Order to delivery time

[Buck14]

Huh? He should be getting his car in six days.

Guess I’m not a “should be” guy? Maybe you have more tolerance for BS?

 

[hjoconor]

Ordered thru Muncie, so knew of the waitlist. Just didn’t expect the long wait between the order being picked up in KFOS in Dec and the VIN creation. Original delivery eta after Dec KFOS order was 2.22, new eta is currently 3.12. Some December orders already got their vehicles, so I’m jealous!

I'm new here, thanks in advance for patience, how do you determine your order picked up by KFOS? Did your dealer tell you, or is there a way we can check online?

 

[Bossman-Don]

I'm new here, thanks in advance for patience, how do you determine your order picked up by KFOS? Did your dealer tell you, or is there a way we can check online?

Only your dealer can answer that for you

 

[rawknee]

I'm new here, thanks in advance for patience, how do you determine your order picked up by KFOS? Did your dealer tell you, or is there a way we can check online?

Your dealer should tell you! Good luck!

______________________________

 

[Cliv80]

Does anyone know once you confirm a VIN on Failcat and Stephen confirms it, how long to the dealer would have that VIN/ETA? Stephen confirmed a VIN to us 2/18 but my dealer said they still have nothing other than knowing the order was picked up back in January?

 

[rawknee]

Does anyone know once you confirm a VIN on Failcat and Stephen confirms it, how long to the dealer would have that VIN/ETA? Stephen confirmed a VIN to us 2/18 but my dealer said they still have nothing other than knowing the order was picked up back in January?

My dealer emailed me and gave me the VIN and ETA the same day that it appeared in Failcat.

 

[Batman3365]

Picked up car yesterday. Here are some pics. By the way i'm not a good pic taker......

Lost my keys for my old "SportRack" crossbars. Once I get replacement, I'll be installing that.

 

[Zaiwhat]

Hello Stephen, I believe you are able to tell us if a VIN we see on Failcat is actually the one we ordered. Today the following VIN popped up and it matches the one I ordered with the exception that it's not the Snow White. from what I have seen I don't think they are doing that color anymore so i think this might be mine but not sure. 5XYP5DHCXMG168959. My initials are ZA

______________________________

 

[Rougaroux]

I'm new here, thanks in advance for patience, how do you determine your order picked up by KFOS? Did your dealer tell you, or is there a way we can check online?

I'm new too. What I can tell is the Kia Rep picks up the orders from the dealerships each week. Then it goes pending at the factory (2 to 3 weeks) until its assigned a VIN. The dealer can give you the VIN. Then you can track the build via failcat.com You can also check other vehicles inbound to your dealership.

 

[PL/OB Diego]

I'm new too. What I can tell is the Kia Rep picks up the orders from the dealerships each week. Then it goes pending at the factory (2 to 3 weeks) until its assigned a VIN. The dealer can give you the VIN. Then you can track the build via failcat.com You can also check other vehicles inbound to your dealership.

@DarkMossJustin throws down a good explanation of the ordering process.

● A deposit gets you in line to order with that Dealership.

● Then it's a waiting game in (Kdealer) until your dealer gets an allocation (only a certain amount are given by Kia to each dealership every month). [*My add on] *Generally, this occurs every month between 15th & 17th. For February 2021, due to KIA computer system hack/"issues" this did not occur, but apparently they are currently allocating early to solve the February issue (Kdealer)

● Only then is your actual order picked up by the Kia Forward Ordering System (KFOS).

● Your order now becomes reality, production happens, everything moves a lot faster and Kia will post your VIN and window sticker online, listing everything that was able to be put into your order (Not all options/accessories are available at all times, but you can order most everything else OEM from the Parts department, or go for third-party aftermarket stuff if you want WeatherTech Floorliners HP, Husky Liners, ToughPro, Tux, Smartliners, etc.)

● After the car's built, checked, tested around the test track plus all the usual inspections it then goes out for transport. When it finally comes off the truck at your dealership, you'll then get the call you've been waiting for. Take delivery that day or the next if you don't want car shoppers sniffing around your new ride or accidentally leaning on your quarter panels. Fun stuff if you're patient for that initial wait in line behind possibly many other customers before your order gets in the system.

Post in thread 'New Member' New Member

 

[NSC8]

Has anyone ordered from West Hills Kia (Bremerton WA)? Wondering what the actual order to delivery time ended up being. Thanks!

Wondering the same thing. Let me know if you order there and find out, or if you get an answer elsewhere. We ordered there in mid-January, and still have no clear answer on when the order might go through or build started.

 

[Rougaroux]

Darkmossjustin throws down a good explanation of the ordering process.

● A deposit gets you in line to order with that Dealership.

● Then it's a waiting game in (Kdealer) until your dealer gets an allocation (only a certain amount are given by Kia to each dealership every month). [*My add on] *Generally, this occurs every month between 15th & 17th. For February 2021, due to KIA computer system hack/"issues" this did not occur, but apparently they are currently allocating early to solve the February issue (Kdealer)

● Only then is your actual order picked up by the Kia Forward Ordering System (KFOS).

● Your order now becomes reality, production happens, everything moves a lot faster and Kia will post your VIN and window sticker online, listing everything that was able to be put into your order (Not all options/accessories are available at all times, but you can order most everything else OEM from the Parts department, or go for third-party aftermarket stuff if you want WeatherTech Floorliners HP, Husky Liners, ToughPro, Tux, Smartliners, etc.)

● After the car's built, checked, tested around the test track plus all the usual inspections it then goes out for transport. When it finally comes off the truck at your dealership, you'll then get the call you've been waiting for. Take delivery that day or the next if you don't want car shoppers sniffing around your new ride or accidentally leaning on your quarter panels. Fun stuff if you're patient for that initial wait in line behind possibly many other customers before your order gets in the system.

Post in thread 'New Member' New Member

Thanks. That does help . I'm assuming there is no way to tell your dealers allocations? We placed an order on 2/25 but I'm not expecting any info until an VIN is assigned.

______________________________

 

[PL/OB Diego]

Thanks. That does help . I'm assuming there is no way to tell your dealers allocations? We placed an order on 2/25 but I'm not expecting any info until an VIN is assigned.

The dealer should tell you when the order is accepted into KFOS, the VIN generation happens at the factory, wherever your order falls in production as they build same or similar Tellurides that match your order.

Take a look at telly-stats.herokuapp.com/dealers this will show you deliveries to dealers since 6/6/19 - 3/1/21 (21 months) and shows the different models. By example: Carson KIA in California top of the list, averages 63 units a month (from total count 1219) across all model lines. Near the bottom is Crown KIA in Tyler, TX averages .23 (total count 5).

The dealer has to fill orders across model lines, have something on the lot as well and KIA may allocate 2 SX, 3 EX, 1 S, 1 LX to a dealer. But they have 12 pending customer orders for SX and 3 for EX ect. Two of the 12 SX should be filled, based on where they are "in the order line" and all EX. The remaining 10 SX wait to the next month for the next allocation, which may be 8 SX.

 

[PL/OB Diego]

Hello Stephen, I believe you are able to tell us if a VIN we see on Failcat is actually the one we ordered. Today the following VIN popped up and it matches the one I ordered with the exception that it's not the Snow White. from what I have seen I don't think they are doing that color anymore so i think this might be mine but not sure. 5XYP5DHCXMG168959. My initials are ZA

Go to: Track my vehicle'
Post in thread '= my vehicle' Track my vehicle

 

[rawknee]

Yay, my girl was delivered to the dealer last night. Hoping to pick her up in the next week or so.

 

[Cliv80]

Wondering the same thing. Let me know if you order there and find out, or if you get an answer elsewhere. We ordered there in mid-January, and still have no clear answer on when the order might go through or build started.

I ordered from a very small dealer 12/12/2020 our order was only picked up by Kia in their allocation 1/28/2021 with an ETA late March/early April...Just to give you an idea from a small dealership. I was the 1st one with a allocation on order too

______________________________

 

[PL/OB Diego]

I ordered from a very small dealer 12/12/2020 our order was only picked up by Kia in their allocation 1/28/2021 with an ETA late March/early April...Just to give you an idea from a small dealership. I was the 1st one with a allocation on order too

That's a great example of finding the sweet spot. Simply ask the dealer(s) how many orders are waiting in line ahead, in this case none.

At MSRP or lower as well?

 

[Zaiwhat]

Go to: Track my vehicle'
Post in thread '= my vehicle' Track my vehicle

That's right, Thanks

 

[IdahoSpud]

Hi eveyone...I just joined the group

Placed our order 27 Feb
SX Prestige/Nightfall/Black Copper/Dune Brown seats

Let the waiting game begin!

 

[MrLatte]

Duplicate