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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 07:13 PM
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Just placed my C7 order with local dealer. YAHOOOOOO

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The wait will be tough - BUT so worth it.

Now need to get busy and sell the 99 vert C5 & 27 Ford roadster.
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Old 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?
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Old 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.
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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by papaCD
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...)
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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 07:37 PM
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Congratulations--the wait will be worth it!
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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by KenHorse
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.
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Old 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.
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good luck
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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by ATX-C7
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.
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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by papaCD
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)
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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by KenHorse
Z51 allocations? (there is a difference)
Yes - Z51
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Old Feb 8, 2014 | 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by papaCD
Yes - Z51


You should be good to go then
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Old 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!!
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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
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Originally Posted by Stingray Al
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.
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Originally Posted by papaCD
Will have confirmed order info the first of the week.


If your C7 gets shipped by rail - keep KenHorse's railway thread posts handy.
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You ordered Z51, but no magnetic ride?
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Originally Posted by fdxpilot
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?
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Congratulations and hopefully they had an allocation.
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Old 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.
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