ZR1 shipping
01-21-2019, 03:21 PM
#1
Burning Brakes
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ZR1 shipping
Are ZR1 shipped by rail, or exclusively by truck? The reason I ask is that I am trying to time my ZR1's arrival with a trip, but of course GM can't give an estimated arrival window. I was told by another owner that it's possible to monitor your Corvette by tracking the rail car number, which could at least add some info. But GM told my dealer today that Corvettes are only shipped by truck. I figure this forum probably knows more than GM publicly discloses. I do know that my ZR1 is currently bayed in KS, just trying to figure out how long it'll be until it reaches SoCal.
01-21-2019, 04:10 PM
#2
Drifting
Truck for the 48 states here. Depends on the truck that services your area. The drivers are pretty much dedicated to an area or route.
Kentucky to California is a 3 day drive once the truck leaves. If you just missed the truck, it could be a week or more before it ships.
Kentucky to California is a 3 day drive once the truck leaves. If you just missed the truck, it could be a week or more before it ships.
01-21-2019, 05:11 PM
#3
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
- Well, mine is bayed in Kansas (KS), not Kentucky. So don't know where that leaves me in estimating.
01-21-2019, 07:22 PM
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01-21-2019, 07:25 PM
#5
Are ZR1 shipped by rail, or exclusively by truck? The reason I ask is that I am trying to time my ZR1's arrival with a trip, but of course GM can't give an estimated arrival window. I was told by another owner that it's possible to monitor your Corvette by tracking the rail car number, which could at least add some info. But GM told my dealer today that Corvettes are only shipped by truck. I figure this forum probably knows more than GM publicly discloses. I do know that my ZR1 is currently bayed in KS, just trying to figure out how long it'll be until it reaches SoCal.
01-21-2019, 07:27 PM
#6
I have never heard of that before. I know to California it gets shipped by rail first, then trucks pick up and deliver to the dealer.
01-21-2019, 11:06 PM
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01-22-2019, 12:56 AM
#8
Hi Palantirion, I'm in CA also + awaiting mine (TPW Feb 4) + I recall some guys were tracking their ZRs during shipment via OnStar with the help of Chevy/their dealer... Don't know if this'll help you though. Good luck!
01-22-2019, 11:35 AM
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Another issue there should be more info avail for owners/dealers.
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01-22-2019, 02:55 PM
#10
Burning Brakes
01-22-2019, 05:04 PM
#11
Thanks Deb, those possibilities never occurred to me.
I'm sure there's a great/funny story attached to that experience, if you'd care to share...
I'm sure there's a great/funny story attached to that experience, if you'd care to share...