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Old Aug 7, 2001 | 11:07 AM
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So once again I find that my TPW has slipped, now to first week of September. I can't find anyone who can explain why a car which has been allocated for over two months cannot seem to find its way into production. Does anyone have any insight into this arcane, byzantine process?

Anyway, I'm bummed, big time. I've been waiting since May, and now it's starting to look like I'll have to drive it home thru snow. Sorry for the rant. I'm at my wit's end.
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Old Aug 7, 2001 | 01:12 PM
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Hey, my order hasn't even been accepted yet even though I've had a deposit at my dealer since April. I wish I was in your shoes. :chevy
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Old Aug 7, 2001 | 01:56 PM
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I ordered mine on 8/7/2000 and it was delivered on 4/4/2001.
No one every said GM was in the business of selling cars. :crazy:


[Modified by E RACER, 11:57 AM 8/7/2001]
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Old Aug 7, 2001 | 01:59 PM
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I feel your pain, Jerry... :cry my order was bumped without explanation from 8/6 to 9/3. My TPW is DKTH1Z and my color is Quicksilver.

Which color did you order?

Nick
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Old Aug 7, 2001 | 02:43 PM
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Sorry to hear that. I got bumped twice last year due to wheel supplier issues. Anybody know why these guys are getting bumped? Is it the new rings? ;) (Sorry, couldn't resist).
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Old Aug 7, 2001 | 05:04 PM
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Jerry-
Know exactly how you are feeling man!! Sorry big time for your bad news!! I got the call last Friday,my Dealer called,saying my 8/20 was set back to 9/17!!

I had the deposit down last July,2000!! Had my order placed on May 24th of this year! They(other Z06 owners)say the wait is going to be worth it! Hoping it is!!
Zman
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Old Aug 7, 2001 | 05:42 PM
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Jerry,

That's bad news! I think you and I have the exact same car ordered. Karl Johanson called me about two weeks ago and said that my order had been pulled and accepted and that the possible TPW could be 8/13 or 8/20. I'll bet those dates are out the window. The wait goes on.
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Old Aug 7, 2001 | 08:52 PM
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Jerry,

Gotta hang in there bud! ;) As you know, I went from 7/23 to 8/6. GM is simply backed up literally to get these cars out. You gotta remember that the cars are sequenced by COLOR and not always by the day they are accepted by VOMS. Just think that the next two weeks, I am gonna be going :crazy: being that my car is trying to find its way home :cool:

I truly sympathize with ya and hope that you hang on The Forum with all of us addicts to cushion the tension. :cheers:

THANKS
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Old Aug 8, 2001 | 02:31 PM
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Phil .. since I can't get mine built, I've been thinking about yours instead. I figure it's on the line TODAY, or very close to it. I'm envious.. but really glad for you (and all you other lucky ducks that are either sequenced or delivered).

As for the rest of us .. well, I'm dreaming of a KIA, or maybe a DAEWOO
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Old Aug 8, 2001 | 07:43 PM
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Jerry,
Just look at it this way.......you are WAY ahead of people that are just getting their order #s for MY Z06s..... :yesnod:
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Old Aug 8, 2001 | 07:53 PM
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Hang in there Jerry, I know how you feel! FYI - You might want to double check the TPW info your dealer is giving you by calling Chevy Customer Service directly: 800-222-1020

Hopefully the dealer isn't blowing you smoke.
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Old Aug 9, 2001 | 01:09 AM
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My TPW was advanced from 8/27 to 8/20. I don't have a clue why. Are you sure your dealer placed the order under an allocation he/she has? Is this order place as a stock or sold order. I'm not sure but I wonder if a "sold" oder may advance infront of a "stock" order. Anyone know?

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