bsgman

Hi guys,

Curious if anyone has experience with a dealer putting in an order with the Lexus Manufacturer and how long it typically takes to take ownership?

My order was:

Vehicle: 2014 Lexus GX 460
Style: Luxury
Interior Color: Black
Exterior Color: Knights Armor Pearl
Selected Options: Standard Paint (-PAINT), Knights Armor Pearl (1H3), Driver Support Package (ZA), Preferred Accessory Package (Z1), Cargo Mat (C1), Cargo Net (GN), Wheel Locks (WL-0), Mark Levinson Audio System (ML), Exhaust Tip (E5), Paint Protection Film (3P), Towing Hitch w/Ball Mount (DH), Glass Breakage Sensor (Gbs) (V2), Door Edge Guards (D5-0), Remote Engine Start (Res) (V4), Black, Semi-Aniline Leather Seats (LB40).


Thanks for any perspective or thoughts!

Brian

Eppieguy

Average is 4 months for delivery.

patgilm

Mine took 3 months.

Moonlite

1 more week will be 5 months and still waiting ....

Randy B

Took three and a half months.

Randy B

SecPole14

Fail. Do you even have a VIN or shipment status?

Sounds like the dealer forgot about you/never entered your order. Lexus special orders are entered on the 20th of every month. It should take 3 months if you're on the West coast, or 4 months if you're on the East coast, tops.

Eppieguy

I have ordered 5 and each one was almost exactly 4 months to the east coast.

Ceenit

Mine took just over two months (ordered mid November and in came in the end of January).

In the end what they shipped was not the exact car I had ordered. It actually had a few extra 'features' installed at the port (remote start and all weather mats...neither of which had any particular value to me as we keep the car garaged and I had already purchased a set of mats). I didn't find this out until pickup day when the dealer tried to tell me that is typical and tried to get me to pay for the extra features. That lasted about 10 seconds before I told the saleperson (nice but sternly) that if I wanted to hear that speech I wouldn't have bought from a Lexus dealership or bothered to negotiate a price back in November.

I was with my wife for pick up and she played it very cool. When the salesperson figured I wasn't going to buy in on the extra features, he turned to my wife and asked her if she thought there was value in the extra features. She turned to him, smiled and said, I'm trading in a perfecly good '13 GX model, and would be just as happy to leave with it . I was smiling (on the inside) and very proud of my wife's quick retort. I was initially angry that he addressed my wife to so see if she would soften on paying for the extra features, but she played it so well, and he buckled after speaking with his manager.

In the end the dealership came through and ended up 'throwing in' the extra upgrades at their expense. My faith in the dealerthip was restored in the end.

My guess is that a lot of times, that while the dealership says they are 'special ordering' a car, the generally have a pretty good beat on what is coming in even two months out. So while I thoughf mine was specially ordered and tailored for me, after 60 days, I got what I ordered, plus a few extra features.

Loved my '13, but love the styling and new features in the '14 even more.

Moonlite

I'll be here in 2 weeks hopefully.


18186 VEHICLE INQUIRY REPORT DATE: 02/03/14
DCV920 TIME: 10:47
Model Number: 9700A SERIAL # :E5073211 Check Code: 1

Model Description: GX460 5-DR SUV Category ..........: A
Year ............: 2014 Current Dealer ....: 330-64502
Interior Color ..: LA40 LA40 Wholesale Dealer ..:
Exterior Color ..: 0077 STRFI Previous Dealer ...: 00336
Body ............: 5-DOOR SUV 4X4 Invoice Date ......:
Number of Cyl ...: 8 Ship Date .........:
Allocation Number: 121 Retail Date .......:
Engine Number ...: 1UR-0403464 (J) Date of First Use .:
Vessel Number ...: 593 LDRC ..............: NO
Vessel Name .....: NEW CENTURY 2 Damage ............: NO DAMAGE
Prod Locked Date.: 12/12/13 PDI ...............: NO
Fleet .............: NON-FLEET
Port PDS Complete .: NO
Safety Connect.....: Y
VIN .............: JTJBM7FX0E5073211 Lexus/Toyota Enform: N
XM Radio ..........: YES
Connected Services.: LEXUS PREMIUM N
Factory Installed Accessories: PM WU
Port Installed Accessories ..:

Retail
Vehicle Base Model ....................: $ 49085.00
Total Accessories .....................: $ 5020.00

# STANDARD FEATURES
* 4.6-liter V8- 32 valve, Dual OverHead Cam (DOHC),
* Variable Valve Timing (VVT-i) 301 hp / 329lb-ft
* 6-Speed Automatic Transmission
* Full-Time 4WD w/Torsen Limited Slip Center
* Differential (w/ Electronic Locking Feature)
* Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS)
* 18" Alloy Wheels w/ 265/60R18 Mud & Snow Tires
* Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), w/Electronic
* Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) & Brake Assist (BA)
* Vehicle Stability Control & Trailer Sway Control
* Illuminated Running Boards & Roof Rails
* Automatic Light Emitting Diode (LED) low-beam
* headlamps with LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
* Power Tilt/Slide Moonroof w/One-Touch Open/Close
* SmartAccess passive entry w/Push-Button Start/Stop
* Theft-Deterrent System with Engine Immobilizer
* Seven Passenger Seating with:
* Reclining, Sliding, 60/40 Split Middle-Row Seat
* Fold-flat, 50/50 Split Third-Row Seat
* 10-Way Power Front Seats w/ Lexus Memory System
* Rear View Mirror- Auto Dimming, Homelink Garage
* Door Opener
* Lexus Premium Display Audio System-
* 8.0 inch touchscreen with Backup Camera,
* HD Radio with Real-Time Traffic and Weather,
* Gracenote album art, MP3 Player USB Integration,
* SiriusXM Satellite Radio (90-day All Access trial
* subscription included)
* Bluetooth Hands Free Phone and Media Streaming
* Ten Airbags- Driver & Front passenger:
* Front, Knee and Side (6), Second Row Side (2),
* Side Curtain: First, Second and Third row (2)
* Safety Connect- Automatic Collision Notification,
* Stolen Vehicle Location, Emergency Assist Button
* (SOS), & Enhanced Roadside Assistance
* (1-year trial subscription included)
Retail
Vehicle Base Model ..........................:$ 49085.00
Premium Package: ........................... 4710.00
Leather trimmed seats, Mahogany wood trim, .
rain-sensing wipers, windshield deicer, LED
foglamps, 18" Split-six spoke alloy wheels,
Intuitive Parking Assist, Heated/Ventilated F
Seats, Heated outboard 2nd row seats, 3-zone
automatic climate control, Touchscreen Naviga
with Voice Command, Lexus Enform w/Destinatio
Assist & eDestination (1-year trial subscript
included) Subscription-Free Enform App Suite
Wood & leather trimmed steering wheel & shift 310.00
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Total Accessories ...........................: $ 5020.00
Destination Charge ..........................: $ 910.00
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Total .......................................:.........$55015.00