A bit stunned at order to VIN creation time... in good way!

[ncpilot]

I wasn't too optimistic on wait time, but I placed an order on 3/29/2022, and found what looked to be my VIN on failcat this morning. Just confirmed with dealer, with arrival scheduled to be June 16... about 2 1/2 months total!

I didn't know if my order would be fast or delayed due to what seems to be a more rare combo: everlasting silver, prestige, nightfall, dune brown interior. I guess it was faster!

I used Preston Kia in Burton (OH), and was willing to go the $2k over MSRP as being the less evil of most other dealers, and not wanting to travel too far (I have family in that area, so it's a trip I'd make anyway--I live in NC). Ohio caps the "doc fees" to $250, whereas in my city, they are charging around $700 (and local Kia dealer is $10k over sticker). I still pay NC sales tax which is 4% less than in OH.

All around a decent scenario. No complaints about Preston, straight forward, easy to deal with. No specific person since they all rotate and support customers, so I've worked with about 3-4 different people.

Given the current market place, gas prices, economy, etc., I was questioning my decision to take on a car payment, not so much anymore now that I have this news...

 

[AZTellurideBLK]

I wasn't too optimistic on wait time, but I placed an order on 3/29/2022, and found what looked to be my VIN on failcat this morning. Just confirmed with dealer, with arrival scheduled to be June 16... about 2 1/2 months total!

I didn't know if my order would be fast or delayed due to what seems to be a more rare combo: everlasting silver, prestige, nightfall, dune brown interior. I guess it was faster!

I used Preston Kia in Burton (OH), and was willing to go the $2k over MSRP as being the less evil of most other dealers, and not wanting to travel too far (I have family in that area, so it's a trip I'd make anyway--I live in NC). Ohio caps the "doc fees" to $250, whereas in my city, they are charging around $700 (and local Kia dealer is $10k over sticker). I still pay NC sales tax which is 4% less than in OH.

All around a decent scenario. No complaints about Preston, straight forward, easy to deal with. No specific person since they all rotate and support customers, so I've worked with about 3-4 different people.

Given the current market place, gas prices, economy, etc., I was questioning my decision to take on a car payment, not so much anymore now that I have this news...

congrats!

 

[BubbaSmithTX]

I wasn't too optimistic on wait time, but I placed an order on 3/29/2022, and found what looked to be my VIN on failcat this morning. Just confirmed with dealer, with arrival scheduled to be June 16... about 2 1/2 months total!

I didn't know if my order would be fast or delayed due to what seems to be a more rare combo: everlasting silver, prestige, nightfall, dune brown interior. I guess it was faster!

I used Preston Kia in Burton (OH), and was willing to go the $2k over MSRP as being the less evil of most other dealers, and not wanting to travel too far (I have family in that area, so it's a trip I'd make anyway--I live in NC). Ohio caps the "doc fees" to $250, whereas in my city, they are charging around $700 (and local Kia dealer is $10k over sticker). I still pay NC sales tax which is 4% less than in OH.

All around a decent scenario. No complaints about Preston, straight forward, easy to deal with. No specific person since they all rotate and support customers, so I've worked with about 3-4 different people.

Given the current market place, gas prices, economy, etc., I was questioning my decision to take on a car payment, not so much anymore now that I have this news...

You need to buy lottery tickets!!!

 

[weismantelly]

I wasn't too optimistic on wait time, but I placed an order on 3/29/2022, and found what looked to be my VIN on failcat this morning. Just confirmed with dealer, with arrival scheduled to be June 16... about 2 1/2 months total!

I didn't know if my order would be fast or delayed due to what seems to be a more rare combo: everlasting silver, prestige, nightfall, dune brown interior. I guess it was faster!

I used Preston Kia in Burton (OH), and was willing to go the $2k over MSRP as being the less evil of most other dealers, and not wanting to travel too far (I have family in that area, so it's a trip I'd make anyway--I live in NC). Ohio caps the "doc fees" to $250, whereas in my city, they are charging around $700 (and local Kia dealer is $10k over sticker). I still pay NC sales tax which is 4% less than in OH.

All around a decent scenario. No complaints about Preston, straight forward, easy to deal with. No specific person since they all rotate and support customers, so I've worked with about 3-4 different people.

Given the current market place, gas prices, economy, etc., I was questioning my decision to take on a car payment, not so much anymore now that I have this news...

Congratulations, that is great news on order-to-turnaround time for you! I ordered from a Virginia dealer (VA057) right after the monthly (April) close of KFOS (4/24/22) and have yet to hear anything about my order being picked up from KMMG. Twice daily checks of Failcat are like a wish list at this point. I'm glad I am not dependent upon a new car arrival because this type of car shopping is depressing. When you get in your Telly, take a victory lap for me!

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[Joeypersonne]

I am in same boat as you. I ordered back in March at Central Kia in Plano, TX and was quoted 8-12 weeks for my EX glacial white nightfall with black interior and I got the call today that it was on track to arrive in mid June!