Special Ordering and delivery times

zero · 02-12-2009, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trema

I've been skulking around for a few months now, figured now's the right time to say 'hello.' Yesterday, I special ordered a Platinum Graphite 6MT Touring w/Persimmon interior, Sports, Nav, kick plates, splash guards, floor & trunk mats. In Portland, Oregon. Negotiated $37,500. Deposit is down, order is in. Now the wait...

Anyone received a special order yet? Dealer's time frame is 60-90 days. Are these usually under or over? I just HATE having things out of my hands for months.

This is a good price. I got 37,588 for the same spec as yours, except mine is white/persimmon. My dealer told me 3 months for a custom order. He checked the next 2 months of the incoming shipments and there is none that matches what I am looking for. So I am looking at June delivery.

Phil Wallace · 02-13-2009, 02:55 PM

Step one is to hope the dealer gets an allocation for a chassis. You cannot just "place" and order with the factory. Dealer are allocated a certain number of chassis.
February orders are closed.
Begining of March they reopen. If your dealer receives an allocation, he/she can place your order, as long as they are building the vehicle in that configuration/color that build cycle.

Once your order is placed and confirmed a order number is generated. This is the first "hard" proof your order has been placed and accepted.

From that point the vehicle receives a scheduled build date and then moves through the shipping process.
Your dealer can call and track your order once it has hit land, tell you when it is rail loaded, and port shipped. Your dealer will receive a 24-72 hr "heads up" notice from the car carrier company as to when it will be unloaded onto their lot.

Tracking an order is not an easy process. Just make sure you get an order number to confirm the order has been placed and accepted.

moondoggy · 02-13-2009, 03:29 PM

Thanks Phil for the process enlightenment.

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02-13-2009, 02:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Phil Wallace Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 34 Drives: 1991 300ZX TT Rep Power: 220	Step one is to hope the dealer gets an allocation for a chassis. You cannot just "place" and order with the factory. Dealer are allocated a certain number of chassis. February orders are closed. Begining of March they reopen. If your dealer receives an allocation, he/she can place your order, as long as they are building the vehicle in that configuration/color that build cycle. Once your order is placed and confirmed a order number is generated. This is the first "hard" proof your order has been placed and accepted. From that point the vehicle receives a scheduled build date and then moves through the shipping process. Your dealer can call and track your order once it has hit land, tell you when it is rail loaded, and port shipped. Your dealer will receive a 24-72 hr "heads up" notice from the car carrier company as to when it will be unloaded onto their lot. Tracking an order is not an easy process. Just make sure you get an order number to confirm the order has been placed and accepted.

02-13-2009, 03:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
moondoggy Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: cape cod Posts: 46 Drives: 2009 370 Z Rep Power: 17	Thanks Phil for the process enlightenment.