This is exactly what frustrates me about this whole sham process from Ineos. My preorder is 9382, vin is 7039 and dealership is RDS. Mine has been sitting in Baltimore since mid Nov. I literally reserved 2 mins after the reservation emails went out.
This is exactly what frustrates me about this whole sham process from Ineos. My preorder is 9382, vin is 7039 and dealership is RDS. Mine has been sitting in Baltimore since mid Nov. I literally reserved 2 mins after the reservation emails went out.
Same situation and VIN range. The high voltage accessory inspection and trailer hitch removal has added to the delay/uncertainty.
Maybe some ports are more efficient than others? My VIN is 6999 and I've been driving mine for a week; but mine landed in Brunswick, not Baltimore.
I normally wouldn't mind if mine was built later since I would expect less first batch issues. But the fact that mine was built in the first batch and will be delivered later is very frustrating. I will be taking the risk while not reaping the reward of early delivery.
I understand your frustration. My VIN is close to yours. I don't think it is the dealer, it is Ineos. Ineos Automotive in the UK is apparently closed this week, adding to lack of info.
Makes sense. Mine is 72xx and just arrived to RDS today.
Jeffrey, Can you provide any insight as to how you know it is on a vessel? Not being critical, I am trying to determine where mine is right now. TYIA.
I think they are doing "first in, last out" also. I keep reading about people who ordered this year getting delivery while I have been waiting from the start. I have been doing mental gymnastics to still justify going ahead with my purchase. I am seeing more negatives each day that passes.
go to https://www.walleniuswilhelmsen.com/track-trace and select "BOL" and type in "BE2386163". That brought up my VIN and I found it on the Morning Concert, currently enroute here.
Mine has been in Baltimore since Nov.15th, and just arrived to RDS. I am more excited than ever!
I know it seems like voodoo and black magic, but if you can understand what it's like to manufacture such a complex product in batches with so many variants, then you'll understand that Ineos needs to build these things in an order that is efficient, based on parts and materials availability, subject to manpower fluctuations, legal issues, quality assurance issues, problem solving and putting out fires on a regular basis. I've been in manufacturing on a smaller scale, and most folks really don't know what it's like to build something like this. Especially for a NEW auto manufacturer. And then there's storage, and shipping the vehicles all over the world. Try THIS at home! I strongly suggest being more patient. I'm working on that myself....
Honestly just because you or I aren’t auto manufacturers doesnt give a pass to Ineos or the dealers (for those that appear to have issues) for what may appear as incompetence. If you read through the comments from those overseas, the US is facing similar problems to our overseas brethren. Communication issues, “defects”/manufacturing issues, delays, etc. are still present. Either Ineos doesn’t care or the people running the company aren’t good at their jobs.
100%. Ineos should remember who is taking the risk at full price.
Yeah, there are some problems. Just like any automobile manufacturer, especially a very new one. But, for every complaint I hear, I see many happy owners that are enjoying every minute of ownership. We should all know by now that the internet is mainly a place for complainers and wankers. Most satisfied owners keep to themselves, and there are more of them. This applies to all products and services.
