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So how can you tell if there was or was not an allocation? Dealer claims the order is attached to an allocation, despite still not being picked up by GM.

So what’s normal lead time from placing an order via an allocation and GM actually accepting the order?

In all my years of buying luxury cars, I’ve never heard of a new car dealer offering anything below MSRP for a special order car. Why would they? You want something special, they have the pricing leverage. Now, if the car is already on the lot, then you have the leverage, as they own the note...

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An allocation finally became available with Drift Metallic. Jumped on it today. The wait begins!

I checked out two 4s this past weekend in Drift, have a 5 order pending allocation in that color. One car was outside on an overcast day, the other was on the showroom floor. Seeing it in person didn't change my mind, but I wondered how much metallic you see in direct sunshine? In shadow, the...

My understanding of constraints is that they are not necessarily all or nothing. For example, all 2025 new colors are on constraint, but some colors more than others. I was able to get a Typhoon allocation, but not a Drift…yet. Some allocations will allow Drift. Same with the V8V package. So...

Drift Metallic color.

OF COURSE I finally score an allocation at a local dealer, but one of my non-negotiable options is constrained. I checked out a 25 CT4 in Drift Metallic, they’re already shipping in that color, and it’s rad. Especially with offsetting color carbon packages. CT5 might be a long term daily...

I've never had ceramic coating last more than a few months when applied to wheels and then driven with any aggression. The heat from the brakes seems to negatively affect its effectiveness long term. And I've used Sonax and pressure washer, too. And I need my inner barrels sparkling, too...

Well, finally found a “largish” dealer willing to sell me the car at MSRP. I’m first in line, but no allocations yet. Only item on my order that is constrained is the Drift Metallic color. Not sure what my backup color should be… Added the parking package, PDR, and torch red seatbelts, kept the...

My understanding of “constrained” option status is that it can be zero availability or very, very limited availability. From what I’ve learned, the Precision Package is currently in very, very limited availability status, so technically it’s been officially opened for ordering (good luck...

All my vehicles have sunroofs, including my F450 pickup, and I use them all the time, love the open air. Only time I didn't spec one was when buying BMW M cars due to the silly carbon fiber roof expectation people have for resale value. I keep my cars (and truck) garaged so debris in the...

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Yep, I'm aware of the Carbon1/2 combo requirement. Does parking package upgrade the center display with real time camera views? That's all I want. I've driven a 2024 5BW with sunroof and I'm good there with headroom. I am interested in resale value. But $18k for the Precision Package makes...

Ok, after some discussion in another thread and learning that the V8V Precision Package will have an MSRP of $18k (!!!!), I'm scratching that off my list. That should open up my opportunities of a faster allocation, since that option is currently constrained. Critique my build, please, I am...

$18k for V8V. Wow. $9k is MSRP on the carbon ceramic brakes. So the other $9k is for software programming, lowering springs, and some bushings? GM missed the mark on this one. I could maybe see that price for a 'Vette, since that is a much more track-oriented car than a BW. So few people...

So that’s the infamous goat rodeo I keep reading about here. Strapping on my spurs and spinning up my lasso.

Ok, first I’m reading $18k. I thought the consensus was just a couple thou more than the carbon ceramics, which I was going to buy anyway, Where are 2025 prices posted? I’ve only seen the order guide with option codes, no prices.

How do allocations work? I have to assume they are not just handed out all at once at the beginning of the order cycle? They can drip out over the model year depending on factory balancing and individual dealer performance? I assume this has to be the case, as dealers who don't have buyers...