Kia of Columbia in Missouri

[prettyh8machine]

Still waiting...

Do you think one of us should reach out to him this afternoon to ask for an update? I don’t want to pester him, but he did say that he’d let us know this week about allocations. I can’t imagine he’d have time to do that tomorrow.

 

[Kaweeyaga]

Do you think one of us should reach out to him this afternoon to ask for an update? I don’t want to pester him, but he did say that he’d let us know this week about allocations. I can’t imagine he’d have time to do that tomorrow.

I feel your pain. He's responding to texts.

how do you PM on this forum?

 

[prettyh8machine]

I feel your pain. He's responding to texts.

how do you PM on this forum?

I feel your pain. He's responding to texts.

how do you PM on this forum?

That’s a great question; I have no idea!
Has he shared anything helpful through text?

 

[Kaweeyaga]

That’s a great question; I have no idea!
Has he shared anything helpful through text?

Yes, and no. Possibly October is what I'm gathering.

I was told to post something in the "Introductions" thread, then I should be able to get the ability to PM. Guess it has something to do with verifying legit users vs bots.

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[prettyh8machine]

Yes, and no. Possibly October is what I'm gathering.

I was told to post something in the "Introductions" thread, then I should be able to get the ability to PM. Guess it has something to do with verifying legit users vs bots.

Oh, ok, that’s good to know!
I sent him a message too, but I haven’t heard anything back. I’m guessing I won’t hear anything today

 

[Jsm172]

Are you working with Matt as well? What kind of trim did you go with?

Yes I ordered from Matt. I went with the EX trim

 

[Kaweeyaga]

For all of you waiting for an update from Matt, check his FB post. He seems to be swamped with customers seeking updates (likely mostly Telly buyers like us )

credit to another member on the forum that PM'd me the update. I'd PM y'all as well, but I don't have access to that yet.

 

[Jromero]

I plan on having it shipped. The Telly is 50 state EPA compliant, just need to get it smog-checked when it arrives in CA. You will need to pay the taxes for the state that the vehicle will be registered in, so in our case CA. Same for registration fees. There's a thread here on the forum that offers some detail - search "California". There are also plenty of resources on the internet regarding the process, including the CA DMV.

This is great information. Congratulations on your purchase!
What are the shipping fees to california?

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[Kaweeyaga]

This is great information. Congratulations on your purchase!
What are the shipping fees to california?

Thank you. Did you place an order with him also?

Shipping cost is based on miles. From Columbia to my area in Southern CA is roughly 1700 miles. The only quote I have so far is $1400 (Montway). It all depends on what options you want, open trailer vs enclosed, etc. KIA of Columbia uses a local company, which they could connect me with, but Matt encouraged me to check with other transport companies for their pricing. But with something like this, you probably get what you pay for so I don't necessarily want to go with what is cheapest. I need to do more research. I also welcome anyone else's input....

 

[Jromero]

Thank you. Did you place an order with him also?

Shipping cost is based on miles. From Columbia to my area in Southern CA is roughly 1700 miles. The only quote I have so far is $1400 (Montway). It all depends on what options you want, open trailer vs enclosed, etc. KIA of Columbia uses a local company, which they could connect me with, but Matt encouraged me to check with other transport companies for their pricing. But with something like this, you probably get what you pay for so I don't necessarily want to go with what is cheapest. I need to do more research. I also welcome anyone else's input....

I have not purchased as of yet nor spoken to any one at the dealership. I am still in the research phase . Thanks again for the information.

 

[flyman]

Hello All

first post - thanks to all that contribute to this forum!

Has anyone placed an order with this dealership (Matt Croissant)? He promises 2-3 month turnaround on factory orders. However, looking at failcat, Kia of Columbia, MO is a low volume dealer. From what I've read so far in this forum, low volume dealers tend to have the longest lead times.

Anyone have experience with this dealership? If so, how was your experience and how long did it take from order to delivery?

thanks

What trim were you looking for?

 

[flyman]

What trim were you looking for?

I have personally dealt with Shawnee Mission Kia in Kansas City and the time line depends on the trim level as well as additional allocations the dealership receives. They have been number one for a while and good customer service and don't mark up 3,5,-10k over MSRP. Hope this helps

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[flyman]

What trim were you looking for?

I have personally dealt with Shawnee Mission Kia in Kansas City and the time line depends on the trim level as well as additional allocations the dealership receives. They have been number one for a while and good customer service and don't mark up 3,5,-10k over MSRP. Hope this helps

 

[prettyh8machine]

Yes I ordered from Matt. I went with the EX

For all of you waiting for an update from Matt, check his FB post. He seems to be swamped with customers seeking updates (likely mostly Telly buyers like us )

credit to another member on the forum that PM'd me the update. I'd PM y'all as well, but I don't have access to that yet.

I don’t know if you got a video this afternoon as well, but I got one sent to me. I’m still a little confused on what was shared in it though. It sounds like he said October for orders, but I’m not sure if he means that’s when orders would arrive or that’s when the order would be picked up by Kia. What do you think?

 

[Jsm172]

Didnt get a video. Did he charge your credit card for the deposit? I’ve yet to be charged

 

[Kaweeyaga]

I don’t know if you got a video this afternoon as well, but I got one sent to me. I’m still a little confused on what was shared in it though. It sounds like he said October for orders, but I’m not sure if he means that’s when orders would arrive or that’s when the order would be picked up by Kia. What do you think?

Thanks for sharing. I didn't receive a video update yet, but that sounds like the same vague info I received yesterday when we were texting.

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[Kaweeyaga]

Did get a video. Did he charge your credit card for the deposit? I’ve yet to be charged

They were unable to charge my card initially (due to an error on their end), and it will be done soon. I was assured that my order was submitted though

 

[prettyh8machine]

Didnt get a video. Did he charge your credit card for the deposit? I’ve yet to be charged

I ordered back in July, and it did take a few days for him to run my card.

 

[Melo]

Ordered my Glacier White/black interior EX AWD NF July 20th. I’m working with Matt and his video message to me on Saturday was that my order has not been filled yet, and that “October for us is still wide open”. Not sure exactly that meant, but the original estimate was 2-3 months, so I’m just fine waiting at the moment.

 

[Kaweeyaga]

Ordered my Glacier White/black interior EX AWD NF July 20th. I’m working with Matt and his video message to me on Saturday was that my order has not been filled yet, and that “October for us is still wide open”. Not sure exactly that meant, but the original estimate was 2-3 months, so I’m just fine waiting at the moment.

I was told the same thing, but my order was placed weeks after yours.