Blackwing Order Tracking - 2022 Model Year

Well...shit...I tried deleting a couple posts out of the old order tracking thread and I apparently nuked the whole damn thread!

NOTE: the order tracking system is for U.S. based orders only. I can only view orders placed with dealers in the U.S.
NOTE: I will only track ONE order per member. If you have orders in at multiple dealers, pick one...

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[Tall Steve]

I wanted to contribute back to this great community with my CT5BW purchasing experience. This may ramble on so you can skip to the pictures if you prefer, as they say a picture is worth a thousand word.

I first heard of the BW from a buddy who is a car enthusiast a few weeks before the reservation site went online. I am a sucker for a manual transmission and have been looking for a new daily driver. The 5BW seemed to fit the bill perfectly. I was a little too late to get one of the first 250 reservation CT5 cars, I did not fully realize the cult following that there cars have developed. I could have gotten at CT4BW reservation as they were still available when I tried for the CT5BW, but the 4 isn’t big enough for my family. I did go on the waitlist and called the local dealer back in 2021 at that time. They never got back to me and I stopped pursuing the BW because the dealer experience was suboptimal.

Come November December 2021 when more information on the cars started to trickle out and the first reviews made their way out it became clear that this was a car that would be “worth the brain damage” entailed in trying to buy it, little did I know how difficult it would be. From late November to mid January I called about 30-40 dealers in the NYC tristate area (NY-NJ-CT) every dealer with the exception of 2 or 3 dealers insisted on an ADM ranging from a low of 5k to a high of 50k. On principle I refuse to pay above MSRP for a car. That left the 2 or 3 dealers, only problem they had waitlists a mile long. So I got on those lists submitted builds and just waited, to this day no allocations from those dealers (not surprised).

To kill time I followed the great 2022 order thread here, and thats were things got interesting. One short post by @soulsea Blackwing Order Tracking - 2022 Model Year caught my eye. I recognized his handle from another car forum that we both frequent. His dealer had an active ct5BW allocation which everyone on their list had passed on because CF was on constraint. I sent him a PM that day, a Saturday, and he he got back to me right away. He gave me the email of his dealer with the allocation and I sent them an email right away. 15 minutes later I get a call from the sales manager asking if I had a build in mind (of course I had already spent hours on the configurator) which I did. He said email it over to him. 10 minutes later I got a GM order sheet to initial/approve. It was that easy, no deposit no nonsense. It seemed too good to be true. It was a perfect match because my ideal spec is carbon free (except for the brakes). I wanted a stealth/sleeper car, and the mid level sky gray seats not the highest tier seats because of the different amount of white to black leather. Only hitch was the dealer is in South Carolina about 700 miles from where I live. All that was left was to sit back sip a drink and enjoy the goat rodeo about to ensue.

Timeline below:

Order placed Saturday Feb 19, 2022.
Sunday Feb 20, 2022 1100.
Tuesday Feb, 22, 2022 2000.
Thursday Feb 24, 2022 3000 TPW 3/14/2022
Thursday March 3, 2022 3100 TPW 3/14/2022
Monday March 7, 2022 3100 TPW 3/21/2022
Saturday March 12, 2022 3400 TPW 3/21/2022
Monday March 28, 2022 3100 TPW 4/11/2022
Thursday March 31, 2022 3400 TPW 4/11/2022
Plant closed week of 4/7 parts shortage.
Monday April 11, 2022 3400 TPW 5/2/2022
Monday April 18, 2022 3400 TPW 5/2/2022
Monday May 9, 2022 3800
Monday May 16, 2022 4000
Tuesday June 14,2022 4300 delayed
Wednesday June 22, 2022 4B00 delayed
Wednesday June 29, 2022 4200 EDD 06/29/2022
Delivered to dealer 6/30
Picked up 7/5

I had financing pre-arranged with my CU, I did give the dealer the opportunity to beat/match or even get close. They could not come close and did not pressure me in anyway to use their financing options. They sent me a buyers order on the 30th when the car arrived, and true to their word it was for MSRP with no pressure for any added items or ADM. Was really impressed with their stand-up deal. Flew down one way with my 9 year old son on the 4th late at night and picked the car up on the 5th in the AM and drove back. Got to meet @soulsea who came to dealer with his rift 5BW his car looked great and was very kind of him to stop by, really appreciate the hook-up. The car was delivered in great condition. There were only 6 miles on the ODO. Drove to VA on day one 550 miles so was fully broken in on the delivery day! Next day headed out to NJ to treat my son to a day at six flags and then final leg home. About 820 miles all in. Trip was smooth car is a sexy beast. Could not have had a better experience. The sales manager, Michael Anderson, at Baker Cadillac was a complete gem to work with, he made it very easy when virtually every other dealer makes it a three ring circus act. Would not have gotten the car without the forum so thanks @Rob and of course most importantly the contribution of the forum members like @soulsea without whom I would have never have known about the open allocation and would likely still be stuck in the ultimate goat purgatory: status code 1100.

Initial impression of the car are basically amazing. The thing is bonkers. Sounds amazing, drive is great, manual gear box is a delight once you get the hang of the clutch. I did stall it as I tried to pull away from the dealership, twice. The clutch catch point is fairly high and the clutch pressure is also heavier than my other manual cars. Once I got out of the dealership it was smooth sailing no more stalls. The carbon ceramic brakes are great no squeaks for me. Its amazing that a car like this is still being made in this electrified era we are entering. It is worth the wait. Don’t get annoyed by the goat shennanigans. The list of positives is a mile long but I was completely shocked at the gas mileage. I averaged about 24 MPG, yes twenty four miles per gallon on the ride home. I was expecting much lower. So far only a few minor negatives. The turning radius of the car is pretty bad. Careful if you try a U turn and parking is a bit more challenging. The interior materials are not befitting of a car of the CT5BW gravitas. The door cards and dash have too much plastic/rubber on them. Otherwise it its a pure joy to own thus far. Good luck to all those who have orders in and are trying to get a BW in this case as they say the juice IS worth the squeeze. Enjoy the pics.

Congratulations, the car looks awesome! I've had the pleasure of meeting Serge also and he is a great guy!

 

[Rob]

All orders have been checked and updated accordingly.

 

[TheShark]

Hey guys I have a message to relay. Accelerated services is asking not to use the Facebook messenger app for delivery status of your vehicle. I copy and pasted the message for everyone. They have no issues letting you know updates just reach out to the info below for updates


Hello, Just want to let you know, our FB messenger is monitored by our sales team. We use it to distribute leads, not as much for updates. Our dispatchers in charge of the GM freight will always know more and can help quicker. Contact Keri@autotrans.com and/or Danessa@autotrans.com. Or call 720-200-3100. We are always happy to help!

@diddy837 thanks for posting this. Accelerated/Danessa are great and even though they are not shipping my car, they STILL update me! I finally got a real update, below. Thanks again. This on 086-398 built 2/23 with an EDD on @Rob 's tracker (thank you!) of 7/31:

It shows in the GM system that your vehicle is on the final stage, it become final stage on July 5th and is in “pending pickup” status with PFLT (Profleet) being the transportation company. From my experience, when it is in the final stage, it takes a couple days to a week for the transportation company to dispatch it to a driver, then it’s coming out of Lansing, MI going to PA that can take the driver up to a week to deliver depending on how many stops he has. You are more than welcome to reach out to me mid next week and ask for a update if you can’t find the Profleet contact information.

 

[shbox]

@diddy837 thanks for posting this. Accelerated/Danessa are great and even though they are not shipping my car, they STILL update me! I finally got a real update, below. Thanks again. This on 086-398 built 2/23 with an EDD on @Rob 's tracker (thank you!) of 7/31:

It shows in the GM system that your vehicle is on the final stage, it become final stage on July 5th and is in “pending pickup” status with PFLT (Profleet) being the transportation company. From my experience, when it is in the final stage, it takes a couple days to a week for the transportation company to dispatch it to a driver, then it’s coming out of Lansing, MI going to PA that can take the driver up to a week to deliver depending on how many stops he has. You are more than welcome to reach out to me mid next week and ask for a update if you can’t find the Profleet contact information.

That's extraordinary service from someone not even transporting your car. A bright spot in the goat rodeo.

 

[Jimmerz]

Well I think I’m finally close to getting my car after a year wait. Today event changed from 4B00 Delayed to
4800 with EDD 07/08/22. Could it really have left the Goat Pen? Destination Autonation Cadillac, West Palm Beach,Fl. Update: Still in Goat Pen, Danessa at Accelerated informed me just now they are loading my car at Delta lot today 07/08 and should have it to me by next Sunday if all goes well. Yea! She’s a real sweetheart. With that said, I guess event should be 4200 with edd 07/17/22

 

[Ergoc5]

Hi for those who got their cars delivered recently did the destination price change from $995 to $1395?

 

[turbotaz]

@diddy837 thanks for posting this. Accelerated/Danessa are great and even though they are not shipping my car, they STILL update me! I finally got a real update, below. Thanks again. This on 086-398 built 2/23 with an EDD on @Rob 's tracker (thank you!) of 7/31:

It shows in the GM system that your vehicle is on the final stage, it become final stage on July 5th and is in “pending pickup” status with PFLT (Profleet) being the transportation company. From my experience, when it is in the final stage, it takes a couple days to a week for the transportation company to dispatch it to a driver, then it’s coming out of Lansing, MI going to PA that can take the driver up to a week to deliver depending on how many stops he has. You are more than welcome to reach out to me mid next week and ask for a update if you can’t find the Profleet contact information.

Congrats - maybe I can hitch a ride, on your truck. Curious - do you see anything under your VIN here: VIN | Proficient Auto Transport

 

[tateintx]

Is this real life!??? Order ZVSZRZ is at my dealer! Ordered June 2021 and built 1/25/22. Finally here!! Rob appreciate all you do! You can finally remove my order. Unfortunately, I am traveling right now and won’t be back in town until 7/18. Can’t wait to finally get behind the wheel!!

 

[Ivy1Le]

Hi for those who got their cars delivered recently did the destination price change from $995 to $1395?

To my knowledge the destination price should only change if you car was not built prior to when they changed it. If it's been in the holding pen since January it should still be $995. Maybe @1StunnaV can advise. I think this would be an exact scenario for GM Price Protection but not sure on that

 

[Slick Blackwings]

Hi for those who got their cars delivered recently did the destination price change from $995 to $1395?

Car delivered end of June destination $995.
Built week of 5/11.

 

[cookfr]

Hi for those who got their cars delivered recently did the destination price change from $995 to $1395?

Yes. CT5V-BW, $1395. Built 6/2/2022.

 

[Ergoc5]

Thanks guys...mine was built 5/26 and destination price was $1395....i guess it got bumped up later in May.

 

[theansw3r]

@Throat Yogurt I got an EDD! 7/20. Your time is coming

 

[Throat Yogurt]

@Throat Yogurt I got an EDD! 7/20. Your time is coming

Hopefully! Is your dealer also seeing 7/20?

 

[John]

Damn, third ED................D bump back. started 7/26 now 8/3.

 

[Daijoubu]

Yes!! I didn't even notice until I got home, but the paper window sticker shows $995, but the online version (updated, I assume) shows $1395.

Hi for those who got their cars delivered recently did the destination price change from $995 to $1395?

 

[TheShark]

Congrats - maybe I can hitch a ride, on your truck. Curious - do you see anything under your VIN here: VIN | Proficient Auto Transport

Thanks and a truck of BWs for NJ/PA would be sweet. I check Profcient and yes - my VIN is in their system, with an ID, destination ID and it shows my dealer's name, but "online report" brings back "no results found". I fear the goats now have access LOL

 

[Daijoubu]

I don't know if y'all can see these scratches in the photo, but I am not happy. These are deep onto the paint. Right behind the white plastic the factory installed to protect the paint. I'm hoping that guy that's going to do my ceramic coating can get this out. This is ridiculous for a new $100k car. There are scratches on both sides same place in the rear of the car.View attachment 10248

Weird, because I have a couple of marred spots like that in the exact same location...not quite as bad as your, though. Yours looks like a strap was whipping in the wind hitting the car during transport or something. Additionally, I have an actual scratch to accompany the marring as well.

 

[Ergoc5]

Thanks and a truck of BWs for NJ/PA would be sweet. I check Profcient and yes - my VIN is in their system, with an ID, destination ID and it shows my dealer's name, but "online report" brings back "no results found". I fear the goats now have access LOL

Same here but that online report gets updated as soon as delivery is done....mine arrived 2 days before the EDD

 

[Vertical V]

Same here but that online report gets updated as soon as delivery is done....mine arrived 2 days before the EDD

Same here as well minus the delivery part.