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I am in Indiana, so I think our dealers are the same, Knauz in northern Chicago. They have a great reputation, so we are in good hands!Ditto for me... 9/29/21 reservation date... just now was assigned Q4 build window. I'm in Madison, WI w/ Chicago area dealer. Like Christmas morning
I think the invoice number is reservation sequence, and pre-order number is roughly production sequence. This would go along with the statement many got that early hand raiser NA builds will be a priority after summer break in Hambach, and the lower pre-orders getting Q4 build windows. It's all tough to guess until we start getting the keys as you said. Even though I am a low number, for example, mine will need to get to the West Coast, adding shipping time.
I work in strategy at another OEM and this is 100% correct. American consumers are rich, like to spend money on cars, and are willing to consider new brands. Even other major markets that appear attractive at a first glance (EU, China, Japan) usually have quirks that lessen the shine.
I would rather not be the first batch of deliveries stateside. My thoughts are let them work out the kinks, certainly there will be some with the first wave of deliveries to any new market. Giving them time to work out the kinks is what I am trying to say!
As a fellow OEM guy, it’s a pleasure to bump into you on the forum.
This is what I hoped for, but here I am in Q4.
I am ex-OEM, for a British sports car brand, and you are both correct, the USA market will be the largest market and will determine if IA is profitable.
Mine was from February 2022 & my pre-order now says August 14, 2023 5am
Mine was Feb 2022 & my pre-order says August 14th, 2023. I think is based on what extras you ordered & if they are available or not.
Our concern has been either getting the vehicle well before winter or at some point after. TBH we're happy that we don't appear to be in the 2023 Q4 club (especially if that translates to Dec. - Mar.) as we'd prefer no earlier than Spring 2024. We don't feel concerned about any bugs or minor glitches in early builds. It's just that purchasing in the middle of snow season makes additional weatherizing and rust proofing difficult. I also want to be able to scurry around under the vehicle before taking possession as I've done with every other car I've bought. You're not really welcomed into the show room to sign papers if you've just been laying in a puddle of de-icer.
I’m about to give you $100k.. if I’m covered in shit.. I don’t care.. you better not give me the stink eye or I will make they process of making my purchase a living hell.. I’m gonna order so much door dash and drag your day out from open to an hour past close.
