Still waiting
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How many allocations does your dealer have remaining? He should know this number. Every dealer was given the total number of allocations for the balance of the model year. How many are in line in front of you at this dealer and how many of those also want Z51? If you dealer has very few allocations, your chances are not very good.
Burning Brakes
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From: Woodbridge Ca
Did you check with Kerbeck? I just counted his inventory list: (5) Z51 convertibles "in stock", and, (3) Z51 convertibles "in transit". Why, pretell are you still "waiting" after 4 months??
Melting Slicks
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From: Ten Mile TN
If you go to 2000 this week you might have it by the end of March.
You need to ask..
Does your dealer have allocations?
How many in front of you?
Sounds like your dealer does not have an allocation.
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From: Manheim Pennsylvania
So, only your dealer knows you have an order. Chevy does not, because they have not accepted your order if they did you would be 2000.
If you go to 2000 this week you might have it by the end of March.
You need to ask..
Does your dealer have allocations?
How many in front of you?
Sounds like your dealer does not have an allocation.
If you go to 2000 this week you might have it by the end of March.
You need to ask..
Does your dealer have allocations?
How many in front of you?
Sounds like your dealer does not have an allocation.
The statement that only your dealer placed your order is misleading. A preliminary order is in the system and subject to reviews and rework. My order has been researched and is currently waiting allotment date. The dealer thinks GM will pick up my order in the near future.
Burning Brakes
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From: Boca Raton Florida
Call TommyJr at MacMulkin.......he has 101 Stingrays of all colors and combos looking for a home. Big discounts too. Now that's allocation.
My local dealer said he has over 20 customers on a waitlist at sticker plus.
"What we have here is a failure to communicate."
Non-forum people just don't know where to buy I guess.
My local dealer said he has over 20 customers on a waitlist at sticker plus.
"What we have here is a failure to communicate."
Non-forum people just don't know where to buy I guess.
Safety Car
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From: South of Boston MA
That's a long time to be sitting at 1100. As mentioned above, bigger dealers have Stingrays in stock, ready to go. Do some checking. You might find what you want and can be driving it in a matter of days. Good luck. 
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I don't see how he can tell you that without your order being accepted by GM and on their system. Status 2000.
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Call TommyJr at MacMulkin.......he has 101 Stingrays of all colors and combos looking for a home. Big discounts too. Now that's allocation.
My local dealer said he has over 20 customers on a waitlist at sticker plus.
"What we have here is a failure to communicate."
Non-forum people just don't know where to buy I guess.
My local dealer said he has over 20 customers on a waitlist at sticker plus.
"What we have here is a failure to communicate."
Non-forum people just don't know where to buy I guess.
. Some of us just don't want to go through the hassle of out of state orders, shipping, and maybe getting a car that needs warranty work, another hassle, with a dealer who didn't sell the car (motivation). It will come, and I will only have to go down the street to get it.
Melting Slicks
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From: Ten Mile TN
The statement that only your dealer placed your order is misleading. A preliminary order is in the system and subject to reviews and rework. My order has been researched and is currently waiting allotment date. The dealer thinks GM will pick up my order in the near future.
Not really miss leading. Pretty clear by everyone on the board and the dealers. At 1100 the order is with the dealer, and the dealer does not have an allocation.
You do not have an order with GM to build the car until it is 2000.
If your dealer does not get an allocation, then you will never go to 2000, and will not get your car built.
Racer
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From: Prescott AZ
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. Some of us just don't want to go through the hassle of out of state orders, shipping, and maybe getting a car that needs warranty work, another hassle, with a dealer who didn't sell the car (motivation). It will come, and I will only have to go down the street to get it.
Racer
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That is called PDI Courtesy delivery where GM pays for it.
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How many allocations does your dealer have remaining? He should know this number. Every dealer was given the total number of allocations for the balance of the model year. How many are in line in front of you at this dealer and how many of those also want Z51? If you dealer has very few allocations, your chances are not very good.
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My dealer called me in June and stated he had 6 initial allocations, so I got number 6 and it was submitted by the dealer in Sept. In Nov. he advised me that he had to use my allocation or loose it, so he place one without the Z51 and reissued mine. I ask a Chevy general manager at another place and he said that is what has happen to many orders in Southern CA. with Z51 packages. If true it is a very bad policy!!
Drifting
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From: Whittier CA
My dealer called me in June and stated he had 6 initial allocations, so I got number 6 and it was submitted by the dealer in Sept. In Nov. he advised me that he had to use my allocation or loose it, so he place one without the Z51 and reissued mine. I ask a Chevy general manager at another place and he said that is what has happen to many orders in Southern CA. with Z51 packages. If true it is a very bad policy!!
PM me if you want additional information.
FYI - I do not work for the dealership.
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What else do you expect them to do? The fact is there are more people wanting Z51 (and certain other options) than they are capable of producing due to supplier limitations. They are going to keep the factory at its normal run rate. Therefore, cars will be produced without the options that are constrained. Your dealer can use their allocation with options that are available to them, or they can give up their allocation to another dealer. Result is the same to you - you don't get the car. As has been repeatedly stated on this forum, the best way to avoid this is to go to one of the large volume Corvette dealers.
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How many allocations does your dealer have remaining? He should know this number. Every dealer was given the total number of allocations for the balance of the model year. How many are in line in front of you at this dealer and how many of those also want Z51? If you dealer has very few allocations, your chances are not very good.