GM Needs to do this on the 5th gen.

I know the corvette guys can take delivery of the car at the plant or musuem, right after it comes off the line.
I would definitely fly out to anywhere in North America to pick up my Z28:)

I suppose it depends on where its built huh? Maybe I could drive it off the ship from Australia?:o

I know the corvette guys can take delivery of the car at the plant or musuem, right after it comes off the line.
I would definitely fly out to anywhere in North America to pick up my Z28:)

I suppose it depends on where its built huh? Maybe I could drive it off the ship from Australia?:o

Or when the boat comes in from Oshawa Canada :). Do they get a discount for going directly to the plant?

id do it :)

I'd only do it if it ended up in Delaware... Which is doubtful. But the DE plant is less than an hour from me.

I'd only do it if it ended up in Delaware... Which is doubtful. But the DE plant is less than an hour from me.

Id go to deleware. I dont know how far that is but I go to Ocean City MD from time to time so I could swing it. watch the thing be built with what you want too.

I'd love to see it as an option. Would definattly be a good feeling to know that you've have it SINCE it left the factory.

Or when the boat comes in from Oshawa Canada :). Do they get a discount for going directly to the plant?

I don't believe that Corvette owners get any kind of discount for picking it up at the plant. I think that they still pay delivery just so that they can have the privlege of picking up the car at the factory.

And you do know that Canada is physically attached to the United States, right? It would be coming in on a train, not a boat. ;)

I suppose it depends on where its built huh? Maybe I could drive it off the ship from Australia?:o


And you do know that Canada is physically attached to the United States, right? It would be coming in on a train, not a boat. ;)

It was a joke. ;)

Hell, I could WALK to the Oshawa plant from my house!!! :D ;)

I hope they do build the Camaro here just so I can see it more often! :cool:

[QUOTE=tls2000]I don't believe that Corvette owners get any kind of discount for picking it up at the plant. I think that they still pay delivery just so that they can have the privlege of picking up the car at the factory.

Not only is there no discount for picking it up yourself, if you want to pick it up at the museum, be prepared to fork over $490 for the privilege. As for me, I'd be thrilled top be able to pick up a new Camaro at the local dealer.

Bob

I told Scott Settlemire this last weekend that I will not buy a new Corvette here in washington state because of the huge 2nd sticker they put on them. I rather buy one & pick it up or so at the plant or at the museum

I just built a top $$$ Z06 Corvette & it will cost me MSRP*: $73,495.00 In washington state add another $10-$15k on top of that.

I rather get it where I can get it slightly cheaper

I told Scott Settlemire this last weekend that I will not buy a new Corvette here in washington state because of the huge 2nd sticker they put on them. I rather buy one & pick it up or so at the plant or at the museum

I just built a top $$$ Z06 Corvette & it will cost me MSRP*: $73,495.00 In washington state add another $10-$15k on top of that.

I rather get it where I can get it slightly cheaper

Thats the dealer markup here on Long Island too. I saw one for around 90.

I know the corvette guys can take delivery of the car at the plant or musuem, right after it comes off the line.
I would definitely fly out to anywhere in North America to pick up my Z28:)

I suppose it depends on where its built huh? Maybe I could drive it off the ship from Australia?:o


I can tell you that it's one fantastic drive from Oshawa to California. I have done it a few times. You can take 80 and really boot it (I mean really because it's flat as a pancake) or you can take the 55/40 (old route 66) way and see some spectacular scenery. Either way you'll really get to know the machine and realize what a fantastic continent this is.

Hell, I could WALK to the Oshawa plant from my house!!! :D ;)

I hope they do build the Camaro here just so I can see it more often! :cool:

Its just a short drive up the 401 to Oshawa. Imagine watching your car being built then driving it home. Hey maybe we could stop at your place for a BBQ and gander at these new machines eh!

I'm with Ya. I'll pick mine up off the boat of any where in the country

This is the best post on the board in months (no, I'm not joking). I would sign up for this in a heartbeat. I like the idea of being the first person to drive my car.

I know the corvette guys can take delivery of the car at the plant or musuem, right after it comes off the line.
I would definitely fly out to anywhere in North America to pick up my Z28:)

I suppose it depends on where its built huh? Maybe I could drive it off the ship from Australia?:o
They don't pick up up right after it comes off the line. All Corvettes sit for at least a week outside and are weather tested, to make sure the seals and everything are lined up before it leaves on a truck.

I would definately opt for this option having been to BG and seeing 4 picked up in 1 day, from the Museum, and seeing the pride the owners took, heck you can shake the hands of the people who built your car! That would just rock!

One giant missing component for this is the fact that there is no "National Camaro Museum" across the street from whatever plant gets to build the car.

As far as I know, the National Corvette Museum does all the prep work for the car, and does the actual delivery of the car.

That doesn't mean that something can't be setup where-ever Camaro ends up being built (thought I doubt a freestanding facility would be built, so it'd have to worked in to the plant or something like that) , but having the NCM right across the street from Bowling Green Assembly plays a big part in the Corvette program.

I'd do it.....that would just add that last bit of excitment when buying a new Z28.....

Its just a short drive up the 401 to Oshawa. Imagine watching your car being built then driving it home. Hey maybe we could stop at your place for a BBQ and gander at these new machines eh!
One giant missing component for this is the fact that there is no "National Camaro Museum" across the street from whatever plant gets to build the car ..... That doesn't mean that something can't be setup where-ever Camaro ends up being built.
We can run this "museum" out of my garage;). I'll run the BBQ, hire some local college girls to do the final wash & wax on the car (or wherever they'd like:D) and you guys BYOB :thumb:.

Deal?;)

We can run this "museum" out of my garage;). I'll run the BBQ, hire some local college girls to do the final wash & wax on the car (or wherever they'd like:D) and you guys BYOB :thumb:.

Deal?;)

I'm there! :D

^x2! :D

We can run this "museum" out of my garage;). I'll run the BBQ, hire some local college girls to do the final wash & wax on the car (or wherever they'd like:D) and you guys BYOB :thumb:.

Deal?;)


Hell I'd pay extra for that!:D

i am definately in! haha

Or when the boat comes in from Oshawa Canada :). Do they get a discount for going directly to the plant?

no it costs 500$ to have a museum delivery... but you get to look at the corvette museum...

Hell I'd pay extra for that!:D
What, watching me BBQ??:think:

...dude :no:.

:p

What, watching me BBQ??:think:

...dude :no:.

:p

:lol: And don't forget its legal for the girls to go topless if they want and if we don't mind :bow:

:lol: And don't forget its legal for the girls to go topless if they want and if we don't mind :bow:
What a great law! :thumb: Too bad barely anyone (ha, barely, no pun intended!:D) actually excersises their rights:rolleyes: ... except all the WRONG women!!:yuck:

...yeah, topless college chicks washing & waxing each other ... I mean, uh, the cars ... ;).

Sorry, I know, TTIWWOP:(.

:lol: And don't forget its legal for the girls to go topless if they want and if we don't mind :bow:

Road trip!!!

:D :D :D

I'd be game for picking up my new Camaro at the factory. That just seems like the coolest way to get your car.

One giant missing component for this is the fact that there is no "National Camaro Museum" across the street from whatever plant gets to build the car.

As far as I know, the National Corvette Museum does all the prep work for the car, and does the actual delivery of the car.

That doesn't mean that something can't be setup where-ever Camaro ends up being built (thought I doubt a freestanding facility would be built, so it'd have to worked in to the plant or something like that) , but having the NCM right across the street from Bowling Green Assembly plays a big part in the Corvette program.
all they would need to do is build a "showroom" at the end of the plant so when you arrive you meet the staff...go see them being built then your persented with your car. they can have some pics of various camaros and prehaps a tv with all the camaro ads playing.

*ahem*

:)

I told Scott Settlemire this last weekend that I will not buy a new Corvette here in washington state because of the huge 2nd sticker they put on them. I rather buy one & pick it up or so at the plant or at the museum

I just built a top $$$ Z06 Corvette & it will cost me MSRP*: $73,495.00 In washington state add another $10-$15k on top of that.

I rather get it where I can get it slightly cheaper

Bought my Z06 in WA and didn't pay 2nd sticker. In fact I didn't pay even close to MSRP. Next time your in the market for a new Chevy let me know and i can give you some tips.

*ahem*

:)
Hey, the fridge is full of beer, I've got the spare BBQ tank on hot stand-by ;) ...

... just need to get the girls and the cars!!! :D

(although since they're not going to be built 'til October, and not actually released until sometime in January or February :shock: .....

..... it's gonna be awfully chilly for the girls out there washing in their bikinis!!! :p :lol: )

Bought my Z06 in WA and didn't pay 2nd sticker. In fact I didn't pay even close to MSRP. Next time your in the market for a new Chevy let me know and i can give you some tips.

Note her post was 2 years ago when dealers were still trying for over-sticker. A lot has changed since then :lol:. Also, it's not any cheaper WHERE you take delivery, you still have to order the car from a dealer, and if the dealers in your area are unrealistic, shop elsewhere. I got mine through a dealer in New Hampshire, did it all over the internet and DHL, never met the guy.

Having done the Corvette Museum delivery, I'd highly recommend a similar program for the Camaro. As Darth pointed out however, in the Corvettes case, the Corvette Museum, which is not owned by GM, does the actual prep and delivery of the car, not the plant itself. Also, the earliest you can get the car is at minimum a few weeks after it is built, as the cars are kept on site for a period of time for quality control in case a problem is discovered on the line that could have affected the build of the cars produced over the last week or 2. Mine sat out there for a month before I could go pick it up, but that was mostly a function of my schedule, not the cars availability.

Also, you not only pay the regular destination charge for the car, but an additional fee for the privilege of picking it up at the museum. That said, it's worth every penny.


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They don't pick up up right after it comes off the line. All Corvettes sit for at least a week outside and are weather tested, to make sure the seals and everything are lined up before it leaves on a truck.

I would definately opt for this option having been to BG and seeing 4 picked up in 1 day, from the Museum, and seeing the pride the owners took, heck you can shake the hands of the people who built your car! That would just rock!

Corvettes do not sit for a least a week after build completion...I have had them built on Monday and shipped to the dealership on Wednesday...they are tested for water proofing inside the factory not sitting outside...if you choose take delivery at the National Corvette Museum (a none profit organization that is not part of GM) not the factory...the cars are loaded on a transport truck and moved to the museum and unloaded there for the museum to PDI and prep the car for delivery .. the factory is located about a half mile from the museum..to be able to do a museum delivery you must order a car from the dealer you are going to purchase the car from and use RPO code R8C..it is a $490 option...you purchase the vehicle from the dealer and bring your bill of sale, proof of insurance, a license plate, and your driver's license to the museum to take delivery of your new Corvette...you will be contacted by the museum to schedule a date for your delivery..they usually give you a two week window to schedule the date..All you need to do to be able to do this with the 5th Generation Camaro is to get someone to build a National Camaro Museum near the factory and see if you can get GM to get on board with a Camaro Museum delivery program..:yes:

Note her post was 2 years ago when dealers were still trying for over-sticker. A lot has changed since then :lol:. Also, it's not any cheaper WHERE you take delivery, you still have to order the car from a dealer, and if the dealers in your area are unrealistic, shop elsewhere. I got mine through a dealer in New Hampshire, did it all over the internet and DHL, never met the guy.

Having done the Corvette Museum delivery, I'd highly recommend a similar program for the Camaro. As Darth pointed out however, in the Corvettes case, the Corvette Museum, which is not owned by GM, does the actual prep and delivery of the car, not the plant itself. Also, the earliest you can get the car is at minimum a few weeks after it is built, as the cars are kept on site for a period of time for quality control in case a problem is discovered on the line that could have affected the build of the cars produced over the last week or 2. Mine sat out there for a month before I could go pick it up, but that was mostly a function of my schedule, not the cars availability.

Also, you not only pay the regular destination charge for the car, but an additional fee for the privilege of picking it up at the museum. That said, it's worth every penny.


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You are mistaken only about once a quarter do they have a group hold on a group cars and do a extra quality control check..the museum delivery cars are shipped right away to the museum and due to the popularity of the "Museum Delivery" schedule is the cause for the two week delay in taking delivery of your car.

the museum delivery cars are shipped right away to the museum and due to the popularity of the "Museum Delivery" schedule is the cause for the two week delay in taking delivery of your car.

Dude, I was just there last month, that's what they said. The cars are not released to the museum for at least a week after the build. During that time, they sit in the big lot behind the plant.

The weather testing is cool, I had the good fortune to ride in what was apparenly the last Wil Cooksey Z06 to be made, it was an extra build, and un-numbered (got a birth certificate w/ it's VIN# to prove it). I got to do it's first start, ride along in the dyno session, and do the high pressure water test.

I don't believe that Corvette owners get any kind of discount for picking it up at the plant. I think that they still pay delivery just so that they can have the privlege of picking up the car at the factory.

And you do know that Canada is physically attached to the United States, right? It would be coming in on a train, not a boat. ;)
They still pay the delivery charge AND theres a $6-800 (dont recall at the moment) charge for R8C museum delivery.

Dude, I was just there last month, that's what they said. The cars are not released to the museum for at least a week after the build. During that time, they sit in the big lot behind the plant.

The weather testing is cool, I had the good fortune to ride in what was apparenly the last Wil Cooksey Z06 to be made, it was an extra build, and un-numbered (got a birth certificate w/ it's VIN# to prove it). I got to do it's first start, ride along in the dyno session, and do the high pressure water test.

"Dude" you are mistaken...they are loaded onto a transport truck as soon as there is a full truck load of R8C cars going to the museum...it might be one day it might be 3 days or it might be 5 days...when ever there is a full truck load of them they go...I have sold thousands of Corvettes and hundreds of museum delivery cars and have 4 decades plus Vette experience...I know how it is done

They still pay the delivery charge AND theres a $6-800 (dont recall at the moment) charge for R8C museum delivery.

The R8C National Corvette Museum Delivery option is $490.

"Dude" you are mistaken...they are loaded onto a transport truck as soon as there is a full truck load of R8C cars going to the museum...it might be one day it might be 3 days or it might be 5 days...when ever there is a full truck load of them they go...I have sold thousands of Corvettes and hundreds of museum delivery cars and have 4 decades plus Vette experience...I know how it is done

Apparenly not. Just to be sure, I emailed Gary Cockriel, who is the Delivery Manager for the National Corvette Museum. His email response is as follows....

The cars are held at the Plant until the QT is over and until we schedule with the customer to come get it. Thanks for your delivery!

Gary Cockriel
Delivery Manager
National Corvette Museum
gary@corvettemuseum.com
Telephone - 1-800-205-4248

QT is the quality hold, which ALL museum cars get. Even after the car clears the quality hold, the plant does not release the car until the Museum requests it to be delivered a couple of days before that cars museum delivery date. If you have any further questions about how the delivery process is really done, feel free to contact Gary or Lori at the museum.

That said, I do think that a similar program to pick up the Camaro at the plant, or a nearby dealership would be great, even if there were not a Camaro Museum to visit as part of the process.

Apparenly not. Just to be sure, I emailed Gary Cockriel, who is the Delivery Manager for the National Corvette Museum. His email response is as follows....

The cars are held at the Plant until the QT is over and until we schedule with the customer to come get it. Thanks for your delivery!

Gary Cockriel
Delivery Manager
National Corvette Museum
gary@corvettemuseum.com
Telephone - 1-800-205-4248

QT is the quality hold, which ALL museum cars get. Even after the car clears the quality hold, the plant does not release the car until the Museum requests it to be delivered a couple of days before that cars museum delivery date. If you have any further questions about how the delivery process is really done, feel free to contact Gary or Lori at the museum.

That said, I do think that a similar program to pick up the Camaro at the plant, or a nearby dealership would be great, even if there were not a Camaro Museum to visit as part of the process.

I have known Gary for many years he is in my speed dial....the museum does about 8 deliveries a day..so the cars do not sit for any length of at a time at the factory...I am at the museum at least a half a dozen times a year for different functions ...as I said before I know how it is done...cause I am the Vette Pro...nuff said.