6-8 weeks now? Hmmm...wishful thinking?

[BigMike]

Date Ordered: May 16, 2008
Dealer Ordered From (Incl. City/State): Round Rock, TX
Timeframe given for delivery: 6-8 weeks (on May 16th)
Color: Metallic Grey, Barcelona Red
Option Package: 2
Your # on Dealer's Waiting List: 35 (as of June 2)

[LittlePinkSequin]

Is the 6-8 weeks an updated time? What were you originally told? I put my name on the RR waiting list a few days after you & was told I was in the 20s (nothing more exact). Was told at the time it could take anywhere from a few weeks (very unlikely) to a few months.

I requested a touring, package 3, in either magnetic gray or spectra blue.

[BigMike]

I just updated my info above. RR Toyota told me they get anywhere from 3-7 cars a week, so it could be 5-10 weeks based on that. My salesman was hesitant to give me an estimated delivery time just because of the worldwide demand for the Prius. Its really amazing. I'll keep this updated as I get more info.

[SandS]

Ordered a Touring Model, Package 6 on April 21st. My salesman hasn't been able to tell me a thing as of middle of May. This could be a long wait.

[LittlePinkSequin]

Hmmm, interesting. I got on the RR waiting list on 5/21 and was told they had about "20 to 25" people on it. I emailed my salesperson yesterday asking for an update. We'll see if she responds & what the word is.

Either way, I know this is going to be a waiting game... Definitely keep updating this post & we'll see how we net out.

[BigMike]

You heard back yet? I hate to call my sales guy each week with an update. Perhaps you could call on the 9th to see where you are, then I'll call on the 16th and we can get a feel for how fast the cars are coming in?

[LittlePinkSequin]

On Tues or Wed my salesperson told me I've moved up several places, but I'm still not exactly sure where I am on the list. It doesn't make sense that I'd be ahead of you though, so I hope you're really not #35. One of us must have been given the wrong info. Let's hope mine is right, because that would mean you're very near the front. (What are the odds?)

I don't think there's anything wrong with calling/emailing your salesperson weekly, though I agree I hate to be a pest. But then, they have my money, so...

Hope you get good news next week!

[BigMike]

Called again this morning to find out Round Rock Toyota is up to 105 orders!!! They are going through the allocations now to find out who gets their car and I'm gonna get a call later today or tomorrow.

[LittlePinkSequin]

**105**??

Suddenly I'm feeling like 12, 20 or even 35 isn't so bad...

I'll check back here later to see if you have any news & will let you know if I hear anything as well.

[turboboy]

i think most dealers get their allocations every two weeks and then go down their list to match car with owner. in between allocations there is not much new info.

so i would find out when their allocations come in ,how many they usually get and where you are on the list. check every few weeks to make sure you are making progress up the list, as you get to be #10 or so it might be worthwhile to call after every allocation .