XtremeJ
Wanker
I can only think he has some special options he is really keen on.I found a dealer with a MSRP allocation, ordered it, and had it about 3 months later.
They are pretty easy to get now, your buddy needs to look around more.
I found mine on a Facebook group for Z06s
Think this order may be through Purifoy in Denver and I know they have MSRP allocation already for at least 6 months