Order to delivery time

[ColMo]

I ordered the exact same thing plus the towing package on March 11th and mine has a VIN and is ETA on 5/20. Taking 3 more months doesn't make any sense.

Just curious as to when you were notified that you had a VIN? I understand it’s around 2-3 weeks before delivery. I ordered 29 March (SX Prestige AWD with tow) so trying to figure out when I might look for the VIN.

 

[Gwyn]

Thank you for taking the time to explain!

Just to be clear, I believe that is what was said by the dealer, I am just pointing out that it can not be true.

Explained how it could work? I just don't see it. Going to use best case percentage I can think of. In the real world the numbers are 1/10th of what I post and most factory order could not be made under this system.

Lets say that kia is going to sell 20% of all cars in prestige class.

So 12,000 cars produce in the prestige class.
Lets say that 25% of them will be moss green.
So 3,000 Cars period.
Lets say that 50% of them will include tow package factory installed.
So, 1,500 cars. (750 at 25%.)
Let say that 50% of them will include Interior light kit.
So 750 cars. (1187 at 25%)
Lets say that 50% of them include illuminated scuff plates.
375 cars. (46 at 25%)
Lets say that 50% of them will include skid plate.
187 cars (12 at 25%)
Lets say that 50% of them will have bumper protector
93 cars (4 at 25%)
Lets say that 50% of them get Mud guard
46 (1 at 25%.)

Now those 46 cars will be produce over the next 12 months. Which lets say 3 cars a month. Those cars will ONLY be delivered by allocation. So lets say that there is basically 6 regions, NW SW NM SM NE SW. So each region might get up to 8 of this model over 1 year.

At 25% only 1 car will be produce period. That one car is my car. And by the math I stand a 1 in 6 chance of me getting it period over the next year.

A system like that can not work.

 

[aoverby0907]

Just curious as to when you were notified that you had a VIN? I understand it’s around 2-3 weeks before delivery. I ordered 29 March (SX Prestige AWD with tow) so trying to figure out when I might look for the VIN.

I ordered on March 11th and they told me that I had a VIN on April 27th. I was given an updated ETA of 5/15 earlier today, so that would be about right to be 2-3 weeks before delivery as long as the delivery sticks to what it's saying.

 

[Gwyn]

No the dealership said " We will not be getting any new SX models allocated / delivered until August". I also asked if I custom order one this week could when would I get it and they said August.

And that is 100% a complete lie. Here is your dealer with 2 SX Models. Framington Ma.

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Like I said.

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[Mr White]

Keep in mind dealer inventory updates automatically. Those could have been pre-orders that are in route or just hit the lot and they are waiting for the owner to come in and finish the transaction.

 

[Gwyn]

Keep in mind dealer inventory updates automatically. Those could have been pre-orders that are in route or just hit the lot and they are waiting for the owner to come in and finish the transaction.

I agree. I am not going to call to find out, I doubt they are pre sold. Why show presold on the website? I know dealers that do not show in transit until they hit the lots. I also know that dealers are not showing what they have in stock online. They could be. But according to what he said, no SX will be allocated or delivered to his local kia until august, he started 4 threads complaining about it. Sold, ordered, or not. He said that no sx will be delivered to his kia until august. I said that is was highly unlikely. I said that I would suspect that they would start showing up in mid may. It is early may.

 

[gmneil]

my dealer still has no exact date ordered the end of march, they expect early june, however they got an everlasting silver sx with prestige and told me if I didn't want to continue to wait I could take that, I took a look but I'm going to wait for my ebony black, I think the black just looks so much better with the black rims.

 

[joeyvans]

my dealer still has no exact date ordered the end of march, they expect early june, however they got an everlasting silver sx with prestige and told me if I didn't want to continue to wait I could take that, I took a look but I'm going to wait for my ebony black, I think the black just looks so much better with the black rims.

I agree.... haven't seen one in person yet, but still ordered the Ebony Black SX based on pictures. We didn't order until 4/20, then the "order filled" status was entered on 4/23. Now it's the waiting game for likely a month or 2.

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[Lou Panozzo]

my dealer still has no exact date ordered the end of march, they expect early june, however they got an everlasting silver sx with prestige and told me if I didn't want to continue to wait I could take that, I took a look but I'm going to wait for my ebony black, I think the black just looks so much better with the black rims.

I agree I’m going to wait the black one with the black rims looks the best if I’m gonna spend that much money I want to get exactly what I want

 

[sportsguy]

@Gwyn wrong. Both of those SXs in Framingham were pre-sold. They are not even on the lot yet and were sold several weeks ago.

 

[Gwyn]

@Gwyn wrong. Both of those SXs in Framingham were pre-sold. They are not even on the lot yet and were sold several weeks ago.

Ok. They where not allocated or delivered. It just magically turned up. Got it. I really don't care anymore.

 

[SorentoSXL]

I turned in my '16 Sorento SX-L 2.0T shortly before the Telly was on sale (I loved it so much that I went WAY over my lease mileage). With all the hype around this car, I think maybe I should wait until July/August for things to settle down. Hopefully, once the Palisade goes on sale, prices should come back in line. When I got the Sorento, they were practically giving away the more expensive top trims. So I was pretty shocked when my dealer told me about the pent up demand for the Telly!

So, should I wait until more cars are in stock on lots of try to get in an order. Definitely getting an SX with Prestige.

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[Askantor18]

Still hopeful for the 9th but not showing in inventory. Thought that would happen if it was in transit. We shall see.

 

[Karam.31]

See below from dealer, directly from regional sales manager. Does this sound correct @StephenCantrelle? This may explain the random lead times with these "orders". It is more a luck of the draw.

"Yes I spoke with him and he did in fact tell me that a dealership is able to place a vehicle in sold status if that customer agrees on numbers and signs a purchase agreement, however he stressed it is not an order. There is no way to specifically order a vehicle and that there is no way to tell if that vehicle will be built any time soon, and if it is built there is no way to tell if that dealership will get it first."

 

[Crossefire00]

Ordered SX Prestige yesterday, 5/7/19. I was told to expect 2 months wait.

 

[cliffnerd5]

I ordered 4/5, and was told yesterday it was shipped and should be here in the next few days. Ebony black SX

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[simonwh2001]

I ordered 4/5, and was told yesterday it was shipped and should be here in the next few days. Ebony black SX

May I ask where you are located? Apparently this is highly dependent on regional allocation....

 

[cliffnerd5]

May I ask where you are located? Apparently this is highly dependent on regional allocation....

Ohio

 

[earlgrey]

Ordered 3/28, VIN/Windows Sticker was given to me on 4/30, Contacted dealer for an update today and said it's in transit now, expected 5/10 to 5/20. SX Prestige Gravity Grey in CT.

 

[gmneil]

I ordered 4/5, and was told yesterday it was shipped and should be here in the next few days. Ebony black SX

I ordered similar about a week before that date and I still don't have a set date yet they are estimating early june