It hasn't been accepted as of yet and I'm getting that itch. There's a dealership here in Raleigh that has a 2018 1SS 1LE package 6 speed manual shadow grey with 21k on it that basically fits my liking very much. It keep popping up in my email showing its still for sale on the lot.

I want to wait to get a 2022 2SS (which is what I built) since I've never done a new car for myself before but man I want to get my hands on 1 now. How did you guys deal with the waiting process and what would you do if you were in my shoes?

I got the jones really bad..............

As long as you have not ordered something on constraint, the process is taking about 4 months at the moment, give or take. Just accept the fact it's going to take 4 months and don't stress about it....because that's when impatience will have you making bad decisions.

TacticalByte · 11-13-2021, 09:31 AM

The wait is totally worth it, almost a week later and I still have that new Camaro smell in my garage...

arpad_m · 11-13-2021, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by TacticalByte

The wait is totally worth it, almost a week later and I still have that new Camaro smell in my garage...

Almost a week later? Heck, my car had the new car smell for over 2 years, and the garage for months

Geese1 · 11-13-2021, 03:44 PM

I just placed an order for one today at my local dealer, and 2 of the items on my build sheet are on constraint (the 2SS package and the Performance Data Recorder), so I'm fully expecting it to be a long wait.

I don't mind though, as I don't want to get the car before, say, mid-April at the earliest, as it would just be sitting in my garage for the winter, like my current MX-5. Also, I've done factory orders on my of my cars over the last several years, so I'm used to the wait. I figure this will give me time to keep paying down on the Mazda (and I'm already in a really good position on it financially, with about $11k - $12k of positive equity), and then put it up for sale around March or so of next year, when it should be worth even more than now considering that we'll be heading into the prime convertible months.

Dark Phoenix · 11-13-2021, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by JKSully

Drinking helps...

More importantly - knowing you're getting exactly what you want and that it hasn't been thrashed around like a rental car and/or tuned and modified by someone who doesn't know what they're doing is excellent peace of mind.

If you have another car to drive now, be patient and it will all be worth it. I'm going to pick mine up tomorrow, but it's not my first ordered car. More than once I looked at it and took some measure of pride that if it wasn't for me, that car would not exist in that configuration, and I know I would have enjoyed it less if I had settled for something else.

This. I haven’t had much luck buying used when it comes to buying performance cars, just about none were ever well taken care of. I actually placed my order for a 2022 1SS Redline today, I expect the wait and am good with that. In your case you ordered a 2SS but you’re looking at a used 1SS 1LE, if you get a 1SS you’d be disappointed the things it doesn’t have that the 2SS you ordered would have.

Palutz · 11-13-2021, 09:02 PM

As everyone has said, just take a deep breath and wait it out. I’m in your boat with my ZLE 1LE and I know I won’t see it until April or later and I’ve accepted that fact. Winter is coming so it makes things easier for me even here in Texas. Don’t settle for a second option … you’ll get divorced.

2SS Capt · 11-13-2021, 09:38 PM

There is nothing better than getting in your new car and seeing 3 miles on the odometer! It is WELL worth whatever the wait is...

bobcousy · 11-13-2021, 10:05 PM

As others have said, mentally prepare yourself to wait 4-5 months. That way your expectations are so low, you won't be disappointed if it doesn't come early.

I've been waiting since March 2021 for a 2SS and currently driving a Toyota Corolla and its killing me that I'm not driving it/I could buy something off a lot.

However, the wait for the custom order will be worth it for the car that you will drive for 4+ years. So think about short term pain for long term gain.

WiggyB · 11-14-2021, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 2SS Capt

My wait was just over 2 months for my 2020 2SS built EXACTLY the way I wanted it (first car I EVER ordered as well), it was the longest 2 months of my life but TOTALLY WORTH THE WAIT... Getting the EXACT car YOU want it completely worth the wait... It'll be here before you know it... Stay the course, it will reward you handsomely with happiness when you get exactly what you wanted...

The 2018 is NOT "Shadow Gray Metallic" it is "Nightfall Gray Metallic", Shadow Gray (which wasn't introduced until 2019) has a lot of blue in it (which I love), Nightfall Grey has no blue whatsoever (which is also a great color)... 2018 vs a 2022, to me, that is a no brainer, wait for the 2022...

Shadow Gray Metallic...

Beautiful car........... and thanks for the correction on the paint. The first dealership I went do the guy only answered 3 of the 20 questions I asked. Didn't stay there long and placed the order at another dealership over the phone. Can't wait to make that drive home shoudl eb well worth it.

WiggyB · 11-14-2021, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by bobcousy

As others have said, mentally prepare yourself to wait 4-5 months. That way your expectations are so low, you won't be disappointed if it doesn't come early.

I've been waiting since March 2021 for a 2SS and currently driving a Toyota Corolla and its killing me that I'm not driving it/I could buy something off a lot.

However, the wait for the custom order will be worth it for the car that you will drive for 4+ years. So think about short term pain for long term gain.

I sold my 1981 Z28 the other day because I really wanted a new Camaro and having that one was holding me back. As long as I had it I wouldn't pull the trigger so no excuse now.

Shock2019 · 11-14-2021, 12:27 PM

I can relate. Hit up pals app.com every day, bugging salesman every week. I’ve got the vin memorized— it’s that bad. Delivery 11/5, then 11/11, still waiting...looked at a used ZL1 at the Porsche dealer, nah, going to wait it out. Still want SS1LE in Vivid. Even my brother got a ‘21 Type R, his friend just got a ‘22 LT1. The universe can be cruel, but saving the best for last.(that’s what I keep telling myself).

11-12-2021, 09:37 PM	#1
WiggyB Drives: 2022 Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: NC Posts: 271	The wait is killing me........... So I have already worked with the dealer and gone through the build process which has been submitted. It hasn't been accepted as of yet and I'm getting that itch. There's a dealership here in Raleigh that has a 2018 1SS 1LE package 6 speed manual shadow grey with 21k on it that basically fits my liking very much. It keep popping up in my email showing its still for sale on the lot. I want to wait to get a 2022 2SS (which is what I built) since I've never done a new car for myself before but man I want to get my hands on 1 now. How did you guys deal with the waiting process and what would you do if you were in my shoes? I got the jones really bad..............

11-12-2021, 09:46 PM	#2
JKSully Drives: 22 Camaro 2SS, 20 Subaru Crosstrek Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: DFW TX Posts: 571	Drinking helps... More importantly - knowing you're getting exactly what you want and that it hasn't been thrashed around like a rental car and/or tuned and modified by someone who doesn't know what they're doing is excellent peace of mind. If you have another car to drive now, be patient and it will all be worth it. I'm going to pick mine up tomorrow, but it's not my first ordered car. More than once I looked at it and took some measure of pride that if it wasn't for me, that car would not exist in that configuration, and I know I would have enjoyed it less if I had settled for something else. __________________ Earth is an oblate spheroid 2022 \| 2SS \| M6 \| NPP \| Summit White \| Carbon Flash Wheels \| Black Lugs \| Red Calipers \| Adrenaline Red \| Red Knee Pads \| Nav \| - 1100 - 8/16/21 - 3000 - 9/21/21 - TPW 10/18/21 - 3400 - 10/1/21 - 3800 - 10/20/21 - built 10/19/21 - 5000 - 11/12/21 - 6000 - 11/13/21

11-13-2021, 09:31 AM	#5
TacticalByte GM Employee Drives: 2022 LT1 w/ RS+Tech Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Michigan Posts: 101	The wait is totally worth it, almost a week later and I still have that new Camaro smell in my garage... __________________ 2022 LT1 Summit White - A10 RS \| Technology \| Satin Black Appearance \| Sunroof \| Dual Mode \| Carbon Flash Wheels \| Illuminated Sill Plates \| White Door Trim 09/01/2021: 1100 \| 09/24/2021: 2000 09/29/2021: 3000 \| 10/05/2021: 3100 \| 10/11/2021: 3400 \| 10/26/2021: 3800 (TPW 10/25/2021) JCT - Picked and Paired: 11/04/2021 \| Dispatched: 11/05/2021 \| Delivered: 11/08/2021

11-13-2021, 09:38 PM	#10
2SS Capt 2020 Shadow Gray 2SS Drives: 2020 2SS - A10, NPP, MRC, CAI Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,024	There is nothing better than getting in your new car and seeing 3 miles on the odometer! It is WELL worth whatever the wait is... __________________ 2020 SGM 2SS - A10, NPP, MRC, Red Calipers, Black Camaro Fender Badge, Footwell Lighting *Added after delivery:* - GMP CAI, GMP Black Strut Tower Brace, MRR017 1LE Wheels, SS Armrest, Black Fuel Door, Stainless Sport Pedals, SS Wheel Caps, Black Lugs/Locks, GM Splash Guards, DD Smoked LED Markers, Smoked Rear Reflectors, Mishimoto Catch Can, Xpel PPF - Full Front, SunTek 35% Tint, CeramicPro coating, RST Stainless Brake Lines, Castrol SRF, MSD Super Conductor Wires *Left: My "fun" ride. Right: My "work" ride: a Gulfstream G600. One's top speed is 180 Mph, the other, 620 Mph...*

11-13-2021, 03:44 PM	#7
Geese1 Drives: 2022 2SS 1LE - 2023 Mazda3 Turbo Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Northwest PA Posts: 245	I just placed an order for one today at my local dealer, and 2 of the items on my build sheet are on constraint (the 2SS package and the Performance Data Recorder), so I'm fully expecting it to be a long wait. I don't mind though, as I don't want to get the car before, say, mid-April at the earliest, as it would just be sitting in my garage for the winter, like my current MX-5. Also, I've done factory orders on my of my cars over the last several years, so I'm used to the wait. I figure this will give me time to keep paying down on the Mazda (and I'm already in a really good position on it financially, with about $11k - $12k of positive equity), and then put it up for sale around March or so of next year, when it should be worth even more than now considering that we'll be heading into the prime convertible months.

11-13-2021, 09:02 PM	#9
Palutz Banned Drives: 22 ZLE M6 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Corpus Christi Posts: 601	As everyone has said, just take a deep breath and wait it out. I’m in your boat with my ZLE 1LE and I know I won’t see it until April or later and I’ve accepted that fact. Winter is coming so it makes things easier for me even here in Texas. Don’t settle for a second option … you’ll get divorced.

11-13-2021, 10:05 PM	#11
bobcousy Drives: Chevrolet Camaro - 2022 - 2SS Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Toronto Posts: 17	As others have said, mentally prepare yourself to wait 4-5 months. That way your expectations are so low, you won't be disappointed if it doesn't come early. I've been waiting since March 2021 for a 2SS and currently driving a Toyota Corolla and its killing me that I'm not driving it/I could buy something off a lot. However, the wait for the custom order will be worth it for the car that you will drive for 4+ years. So think about short term pain for long term gain.

11-14-2021, 12:27 PM	#14
Shock2019 Drives: 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS1LE Vivid O Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 15	I can relate. Hit up pals app.com every day, bugging salesman every week. I’ve got the vin memorized— it’s that bad. Delivery 11/5, then 11/11, still waiting...looked at a used ZL1 at the Porsche dealer, nah, going to wait it out. Still want SS1LE in Vivid. Even my brother got a ‘21 Type R, his friend just got a ‘22 LT1. The universe can be cruel, but saving the best for last.(that’s what I keep telling myself).

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