getting a magnetic grey...

[rbitner]

hey everyone,
i paid the deposit for a magnetic grey #7 or #8 in San Francisco. the dealer said he would call once weekly to tell me where i was on the list but has never called after three weeks. when i call there, they only given really vague information, like "it typically takes 3-12 weeks to get a Prius." seeing how i ordered a magnetic grey, it seems like it could take much longer than this. here's a couple of questions:

1.) there's a listing on craigslist for a magnetic grey #7 from some guy who says he'll deliver it to me, or he'll pick me up and take me to a dealer that's 3 hours away but won't tell me where "because if I told you that, I'd be out of business." does this sound too sketchy?

2.) do people think the leather is really all that?

3.) how long do you all think it might take to get the magnetic grey through the dealer?

4.) am i running out of time for the carpool lane stickers and tax credit? maybe it's worth it to go with this mystery guy...

thanks!