The latest installment to the Chevy Camaro ZL1 production saga sheds light on a situation that will change the future of 600 out of 1,100 2012 model year ZL1 orders that have yet to be filled. For those affected customers, GM will be informing you on April 11.
Due to the production delay that happened last month, the window for 2012 Camaro ZL1 models has shrunk significantly enough to the point where not all 2012 orders will be filled, and only 500 of the 1,100 2012 ZL1s will be produced in time before the 2013 production process kicks off at the end of April. This isn’t entirely a bad thing, as a few intuitive features are added on to the 2013 Camaros compared to the 2012 models, the most significant of which being Chevy MyLink and satellite navigation.
And for those that will still manage to fall in the 2012 bracket, you may not get MyLink, but it sounds like you’ll own the future collectible.
Also of note, customers who ordered 2012 models with the optional $600 exposed carbon fiber weave hood inserts (RPO code B92), the charge for the upgrade will be offset by a $600 credit, and new window stickers issued to reflect such. What’s more, models ordered with the ZL1 stripe package and sunroof (RPO codes DSW and DSX) will also get a slight tweak: the stripes will only be on the rear deck, not the roof.
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Im been meaning to talk about this for a year now but never get the time or opportunity.
You know the section under the advertisements and menu bar, where the latest news is displayed in this format. , ,
well I feel like that section should only display main / important articles, not every little trivia article, like this one, where a car year changes from 2012-13
Lets examine the current articles in this section
Camaro year transitions : Very few people care
Chinese market Buick: few people care
Impala AWD : alot of people care
GM pay : very few people care
Scissor doors: a couple of people care
GM twin turbo engine : alot of people care
Skipping those few car about
Lacrosse refresh: alot of people care
I know many would disagree with my classification of certain articles and note that im not trying to lower the value of certain articles, for example this zl1, while most will not care about this, it is immensely important to someone who has ordered a zl1, but, unfortunately, the vast majority of us will not own a zl1, so my point is that this section should only contain articles everyone cares about because some people are not as frequent visitors as say, I am, so they might miss out on more important news.
Just something to consider.
Noted. But this story is a hot topic.
Why can you guys edit and delete your comments when we cant?
That should be a feature you guys should also implement in GMA.
Maybe create an account system in which if you have an account in GMA than you have the ability to edit/delete your comments and leave the current system for those you do not have an account. It shouldnt be so hard to do.
@Babersher It’s actually more difficult than you think. We don’t introduce features unless we’re 100% behind them… and rolling out an account system on the blog would result in users potentially having two accounts — one on the blog and another on the forum. This is a sub-par method, but a solution is on our to-do list.
Well why dont you merge the forum and blog accounts. Not trying to undervalue the effort required to do it, just throwing out ideas.
Glad youre unwilling to do something unless its just right.
@Babersher Thanks for the feedback.
Case of the Mondays, perhaps?
It’s like local news, bro. Not everything is going to be as exciting as “This is the all-new _______.” But it is still news at GM, which these guys do a great job covering, and they report it. They roll out 5-7 articles per day with their reputation and credibility on the line, and from what I have seen, they won’t put pointless crap on the site. It’s news to someone.
For the record, as an enthusiast, in 30 years when these cars are up on the auction blocks, this story will have some relevance. And I’m sure the owners that have to settle for a ’13 will be a little pissed.
I was surprised at the level of patience that was exercised in your responses, fellas. Keep up the good work!
You obviously grossly misunderstood what I was trying to say.
I was / am not lowering the value of this article, but rather raising the value of others, even you agree with me that the revealing of the all new _____ is more important than this article, so, as someone who recognizes the fact that not everyone can be here almost every day like I am, am simply pointing out that the section in the top that I was referencing should have news that the people that visit once every two weeks should know about.
And it is obviously just my opinion that the section I am referencing should only contain important articles rather than every article, and if everyone else disagrees with me, than thats fine, leave it the way it is.
I am on this almost every day for maybe the past two years. Trust me, if I didnt appreciate the work their doing, I woulnt be on here that long.
I am sure Manoli and Alex know how much I love and appreciate this site, so maybe thats why they had that “level of patience” , as you put it, to my comment.
I believe constructive criticism from the people around a person make them better. Dont you?
I think I have one of the future collectibles noted in paragraph #4 of your article. I have vin# 2G1FL1EP8D9800191 that I ordered as a 2012. Can you give me a little info to work with that might help me decide current and possible future value as well as how and what to document?
Thank you for whatever you might be able and/or willing do do to help.
Scott Kerr
480-654-1635