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I have been waiting patiently for my new 4R6G SR5. Deposit made a while ago and have been getting weekly updated from the dealer. The last update was 6 days ago stating the vehicle was off the train and on a truck for delivery to the dealer. I was giving a 3 days Window, yesterday being the last day and no updates. I visited the dealer yesterday and was told that the delivery should be next week and it can take longer due to it being a new model and additional inspections at each stage of delivery. I seem to doubt that that inspect the vehicle to a level that would delay it but, I don't know. Do they really inspect every vehicle at each stage of elivery?
I spoke to a claimed sales manager who pretty much stated, this delay is normal. What I don't think he appreciated is that as the delay increases, I am looking at other vehicles and could walk. I guess they don't care as another buyer will pickup the 4R6G. I will however, do a reality check today on other non-Toyota vehicles as I have extra days to wait. Might save a little money too.
Luckily, I am not in a desperate rush for the vehicle however, a storm is predicted tonight and tomorrow with large hail. Obviously I would have liked the new car under cover in the garage for this weather event. I'll now have to be very detailed in my initial inspection looking for hail damage.
I do find this Toyota allocation and delayed delivery frustrating and different from any vehicle purchased in the past. Previously, with non-Toyota dealers, I check dealer stock, negotiate a price via email or phone, visit the dealer and am done in 2 hours. Maybe if I was buying a vehicle that was on the lot, things would be different.
I spoke to a claimed sales manager who pretty much stated, this delay is normal. What I don't think he appreciated is that as the delay increases, I am looking at other vehicles and could walk. I guess they don't care as another buyer will pickup the 4R6G. I will however, do a reality check today on other non-Toyota vehicles as I have extra days to wait. Might save a little money too.
Luckily, I am not in a desperate rush for the vehicle however, a storm is predicted tonight and tomorrow with large hail. Obviously I would have liked the new car under cover in the garage for this weather event. I'll now have to be very detailed in my initial inspection looking for hail damage.
I do find this Toyota allocation and delayed delivery frustrating and different from any vehicle purchased in the past. Previously, with non-Toyota dealers, I check dealer stock, negotiate a price via email or phone, visit the dealer and am done in 2 hours. Maybe if I was buying a vehicle that was on the lot, things would be different.
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