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Prius at port--what does that mean?

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by ralleia, Apr 25, 2012.

  1. ralleia

    ralleia Active Member

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    So, the Prius four that I thought was mine was double-booked, so her twin is apparently "at port" and will be on location in 2-3 weeks.

    What does "at port" mean?

    The salesperson thought yesterday that this car was still being built, but "at port" can't mean in Japan and scheduled to be on location in 2-3 weeks. Port must mean somewhere on the west coast of the U.S.?

    Sorry--just trying to make travel plans to pick up the car--the local dealers just want to pussyfoot around. But these reservations fill up so I'm trying to get a better understanding.
     
    #1 ralleia, Apr 25, 2012
  2. Keiichi

    Keiichi Active Member

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    Given you are in Nebraska, this suggest it MIGHT be on the west coast, as it will have to go through customs and then be trucked over.
     
    #2 Keiichi, Apr 25, 2012
  3. ghosteh

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    port could mean port-of-entry, or U.S. Customs

    It could also mean the port of departure, which would be Japan.

    Freight gets moved rather quickly, then sits waiting to be inspected for importation. Over-the-road transportation happens quickly also. I'd expect much less than a week for a car to go across the country
     
    #3 ghosteh, Apr 26, 2012
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