allocation to dealerships

usmc · 09-22-2005, 02:26 PM

I'm not sure if anyone has already posted this info but I do see this as a common topic. I came across some information on how they decide how many solstices are going to each dealership. This may be how they do it for the Sky or maybe not. Either way, I thought it would be good to post they formula they used. here ya go---

Solstice Allocation Information

Solstice allocation formula is based on:

50% Pontiac retail car sales history for prior 12 months
50% competitive set
The latter is based on 11 key competitors, including:

Mazda MX-5 Miata
Toyota MR2 Spyder
Honda S2000
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Ford Mustang Convertible
Mini Cooper Convertible
VW Beetle Convertible
Chrysler Crossfire Roadster
Audi TT
BMW Z4

Phase I
Exclusive 2006 Pontiac Solstice Early Order Program
Official announcement: April 14
Promotional period: April 15 - 24

Phase II
4-month Dealer allocation quantity based on 50/50 formula

Phase III
Controlled allocation based on 50/50 formula (Timing TBD)

Phase IV
Turn-n-earn (Timing TBD)

Constraints

OnStar® System (October 2005)
5-speed automatic transmission (February 2006)

SKY Spy · 09-22-2005, 07:19 PM

Right now there are trying to determine who is getting how many SKY's. There have been talk about the souther states getting a few more allocated than the northern states due to the fact that in the south the SKY would be driven for more months per year than in the north. I have no information as of yet as to which way have they decided to go with this but I hear this is the reason the allocation announcement have been delayed.

I guess we will just have to sit and wait and see what actually happens...

Regards,

S.D.

usmc · 09-22-2005, 08:45 PM

they gotta have some kind of formula like they do for the solstice don't they? or is it likely that saturn could decide allocation based an entirely different set of ideas. (like north vs south)?

brentil · 09-22-2005, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usmc

they gotta have some kind of formula like they do for the solstice don't they? or is it likely that saturn could decide allocation based an entirely different set of ideas. (like north vs south)?

With the Solstice the formula determines the # of cars a d ealer gets. Then location deteremines who gets allocations filled first. Seems there's a chance southern states are going to get Solstices before northern due to the time of year right now.

usmc · 09-23-2005, 12:09 AM

Bah!!! I live in northern California, so thats not what I wanted to hear!!!

maybe they'll make an exception for CA being that we probably have more convertibles than any state and only 2 seasons.

usmc · 09-23-2005, 12:12 AM

I just realized you were talking about solstice, if the Sky comes out in March do you think location will still make a difference? Isn't there still snow in the midwest/east coast in March?? Send 'em to sunny Cali!!!! we don't have salt on the roads to rust the floor out!!

mhw745 · 09-23-2005, 12:25 AM

Or better yet, to S. Florida because that is our dry season.

usmc · 09-23-2005, 12:29 AM

there we go!! we just figured out allocation... 50% to S. FL and 50% to Cali!
all we have to do now is let the bigwigs at saturn know we've come up with a solution!

Lost Sol · 09-23-2005, 04:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sky Dealer

Right now there are trying to determine who is getting how many SKY's. There have been talk about the souther states getting a few more allocated than the northern states due to the fact that in the south the SKY would be driven for more months per year than in the north. I have no information as of yet as to which way have they decided to go with this but I hear this is the reason the allocation announcement have been delayed.

I guess we will just have to sit and wait and see what actually happens...

Regards,

S.D.

The GM at the Saturn, which emailed me sounds right. He said that it would be Oct/Nov, when they received word on numbers. He said something about a Vegas meeting ...

Slade · 09-23-2005, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usmc

there we go!! we just figured out allocation... 50% to S. FL and 50% to Cali!
all we have to do now is let the bigwigs at saturn know we've come up with a solution!

HA HA,.. YEAH!!

Cali Rocks,... Total Roadster weather. I was in Carlsbad a while ago and loved it. In Oceanside, Ca along the beautiful beaches, i fell in love. Im defanitly buying a place there. But staying in Florida most of the time.

SKY Sailor · 09-24-2005, 05:02 PM

I am not even going to guess on allocations! But I will tell you guys...I saw all the managers in a dark office, sitting around a crystal ball that seemed to be glowing....
Cheers,
Jill

SkyMan 08 · 09-24-2005, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saturn Sales

I am not even going to guess on allocations! But I will tell you guys...I saw all the managers in a dark office, sitting around a crystal ball that seemed to be glowing....
Cheers,
Jill

I think that was from a MX-5 owner after he saw a Sky for real on display at a Saturn dealership they fell off and started glowing... I heard that all the dealers will soon be getting one of those...A lot of the MX-5 owners are losing theirs after seeing a Sky...

**rick112** · 09-25-2005, 01:04 AM

Well it's nice to see that a weeks vacation hasn't changed all the speculation around here!

09-22-2005, 02:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
usmc First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 1,293 My Photos: (3)	allocation to dealerships I'm not sure if anyone has already posted this info but I do see this as a common topic. I came across some information on how they decide how many solstices are going to each dealership. This may be how they do it for the Sky or maybe not. Either way, I thought it would be good to post they formula they used. here ya go--- Solstice Allocation Information Solstice allocation formula is based on: 50% Pontiac retail car sales history for prior 12 months 50% competitive set The latter is based on 11 key competitors, including: Mazda MX-5 Miata Toyota MR2 Spyder Honda S2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Nissan 350Z Roadster Ford Mustang Convertible Mini Cooper Convertible VW Beetle Convertible Chrysler Crossfire Roadster Audi TT BMW Z4 Phase I Exclusive 2006 Pontiac Solstice Early Order Program Official announcement: April 14 Promotional period: April 15 - 24 Phase II 4-month Dealer allocation quantity based on 50/50 formula Phase III Controlled allocation based on 50/50 formula (Timing TBD) Phase IV Turn-n-earn (Timing TBD) Constraints OnStar® System (October 2005) 5-speed automatic transmission (February 2006)

09-22-2005, 07:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
SKY Spy Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,895 My Photos: (47)	Right now there are trying to determine who is getting how many SKY's. There have been talk about the souther states getting a few more allocated than the northern states due to the fact that in the south the SKY would be driven for more months per year than in the north. I have no information as of yet as to which way have they decided to go with this but I hear this is the reason the allocation announcement have been delayed. I guess we will just have to sit and wait and see what actually happens... Regards, S.D. __________________ 2nd SKY: 2008 RED on Red/Black Lthr RedLine Delivered - 7/14/08 Loaded Auto 3" Magnaflow, Lil Chromies & CAI 1st SKY: (Traded) 2007 Silver Graphite RedLine Loaded (-6CD) Deposit - 4/11/06 Order # KFDHH7 - 5/27/06 Delivered - 2/21/07

09-23-2005, 12:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
mhw745 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: S.E. Florida Posts: 111 My Photos: (0)	Allocation Or better yet, to S. Florida because that is our dry season. __________________ Marc Red Sky at morning. Sailor take warning. Red Sky at night. Sailor's delight

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09-22-2005, 08:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
usmc First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 1,293 My Photos: (3)	they gotta have some kind of formula like they do for the solstice don't they? or is it likely that saturn could decide allocation based an entirely different set of ideas. (like north vs south)?

09-23-2005, 12:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
usmc First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 1,293 My Photos: (3)	Bah!!! I live in northern California, so thats not what I wanted to hear!!! maybe they'll make an exception for CA being that we probably have more convertibles than any state and only 2 seasons.

09-23-2005, 12:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
usmc First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 1,293 My Photos: (3)	I just realized you were talking about solstice, if the Sky comes out in March do you think location will still make a difference? Isn't there still snow in the midwest/east coast in March?? Send 'em to sunny Cali!!!! we don't have salt on the roads to rust the floor out!!

09-23-2005, 12:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
usmc First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 1,293 My Photos: (3)	there we go!! we just figured out allocation... 50% to S. FL and 50% to Cali! all we have to do now is let the bigwigs at saturn know we've come up with a solution!

09-24-2005, 05:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
SKY Sailor First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 295 My Photos: (16)	I am not even going to guess on allocations! But I will tell you guys...I saw all the managers in a dark office, sitting around a crystal ball that seemed to be glowing.... Cheers, Jill

09-25-2005, 01:04 AM	#13 (permalink)
rick112 Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,190 My Photos: (0)	Well it's nice to see that a weeks vacation hasn't changed all the speculation around here!

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