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Latest information on Ordering System(Kdealer/KFOS) starting Sept 2020

No need for sorry! We all have wondered the same at one point or another. As I am sure you are finding, there is a great deal of information on the forum but a whole lot of moving pieces to the Telluride experience.
Yeah, it's a little confusing actually. I didn't think ordering a car was such a tedious process. There is SO much information on here that it is hard at times to keep up, but I'm trying to absorb all of it. My main concern is making sure I have my car by April, since my lease is up then!
 
Anxiously waiting for December KFOS opening date. Allocations for November at my ordering dealer where down half (from 25 to 12) from October leaving me without an ETA yet:cry:. Hope my order is picked up this month.
 
Anxiously waiting for December KFOS opening date. Allocations for November at my ordering dealer where down half (from 25 to 12) from October leaving me without an ETA yet:cry:. Hope my order is picked up this month.
You and me both!!! I placed my order on 10/10 and it hasn’t been picked up yet. I’m first on the list for orders since the person who was before me ended up getting a Telly that was already allocated to the dealer! I hope our orders get picked up this month! Fingers crossed!!!🤞🏽
 
You and me both!!! I placed my order on 10/10 and it hasn’t been picked up yet. I’m first on the list for orders since the person who was before me ended up getting a Telly that was already allocated to the dealer! I hope our orders get picked up this month! Fingers crossed!!!🤞🏽
I ordered 10/12 and the dealer told me I was going to get picked up in November, but it didn't happen. Already planning for March/April delivery at best.
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I ordered 10/12 and the dealer told me I was going to get picked up in November, but it didn't happen. Already planning for March/April delivery at best.
Where are you on their order list? The timing works for me only because my lease is up on my Sienna in April, so I have some time. I’m just hoping my order gets picked up this month.
 
@StephenCantrelle would you be so kind and let me know when KFOS opens for December? Thank you!
 
Where are you on their order list? The timing works for me only because my lease is up on my Sienna in April, so I have some time. I’m just hoping my order gets picked up this month.
I am not sure. Guy told me I was going to be picked up last month. He said I was number 1 on the this for the model/option I ordered (SX J4482 / Brown Dune 027) but that was it. I am having a serious conversation right before this month's KFOS opening. What worries me is that after October, the number of Tellurides they have been getting is being declining.
 
I am not sure. Guy told me I was going to be picked up last month. He said I was number 1 on the this for the model/option I ordered (SX J4482 / Brown Dune 027) but that was it. I am having a serious conversation right before this month's KFOS opening. What worries me is that after October, the number of Tellurides they have been getting is being declining.
Oh wow! Yea, I would have a conversation with them too. If your order isn’t picked up this month are you going to order from another dealer?
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Oh wow! Yea, I would have a conversation with them too. If your order isn’t picked up this month are you going to order from another dealer?
Unfortunately no, the dealer asked for a 10% deposit to order which is only refundable after the car is delivered and sold. I didn't care too much at the time because they were one of the very few in my states that were charging MSRP and their promised wait time was reasonable (4 months). But that was a big mistake on my end because it took away any flexibility I could have.

I am not really in a rush to get the car since I don't have a lease to return and my current car isn't breaking down. However, the uncertainty is what I don't like. If they would have told me, you will get your in July 2021, I would actually be fine since I can plan accordingly. Not knowing If I my order is getting picked up or not is a bummer.
 
@StephenCantrelle any particular reason you would think a dealer allocation is getting reduced? They don't have any other Telluride in stock, get sold very quickly. Does Kia only looks at the Telluride inventory age in the dealer for new Tellurride allocation or they looks at the whole inventory age? Here is what my dealer is being getting in turns of Telluride allocation since July:
Dec - 1 (so far)
Nov -12
Oct - 25
Sept - 12
Aug - 18
Jul - 7
 
Unfortunately no, the dealer asked for a 10% deposit to order which is only refundable after the car is delivered and sold. I didn't care too much at the time because they were one of the very few in my states that were charging MSRP and their promised wait time was reasonable (4 months). But that was a big mistake on my end because it took away any flexibility I could have.

I am not really in a rush to get the car since I don't have a lease to return and my current car isn't breaking down. However, the uncertainty is what I don't like. If they would have told me, you will get your in July 2021, I would actually be fine since I can plan accordingly. Not knowing If I my order is getting picked up or not is a bummer.
Yea I totally understand. SMH. It’s such a crazy process to buy a car! I’m in the same predicament except for the fact I need my Telly by April! The only thing we can do is just wait. Did you see when KFOS opens up for this month? I asked @StephenCantrelle, but didn’t get a response.
 
Yea I totally understand. SMH. It’s such a crazy process to buy a car! I’m in the same predicament except for the fact I need my Telly by April! The only thing we can do is just wait. Did you see when KFOS opens up for this month? I asked @StephenCantrelle, but didn’t get a response.
KFOS is looking like commitment date will be the 23rd.

This date can be moved though... so waiting for confirmation
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@StephenCantrelle any particular reason you would think a dealer allocation is getting reduced? They don't have any other Telluride in stock, get sold very quickly. Does Kia only looks at the Telluride inventory age in the dealer for new Tellurride allocation or they looks at the whole inventory age? Here is what my dealer is being getting in turns of Telluride allocation since July:
Dec - 1 (so far)
Nov -12
Oct - 25
Sept - 12
Aug - 18
Jul - 7
Nov is light due to projecting Christmas break at factory.. hard to say what will be like for this month till we see. but imo shouldn't be less that Nov number
 
KFOS is looking like commitment date will be the 23rd.

This date can be moved though... so waiting for confirmation
So, does that mean orders have to be in by the 23rd?
 
Nov is light due to projecting Christmas break at factory.. hard to say what will be like for this month till we see. but imo shouldn't be less that Nov number
Sorry, by allocation I meant to say number of VIN created on a calendar month. (I can only use failcat to check). That makes some sense. November had the Thanksgiving holidays and December is having the Christmas holiday. I assume the number of VINs created in those two months will be lower.
 
How are you guys checking the local dealer allocation? I found the fail at site but you need a VIN# to look up right?
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How are you guys checking the local dealer allocation? I found the fail at site but you need a VIN# to look up right?
You can do a dealer lookup and find the VINs that have been created to any dealer. Type the state initials plus the number 0 and it will show you the first 99 the dealers for your state. i.e. MA0 for Massachusetts
 
@StephenCantrelle Is there any way to confirm the items on a in-process build at the factory? And updated ETA date?

I just put a deposit down on a Telluride the dealer is supposedly getting 2/28. They don't have a VIN yet (so not in Failcat), but I don't see anything about the Prestige package in the order codes my sales rep sent (see below) Obviously Wolf Gray means Nightfall and it is an SX, and the MSRP should reflect the Prestige package included, but just want to make sure this is the build:

Wolf Gray
Black Nappa
SX AWD
Nightfall
Towing
Prestige
Crossbars
Cargo cover

2021 Kia Telluride SX Wolf Gray Black Interior V6 AWD AUTO
 
@StephenCantrelle Is there any way to confirm the items on a in-process build at the factory? And updated ETA date?

I just put a deposit down on a Telluride the dealer is supposedly getting 2/28. They don't have a VIN yet (so not in Failcat), but I don't see anything about the Prestige package in the order codes my sales rep sent (see below) Obviously Wolf Gray means Nightfall and it is an SX, and the MSRP should reflect the Prestige package included, but just want to make sure this is the build:

Wolf Gray
Black Nappa
SX AWD
Nightfall
Towing
Prestige
Crossbars
Cargo cover

2021 Kia Telluride SX Wolf Gray Black Interior V6 AWD AUTO
Based on the price it matches your exact description. So yes this indeed has the Prestige package and all accessories mentioned
 
You can do a dealer lookup and find the VINs that have been created to any dealer. Type the state initials plus the number 0 and it will show you the first 99 the dealers for your state. i.e. MA0 for Massachusetts
Oh ok so there’s no way for me to confirm if this is their allocation or someone’s order tho?
 




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