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When ordering, how long did you wait for your Prius c?

Discussion in 'Prius c Main Forum' started by SoGalinSoCal, Apr 3, 2012.

  1. SoGalinSoCal

    SoGalinSoCal New Member

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    Unfortunately, I have very specific taste for a car that is in hot demand. And I really want my Prius c Four in Summer Rain w/ moonroof package. Although my dealership and I have been scouring the Western US for my specifications, we've turned up nothing in 3 weeks. So, I'm going to special order my car, which I'm told will take 3-4 months. *whine* But I want it noooooow! :p

    How long did you wait/have you waited so far for your special Prius c to come in?
     
  2. formula

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    I waited two weeks. I reserved the C III black color with alloy moonroof at the first day the dealer got their first PC. it was on the ship from Japan when I reversed it. only one in my area. lol C III black with alloy.
     
  3. ewaboy

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    C II Summer Rain - Put down deposit February 17th* to reserve car - they said one of the April shipments - hopefully it comes in this month.:confused::)

    March shipments - AFAIK - almost all the C's were spoken for.

    Did offer me a C I in Summer Rain and I looked at the C II Habanero - but turned down both cars. Both cars were reserved but the buyers changed their minds so sales called to see if I was interested.

    Can I whine too?:Cry:

    *IIRC - this is the first day the C's were sold in Hawaii.
     
  4. vinnie97

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    I just settled for one that was inbound...the dealership (only one within 100 miles) seemed reluctant to "order" anything for me anyway.
     
  5. Ashley7

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    I requested mine March 8th, and was lucky enough to have them find one on a boat the next day. But then I had to wait until the 27th to pick it up. So about two and a half weeks from when I requested it.
     
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    It took 18 days from the time my specific car was ordered until I took delivery. It was already on the boat heading over here when it was claimed for me.
     
  7. torquil

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    I ordered mine about six weeks ago...(Summer Rain), but after a month I got a call saying that they simply couldn't find that color. I said I'd take just about anything; I picked up my new Metallic Blue (ii) in Saturday.:)
     
  8. DianneWhitmire

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    I'm not sure why you're waiting. I have one on the boat that docks the 9th. :)

     
  9. fgp

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    once upon a time: i walked into my dealership and said i wanted the new c. when would they arrive (expecting about april) they said, "funny you should ask. the first one will be here in just a few days" well, instead of 2 days it was about 5 days. but i got the very first one:D to hit nashville. i must admit im liking "shorty" more and more each day. the real test will be when i go to daytona the second week of may. i will definitely be informing every one of performance and gas mileage.:)
    fred from nashville
     
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    I ordered a silver metallic 4 on Saturday. I was told it could take 6 to 8 weeks to get it...
     
  11. Kirkuleez

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    I had spoken to my dealer in advance about when they were expecting the C's in. He asked if I wanted him to call and i said yes but i wasn't sure if i'd actually end up buying one or not. So I recieved a call on March 7th asking if i wanted to check out the C. I ended up being the very first registered owner of a Prius c in the entire state of Wiconsin! I guess I was lucky, I knew the'd be in high demand which also influenced my decision of purchasing then. I initially was interested in a package 2, the one i bought was a 3 with moonroof which cost much more than i intended to spend but i had almost $3000 positive equity from my Honda Fit and put $2800 of my own money down and said what the heck. It sucks you have to wait, but it'll be worth it!
     
  12. SoGalinSoCal

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    So, my dealer called today and was able to find a Metallic Blue c IV, which was my second color choice. And he can get it to me by Monday or Tuesday. *sigh* I guess I'm going to settle.
     
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    :rockon:
     
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    Don't feel so bad, I'm on the East coast waiting for a Blue Streak Pc4. I envy you ;). Grats if you decide to get it.
     
  15. morefaves

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    Ordered a blue(either blue is fine) III on March 16th. Still waiting, was told "maybe" next week. Could have had a Haberno III with Moonroof that I test, drove but didn't want that color or Moonroof. No Hurry, I'd rather get what I want.
     
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    I just talked to my dealer and they are telling me they haven't located mine yet. They were saying that maybe Summer Rain just isn't being made yet and I told them that apparently lots of people are getting the color so they have to have been producing that color. It has been a week and they still dont have any idea where to locate one. *sigh* I am really starting to worry... So who knows how long it will take :(
     
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  18. ewaboy

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    That's just silly - they know better. Just have to go on the computer and check the shipments coming in and the SRs will show up. What they're actually saying is - they want you to settle for another color so they won't have to wait to make a sale.

    Still waiting on mine too - due in one of the April shipments. But I've been offered a C I in SR and I've seen a C II or C III when the salesman called me to come take a look to make sure I liked the color I had reserved (even took pictures in the dealer lot). And I missed out on a C II SR in the first shipment (early February) and the March shipments' SRs were all taken (reserved) before the end of the first day of sales in Hawaii - I know cause I reserved a SR on that very day and I was too late to get any of the March SRs.
     
  19. bgil

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    I just received a call from my dealer telling me my silver metallic with black interior prius c 4 will be shipped from Japan April 12 and I should be able to take delivery around the 1st week of May.

    I ordered this vehicle 1 week ago. It was a costco deal.
     
  20. BGGirl

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    They may want me to settle for another color but I won't do it. I would regret not sticking to the color I really want! :)