Total Allocation ONLY 50 Released for Canada 17 Model Year ZL1 - Page 3

Boilermaker128 · 11-28-2016, 03:16 PM

I think im in. But you never know seeing as they couldnt even guaruntee if A10 was available. More info on thursday apparently so i can't get excited just yet. A bummer its such a chance game. My dealer hasnt sold a lot of camaro's and its a town of 25k so im wondering how they got an allocation.

Michigan1LTRS · 11-28-2016, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Boilermaker128

I think im in. But you never know seeing as they couldnt even guaruntee if A10 was available. More info on thursday apparently so i can't get excited just yet. A bummer its such a chance game. My dealer hasnt sold a lot of camaro's and its a town of 25k so im wondering how they got an allocation.

That's awesome. I'm pulling for ya.

Diggitydog · 11-28-2016, 05:45 PM

Well, I've been lurking and reading for awhile. This is my first post and I'm posting it this thread because I'm in Western Canada and I found a dealer last week that didn't have anybody committed on their ZL1 allocation. I did my part and they claim now that the order is in the system! The deal is on Nightfall Grey Convertible M6, exposed carbon hood insert.

Was looking at the Anniversary Edition 2SS but after doing the research on the ZL1 it was no comparison. For the extra money it's not even close. With the current USD/CAD exchange rate my feeling is that GM isn't interested in putting many units into Canada when they will make a significant amount more in the US market. The converted MSRP differential US to Canada is considerable.

17CamaroZL1 · 11-28-2016, 06:36 PM

Congrats and good luck Boilermaker and Diggitydog

camarofan12345 · 11-28-2016, 06:52 PM

Is there anyway to confirm that a dealer has an allocation? My local dealership salesman is a nice guy and I've been treated very well in the past by the dealership.. I have told him that I'm considering trading my 2014 C7 for the ZL1. He had mentioned to do the paperwork so I would be at the top of the list for a ZL1. I am a little hesitant doing up a deal and waiting forever without knowing for sure they have an allocation.
I'm sure this info is somewhere on the forum so I'll try searching some more. Would the GM Workbench confirm an allocation? Thanks guys!

*Mr. Wyndham* · 11-28-2016, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by camarofan12345

Is there anyway to confirm that a dealer has an allocation? My local dealership salesman is a nice guy and I've been treated very well in the past year him. I have told him that I'm considering trading my 2014 C7 for the ZL1. I am a little hesitant doing up a deal and waiting forever without knowing for sure they have an allocation.
I'm sure this info is somewhere on the forum so I'll try searching some more. Would the GM Workbench confirm an allocation? Thanks guys!

Sales manager at the dealership should know for sure. It's their job.

17CamaroZL1 · 11-28-2016, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by camarofan12345

Is there anyway to confirm that a dealer has an allocation? My local dealership salesman is a nice guy and I've been treated very well in the past by the dealership.. I have told him that I'm considering trading my 2014 C7 for the ZL1. I am a little hesitant doing up a deal and waiting forever without knowing for sure they have an allocation.
I'm sure this info is somewhere on the forum so I'll try searching some more. Would the GM Workbench confirm an allocation? Thanks guys!

Not that I'm aware of, but I'd love to know if you find a way.

Callaway Chris · 11-29-2016, 12:10 PM

Wow, seems a lot is limited by GM Canada. Corvette special / performance models, too. Wonder if there were any "demand" studies done?

NB2017ZL1 · 11-29-2016, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by camarofan12345

Is there anyway to confirm that a dealer has an allocation? My local dealership salesman is a nice guy and I've been treated very well in the past by the dealership.. I have told him that I'm considering trading my 2014 C7 for the ZL1. He had mentioned to do the paperwork so I would be at the top of the list for a ZL1. I am a little hesitant doing up a deal and waiting forever without knowing for sure they have an allocation.
I'm sure this info is somewhere on the forum so I'll try searching some more. Would the GM Workbench confirm an allocation? Thanks guys!

ALL Ontario dealers HAVE been told by the GM District Manager to the Store Sales Manager if they are getting an allocation or not.

Go straight to the Sales Manager and don't waste your time with a hopeful sales person. They may not be in the "know"...

Time is of essence here for you.

10spd · 11-29-2016, 09:00 PM

Well, guess that GM doesn't want my business and there will be no ZL1 for me after all.

I am curious as to what is the main constrain here. They are cutting shifts at the factory, so clearly there is additional capacity. Thinner margin is still better than an idling factory.

Can it be the LT4 motor? The Z06 and CTS-V ain't exactly flying off the shelf and we are seeing some big discounts. So, surely they can reallocate some of the LT4 to the ZL1. Referring to production capacity here, I am aware that Z06 has dry dump.

Transmission maybe? Well, I will gladly drive the manual. Love the Tremec TR-6060 anyways. Surely Tremec can supply GM another 100-300 TR-6060 geared for the ZL1 for Canada?

p.s. First time posting. Wonderful community and an amazing source of information.

Diggitydog · 11-29-2016, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 10spd

Well, guess that GM doesn't want my business and there will be no ZL1 for me after all.

I am curious as to what is the main constrain here. They are cutting shifts at the factory, so clearly there is additional capacity. Thinner margin is still better than an idling factory.

Can it be the LT4 motor? The Z06 and CTS-V ain't exactly flying off the shelf and we are seeing some big discounts. So, surely they can reallocate some of the LT4 to the ZL1. Referring to production capacity here, I am aware that Z06 has dry dump.

Transmission maybe? Well, I will gladly drive the manual. Love the Tremec TR-6060 anyways. Surely Tremec can supply GM another 100-300 TR-6060 geared for the ZL1 for Canada?

p.s. First time posting. Wonderful community and an amazing source of information.

So what is your dealer telling you? Allocation won't come until 2018?? Which province?

trackman100 · 11-30-2016, 08:24 AM

any chance somebody knows of a dealer in Ontario that has an open allocation? i've been calling around and having no luck. i'm really hoping I can find one as I just got promoted and camaro has been my unobtainable mistress for a while now.

10spd · 11-30-2016, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Diggitydog

So what is your dealer telling you? Allocation won't come until 2018?? Which province?

Ontario, no 2017 Allocation. Maybe that just means no allocation for me. They don't know when the 2018 will show up.

The problem for me is that the 2018 can show up late summer/fall. The car will need to be put in storage before it's even broken in.

BradfordCamaro · 11-30-2016, 10:32 AM

Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver. The only Cities in Canada with over a million people. Best odds of finding one at a dealer in one of these cities.

11-28-2016, 05:45 PM	#31
Diggitydog Drives: 2017 ZL1 Nightfall Convertible M6 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 276	Well, I've been lurking and reading for awhile. This is my first post and I'm posting it this thread because I'm in Western Canada and I found a dealer last week that didn't have anybody committed on their ZL1 allocation. I did my part and they claim now that the order is in the system! The deal is on Nightfall Grey Convertible M6, exposed carbon hood insert. Was looking at the Anniversary Edition 2SS but after doing the research on the ZL1 it was no comparison. For the extra money it's not even close. With the current USD/CAD exchange rate my feeling is that GM isn't interested in putting many units into Canada when they will make a significant amount more in the US market. The converted MSRP differential US to Canada is considerable. Last edited by Diggitydog; 11-28-2016 at 08:01 PM.

11-28-2016, 06:36 PM	#32
17CamaroZL1 Life's Short, Live Fast! Drives: 2017 Hyper Blue A10 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: London, KY Posts: 2,015	Congrats and good luck Boilermaker and Diggitydog __________________ Life's Short, Live Fast! https://youtu.be/rTUv2p4T7OA 10.94 at 128 mph, 11.13 at 127mph 870 DA, https://youtu.be/e_X_LcpFp50 11.19 at 127mph 1100 DA, https://youtu.be/OXQiCQdQuH4 11.40 at 125mph 1800 DA https://youtu.be/uWba1qs8M6Q 11.52 at 123mph 3500 DA TZQPHG '17 ZL1 HBM\|A10\|Nav\|PDR\|CFW Hood\|ZL1 Mats 12/26/2016 Ordered! 2/8/2017 Built!! 3/2/2017 Brought Home!!!

11-30-2016, 10:32 AM	#42
BradfordCamaro SABIO Drives: 2016 CAMARO 1SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bradford, ON Posts: 5,012	Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver. The only Cities in Canada with over a million people. Best odds of finding one at a dealer in one of these cities. __________________

11-28-2016, 03:16 PM	#29
Boilermaker128 Drives: 2010 CobaltSSTC Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Ontario Posts: 515	I think im in. But you never know seeing as they couldnt even guaruntee if A10 was available. More info on thursday apparently so i can't get excited just yet. A bummer its such a chance game. My dealer hasnt sold a lot of camaro's and its a town of 25k so im wondering how they got an allocation.

11-28-2016, 06:52 PM	#33
camarofan12345 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 133	Is there anyway to confirm that a dealer has an allocation? My local dealership salesman is a nice guy and I've been treated very well in the past by the dealership.. I have told him that I'm considering trading my 2014 C7 for the ZL1. He had mentioned to do the paperwork so I would be at the top of the list for a ZL1. I am a little hesitant doing up a deal and waiting forever without knowing for sure they have an allocation. I'm sure this info is somewhere on the forum so I'll try searching some more. Would the GM Workbench confirm an allocation? Thanks guys!

11-29-2016, 12:10 PM	#36
Callaway Chris Drives: Callaway Corvette Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Out in the shop... Posts: 839	Wow, seems a lot is limited by GM Canada. Corvette special / performance models, too. Wonder if there were any "demand" studies done?

11-29-2016, 09:00 PM	#38
10spd Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Canada Posts: 9	Well, guess that GM doesn't want my business and there will be no ZL1 for me after all. I am curious as to what is the main constrain here. They are cutting shifts at the factory, so clearly there is additional capacity. Thinner margin is still better than an idling factory. Can it be the LT4 motor? The Z06 and CTS-V ain't exactly flying off the shelf and we are seeing some big discounts. So, surely they can reallocate some of the LT4 to the ZL1. Referring to production capacity here, I am aware that Z06 has dry dump. Transmission maybe? Well, I will gladly drive the manual. Love the Tremec TR-6060 anyways. Surely Tremec can supply GM another 100-300 TR-6060 geared for the ZL1 for Canada? p.s. First time posting. Wonderful community and an amazing source of information.

11-30-2016, 08:24 AM	#40
trackman100 Drives: 89 BMW 325i Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Kingston Posts: 1	any chance somebody knows of a dealer in Ontario that has an open allocation? i've been calling around and having no luck. i'm really hoping I can find one as I just got promoted and camaro has been my unobtainable mistress for a while now.

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