Pulled the trigger
Feb 8, 2014 | 07:13 PM
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Pulled the trigger
Just placed my C7 order with local dealer. YAHOOOOOO
Z51 1LT
Crystal Red
Black Interior
Black Wheels
Manual Transmission
Battery Protection
Performance Exhaust
The wait will be tough - BUT so worth it.
Now need to get busy and sell the 99 vert C5 & 27 Ford roadster.
Feb 8, 2014 | 07:16 PM
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Congrats!
But have them delete the $100 Battery Protection Package.
For $30 (or less) you can get the exact same thing via Amazon or Harbor Freight.
Also, did they give you your order # and do they have an allocation?
Feb 8, 2014 | 07:27 PM
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Congrats!
But have them delete the $100 Battery Protection Package.
For $30 (or less) you can get the exact same thing via Amazon or Harbor Freight.
Also, did they give you your order # and do they have an allocation?
Will have confirmed order info the first of the week.
Feb 8, 2014 | 07:29 PM
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Will have confirmed order info the first of the week.
If it is 1100, you better verify they actually have a Z51 allocation or you could be waiting "forever"
(and do cancel the $100.. it's a ripoff...)
Feb 8, 2014 | 07:37 PM
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Congratulations--the wait will be worth it!
Feb 8, 2014 | 07:38 PM
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If it is 1100, you better verify they actually have a Z51 allocation or you could be waiting "forever"
(and do cancel the $100.. it's a ripoff...)
Thank you - good info on battery tender. I will post order / allocation number once I know.
Feb 8, 2014 | 07:45 PM
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CONGRATS! Mines going in next week as well--make sure about allocation as everyone stated. Small dealers do not have 2014 Z51 allocations left, so do your homework.
Feb 8, 2014 | 07:49 PM
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Feb 8, 2014 | 08:50 PM
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CONGRATS! Mines going in next week as well--make sure about allocation as everyone stated. Small dealers do not have 2014 Z51 allocations left, so do your homework.
I confirmed with my dealer that they had 2 coups & 1 vert on their 2nd round of allocations - so now they have one less coupe.
Feb 8, 2014 | 08:52 PM
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I confirmed with my dealer that they had 2 coups & 1 vert on their 2nd round of allocations - so now they have one less coupe.
Z51 allocations? (there is a difference)
Feb 8, 2014 | 09:01 PM
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Z51 allocations? (there is a difference)
Yes - Z51
Feb 8, 2014 | 09:03 PM
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Yes - Z51
You should be good to go then
Feb 8, 2014 | 09:22 PM
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Good for you and I hope you hit the magic "2000" quickly!! Once you do, you're in!!
Feb 8, 2014 | 09:29 PM
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I wish you the best. However, my gut feeling tells me you are in for a "long" ride. Small dealers seemed to get screwed by GM. Z51 allocation? When will GM actually pick up your order 2000? Good luck. I hope I'm wrong
Feb 9, 2014 | 02:04 AM
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I wish you the best. However, my gut feeling tells me you are in for a "long" ride. Small dealers seemed to get screwed by GM. Z51 allocation? When will GM actually pick up your order 2000? Good luck. I hope I'm wrong
2 coupe allocations for production between now and August. And based on current constraints, only 1 will be a Z51 order. Could be a long wait. Might not get picked up till late June if then.
Feb 9, 2014 | 03:12 AM
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Will have confirmed order info the first of the week.
If your C7 gets shipped by rail - keep KenHorse's railway thread posts handy.
Feb 9, 2014 | 04:42 AM
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You ordered Z51, but no magnetic ride?
Feb 9, 2014 | 05:18 AM
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2 coupe allocations for production between now and August. And based on current constraints, only 1 will be a Z51 order. Could be a long wait. Might not get picked up till late June if then.
When you say june? Does that mean the OP bought a 2014 or a 2015?
Feb 9, 2014 | 07:16 AM
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Congratulations and hopefully they had an allocation.
Feb 9, 2014 | 07:47 AM
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Congrats! The wait is half the fun while being able to track the order progress. The reward is more than you can dream.