How long in the midwest?

cbg · 02-09-2007, 02:34 PM

I"m new to this site and have just ordered my Redline (Yellow with chrome rims). I didn"t recieve a order number and was told it would be 6 to 9 months. I asked how many people are ahead of me, and the salesman said he didn't know. I am in Minnesota so would anyone know if this time frame is accurate? Thanks

Rick Tinley Park · 02-09-2007, 02:52 PM

Hi CBG - welcome.

You ask the universal question of which there are about 192,637,898,345,782 answers.
First GREAT COLOR!!

Second, you need more info.

Most likely the sales consultant will not know how many there are before you (of course since he does not - how can he tell you 6-9 months??).
You need to speak to the person who is coordinating the SKY sales - most likely The Sales Manager - but more likely the General Manager.
He (or she) will know how many are ahead of you. Do not accept "I don't know" as an answer since it is his business to know.
Next, you must find out how many allocations they get a month - and how many Red Line Allocations are part of that.
Again - it is his JOB to know the answer
Once you know; then it is math -- If they have 5 people ahead of you for Redlines and they allocate 2 a month then it will be 2.5 months (about) when they get to yours. I would imagine about 2 months for build and two weeks for delivery.
Try to establish a friendly relationship with the person handling the SKY sales. Ask for email addresses so you can enquire from time to time as to where you are in the system. Once you get a status number - perhaps the person would be willing to send out a once a week update (as mine did).
That's the best we can do for ya!

SkyBaby · 02-09-2007, 05:03 PM

Your guess would be as good as the rest of ours was at the time of our order placements..... Just get as much information from your sales guy or the GM of your Dealership.... That should get you more info.... WELCOME AND GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR SKY.... i will offer a tad bit of advice.... find a TIME CONSUMING HOBBY.. you will need it , the wait will drive you nuts...SkyBaby

Roadie Rob · 02-09-2007, 05:17 PM

Still looking for another Sky,

I think Sky baby is holding out for a primer-only car so she can send it to "Earl Scheib" be the one and only "Magenta" Sky....with brake calipers to match!

Hope you get it soon so you can up up to the Wisconsin rides with us...

As for the thread at hand, the last time I was at my delaer, they were still looking at 8-10 month waits for orders.

My advice - keep stopping in and call other delaers in the area. I once was on a waiting list until I happened to call in on a day someone walked away. I know there are many others on this forum who have picked up a Sky this way. Sometimes it is better to be lucky than patient!

My car was almost 180 degrees different but I would rather have mine now than what I ordered (silver, manual, 6-disc, chrome wheels, spoiler - my order was red, auto, single disc, alloy wheels, no spoiler).

sassygirl · 02-09-2007, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbg

I"m new to this site and have just ordered my Redline (Yellow with chrome rims). I didn"t recieve a order number and was told it would be 6 to 9 months. I asked how many people are ahead of me, and the salesman said he didn't know. I am in Minnesota so would anyone know if this time frame is accurate? Thanks

I ordered mine in June, I live in the midwest, got an order ## right away, I should be getting mine in 4 -6 weeks moved to 2000. Its a long wait. ASK for the order number and keep and eye on their website

Skyflare · 02-09-2007, 08:41 PM

WELCOME!!

Nice color choice

and shop around for your dealer.

lbsky · 02-09-2007, 08:46 PM

I ordered mine in the middle of November and just got a call today that said it has been built and will be here at the end of the month. So 3.5 months for me is all.

Morgenrote · 02-27-2007, 01:38 PM

Welcome CBG.

We ordered our Chili Pepper Red Red Line on July 10, 2006.

Still no word on it and the dealer just keeps saying we don't know.

Hope yours goes better than ours.

But either way, welcome.

Roadie Rob · 02-27-2007, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Morgenrote

Welcome CBG.

We ordered our Chili Pepper Red Red Line on July 10, 2006.

Still no word on it and the dealer just keeps saying we don't know.

Hope yours goes better than ours.

But either way, welcome.

Was at 2 dealers recently in SE Wisconsin - both had several stock Sky's on the floor / lot. One even had a silver Redline with no pre-assigned owner.

Oh well...

Redline4Me · 02-27-2007, 09:55 PM

There are a fair number of Redlines to be found doing dealer searches and followup call to confirm. Unless one is absolutely set on a very specific options choice, I could not wait 6 months when I could buy and have shipped to my local dealer.

02-09-2007, 02:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
cbg Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 36 My Photos: (0)	How long in the midwest? I"m new to this site and have just ordered my Redline (Yellow with chrome rims). I didn"t recieve a order number and was told it would be 6 to 9 months. I asked how many people are ahead of me, and the salesman said he didn't know. I am in Minnesota so would anyone know if this time frame is accurate? Thanks Last edited by cbg : 02-09-2007 at 03:28 PM.

02-09-2007, 02:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rick Tinley Park Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SW Suburbs of Chicago Posts: 4,819 My Photos: (11)	Hi CBG - welcome. You ask the universal question of which there are about 192,637,898,345,782 answers. First GREAT COLOR!! Second, you need more info. Most likely the sales consultant will not know how many there are before you (of course since he does not - how can he tell you 6-9 months??). You need to speak to the person who is coordinating the SKY sales - most likely The Sales Manager - but more likely the General Manager. He (or she) will know how many are ahead of you. Do not accept "I don't know" as an answer since it is his business to know. Next, you must find out how many allocations they get a month - and how many Red Line Allocations are part of that. Again - it is his JOB to know the answer Once you know; then it is math -- If they have 5 people ahead of you for Redlines and they allocate 2 a month then it will be 2.5 months (about) when they get to yours. I would imagine about 2 months for build and two weeks for delivery. Try to establish a friendly relationship with the person handling the SKY sales. Ask for email addresses so you can enquire from time to time as to where you are in the system. Once you get a status number - perhaps the person would be willing to send out a once a week update (as mine did). That's the best we can do for ya! __________________ Find out about my radio show http://www.anj.westpm.net Founder: www.chicagolandroadsters.com Rick Tinley Park Delivered June 15, 2006 VIN - 3099 Sunburst Yellow Name - Sunni1 IL License # - YLO SKY 1

02-09-2007, 05:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
SkyBaby First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Somewhere In The SKY! Posts: 7,549 My Photos: (13)	Your guess would be as good as the rest of ours was at the time of our order placements..... Just get as much information from your sales guy or the GM of your Dealership.... That should get you more info.... WELCOME AND GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR SKY.... i will offer a tad bit of advice.... find a TIME CONSUMING HOBBY.. you will need it , the wait will drive you nuts...SkyBaby __________________ Whats NOT to Love??? www.kappascoasttocoast.com www.kustomkaps.com http://www.myspace.com/skybabymissy

02-09-2007, 05:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
Roadie Rob First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 319 My Photos: (0)	Still looking for another Sky, I think Sky baby is holding out for a primer-only car so she can send it to "Earl Scheib" be the one and only "Magenta" Sky....with brake calipers to match! Hope you get it soon so you can up up to the Wisconsin rides with us... As for the thread at hand, the last time I was at my delaer, they were still looking at 8-10 month waits for orders. My advice - keep stopping in and call other delaers in the area. I once was on a waiting list until I happened to call in on a day someone walked away. I know there are many others on this forum who have picked up a Sky this way. Sometimes it is better to be lucky than patient! My car was almost 180 degrees different but I would rather have mine now than what I ordered (silver, manual, 6-disc, chrome wheels, spoiler - my order was red, auto, single disc, alloy wheels, no spoiler). __________________ -Roadie Rob 2007 Sky - Hahn Stage II (gone 8/22/08) 2008 Sky Redline (new 8/22/08)

02-09-2007, 08:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
Skyflare Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Left coast, CA Posts: 537 My Photos: (5)	WELCOME!! Nice color choice and shop around for your dealer. __________________ Always remember above the best is the sky and the sky is always full of stars! SKYFURY

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02-09-2007, 08:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
lbsky Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 246 My Photos: (0)	time I ordered mine in the middle of November and just got a call today that said it has been built and will be here at the end of the month. So 3.5 months for me is all.

02-27-2007, 01:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
Morgenrote Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 5 My Photos: (0)	Welcome Welcome CBG. We ordered our Chili Pepper Red Red Line on July 10, 2006. Still no word on it and the dealer just keeps saying we don't know. Hope yours goes better than ours. But either way, welcome.

02-27-2007, 09:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
Redline4Me Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4 My Photos: (0)	There are a fair number of Redlines to be found doing dealer searches and followup call to confirm. Unless one is absolutely set on a very specific options choice, I could not wait 6 months when I could buy and have shipped to my local dealer.

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