So... I did it. I “ordered” a Camaro - Page 3

seethruya · 05-10-2021, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Bogey

I ordered 4/7 and got an 1100 code. I had to put $1000 down.
I wasn’t concerned with the down payment as the salesman told me it would take 8-12 weeks and I’d have my car. I wasn’t aware at the time of how the chip shortage was affecting Camaro.

After ordering, and getting very excited about summer cruising with the top down, I found this forum and lost that excitement. I had no idea whatsoever about allocations and the ordering process until learning more here. I was very naive thinking if you wanted a vehicle you ordered it and it would arrive on a truck in a few weeks. That’s the way it worked when I was young anyways.

Should have realized that as time passes, nothing works like it used to.

I don’t want to be a debby downer but if I had stuck with my original dealer, they called me 2 weeks ago to let me know they have allocation for my build. I had a good laugh. I did the original order “build” May 2020. Fortunately for me, I was only out of $500.

sengli · 05-11-2021, 03:05 PM

I feel for you guys. Again if it wasnt for the chip shortage, things would be quite different. These are very strange times. Couple of years ago I wanted a ZL1, tried to order one, and at that time they were quite hard to get. Ended up finding one several states away and just went and got it. My local dealer lied about the fact they could get me one, for two months.

LT4Greg · 05-12-2021, 06:18 PM

Doesn’t look like you will get your 2021 since GM closed the plant down again! Good luck!��

CamaroSSStlfan · 05-12-2021, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by sengli

I feel for you guys. Again if it wasnt for the chip shortage, things would be quite different. These are very strange times. Couple of years ago I wanted a ZL1, tried to order one, and at that time they were quite hard to get. Ended up finding one several states away and just went and got it. My local dealer lied about the fact they could get me one, for two months.

Even before Covid Camaros, especially the SS and ZL1 where not super easy to find, at least a large selection at the dealers down here.

Chevy just doesn't care about the Camaro. It's not a popular car for them. They could care less if they start up production on it again.

05-11-2021, 03:05 PM	#30
sengli Drives: 2015commemorative vert 2SS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: northern Indiana Posts: 948	I feel for you guys. Again if it wasnt for the chip shortage, things would be quite different. These are very strange times. Couple of years ago I wanted a ZL1, tried to order one, and at that time they were quite hard to get. Ended up finding one several states away and just went and got it. My local dealer lied about the fact they could get me one, for two months. __________________ 2018 ZL1 Bright Yellow, A10, PDR, sunroof, carbon hood, and dash- sold 2020 2SS A10 sunroof..shock and steel special-traded 2015 commemorative vert 2ss

05-12-2021, 06:18 PM	#31
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	Doesn’t look like you will get your 2021 since GM closed the plant down again! Good luck!�� __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

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