I did put the deposit down with Ernst ... I put it down on May 15th or so and it sounds like I may have the car I want on July 15th-ish. I am originally from Norfolk, so Columbus is on my way back home from Lincoln. The wait list wasn't very long when I got on it ... I believe I was #4, but they said they generally only get 2 in a month.
I believe I've seen your name around some of the HuskerBoards?
Haven't had much dealings with the local guys, but haven't heard much good and I'm not wild about dealing with a "mega" dealer. Who are you using? Wife is from Columbus, I lived there for 14 years, was thinking about trying Ernst there.
