did it again

[ocnblu]

Today I went and factory ordered a pickup truck. 

 

2015 Chevy Colorado LT extended cab 4X4

Cyber Gray/Jet Black cloth interior

3.6L V6

Convenience Package (remote start, rear defogger, EZ-lift tailgate, foglamps)

G80 Locker

Trailering package (a forced bundle with the G80 rear end)

 

$32,520 MSRP.

 

Salesdude says he will email me an order number as soon as he gets it, so I can track its progress through GM's system.  I'll post updates along the way, in case anyone's interested. 

Edited December 7, 2014 by ocnblu

[Drew Dowdell]

Couldn't wait for the TDI?

[ocnblu]

Well if it's another $3k higher than the 3.6, I could not justify it.

[Z-06]

Getting rid of the Beetle?

[ocnblu]

Yes, it is a sweet little car.  It will be for sale or trade, if anyone is interested.

[Z-06]

Nice truck. Didn't get the Green?

 

Good luck and happy miles.

[G. David Felt]

Very Cool, Looking forward to hearing all about it and the tracking of the build.

 

I understand the cost of the TDI being an issue.

 

Best of luck with the truck.

[ocnblu]

Thanks all.  I had a green WT all built in my head with a bunch of options.  Ended up being about $400 cheaper than the LT I ordered.  I figured I could have a nicer overall truck if I forgot about the spray-in liner ($475), wheel flares ($370) and green paint (priced at $475).  I actually ordered Laser Blue, after repeated assurances by my salesdude that the restriction (noted on the Chevy Build & Price site) had been lifted on that color... then as I was pulling in to my garage coming home from ordering and giving them a deposit, he called and said when they actually went in to order the truck, the restriction is still on for at least another month.  I had two choices, wait or change the color.  The green, blue or gray were always my favorite colors on this truck, so I am not bummed in the end.  Having driven one, I can say this is far and away the best "small" truck GM has ever built.  They discounted the price from $32,520 to $31,300, and they're giving me $1100 more than I currently owe on the VW.  I'm excited to be "coming home" to GM!

Edited December 7, 2014 by ocnblu

[Z-06]

Great. Now I hope you do not have an itch for the next 7 years. Who am I kidding!!

[balthazar]

Happy to see you put 'small' in quotes, as that's a full-size truck there in everything but width!

 

Enjoy!

[GMTruckGuy74]

Congrats, Bill!! I know you're excited! The gray is turning out to be a popular color on the Twins. I'm waiting to order my Canyon, hoping that some good news comes out of the upcoming Detroit show? If not I'll head over to my GMC dealer and put in my order

Edited December 9, 2014 by GMTruckGuy74

[GMTruckGuy74]

Here are two 2015 GMC Canyon Crew Cab Long Bed 4wd SLT models I saw one late night visit, one being Cyber Gray Metallic:

[ocnblu]

Whoa, frosty!  Cool man!  Yeah, it seems to be a good all around choice, the Cyber Gray.
 

[Cmicasa the Great]

Congrads. Truly an awesome looking truck. I have seen 3 in the last 2 days around here in B-More. I don't have the patience to order. How long did he say before U have keys in hand?

 

What's crazy is that I think I remember U having one of these 

 

Edited December 9, 2014 by Cmicasa the Great

[A Horse With No Name]

Congrats!

 

Looking forward to this joining the fleet.

[ocnblu]

Congrads. Truly an awesome looking truck. I have seen 3 in the last 2 days around here in B-More. I don't have the patience to order. How long did he say before U have keys in hand?

 

What's crazy is that I think I remember U having one of these 

 

Yes sir, I did have one, for far too short a time.  And thanks!  He said 8 weeks.  But I got my order number today, quicker than a lot of other guys over on the Colorado/Canyon forums.  Psyched!

[Cmicasa the Great]

 

Congrads. Truly an awesome looking truck. I have seen 3 in the last 2 days around here in B-More. I don't have the patience to order. How long did he say before U have keys in hand?

 

What's crazy is that I think I remember U having one of these 

 

Yes sir, I did have one, for far too short a time.  And thanks!  He said 8 weeks.  But I got my order number today, quicker than a lot of other guys over on the Colorado/Canyon forums.  Psyched!

 

 

 

Craaaazy. We've been posting together for like 10 years

[ocnblu]

Yup, I guess you're right.  And time does fly!

[Cory Wolfe]

I'm not at all surprised to see Bill in another truck.

[Drew Dowdell]

Me either, but usually it's parked behind the dumpster of a Chinese Takeaway shop with the windows steamed up.

[G. David Felt]

[ocnblu]

Does everyone feel the LOVE?

[ocnblu]

Order status 3000 - "accepted by production control".

[G. David Felt]

3000? What does that mean? 3000 issues to resolve by production control? 3000 assembly parts? I do not get it?

 

 Excited for you that it is in production.

[ocnblu]

Each order status has a number code.  I think 3000 means it is a buildable combination, but it has not been put in sequence yet.

[GMTruckGuy74]

Getting closer, Bill!  Hopefully you won't have to wait too much longer into the new year for your new truck to arrive.

 

The wife gave her blessing for the Canyon last night.  We were in the area of FC Kerkeck Buick-GMC and I wanted to see how many Canyons he had on the lot.  There were 2 SLE Crew Cab, Lond Bed, 4WD models on the lot.  She said the truck looked nice and she asked if that's what I wanted.  I told her yes, but in dark green and the SLT model.  I think either she's being nice because it's Christmas (and close enough to my birthday) or she's placating me because I'm always telling her she doesn't support my automotive side

 

I'm tempted to go and place an order, but really want to see what GM has in store at the NAIAS in Detroit next month.  Maybe something else shown there will catch my eye?

Edited December 15, 2014 by GMTruckGuy74

[Drew Dowdell]

Getting closer, Bill!  Hopefully you won't have to wait too much longer into the new year for your new truck to arrive.

 

The wife gave her blessing for the Canyon last night.  We were in the area of FC Kerkeck Buick-GMC and I wanted to see how many Canyons he had on the lot.  There were 2 SLE Crew Cab, Lond Bed, 4WD models on the lot.  She said the truck looked nice and she asked if that's what I wanted.  I told her yes, but in dark green and the SLT model.  I think either she's being nice because it's Christmas (and close enough to my birthday) or she's placating me because I'm always telling her she doesn't support my automotive side

 

I'm tempted to go and place an order, but really want to see what GM has in store at the NAIAS in Detroit next month.  Maybe something else shown there will catch my eye?

 

I already have the schedule, what are you thinking will be shown?

[GMTruckGuy74]

I don't know!! Maybe something new from Chevy? Caddy's are out of my price range!! I figured GMC would use Chicago in February for any reveals/concepts, though Chevy just had a good showing in LA.

Do you know anything you can share about Detroit''s reveals???

[ocnblu]

NEWS:  My salesdude emailed me and said my truck has been manufactured, and based on his experience so far with these, it should take about two weeks to make it to the dealership from the plant in Wentzville, MO. 

[G. David Felt]

Very Cool, Looking forward to pictures of your new ride.

[GMTruckGuy74]

Can't wait to see pics of your new truck!

[ocnblu]

My truck is riding the rails eastward.  It is scheduled to make Annapolis, MD on February 11th, at which point it will be put on a truck to the dealership in Manheim, PA!  This might turn out to be the BEST VALENTINE'S GIFT EVER!

[G. David Felt]

 Very cool, gotta post pics asap when you get it so we can all drool on your Valentines day gift.

[Z-06]

Hey Blu, isn't Valentine's day supposed to be for something in the trunk than truck?

 

Congratulations, I wish you happy miles and years (scratch that days) with your new vehicle.

[ocnblu]

Whoa!  It's getting closer!  Showing "In Transit" at my dealer's website.

Edited February 8, 2015 by ocnblu

[G. David Felt]

Whoa!  It's getting closer!  Showing "In Transit" at my dealer's website.

Is it here yet?  

[ocnblu]

Not yet, darn it.  It is due in to Annapolis off the train on 2.11.  From there, it is loaded onto a truck to my dealer.  I hope it doesn't sit too long in Annapolis. 

[Drew Dowdell]

Not yet, darn it.  It is due in to Annapolis off the train on 2.11.  From there, it is loaded onto a truck to my dealer.  I hope it doesn't sit too long in Annapolis. 

 

I'll be in Annapolis this coming week.  Shame if something would happen to your nice new truck...   

[ocnblu]

 

[G. David Felt]

 

Not yet, darn it.  It is due in to Annapolis off the train on 2.11.  From there, it is loaded onto a truck to my dealer.  I hope it doesn't sit too long in Annapolis. 

 

I'll be in Annapolis this coming week.  Shame if something would happen to your nice new truck...   

 

Or you could put a special bow on it for Ocn, I am sure he would love a present in the bed!

[ocnblu]

*checking to see if it is bow season*

[ocnblu]

NEW TRUCK IS IN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

 

I am scheduled to pick it up on Saturday, I want to see it in full daylight before I sign paperwork.  WOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! 

[G. David Felt]

 Love on the 14th! That ROCKS!!!

 

Looking forward to the pictures and your take on the beast of yours.  

[ocnblu]

Thanks, Mr. dfelt!

[GMTruckGuy74]

Congrats Bill!  You should called out sick today (or still do it Friday) to take delivery earlier

 

Can't wait to see pictures and get your opinion of the new truck.  I'll be doing some shopping myself come Monday (God willing!), but have the list down to three different vehicles after attending the 2015 Philly Auto Show last weekend with the wife.

[Z-06]

Congrats Bill!  You should called out sick today (or still do it Friday) to take delivery earlier

 

Can't wait to see pictures and get your opinion of the new truck.  I'll be doing some shopping myself come Monday (God willing!), but have the list down to three different vehicles after attending the 2015 Philly Auto Show last weekend with the wife.

 

Which are?

[GMTruckGuy74]

I wasn't ignoring you, Z-06.. just trying to keep it a mystery for now

 

I will tell you this, either I'm getting something new or the wife is.  For me, I have something in mind and she has something else picked out for me.  For her, we both agree on what she's after.  If I go for the new vehicle, I want to lease as I like the prospect of a new vehicle in ~36 months; for her it's finance as she likes to own her vehicles.  

 

I'll start my own thread come Monday, if I move forward with the plan.

[G. David Felt]

I wasn't ignoring you, Z-06.. just trying to keep it a mystery for now

 

I will tell you this, either I'm getting something new or the wife is.  For me, I have something in mind and she has something else picked out for me.  For her, we both agree on what she's after.  If I go for the new vehicle, I want to lease as I like the prospect of a new vehicle in ~36 months; for her it's finance as she likes to own her vehicles.  

 

I'll start my own thread come Monday, if I move forward with the plan.

Gotta Love the woman in our lives that think they know what we should get!

[Drew Dowdell]

I wasn't ignoring you, Z-06.. just trying to keep it a mystery for now

 

I will tell you this, either I'm getting something new or the wife is.  For me, I have something in mind and she has something else picked out for me.  For her, we both agree on what she's after.  If I go for the new vehicle, I want to lease as I like the prospect of a new vehicle in ~36 months; for her it's finance as she likes to own her vehicles.  

 

I'll start my own thread come Monday, if I move forward with the plan.

 

Encore, Canyon, Terrain?

[GMTruckGuy74]

Oh Drew, the ruined of surprises!!

Yes, the wife's choice if she gets the new vehicle is a 2015 Buick Encore Premium AWD. Specifically we like this one: