Sure, you can buy one off a lot, but you will pay over MSRP. Chrysler
has cancelled all factory orders that haven't been filled, since they
just don't have the production capacity. All the current production has
already been allocated to either meet dealer allocations, or to fill
customer factory orders. Chrysler has told dealers not to take anymore
orders, so if a dealer tells you he can order one from the factory with
your name, it is either part of his unfilled allocation, or they are
just full of sh*t.
The one I had on order was for MSRP, however it's funny how most the
cars that show up for general sale, were ones that were customer factory
orders, that were refused at delivery time. The sticker on mine said
'buit especially for xxxxx' which indicates it was factory ordered.
- bryan
RBHouston@aol.com wrote:
>
> In a message dated 01/17/2001 12:17:54 PM Pacific Standard Time,
> bryan.vandiver@sun.com writes:
>
> > I mentioned on the list several months ago that I was thinking about
> >
>
> Bryan..good for you. I've wanted one since I first saw a picture. I was on
> a mailing list before they came out and got paint chips, a 1/32 model, and
> other stuff in the mail monthly, until it became apparent I wasn't sending a
> deposit check.
>
> I keep hearing 6 month waiting period, but the dealer just west of San
> Antonio has a dozen or more lined up on the front row of his lot. I wonder
> if this shortage might be more of a marketing ploy.
>
> Anyway, I'm jealous...enjoy the ride.
>
> RH
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