Camaros.... LOTS of Camaros
03-10-2009, 10:49 AM
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Before I even pulled up the pictures, he knew that there would only be the 4 colors, and also knew they would be RS models or have sunroofs. All I know, is his version of why these cars are there was pretty convincing. Could these be for a completely different reason and just a coincidence they are set-up exactly like the dealer-unveiling cars? of course....but I don't think so.
And I also questioned the vehichles that have hoodscoops, and was told that the scoop is part of the RS package...however, if you look at the pics again, there's a red one that clearly has an "SS" badge on the back....something I will have to bring up with the boss later.
I'm not trying to be mean or anything, however most Chevy salesmen know less about GM products than the majority of enthusiasts on this website. Stick around a little while and you might learn something. In fact, perhaps your boss should visit this website as well. Maybe if he understood what most of us enthusiasts/consumers did, he'd have a better idea on what he needs to do to sell more cars.
03-10-2009, 10:55 AM
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There could be some truth in what Solo II is saying.
These cars COULD be going to dealers, but just not for sale.
Kind of like demo cars, so people can crawl around them, test drive them, and whatever.
After the unveiling/demo process, the cars would go back to GM and eventually be sold off as program cars.
It could happen.
These cars COULD be going to dealers, but just not for sale.
Kind of like demo cars, so people can crawl around them, test drive them, and whatever.
After the unveiling/demo process, the cars would go back to GM and eventually be sold off as program cars.
It could happen.
03-10-2009, 11:02 AM
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I'll repeat myself once again:
>They are Captive Test Fleet Cars
>Most will be retrofitted back in Michigan -- then sent to GM auction as 'used Divisional Company cars" -- some will be shipped to MPG or DPG for further testing and future component testing.......
>None of the cars you see are dealer cars -- WE START REGULAR PRODUCTION on MARCH 16th -- -THAT is when customer orders and dealership cars will start production.
>They are Captive Test Fleet Cars
>Most will be retrofitted back in Michigan -- then sent to GM auction as 'used Divisional Company cars" -- some will be shipped to MPG or DPG for further testing and future component testing.......
>None of the cars you see are dealer cars -- WE START REGULAR PRODUCTION on MARCH 16th -- -THAT is when customer orders and dealership cars will start production.
03-10-2009, 11:31 AM
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I apologize if I came off wrong, I only intended to present the information as I was made to understand it. As I said, it may just be a coicidence that the vehicles pictured appeared to be what we were told would be made for the nationwide unveiling, and sounds like it is.
I'm on the site to begin with because I'm trying to get a leg up on my information. So thanks for educating me
I'm on the site to begin with because I'm trying to get a leg up on my information. So thanks for educating me
03-10-2009, 01:40 PM
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Don't worry ... as I mentioned in another thread about the production capability of the plant, they can build another "fleet" of cars like that in just a couple days, so once (official) "production" starts, those ~couple hundred cars will be long forgotten 
.
I actually JUST drove by that lot about ~20 minutes ago ..... holy CRAP are there a lot of Camaros in there!!?!?!!
I felt like a kid in a candy store (and I wasn't technically "in" the "candy store" ... just driving by! 
). Even better, as I was driving down Stevenson Rd. (one of 2 main roads alongside the plant) a trio of cars pulled out onto the road in front of me to make their way down to join the rest of the fleet!! 
It was awesome!!
Oshawa may not be the greatest place on earth, but if you're a Camaro fan ..........
.I actually JUST drove by that lot about ~20 minutes ago ..... holy CRAP are there a lot of Camaros in there!!?!?!!
I felt like a kid in a candy store (and I wasn't technically "in" the "candy store" ... just driving by! ). Even better, as I was driving down Stevenson Rd. (one of 2 main roads alongside the plant) a trio of cars pulled out onto the road in front of me to make their way down to join the rest of the fleet!! It was awesome!! Oshawa may not be the greatest place on earth, but if you're a Camaro fan
..........
03-11-2009, 08:42 AM
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03-11-2009, 08:52 AM
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I am with Jason on this one. I can not get enough pics of this car, even if they are basically the same pics that we saw a few days ago!
03-11-2009, 11:23 AM
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I got a fuzzy camera phone pic of the cars that pulled out in front of me. I'll post them later on as "proof" . I was afraid of getting hunted down and shot for it, but the big lot where the fleet of cars are parked was WIDE OPEN!!! I was so tempted to pull in, but I value my life too!!!
. I was afraid of getting hunted down and shot for it, but the big lot where the fleet of cars are parked was WIDE OPEN!!! I was so tempted to pull in, but I value my life too!!!
03-11-2009, 12:21 PM
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I'll repeat myself once again:
>They are Captive Test Fleet Cars
>Most will be retrofitted back in Michigan -- then sent to GM auction as 'used Divisional Company cars" -- some will be shipped to MPG or DPG for further testing and future component testing.......
>None of the cars you see are dealer cars -- WE START REGULAR PRODUCTION on MARCH 16th -- -THAT is when customer orders and dealership cars will start production.
>They are Captive Test Fleet Cars
>Most will be retrofitted back in Michigan -- then sent to GM auction as 'used Divisional Company cars" -- some will be shipped to MPG or DPG for further testing and future component testing.......
>None of the cars you see are dealer cars -- WE START REGULAR PRODUCTION on MARCH 16th -- -THAT is when customer orders and dealership cars will start production.
03-11-2009, 02:49 PM
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While I don't know it to be fact, I highly doubt that these cars are destined for the scrapyard. Even the pace-cars will eventually be sold, so it stands to reason these will too.
And I also questioned the vehichles that have hoodscoops, and was told that the scoop is part of the RS package...however, if you look at the pics again, there's a red one that clearly has an "SS" badge on the back....something I will have to bring up with the boss later.
And I also questioned the vehichles that have hoodscoops, and was told that the scoop is part of the RS package...however, if you look at the pics again, there's a red one that clearly has an "SS" badge on the back....something I will have to bring up with the boss later.
