99-00 SILVERADO - ORDER TO DELIVERY
AFTER THE ORDER IS PLACED!!
This is the place for venting and anticipating and
waiting for your Silverado to come in!!!!!
I can't wait any more. It's only been 5 days since
I placed my order. That means approx. 75 more
days tops, 33 mins. 20 seconds. If I had the time
I would spend an afternoon staring at my brochure.
Call me nuts, I know, my friends say forget that
you even ordered a truck until fall.
This is the place for venting and anticipating and
waiting for your Silverado to come in!!!!!
I can't wait any more. It's only been 5 days since
I placed my order. That means approx. 75 more
days tops, 33 mins. 20 seconds. If I had the time
I would spend an afternoon staring at my brochure.
Call me nuts, I know, my friends say forget that
you even ordered a truck until fall.
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(Just kidding)
We all want it now!..But it don't work that way.....but listen to Mick..
"You can't always get what you want"
Hang In there
What you gonna be like after 5 Weeks??!!
Yikes!!
Tim
did you by chance, order the option AG2 (6 way
power seats)? my dealer says it's on the contraint list.
kelly
What I ordered:
2000 - 3/4 LS ShortBed
Ext cab
locking diff
hd trailering pkg
fog lamps
deep tinted solar windows
sliding rear window
block heater
on/off rd. tires
Thats it!
Should have that by now.....and then maybe in another 4-6 weeks...you will have a build date.
About 2-4 after that...you got a truck!!
Cindy
GM never recovered from their strike either.
Is this your first New Truck?
This process is nothing new....yes it sux!..but nothing new.
Enjoy the summer and next thing ya know...It's here!!...In your Driveway!!
It will be worth the wait...Trust me!
Hang in there.
Tim
I was wondering, my dealer got delivered 4
brand new (2000) Siverados - they had them in the lot when I ordered on July 12th. (NO 3/4 tons though)
How did he manage that? When would they have to have them ordered to get them on the lot?
They told me the last one they ordered only took 7 weeks, no kidding! How did they do that?
1/2 tons were starting to be built June 15th...just 4 weeks ago!...maybe he was lucky and got some of the very first ones. The dealers have to have their orders filled just as we do. They need stock too! You could order 2000's June 1st. (as the Dealer probably did?) There was no pricing..but at least the order would be in.
My salesman had a Suburban ordered for a Guy. He waited his few months and it was built..2 Months ago!..and he still doesn't have it yet due to the Rail Shortages...so Do some Praying there Cindy!!...Never know what may happen...
3/4 Production is supposed to start up today...we shall see??
Good Luck
Tim
In my case, I also got leverage to get a good price. I just said I was so frustrated, I was going to buy something else, maybe a Ford. The dealer accommodated me by giving me the same deal for the truck in stock as the one I had on order. The one I found on the lot was at another dealer. I asked my dealer to try and get it for me, and they traded an allocation to make it happen.
Time is of the essence.
I understand how the dealer got his now, but how did my dealer get HIS before you got yours? You started with a 99 in March, now you switched over to a 00 (soon to be delivered). I think there are some things we (the "Joe Public") just don't know about as far as what the deals are between the dealer + manufacturer. Do you think so.
QUAD -
I would love to have a truck NOW, but I don't want a 99 model, now that I have a taste for the 2000's. And, as I told Tim, I really needed a truck without carpeting, no one has one that way, so I figured on ordering it, someone offered to tear it out, but for the money, I know it sounds snobby, I'd rather have everything "factory installed". Thanks for the great advice, I will just have to wait. Tim says 3/4 production starts today, mine may or may not be on that line (I don't have an order number yet) but I'm happy for Tim - he's been waiting alot longer than me.
Cindy
The dealer gets an allocation (every two weeks I think) on what types of vehicles he is allowed to order. Until they get an allocation for that type of vehicle, and put your order in for it, it really isn't ordered. Sometimes, early in the model year, dealers will not put customer orders in until they get the their own orders in to have vehicles on the lot.
It is correct that when you place your order with the salesman..it may not be ordered until 2 weeks later. If you do not have an Order number yet..your truck will not be no where near production this week. I got in way early and I'm getting the 3rd week of production...So You are going to be way down the line (Maybe??)
The 3/4 tons came out later in the game ...and then were stopped a few months later...so there are a boat load of 3/4 people waiting for these!
First The order number (which means it has been ordered)...several weeks later..Build date..(which I already have) No order number yet...it hasn't been ordered from the factory yet!
Dealer gets his before me cuz they were 1/2 tons....3/4's just started today. The Joe public thing is kinda true...Dealers have to have something in the lot for people to see and drive.
So all the Joe Publics can't be first...therefore dealers get squeezed in here and there..out of sequence. I was lucky to get in when I did.(It's Not What you know.......It's who!)
Most dealers around here have a wide variety of LS Silverados with many different Combos to please the average Joe.
Lt's are hard to come by..cuz all the Yuppies snatch them up. 3/4's are impossible. When you start getting unusual options (such as no carpet)..That's when ya gotta order it. Makes you feel better when it comes though..knowing it was built just for Cindy!!
Quad is right....search around lots....or Try Gmbuypower.com.....you can search every Chevrolet Dealers stock for what you are looking for.
Like I said...Go enjoy the summer...Drink beer..lots...and don't think about it. (although hanging around this site kinda makes it hard when someone gets their new one in!)
Keep telling yourself.."I'm waiting for the Best Full Size truck made!"
Tim
..for what They are charging us..It BETTER be EXACTLY the way we want it!
Did you get that Beer Open yet?
Tim
I have toned down the impatient thing a bit, but still love to chat about it. Where else can "keep" talking about it without driving the people around me nuts. No one understands the pick up thing. This is just absolutely the best pick up ever made. You guys know what I mean.
I know after a couple more weeks, you may not hear from me as often, until I get to take delivery. Tim, I do want to share the excitement with you, I appreciate all the info that you have shared. So, you do have someone out here rooting for you.
Cin-
(Here's a toast to you both!)
Was wondering...
What is the Vortec 6.0 on the 3/4 tons equivelant to? How many cubic inches on this engine?
...So you are here to drive US nuts??..eh?
..(just kidding)
Glad someone is rooting for me...most of the time I just piss people off..nobody has a sense of Humor anymore....(or not one like mine?)
In a couple of weeks..I may not be here much any more...hopefully I'll be in my new Silverado by then!
Yes..it is the best pickup ever made...Now make Mine Guys!!
Later
Tim
I am nervous about placing my order, $27000 is a lot of money, since i am only 19 years old i dont want the dealer to take advantage of me. This site has helped me tremendously. Thanx!!
Do i have to be approved for financing ahead of time?
Eric G.
Would be a bummer if some kinda small problem held you up from taking your Truck home that day!
If dealer financed..it only takes 20 minutes or so over the phone...They usually wait until the day of.
Good Luck
Tim
Is it really true that their is added Hp to the engines? It was said +15 hp increases on 5.3 and 4.8. Any other changes in 2000. My dealer hasn't any info or trucks in yet... or if he has any info is not sharing.
Cindy
What question??.
Just a few options added..Flares for 1/2..4th door later on..Tonn.Cover.....that's about all!
Hope to hell all these probs are fixed by the time mine gets here!
Perhaps Leasing is the way to go for now?..
We shall see
Tim
I mean, what can you do with it? Is there a place you can use it to see where you are in line to get a truck or anything? What keeps the dealer from just telling you they have your order in the computer and then giving you a fake order number.
The reason I ask is that a dealer down the street is just now able to order the 2000 GMC trucks, but every time I ask for an order number they tell me not yet. There is a second dealership about 20 miles away that told me come in and they can order it today. What keeps the other dealership from just saying this to get my order, and how do I know I'm finally in line for my new truck?
Thanks for any light you can shine on my problem.
Good to be the King!
Tim
didn't realize the "books" closed for 99's on 3/12
Finally took delivery of an 00 on 7/12. 3 months,
3 weeks later. I'd say it was worth the wait.
Hope you enjoy it!
Tim
I never thought I would have to search for a dealer willing to sale(order) me a truck. I'm confused about why they can't just wonder over to their computer and place my order now???
Tim - I assume by your comment that an order number is good if you know the right people, but unfortunately I know none
Later,
Mike
Why they would not want to order is beyond me...have too many already?
Some dealers just don't want anything to do with GM discount...(lots here won't even talk to you)or maybe new orders for that matter?
I know they are steering towards Out of stock sales.
Did you mention GM discount to them?
Tim
My buddy works at the Chrylser Tech center and he can track any car or truck they make...it tells him what stage it's in and exactly where it is..along the whole process....
THAT is what all customers should be able to do.....without being an employee of the big 3.
Tim
I'm sure you're correct about the out of stock, because they can pocket another 2.5-3% off the deal, but if they won't take my order I will go to a place that will.
I will probably go looking at the other dealership tonight if they don't want my business.
Later,
Mike
I'm in the same exact boat as you - Raytheon, I assume. I know a dealer here in San Diego that will deal with a GMO. I have an order in with them right now for a 3/4 ton truck and we're just waiting to match up one of their allocations right now. If you're not too far from SD, email me if you're interested.
Goose
I ordered Mine June 1st!....and Now They have all the 2000 specs..and prices..I believe.
He even gave me a print out last week with the actual Price for GMO.
It was a 3/4 LT.
Someone is pulling your leg ..or really stupid?
Go to a dealer that WILL take the order...His loss I guess!
Good luck
Tim
I'm giving this dealer until tomorrow, and if he doesn't come through, I'm going on to the next one.
Thanks for all the advice, I think I'm going out to one of the high volume dealers and giving them a try. I figure they are more interested in a little profit on a large volume, so my offer will be a little sweeter to them.
Most tiny dealers here want nothing to do with GM discounts. That's the problem here.
Good luck in the City!
Tim
I believe ALL 2000's will get ALL the new Options..(More HP/Radio?whatever else they have)
Any older parts left over..(which is hardly nothing these days)..all goes for parts for dealers.
Disregard what they say....Order it!..and add the 4th later..(which is IN the system at My dealer)
..You want to make a orad trip to Michigan to get one??..hehhehe
Good luck
Tim
Every dealer is allowed X-amount of cars per week.
Bigger dealers get more than small guys...which is why most small dealers don't want to go with GM discount..they only get so many vehicles per year!
They tell GM what they want to order..GM figures how many order #'s they can give out nationwide...the dealers get their orders taken based on basically their size!..(kinda)
If they can't put in the order this week...they try next week. Sometimes GM has "specials"..and they say OK..we are gonna allow X amount of cars this week as Bonuses...In a Lottery type pool.
it's very screwed up!..if we just got rid of the Union...we could have some good workers who would work 8 or more hours..instead of 4-6 and get paid for 8....and we could build more Trucks per day and fill more orders quicker.
I'd hold on now....you WILL lose your place by going to another dealer...besides...June is much better for a 2000 order than Almost August would be.
...You could order another one elsewhere and see what comes in first....and refuse delivery on the other one. As long as it's not some Horrible combo...most dealers won't mind having in their lots.
Good Luck
Tim
The Union is good in some places...but all stories I ever hear in the Auto Industry are one big Joke. Kinda a big excuse to screw off and get paid damn good money to boot!
Without it in GM....we could pump out a lot more vehicles per day.
So no offense to you was meant.
Tim
Tim
cindy (Planejane)