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268 messages, Last post on Jun 13, 2008 at 7:41 PM
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Replying to: kcorey (Nov 25, 2007 8:37 am) 
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Replying to: nunzi (Nov 13, 2007 8:15 am) I called around and investigated and found out why. The second layer of the tricoat, contains what seems to be metallic. However, if it were metallic, they'd continue making it. They wanted a much more elegant reflectant than a standard metallic, so they found a harvesting fish in the Pacific ocean that they use the scales from. I know this sounds crazy but it's true. They take the scales, dry them out and pulverize them and put them into the paint as the reflectant. Supposedly the availability of this fish is very limited and GM has already gone through it's allotment of the fish (and scales) so the production of this paint is no longer continued. By the way, regarding purchasing this car. I looked everywhere with no luck. however, I found one a dealership in a really rural area who could get my exact preferance shipped in, and they did. I asked for it Friday and it should be in THIS FRIDAY! My suggestion? Call everyone! DEFINATELY WORK WITH SMALLER, RURAL DEALERS!!!!! I got a fully loaded CXL FWD, White Diamond Tricoat, simply by calling a rural dealer, putting $1,000 down and will have it Friday. |
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Replying to: first300m (Nov 25, 2007 6:03 pm) 
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Replying to: ekuanimal (Nov 26, 2007 4:42 pm) We're so upset that we're looking at the Mercedes GL. Don't like the looks of the Outlook or Acadia... And we want a legitimate 7-passenger car, so the MDX and others are out of the question. The Audi Q-7 won't work because the rear seats have no headroom or legroom (we're a tall family). Argh.  Anyone out there have suggestions?
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Replying to: first300m (Nov 26, 2007 5:26 pm) I looked around on the internet and found one in the midwest similar to what we had ordered. I asked for a quote and the dealer priced it out over $4000 more than our small town deal. He said that most dealers in the midwest are now selling them over MSRP!! We really need the vehicle VIN# by the end of the year for a tax write-off, but we are going to wait. There really isn't much you can do but wait, even our dealer is frustrated. GM's selling tactics are going to backfire on them if they don't get their act straightened out. I won't cancel my order on the Enclave, but I know I will think twice about ever ordering from them again. |
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Replying to: first300m (Nov 26, 2007 5:26 pm) numbers by end of month.. I too tried all other cars MKX/Edge.. etc.. But I NEED THAT 3rd ROW.. I have a Navigator and looking to crossover but the Enclave won my heart.. I have prepared myself for a Jan or Feb delivery because I orderd mine Nov 2... Your situation is unfortunate and frustrating...Good Luck on your search...
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Maybe someone can enlighten me on GM's build process  . My dealership called and said that our car was on the production schedule for Dec 12th - Dec 17th.  Ok, now from what he said yesterday was, the 12th date is the date the parts are put inplace and subassemblies are completed. He went on to say that the car will begin assembly on the 17th and hopefully built the week of Dec 17-21.  Then he has no idea how long it will take to ship the car once completed from plant to Houston. Does anyone understand this process better? I understand he doesn't want to build my expectations up that i would possible get this car in under 4 months since we ordered it in the beginning of Sept 07.... arg.
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Replying to: ekuanimal (Dec 12, 2007 12:57 pm) So hang in there because mid to end of Jan you should have it... (from what they tell me... ) Mine, I speculate mid Feb .. But you know I am on the east coast and so snow storms... salted roads accidents on icy slippery roads, maybe its better they take their time so I wan enjoy it early spring... Good luck and Happy Holidays... Millie 
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Replying to: ekuanimal (Dec 12, 2007 12:57 pm) Sorry, but I don't know the exact date of manufacture or the exact process from scheduled production to delivery. But, from this timeline, it seems as though they ship about one week after build (I'm sure logistics/inventory queues/etc determine this time) and that it takes between one and two weeks for the vehicle to reach the dealer (I'm sure this depends on train routing, scheduling, stops, and ground logistics following shipment unloading at your regional train depot). Good luck, wetash
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Replying to: wetash (Dec 14, 2007 4:13 pm) ? Really, it seeems inexcusable to have people who got in line months after me, getting their Enclaves earlier. This may make many of you feel better about your relative treatment. Mine is not an unusal color or option... Any ideas why this is happening? Going to the dealer tomorrow to inquire in person. Feel they've been disregarding my requests. What a poor way to run a company! Argh.
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