Got a Target Production Week
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Racer
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Got a Target Production Week
I got a Target Production Week of November 27. I was hoping it would be sooner. Any idea of when I might take delivery in Southern CA? Will it be painted in the new paint shop?
Thanks,
Rob
Thanks,
Rob
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This week and last, thanks to Mike Furman@Criswell, we are seeing GM formally announcing November 20th TPW's for new, second-batch 2018's, though as you have personally learned, and others also were informed by their dealers, some are stretching out as much as three weeks after that, e.g., as late as a December 11th TPW. With an expected 3 to 4 week BGA Production Quality Hold after assembly, and transporting by train to CA, you might be looking at mid-January, possibly even into February.
Unfortunately, as noted above, you are not alone with delayed, post-November 20th TPW's.
As to whether your car will be painted in the new shop, depends on your color, production sequencing and more, so doubt anyone can accurate say at this point in time in which shop your or any car (other than SO's) will be painted.
Unfortunately, as noted above, you are not alone with delayed, post-November 20th TPW's.
As to whether your car will be painted in the new shop, depends on your color, production sequencing and more, so doubt anyone can accurate say at this point in time in which shop your or any car (other than SO's) will be painted.
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I wonder what the holdup is, the videos from the plant managers just a couple of weeks ago made it seem like they were still on target to open on time for early November.
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This week and last, thanks to Mike Furman@Criswell, we are seeing GM formally announcing November 20th TPW's for new, second-batch 2018's, though as you have personally learned, and others also were informed by their dealers, some are stretching out as much as three weeks after that, e.g., as late as a December 11th TPW. With an expected 3 to 4 week BGA Production Quality Hold after assembly, and transporting by train to CA, you might be looking at mid-January, possibly even into February.
Unfortunately, as noted above, you are not alone with delayed, post-November 20th TPW's.
As to whether your car will be painted in the new shop, depends on your color, production sequencing and more, so doubt anyone can accurate say at this point in time in which shop your or any car (other than SO's) will be painted.
Unfortunately, as noted above, you are not alone with delayed, post-November 20th TPW's.
As to whether your car will be painted in the new shop, depends on your color, production sequencing and more, so doubt anyone can accurate say at this point in time in which shop your or any car (other than SO's) will be painted.
It's black.
I thought the plant was supposed to go into production November 1? Do they have that many orders that mine was pushed to the end of the month for a "second batch"? I didn't hear a whole lot of buzz on the forum about people ordering them during the summer. It seemed that a lot of people were "waiting to see". I guess not; or they must be fulfilling all the dealer orders first. Getting my car a month later than expected is a major bummer. Thanks everyone.
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It's black.
I thought the plant was supposed to go into production November 1? Do they have that many orders that mine was pushed to the end of the month for a "second batch"? I didn't hear a whole lot of buzz on the forum about people ordering them during the summer. It seemed that a lot of people were "waiting to see". I guess not; or they must be fulfilling all the dealer orders first. Getting my car a month later than expected is a major bummer. Thanks everyone.
I thought the plant was supposed to go into production November 1? Do they have that many orders that mine was pushed to the end of the month for a "second batch"? I didn't hear a whole lot of buzz on the forum about people ordering them during the summer. It seemed that a lot of people were "waiting to see". I guess not; or they must be fulfilling all the dealer orders first. Getting my car a month later than expected is a major bummer. Thanks everyone.
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When did you place your order? I placed mine on Sept 5th and was hoping to have my TPW by now, and was originally hopeful that it might be in the first couple of weeks of November. It certainly looks like the plant isn't going to be up and running on November 1st as promised. I wonder what the holdup is, the videos from the plant managers just a couple of weeks ago made it seem like they were still on target to open on time for early November.
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The first colors in the new paint shop are white and yellow. Sebring Orange could well be # 3. Torch Red is not ahead of at least white and yellow, perhaps not ahead of SO also.
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It's black.
I thought the plant was supposed to go into production November 1? Do they have that many orders that mine was pushed to the end of the month for a "second batch"? I didn't hear a whole lot of buzz on the forum about people ordering them during the summer. It seemed that a lot of people were "waiting to see". I guess not; or they must be fulfilling all the dealer orders first. Getting my car a month later than expected is a major bummer. Thanks everyone.
I thought the plant was supposed to go into production November 1? Do they have that many orders that mine was pushed to the end of the month for a "second batch"? I didn't hear a whole lot of buzz on the forum about people ordering them during the summer. It seemed that a lot of people were "waiting to see". I guess not; or they must be fulfilling all the dealer orders first. Getting my car a month later than expected is a major bummer. Thanks everyone.
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Got my production date today...finally
Any info for a nubee is appreciated.
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The production date for my black/spice red GS is supposed to be Nov. 20. Do you know if that's when they start picking parts...painting panels, etc...? How long before it may get out of production? Hope it gets the new paint shop also.
Any info for a nubee is appreciated.
Any info for a nubee is appreciated.
I'm sorry I won't be able to help much. What I know is probably what you know. Perhaps someone else can chime in.
From my understanding the date you have is a TPW (Target Production Week) - not specific date. Nothing is set in stone. The car is built within a day and then it may sit for quality control or no other reason than waiting to be shipped. How long this is can be frustrating. We all want our cars shipped ASAP. I've read people getting their cars within a month of production and others have to wait months for delivery. As far as the new paint shop, those of us with early black car orders may not get the benefit of the new shop. However, no one knows for sure. My salesman told me that he will not know anything until the factory resumes production in November. My question is, will the factory actually start the first week of November?
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Thx for your info.
I'm sorry I won't be able to help much. What I know is probably what you know. Perhaps someone else can chime in.
From my understanding the date you have is a TPW (Target Production Week) - not specific date. Nothing is set in stone. The car is built within a day and then it may sit for quality control or no other reason than waiting to be shipped. How long this is can be frustrating. We all want our cars shipped ASAP. I've read people getting their cars within a month of production and others have to wait months for delivery. As far as the new paint shop, those of us with early black car orders may not get the benefit of the new shop. However, no one knows for sure. My salesman told me that he will not know anything until the factory resumes production in November. My question is, will the factory actually start the first week of November?
From my understanding the date you have is a TPW (Target Production Week) - not specific date. Nothing is set in stone. The car is built within a day and then it may sit for quality control or no other reason than waiting to be shipped. How long this is can be frustrating. We all want our cars shipped ASAP. I've read people getting their cars within a month of production and others have to wait months for delivery. As far as the new paint shop, those of us with early black car orders may not get the benefit of the new shop. However, no one knows for sure. My salesman told me that he will not know anything until the factory resumes production in November. My question is, will the factory actually start the first week of November?
I appreciate your reply. This will be my 1st Vette and I'm kinda antsy with the not knowing thing. More will come to light in the next couple of months.
Congrats to you for your new toy.
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Since I haven't heard anything from my salesman yet I'm going to assume there is no way I'm getting a November TPW date but now I think it would be cool if my car were built on my birthday which is December 8th!
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That's the question of the day and I have honestly been checking the forum almost on an hourly basis lately just hoping someone in the know would post more info on when the plant will actually open! It's looking more and more like no cars will be produced until November 20th at the earliest. Definitely unfortunate for those of us that have been waiting and hoping that our cars would be built before that point so that even with a 4 week hold it would still be possible for receiving the car just in time for Christmas.
Since I haven't heard anything from my salesman yet I'm going to assume there is no way I'm getting a November TPW date but now I think it would be cool if my car were built on my birthday which is December 8th!
Since I haven't heard anything from my salesman yet I'm going to assume there is no way I'm getting a November TPW date but now I think it would be cool if my car were built on my birthday which is December 8th!
I was hoping for a nice Christmas gift to myself. Not sure it's going to happen. But like it was said in the movie "Dumb & Dumber", "So you're telling me there's a chance!" Yeah, we are all chomping at the bit. Too bad someone from GM couldn't chime in and give us a rock solid date. Heck, they probably don't know either.
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Part of me is wondering if this extra 3 week delay might mean that they are planning on surprising everyone by having the new paint shop fully operational right from the get go and not using the old one at all! I know I'm just dreaming and it's probably not going to happen, but I still find it curious as to why they didn't use all of this renovation time to make that transition complete. They did say that having both the old paint shop and the new paint shop running at the same time is very costly for them.
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Part of me is wondering if this extra 3 week delay might mean that they are planning on surprising everyone by having the new paint shop fully operational right from the get go and not using the old one at all! I know I'm just dreaming and it's probably not going to happen, but I still find it curious as to why they didn't use all of this renovation time to make that transition complete. They did say that having both the old paint shop and the new paint shop running at the same time is very costly for them.
I've thought of that as well. GM is one of the biggest companies in the world and they have some smart people working there. I would like to think that they don't want to waste any time or money. It's all or nothing. Get the darn thing COMPLETELY up and running.