Order a 2002 Silver Touring non-nav in October and was quoted a build date on 11/19 (on the 186 model) on 12/10-12/14.
Spoke with dealer on 12/10 trying to get VIN. Was told no VIN yet. Spoke with dealer on 12/17 trying to get VIN. No VIN yet. Spoke with dealer on 12/19 trying to get VIN. Was told no VIN yet (even thought the car supposed to be produced by now).
Asked why, dealer said environmental problems with one of the plant's paint booths slowed production and therefore were behind production schedule. Production on 186 has now been delayed, but no further info. Furthermore, was told plant scheduled to shut down on 12/20 and re-open on 1/3, so no VIN or info until then.
Anyone confirm December production woes? I have the feeling I am being unfairly pushed into the January allocations under the guise of production troubles.
Spoke with dealer on 12/10 trying to get VIN. Was told no VIN yet. Spoke with dealer on 12/17 trying to get VIN. No VIN yet. Spoke with dealer on 12/19 trying to get VIN. Was told no VIN yet (even thought the car supposed to be produced by now).
Asked why, dealer said environmental problems with one of the plant's paint booths slowed production and therefore were behind production schedule. Production on 186 has now been delayed, but no further info. Furthermore, was told plant scheduled to shut down on 12/20 and re-open on 1/3, so no VIN or info until then.
Anyone confirm December production woes? I have the feeling I am being unfairly pushed into the January allocations under the guise of production troubles.