New Sonic in Arkansas.

[gamefreakclay]

Hey there all! I'm the future owner of a Sonic. Had to get one ordered for me because there were none that met the specifications that I wanted. I keep checking my order number and waiting for a VIN. Also I know I will be getting one of the last ones manufactured, maybe the last one for 2012.

A little about myself. I'm active duty Air Force, and proud to serve my country. I'm 25 and this is the first and maybe only time I will be able to drive a brand new car off the lot fully paid for.

Here are the specs on the car.

Topaz Blue Metallic 1LZ
1.4L Turbo Engine
6 Speed Manual Transmission
Sunroof option too!

I'm ordering the all weather floor mats, pedal covers, and the Black Wheels separately for a good deal cheaper than the dealership offers them.

I will post pics as soon as I get the car. Look forward to conversing with you all.

Side note: I hear that the Topaz Blue Metallic is the rarest color on Sonics. Is there any truth behind that? And if so, why?

 

[Preloader]

Welcome. I've noticed the blue ones seem to be very photogenic.

 

[CyberGreyTURBOZ]

Welcome. I have yet to see the blue in person, but going by on the semi's it looks good.

 

[Sonic]

Welcome. Which site are you using to track your order? Hopefully you are using Connects | GM vehicle order tracking and not the one on Chevy's site, because that one is a joke.

As for the blue being uncommon, it's because it's the last color that was released, so there aren't as many on the streets yet. Nothing "rare" about it.

 

[gamefreakclay]

Thanks for telling me about the "Connects", I was in fact using the Chevy website.

 

[srose815]

Welcome, gamefreakclay! Can't wait to see pics of your Topaz Blue Sonic! :banana:

 

[AndrewGS]

Welcome and thanks for your service!

 

[wingman]

Welcome aboard!

 

[gamefreakclay]

Gahhh, I hate waiting.


Event Date Event Status
06/15/2012 (1102) Order entered via web.

06/15/2012 (1100) Order placed at dealership. Order passed GM edit tables but dealer has not received allocation to place order.

06/15/2012 (2000) Order accepted by GM. Dealer used allocation to place order into production.

06/19/2012 (2500) Order preferenced. Order pulled to the production system.

06/20/2012 (3000) Order accepted by production control. Parts being ordered and production process is underway.

06/21/2012 (3100) Order available to sequence.

06/21/2012 (3300) Order scheduled for production. Order is scheduled into the plant build cycle.

 

[gamefreakclay]

Here it is. I waited long enough.

 

[benschevy]

Hey dude. I'm in Lttle Rock and just bought a Sonic. I thinks salesman mentioned you because I inquired about a blue one that their website said they had but he said it was special order for an Air Force guy!

 

[gamefreakclay]

Hehe, yeah I had to have mine specially ordered. There were none around with the options I wanted.

Blue Topaz
1.4 Liter Turbo Engine
Manual 6 Speed Transmission
Jet Black/ Dark Titanium Leather Interior
Sun Roof
Fog Lights

 

[benschevy]

Let me share about getting mine. I'm with USAA (I'm sure you've heard of it). They have 3 certified dealers in the area but none of them had the car that I found on chevrolet.com. A dealer in England, AR did. Well I called them anyway and they, of course, saw it in the regional inventory. But I also called that guy directly. Superior ended up with the best offer so when they called that guy back to actually get the car he refused to give it to them. Turns out he put two-and-two together and realized that 3 dealers and me had all called the same day for the car, so he knew it was for me. I called him back and gave him a piece of my mind but he wouldn't budge. Superior kept trying all evening and finally the next morning, he agreed to trade them one from their lot. GAH!

 

[Eric Smit]

Stressful!


-Eric Smit