How long do you have to wait!

[Muffla Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Muffla]

Three weeks ago I signed a contract with my dealer on which I paid a $1000 deposit for a 2012 VX.

During this 3 week wait I have contacted my dealer 4 times only to find they still have no idea when and if they have a car for me...?

Does this sound like a normal practice to anyone? How long did it take before you guys were given a genuine order date and/or tracking number etc?

My dealer confirms that they are negotiating with another dealer regarding a car of my liking that is currently in transit to our shores but whilst I wait to hear of any good news Im getting moved further back in the line if the deal falls through with this option. I don't mind getting a complete build and don't mind the wait but every week they make me wait Im only going to be waiting longer :-(

[Jeffers Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Jeffers]

Hi Muffla,

It was about 6 weeks before I was given a designated vehicle and tracking number.

Cheers

Jeff

[Emj Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Emj]

How long did it take before you guys were given a genuine order date and/or tracking number etc?

I waited three months before I was given the tracking information, and still don't have an approximate delivery date, I just know the car was put on a boat yesterday so I'm assuming I have about another 4 weeks for delivery..

[Muffla Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Muffla]

Thanks Jeffers/Emj, Holly crap! I can stop stressing now lol!

Hopefully my dealer can grab the car thats already in transit otherwise Im in the same boat as you guys. This will be the greatest test of my patience to date. Heres hoping..

[scottsr8 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close scottsr8]

As far as i'm to lead believe the tracking number can only be given out once the months builds are just about to start or have started.
This was the case with mine but the tracking number never worked anyway...

[tsoobi Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close tsoobi]

As far as i'm to lead believe the tracking number can only be given out once the months builds are just about to k or have started.
This was the case with mine but the tracking number never worked anyway...

I ordered in December got my tracking in December. First week feb it changed to planned production and this week changed to in production.... So they can be had well before anything actually happens.

Cheers Nath

[Wazza2 Member Find all posts View Profile Close Wazza2]

Ordered 14.10.11 collected today. Gxl D4D. I was contacted 9 Jan saying production had been assigned for Feb. When I rang about 2 weeks later they advised the car was in production. End jan it was on the docks in Japan, 9 feb arrived in bris, collected from dealer in bris today. 4 months wait. It seemed longer but great now she's here it's all good.

Now, where's the nearest 4x4 track......

[Jeffers Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Jeffers]

I'm with you Wazza. My VX was ordered on the 12/10/11 and my pick up is Friday.
So that's about 4 months, 5 days from order to delivery.
Your right, it does seem longer than that!!
Ok, bring on Friday

[Strider Member Find all posts View Profile Close Strider]

Mine was delivered today. About 5 1/2 Months all up. I still have to take it back in a couple of weeks for the Bulbar, roofrack and Dual battery set up.

God it was good to drive a prado again!

Cheers
Alan

[Muffla Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Muffla]

Awesome news guys, you must all be rapped to finally receive your cars after such a hefty wait!

[Richoson Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close Richoson]

Ordered 14.10.11 collected today. Gxl D4D. I was contacted 9 Jan saying production had been assigned for Feb. When I rang about 2 weeks later they advised the car was in production. End jan it was on the docks in Japan, 9 feb arrived in bris, collected from dealer in bris today. 4 months wait. It seemed longer but great now she's here it's all good.

Now, where's the nearest 4x4 track......

Wazza pity you didn't get it last week you could have done the Glasshouse with us, there is a trip planned for Janowen Hills in March, there are all sorts of tracks down there from easy to extreme and the camping is good.

See ya on the tracks, Richo.

[dejo Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close dejo]

Can't believe it, my kakadu is ready for pickup tomorrow! Ordered mid October requesting a 12 build. Looks like they have picked up their game on delivery dates as i was told delivery by mid March when i first ordered.

[naenae Member Find all posts View Profile Close naenae]

From what we have been told, there is a large shipment being delivered this week. Let the phones start ringing.

[Wazza2 Member Find all posts View Profile Close Wazza2]

Sounds interesting Richo. We've got a family camping trip organized for 3 march. Would love to test the new toy thoroughly over the month so I'll keep my out on details Janowen Hills.

[Jeffers Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Jeffers]

Well after many moons my VX finally was delivered yesterday. I can say that I am VERY impressed with the quality and features of this vehicle.

As soon as I drove in the driveway, up went the garage door and out came the necessary equipment to remove the dealer sticker and apply the PradoPoint sticker.

My 4 month waiting journey was exciting, especially being spurred on by this excellent website, but now the fun begins.
In Richo's words, I'm hittin the tracks!!

Cheers,

Jeff