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Old 03-30-06, 01:17 PM
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Any way to track it? I ordered DEC 22, still no VIN#, dealer has no word on it.

(Norwood dealer here in MA).
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No way to track it. Just grab some beer and sit back and relax until you get the "call"
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Originally Posted by pocky
No way to track it. Just grab some beer and sit back and relax until you get the "call"
it is difficult to do that after waiting so long. What makes it worse is that people ordering after me are getting more info than I am!
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You will get it soon young grasshopper. To safisty your desires, I suggest visiting the dealer and asking to test drive it again and again.

Mine comes in June...Can't wait either. Grew a couple spots of grey hair now. So..I suggest, don't think about it!
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My experience with that place hasn't been that great so far. They're a high volume dealership. They're always
busy, they didn't even get back to me.
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Originally Posted by lexi06
My experience with that place hasn't been that great so far. They're a high volume dealership. They're always
busy, they didn't even get back to me.
YES, they are way too busy at Norwood. Had to wait an hour to get a test drive! Getting mine from Ira, where I got the better deal. =)

Sorry your car isn't here yet bhuwan. Sucks man. I ordered Jan 9th, manager says he should know something 2nd week in April.
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It's stories like these that keep me from special ordering. Every time I talk to the dealership they say no cars are available with the color/options you want (SGM, NAV & Prem) they want me to come in place a "special order", give them a healthy deposit for a car to purchase at MSRP, and then they will see what they can do. I am afraid what they could do is keep one nibling on the hook till a couple months before the 2007 are out and then call you up with congratulations your car is on the truck we have the paper work ready to sign. The dealership counts on the fact that no one would pull the deposit for fear of losing their place in line.
I would rather be patient keep calling different dealerships. One will finally be able to deal. If special ordering becomes the only option, then 2007 model for me.
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Originally Posted by SLIDE1
It's stories like these that keep me from special ordering. Every time I talk to the dealership they say no cars are available with the color/options you want (SGM, NAV & Prem) they want me to come in place a "special order", give them a healthy deposit for a car to purchase at MSRP, and then they will see what they can do. I am afraid what they could do is keep one nibling on the hook till a couple months before the 2007 are out and then call you up with congratulations your car is on the truck we have the paper work ready to sign. The dealership counts on the fact that no one would pull the deposit for fear of losing their place in line.
I would rather be patient keep calling different dealerships. One will finally be able to deal. If special ordering becomes the only option, then 2007 model for me.
If they aren't building them the way you want it built, you have no choice but to order. If I had to wait and "hope" a car built like the one I want would just show up at my local dealer, well, I'd be like you waiting forever for my car. If you can't get a discount on a special order, go to another dealership. I am getting my special order at 3% over invoice (3900 off MSRP). The internet is the way to go to get the best deal. Just tell them exactly what you want and let them earn your business.

Good luck.
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Your special order is almost $4K off MSRP? That is a unbelievable price.

As for SLIDE1, they are just pulling your chain. If you are looking for a 250, they make it in that combo. SGM w/ Black, Premium, NAV. Not sure about the 350. My guess would be, they are making it in that color too.
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i just hop som,ething happens soon
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Originally Posted by bhuwan
i just hop som,ething happens soon
It's only been 3 months. I would see what happens next week. Dont stress over it too much, I know youre anxious though.

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To keep you busy, just start buying your mods such as CAIs and aftermarket wheels, and also schedule your tint and clear bra appointments. Don't forget other purchases such as all weather mats, sunroof deflectors, etc. You should get the car within a month.
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ok thx!
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Lets see it was ordered in January and I din't get it until april

No way to track it. Just grab some beer and sit back and relax until you get the "call"
If I was 21 I would have gone with a beer. I just drove my Gx.
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