Well, given that we have heard numbers in the 8000's, 5000's, 10,000's, and now 3,000's - no question they are completely random. What will be important is the time-stamp on the application. Of course, that time-stamp is also not going to be indiciative of a build order - just how quick you got your certificate request in. Personally, I would guess there will be a "pool" of +/- 2,000 certificates and those will be guaranteed a build if presented to a Dodge dealership (although Dodge hedges their bets and says "no guarantees"). Don't forget, as this certificate does not obligate the holder to make an actual purchase, there will undoubtedly be some certificates that are framed for the Viper memorabilia collection and never "cashed in". That's my guess anyway.
Chris