BCSoCal

A few weeks ago, I finally decided to pull the trigger on putting in my order for a new 2018 Grand Sport. Obviously, there are a few of us in this boat impatiently awaiting the plant to re-open and orders to be officially be accepted.


So for the next 4 - 6 months I will continue to pull up images of my build, like a new dad awaiting the day his baby is born!

Zymurgy

Allocations are opening tomorrow - hopefully your dealer will assign your order to an allocation. Plant starts production November 1.

Patman

Congratulations! I'm also in the same boat as you! What makes you think it'll be 4-6 months though? Unless your dealer has a very low allocation, your order could get built much sooner than you think. I placed my order on Sept 5 and got the call from my salesman today that his dealer has enough allocation that my car will be built in the first couple of weeks after the plant opens, so even if there is a 4 week hold after it's built (for extra QC), the chances are extremely good that I'll have my car in December.

BCSoCal

Patman, that is positive news to hear, and congrats to you as well! As far as my 4-6 month range, it was really pulled out of thin air, I went in to it thinking Jan/Feb delivery, but would welcome an earlier delivery. It's better for me to think 4-6 months and be pleasantly surprised versus thinking 3-4 months and being disappointed.

Perf n Restore

Congrats! I am in same boat. Ordered on 7/3. Blade silver/black M7, black wheels. etc. I can't tell from my laptop screen, is yours Blade silver? Looks great whatever color it is. Best of luck. Let me know when your dealer gets his allocation for your car.

BCSoCal

Thanks, its actually Arctic White, I was debating between the AW, and the new Matrix Gray, and ultimately went with the AW after looking at the Matrix in person.


Here are the build details:


2LT Grand Sport
Exterior :Arctic White, black wheels, red calipers, black badging, Jake Stinger
Interior: Black with suede inserts, carbon fiber dash

Exia

Same boat, I ordered 8/9. The wait is definitely hard but the payout is great!

2LT Grand Sport in Torch Red with all the carbon flash contrasting you can spec. As much as I'd love to have the car early December it would just go right into the garage so I'm hoping they won't ship the Grand Sports over here to Canada during the winter and I'll grab it start of Spring.

SouthOCBoy

I'm in the same boat. Wonder which will be faster - shipping to Canada or shipping to California.

Red C8 of Jax

OP, I hope your baby arrives soon and is healthy!!!!

Always Red Dave

I waited 2 months for my 2017 to be built and I thought that took forever.

Steve Garrett

BC, I hope you have a very short wait for your car.

BCSoCal

Hopefully California! Actually ordered through Vans Chevrolet out of Scottsdale and taking delivery in AZ vs courtesy delivery to my local SoCal dealer.

SouthOCBoy

redman76

What, you ordered black wheels and red calibers? How could you?

Just kidding! You have great taste. I have similar GS combo. Your day will come. You are absolutely going to love that car.

BCSoCal

ha, had to get a little pop of red in that all white/black combo!

thill444

Just curious but have you searched the major forum dealers for a 2017/2018 similar built car? You could have the car sooner and likely for less money.

BCSoCal

Thanks, I did my due diligence, I was working on a deal for an instock vehicle from Vans before I decided to do an order. Being in sales myself, I gave my salesassociate the opportunity to earn my business over the forum dealers, which he did. Additionally, no additional cost for courtesy delivery and I get a nice little 300 mile road trip out of it with the wife.

Harry2

Congrats on getting the order placed, speaking from my experience, the longer the wait the more excitement you will have when it finally arrives. It is fortunate that you live in California where a December/January delivery is not an issue.

JerryU

For those waiting. I waited >3 months for my September 2013 built C7, Z51 and about 6 weeks for my recent Grand Sport to be delivered to the Courtesy Delivery dealer.

Not easy waiting so in both cases purchased some of the items listed below before it arrived (list from poster made for car show last weekend.) Removed some from the 2014 before it was sold so have more than usual! You'll get itchy so pick a few and keep the economy growing!

1. OEM Brake Pads Replaced with Carbotech 1521 Pads
2. CAGS Eliminator
3. GM Jake Wheel Center Caps
4. Wheel Locks
5. ASC front; GM Rear Splash Guards,
6. Jake Logo Valve Stem Caps
7. Jack Pads & Lug Guides
8. Black Jake Emblems on rear fenders
9. Grand Sport Cue Ball Shift ****
10. Blendmount Mirror Tape Wire for Passport Max, + Tether,
11. Mounted Garmin GPS in Cubby
12. Lloyds Stingray Plush Floor Mats
13. Stingray Sill Plates
14. Door Panel Guards,
15. Fuel Door Gas Bib,
16. Deer Whistles,
17. Blind Spot Mirror,
18. Adrenaline Red Upper Dash Pad
19. Adrenaline Red Grab Handle
20. Red Plastic Door Trim
21. Red Seat Belt Pad for Passenger Seat to Prevent Buckle Rattle
22. Red Jake Seat Back Decals
23. Rear Spoiler Protector/Fender Cover for Rear
24. Jake Key Chain
25. C7 Water Bottle-Modded Holder
26. Window Valet,
27. Ballistic Nylon Folding Carrier for Hatch
28. LED Bulbs for Plate and Hatch
29. Front ZL1 Tow Hook , Rear Tow Hook
30. Stage 3 Winglets
31. Novastretch Bra & Mirror Covers
32. Magnetic Drain Plugs,
33. FANGS Skid Pad Protector,
34. Vitesse Throttle Controller
35. Elite Catch Can
36. aFe Low Restriction Air intake
37. Stainless Brake Reservoir Cover
38. Engine Fuse Box Cover
39. Alternator Cover
40. ZORA GS License Plate
41. FANG Skid Pad Protector
42. Scrape Armor Splitter Protector

boraxman

Only draw back on not doing the coutesy delivery is (pretty sure) that you will need to deal with getting it smogged.