I bailed out....and will miss this group

detroitboy · 05-10-2009, 01:39 AM

The title says it all. Sorry guys, I could'nt take the delays and problems any more. I did'nt want to miss another summer without a hot rod, and nobody knows how long it will take to get any of these cars fixed and shipped. I'm not knocking GM or the Camaro. I've driven it and loved it, but I did plan on adding horsepower to it that would have voided my warranty anyway.

I happened to sort of trip over a loaded and documented 2008 Shelby GT500 convertible locally (with the exhaust and suspension already done) with only 600 miles on it. Being that it cost me only $3000 more than the price of my Camaro I figured I could'nt go wrong. And obviously, the warranty is in full effect too. Its a beast, and its beautiful. And it WILL be in my garage in a couple days for sure. No more shipping holds, no more false info from Haji at the customer service center, no more apologies from my wonderful sales people who get treated like mushrooms by GM, no more guessing as to whats going on, etc. etc.

Would I have preferred the Camaro ...."yes". But do I love the GT500..."yes". Its proof that you can have more than one true love and still be happy.

Hopefully the Camaro program will get ironed out, GM will survive, and in a few years they will have a model available that will cause me to switch back from "the dark side". I have to admit, it is a huge relief to know that I finally have a car. The past two years have been an emotional roller coaster that I hope to never repeat.

I'd like to thank everyone on the site for the advice on everything, and to compliment everyone for the support you have given me and continue to give each other. I'll still be watching the site to keep updated on this fantastic car. And my thanks especially to Fbodfather. He has really done more than GM gives him credit for to keep up the moral of all potential buyers for this great car and to attract the interest of new customers by responding to so many concerns by so many people. Good luck to all, and I hope you get your cars soon.

cyberbro · 05-10-2009, 01:55 AM

*TAG UR IT* · 05-10-2009, 02:26 AM

congrats on the domestic car purchase.

pics when you get them.

2SSJIM · 05-10-2009, 02:30 AM

Sorry you had bail. Enjoy your new ride!

Rockies4 · 05-10-2009, 02:52 AM

Best of luck and happy driving.

Xmicro_SS · 05-10-2009, 03:00 AM

Patience is a Virtue and the Mustang GT500 is second best, but you gotta do what you gotta do. Good Luck

FiLTHy PHiL SS/RS · 05-10-2009, 03:20 AM

What color.?
I've got a little of everything between me and the misses...
Good luck with that beast.
My flag still flys higher for gm, but i have room for the mustangs and jeeps.
Some lucky person will get your order, so no foul, no harm..

GMtothecore · 05-10-2009, 03:25 AM

enjoy the car...it will be fun I'm sure

LosXC451 · 05-10-2009, 07:25 AM

Congrats and oh yeah.....

....what color is it, I was actually looking into a GT500 before I finally ordered mine

Stingr69 · 05-10-2009, 07:28 AM

Your Camaro was built 4/17 so you would probably be getting it pretty soon if you held on. I understand your frustration and yes, I also priced up a few "Other" cars recently.

you are not alone. My car is also built but not shipped.

I have personaly decided to wait it out. It might be just a few more weeks for me. If the dealer does not try anything on me at delivery it should all go smoothly from here out. If the deal blows up at delivery, I might just halfta snatch up a marked down Vette, who knows.

The Shelby is a cool ride too but I still need my Camaro.

-Mark.

Boogie832 · 05-10-2009, 07:34 AM

I think pictures of what you bought would be in order!
Lets see 'em!!!!
Most Camaro/GM dealers will take trade in's!!! That is, if you wanta come back!!!!!
Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

King Mouse · 05-10-2009, 07:47 AM

I understand the frustration. I think I would bail too if there was any other vehicle that moved me as much as this car but the bottom line is.....there isn't. I think this will be the last time that I 'pre-order' anything. It has been an emotional roller coater. I can't imagine what is must be like for the Camaro team at GM. I am just happy that they are making the car and that someday soon, maybe, it will finally be here. Good luck to you and enjoy your new car!

2010 SS RS · 05-10-2009, 09:15 AM

So sorry to hear that you bailed. But like NOL300 I am sure there are reasons and everyone has a different boiling point. The Mustang GT5 is a fine car and I am sure you will be very happy with it. Sounds like a fair price too. Actually if you weill be keeping it for a long long time it was an excellent price. Since you were in the QC hold and recall hold batch it would have been thee end of the month before you sow the Camaro anyway and sometimes the stress just is not worth it. Dont feel like you have to disappear from the forum just cause you went Blue Oval. We all still like you.

Congrats.

bobby35ny · 05-10-2009, 09:36 AM

Hate to say this but..............

Camaro5 is a TINY segment of the the actual 5th gen buyers. I have a funny feeling that this is happening more and more.

-bobby

05-10-2009, 01:39 AM	#1
detroitboy Pinholic Drives: 11 Silverado, 08 Shelby GT500 Conv. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Macomb, Mi Posts: 697	I bailed out....and will miss this group The title says it all. Sorry guys, I could'nt take the delays and problems any more. I did'nt want to miss another summer without a hot rod, and nobody knows how long it will take to get any of these cars fixed and shipped. I'm not knocking GM or the Camaro. I've driven it and loved it, but I did plan on adding horsepower to it that would have voided my warranty anyway. I happened to sort of trip over a loaded and documented 2008 Shelby GT500 convertible locally (with the exhaust and suspension already done) with only 600 miles on it. Being that it cost me only $3000 more than the price of my Camaro I figured I could'nt go wrong. And obviously, the warranty is in full effect too. Its a beast, and its beautiful. And it WILL be in my garage in a couple days for sure. No more shipping holds, no more false info from Haji at the customer service center, no more apologies from my wonderful sales people who get treated like mushrooms by GM, no more guessing as to whats going on, etc. etc. Would I have preferred the Camaro ...."yes". But do I love the GT500..."yes". Its proof that you can have more than one true love and still be happy. Hopefully the Camaro program will get ironed out, GM will survive, and in a few years they will have a model available that will cause me to switch back from "the dark side". I have to admit, it is a huge relief to know that I finally have a car. The past two years have been an emotional roller coaster that I hope to never repeat. I'd like to thank everyone on the site for the advice on everything, and to compliment everyone for the support you have given me and continue to give each other. I'll still be watching the site to keep updated on this fantastic car. And my thanks especially to Fbodfather. He has really done more than GM gives him credit for to keep up the moral of all potential buyers for this great car and to attract the interest of new customers by responding to so many concerns by so many people. Good luck to all, and I hope you get your cars soon. __________________ Almost had a 2SS/RS, IOM, orange accent interior, 6 speed manual, sunroof & polished wheels ordered 01/19/07 3000 - 2/27/09 3400 - 3/27/09 3800 - 4/17/09 (built and lost in the vortex) ship date ??????? (I gave up and got a GT500) 5/11/09 - order cancelled 5/27/09 - vehicle arrived at dealership for whoever bought it after me

05-10-2009, 01:55 AM	#2
cyberbro Drives: Not a Camaro at this time Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,056	__________________ Order Status: 2000 8/27/15 3000 9/3/15 2000 9/22/15 (Order changed) 2016 2SS With Auto, NPP, MRC, Nav, Split 5 Spoke Bright Aluminum.

05-10-2009, 03:00 AM	#6
Xmicro_SS Thank You GM Drives: Sky Redline & Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,876	Patience is a Virtue and the Mustang GT500 is second best, but you gotta do what you gotta do. Good Luck __________________ ITS HERE! : 2010 Camaro 2SS / 6 Speed Manual (No other way) / Silver Ice Metallic / Inferno Orange Interior Accent / RS Package / Polished Wheels / SOLO MACH X CAT BACK

05-10-2009, 03:20 AM	#7
FiLTHy PHiL SS/RS Me likes Blue Drives: 1968 Camaro RS, 2010 SS/RS IBM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Manch Vegas NH Posts: 738 View My Garage	What color.? I've got a little of everything between me and the misses... Good luck with that beast. My flag still flys higher for gm, but i have room for the mustangs and jeeps. Some lucky person will get your order, so no foul, no harm.. __________________ Ordered 4/25/09 Born on 6/11/09 Delivered 6/26 Picked up 6/27 2SS/RS IBM, Body Matched Ground Effects, Sunroof, Silver riser stripes, ADM CAI, Noweeds exhaust, Catch Can (Blue). Don't care what color. as long as it's Imperial Blue Metalic! Own 68 Camaro RS 327 LeMans Blue, 2002 Vet Electron Blue

05-10-2009, 03:25 AM	#8
GMtothecore "That Guy" Drives: Camaro SS...........what else? Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: OOOOOOOklahoma where the wind comes sweepin' down the plains. Posts: 2,360	enjoy the car...it will be fun I'm sure __________________

05-10-2009, 02:26 AM	#3
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,544 View My Garage	congrats on the domestic car purchase. pics when you get them.

05-10-2009, 02:30 AM	#4
2SSJIM Drives: 2012 CRT ZL1 #1400 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: AZ. Posts: 942	Sorry you had bail. Enjoy your new ride!

05-10-2009, 02:52 AM	#5
Rockies4 Drives: PT Cruiser 02 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Santa Maria, California Posts: 791	Best of luck and happy driving.

05-10-2009, 07:25 AM	#9
LosXC451 Drives: 2010 SS SIM w/ RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 1,222 View My Garage	Congrats and oh yeah.........what color is it, I was actually looking into a GT500 before I finally ordered mine __________________ My car: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17740

05-10-2009, 07:28 AM	#10
Stingr69 '69 Owned Since '79 Drives: '69 Z/28 LeMans Blue w/White Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LR AR Posts: 1,848 View My Garage	Your Camaro was built 4/17 so you would probably be getting it pretty soon if you held on. I understand your frustration and yes, I also priced up a few "Other" cars recently. you are not alone. My car is also built but not shipped. I have personaly decided to wait it out. It might be just a few more weeks for me. If the dealer does not try anything on me at delivery it should all go smoothly from here out. If the deal blows up at delivery, I might just halfta snatch up a marked down Vette, who knows. The Shelby is a cool ride too but I still need my Camaro. -Mark.

05-10-2009, 07:34 AM	#11
Boogie832 12-08-08 Arrived 06-02-09 Drives: 1967 Camaro Richmond5-speed Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bartow FL Posts: 183 View My Garage	I think pictures of what you bought would be in order! Lets see 'em!!!! Most Camaro/GM dealers will take trade in's!!! That is, if you wanta come back!!!!! Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Ordered 2SS/RS IOM,12/08/08. Arrived at Dealer 06-02-09 Brought Home! 06-09-09

05-10-2009, 07:47 AM	#12
King Mouse Drives: EXT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Western PA Posts: 416	I understand the frustration. I think I would bail too if there was any other vehicle that moved me as much as this car but the bottom line is.....there isn't. I think this will be the last time that I 'pre-order' anything. It has been an emotional roller coater. I can't imagine what is must be like for the Camaro team at GM. I am just happy that they are making the car and that someday soon, maybe, it will finally be here. Good luck to you and enjoy your new car!

05-10-2009, 09:15 AM	#13
2010 SS RS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IBM Black Polished Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,106	So sorry to hear that you bailed. But like NOL300 I am sure there are reasons and everyone has a different boiling point. The Mustang GT5 is a fine car and I am sure you will be very happy with it. Sounds like a fair price too. Actually if you weill be keeping it for a long long time it was an excellent price. Since you were in the QC hold and recall hold batch it would have been thee end of the month before you sow the Camaro anyway and sometimes the stress just is not worth it. Dont feel like you have to disappear from the forum just cause you went Blue Oval. We all still like you. Congrats. __________________ 418 Stroker, 621RWHP 648 lbs TORQUE Built by Laramie GM Auto Center Tuned by Nick at Mac Autosport. EForce SC, 2 3/4pulley,LPE dual fuel pump, JRE Twin fuel rail upgrade, posi clutch kit, RX oilcatch can and breather, Callies Compstar crankshaft and rods, Racing bearings, CP -13.8 race pistons, steel rings, Comp Cams X6 blower cam, Springs, HD timing chain and tensioner, Doug Thorley Tri Y LT headers, 89.7lb injectors, RPM rollbar, DSS1400 shafts, Simpson 5 pt harness, BMR Toe rods and trailing arms, led lights, RPM input and output shafts

05-10-2009, 09:36 AM	#14
bobby35ny Drives: 18 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South East, FL Posts: 3,023	Hate to say this but.............. Camaro5 is a TINY segment of the the actual 5th gen buyers. I have a funny feeling that this is happening more and more. -bobby __________________ 2017 ZL1 M6 Bog City, 2013 ZL1 M6, 2010 2SS M6 ZL1::J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS