Americas Dealer inventory increasing… good or bad?

[bikesandguitars]

As a non-native english speaker, I do not fully understand that term. Could you explain, please?

AWo

I am happy to oblige. I was using the phrase, “when your credit score is unimpeachable” as another way of saying that Ineos Automotive has a nearly limitless supply of cash available to them. Billionaires may have substantial amounts of their wealth tied up in inventories, facilities, receivables, etc., But that is not a problem when every bank in the world is eager to loan to them. “Their credit score is unimpeachable” simply means access to funding is not going to be a problem.

 

[Michael_in_Baja]

I was advised yesterday that the jackets are currently on hold, both for new and already delivered vehicles.
Expected delivery of my jacket is 3 months plus (no firm or guestimated date), and I have had my vehicle for 4 months already. That timeframe would see me getting my jacket just in time for the Australian summer.

To be honest I’d prefer free checkerplate for roughly the same value.

I sent an email inquiring as to the jackets this evening I guess maybe they might arrive for Christmas, who knows?

 

[CRH]

I sent an email inquiring as to the jackets this evening I guess maybe they might arrive for Christmas, who knows?

Any particular Christmas in mind

 

[CRH]

I sent an email inquiring as to the jackets this evening I guess maybe they might arrive for Christmas, who knows?

Just worked it out, still a believer in Father Christmas and cc'd him in on your request to Ineos

 

[Michael_in_Baja]

Just worked it out, still a believer in Father Christmas and cc'd him in on your request to Ineos

Yeah pretty much, they actually emailed me back and said in around about way, don't hold your breath.

 

[ecohen2]

Oh man I am bummed... The weather is just getting ideal for the jacket....

 

[Michael_in_Baja]

Oh man I am bummed... The weather is just getting ideal for the jacket....

100%.

 

[Jiman01]

Question. As one of the original reservation holders that turned into an order back in 2023, my Trialmaster has finally come in.

I asked for a buyers order prior to making the drive to make sure we were on the same page and found that the vehicle price now is different from the order price placed in 2023 by @$550. Weren’t reservation holders locked into the 2023 prices?

I wanted to ask here first before I bring it up with the dealer, to make sure I have my facts straight.

 

[C64_forever]

Question. As one of the original reservation holders that turned into an order back in 2023, my Trialmaster has finally come in.

I asked for a buyers order prior to making the drive to make sure we were on the same page and found that the vehicle price now is different from the order price placed in 2023 by @$550. Weren’t reservation holders locked into the 2023 prices?

I wanted to ask here first before I bring it up with the dealer, to make sure I have my facts straight.

Wish I could help you. I discarded my order and just went with whatever they had in inventory. I don't to sound glib however in the big scheme of things $550 doesn't seem to be a big change. I do get your point of course. Maybe you can get some goodies from the dealer to compensate? Hard rubber mats, maybe?
Good luck with your purchase!

 

[Reducs]

Question. As one of the original reservation holders that turned into an order back in 2023, my Trialmaster has finally come in.

I asked for a buyers order prior to making the drive to make sure we were on the same page and found that the vehicle price now is different from the order price placed in 2023 by @$550. Weren’t reservation holders locked into the 2023 prices?

I wanted to ask here first before I bring it up with the dealer, to make sure I have my facts straight.

Wow! I thought mine was delayed. You might be the winner of longest wait.

They should discount it more than the $550 difference if you had a June 2023 order and it's just showing up. Pain and suffering and all.

 

[anand]

Question. As one of the original reservation holders that turned into an order back in 2023, my Trialmaster has finally come in.

I asked for a buyers order prior to making the drive to make sure we were on the same page and found that the vehicle price now is different from the order price placed in 2023 by @$550. Weren’t reservation holders locked into the 2023 prices?

I wanted to ask here first before I bring it up with the dealer, to make sure I have my facts straight.

There was no "lock in" on pricing per se; just the gentleman's agreement of no mark up.... Not sure what would have shifted $550 exactly though

 

[Jiman01]

Wow! I thought mine was delayed. You might be the winner of longest wait.

They should discount it more than the $550 difference if you had a June 2023 order and it's just showing up. Pain and suffering and all.

I think mine got delayed because I got the inky black roof and changed the frame color (which in hindsight was probably not worth it. I got caught up in the moment). It was originally Q1 2024

There was no "lock in" on pricing per se; just the gentleman's agreement of no mark up.... Not sure what would have shifted $550 exactly though

IDK, I noticed it when I downloaded my build to double check the options and noticed there was a build total. When I compared that to the document F/I forwarded, is when I noticed the difference. I might go onto the IG website and duplicate my build and see if there’s a price change.

 

[Reducs]

I think mine got delayed because I got the inky black roof and changed the frame color (which in hindsight was probably not worth it. I got caught up in the moment). It was originally Q1 2024

Don't be so sure. Do you mind sharing your VIN? Mine (125xx) was built 12/23 and didn't get to the dealer until 9/24. Their shipping infrastructure sucks.

 

[anand]

Don't be so sure. Do you mind sharing your VIN? Mine (125xx) was built 12/23 and didn't get to the dealer until 9/24. Their shipping infrastructure sucks.

Don't take this the wrong way, but if it took that long it went back for some rework after production... Something like 30% need something fixed after the QC inspection, but if it sat for that long that means it went to a separate area to have something remedied prior to shipment

 

[Reducs]

Don't take this the wrong way, but if it took that long it went back for some rework after production... Something like 30% need something fixed after the QC inspection, but if it sat for that long that means it went to a separate area to have something remedied prior to shipment

That what I thought, and that actually would have made me feel better, but everyone swore it was ready to ship. I specifically asked via chat, phone, and through the dealer if it was a QC issue and was told no. Could they have been lying? Sure. Could IA have done it quietly and said it was awaiting shipment? Sure.

I also know it made it to Georgia in June and sat outside there all summer before getting to Dallas late Sept., so even if it was QC in Europe, their shipping still sucks. I could walk to Georgia in 3 months.

 

[Jiman01]

Don't be so sure. Do you mind sharing your VIN? Mine (125xx) was built 12/23 and didn't get to the dealer until 9/24. Their shipping infrastructure sucks.

Last 5? 21418

 

[Reducs]

Last 5? 21418

Yeah, that's pretty new. Your change must have kicked it to the back of the production line.

 

[Michael_in_Baja]

Question. As one of the original reservation holders that turned into an order back in 2023, my Trialmaster has finally come in.

I asked for a buyers order prior to making the drive to make sure we were on the same page and found that the vehicle price now is different from the order price placed in 2023 by @$550. Weren’t reservation holders locked into the 2023 prices?

I wanted to ask here first before I bring it up with the dealer, to make sure I have my facts straight.

Check your build sheet verses what is being delivered. My Trialmaster was $800 more because what I ordered was just a bit different than what arrived with my name on it. It was a thing I struggled with and decided against and when my Trialmaster arrived I was happy it was delivered with it.