I have a Black 2006 Prius on order and the dealer has promised delivery before Sept 30th. I'm just skeptical because it is already the 11th and I don't even have word that the car has shipped . How long is the average time frame between the car leaving Japan and arriving here? (in my case, Chicago).
And you are not going to know that the car has been shipped unless the dealer is both honest and very interested in checking up on its status on the Toyota system. That is assuming that they have earmarked a vehicle in transit specifically for their dealership and in turn for you. Most dealerships have demonstrated that they either do not choose to earmark vehicles for their customers, or don't know how to. As such, if you do not have a vehicle that is meant for you on the Toyota system, then you are just waiting for normal allocation to come in an fill your request. Time to call your dealer and get specifics.
Average is about 2-4 weeks nowadays, I think, judging from what I've read here. Mine got from factory to me in about 3 weeks, even after a hurricane delay.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Soylent @ Sep 11 2006, 04:59 PM) [snapback]317945[/snapback]</div> Took mine 10 weeks to get here from Japan.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(quagmire0 @ Sep 11 2006, 11:57 AM) [snapback]317784[/snapback]</div> Unless you know of others who have actually received cars from the dealer you are working with, HEDGE your bets! We did and were glad we did. We ordered Prius on 1/7/06, dealer said it would be here 3/30. Then it was 4/30. Well, we finally took delivery on 8/29. Because of the 1st dealers horsing around we order another Prius on 5/5. They said delivery would be 7/30. The salesman was very honest and really knew Priuses. Even so they changed the date to 8/30. Then they changed delivery to 9/22 to 9/28. Now they are talking between 9/15 and 9/22. This should be accurate now. If you are interested, we can work out a deal for the Prius that is coming in the next week or so. I live near Madison, Wi. My e-mail is [email protected] if you would like to contact me. Good luck!
Got an updated timeframe of between 9/22 and 9/26. I'm hoping it's early, as I'll be out of town 9/24 through 9/29. So, what might end up happening is I will end up buying it exactly on 9/30. Talk about being dramatic about it.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(quagmire0 @ Sep 11 2006, 09:57 AM) [snapback]317784[/snapback]</div> -------------- I ordered my 2006 on May 22 and picked it up at the dealer on July 19, about eight weeks. Of course this is in So. California, where the wait, because of demand, is longer. 2006 Blue, #8, XM.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Clarinetist @ Sep 12 2006, 07:00 PM) [snapback]318657[/snapback]</div> Hello my first post. The wife and I have recently ordered a 06 prius and had same concerns. The dealership which is the Fort Myers FL Toyota kindly provided the VIN number of our prius. We have been able to verify this by going through the Build your own prius link on main toyota website with specs we orignally choose. The end result allowed us to see incoming Prius's to the dealership and low and behold ours is second one down on the list and marked to be rec.'d on 9/21. We just visited dealership this past weekend on 9/10/06. Dealer advised me the car is delivered to Jacksonville FL via ship directly from Japan and then trucked down here to Fort Myers from there. Hope this gives you a idea on what to expect from your dealership. Torien
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(quagmire0 @ Sep 12 2006, 09:54 AM) [snapback]318258[/snapback]</div> If you get yours before the 30th, I should also. My Chicago area dealer called with a VIN number yesterday. I reserved a Seaside #5 from their allocation on the 4th. They assured me delivery before the 30th. Our Pri are probably sharing the same boat
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(brucem5755 @ Sep 14 2006, 08:51 AM) [snapback]319449[/snapback]</div> I'm hoping it comes early. :lol: My dealer hasn't given me a VIN, which peeves me. <_< Then again, I haven't asked, so it's probably partially my fault.
Sweet. Dealer called yesterday. Toyota apparently shipped them another one and it's on the lot - Black package 4 like I wanted, but beige interior instead of grey. I just went ahead and took it, since there's no telling if the other car will beat the deadline. Only problem is that the finance check I got from Capital One had expired. I went ahead yesterday (before the dealer called) and requested a new one. The first time they sent it overnight, but this time it is '3-5 business days'. :angry: Oy. Now I'm waiting on a stupid check instead of my car. =
