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Originally Posted by EC15.
Hey everybody...Need some help getting a KDSS in NYC
It's been over a year since I placed a deposit for a TRD OP w/ KDSS and still no word of any allocations being sent over here. The dealer has not received any answers from their regional rep. Only thing they can do is keep submitting my order every 2 weeks when their allocation opens up. Emailing corporate is no help.
Does anyone know which is the closet region to the northeast that are getting KDSS? Looking for a dealer without mark up.
I've contacted 2 dealers on the west coast but they will not accept out of state purchases.
Any help is appreciated.
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Hey man! I was in the same predicament as you this past few months as well. I put a deposit in at a dealership selling at MSRP in upstate NY near the end of August and to this day still don't have an allocation so I asked for my deposit back. From my research, it seems like the NY, CT, and NJ sales region aren't receiving allocations that include KDSS at this time. I've looked at every dealership in the area and none had any ORPs with KDSS in stock or even in transit.
Back in December 2021 I got tired of waiting so I put in another deposit ($1000) at a dealership in Pennsylvania that sold at MSRP and to people out-of-state. It took them just over 3 months to get my build delivered. Picked it up on 3/5/2021 and it was exactly as I ordered it (Army Green, KDSS, Moonroof, and Premium Package) and with no dealer add-ons. The vehicle never showed up on their website or Toyota's inventory so I guess only the salespeople would know which ones are coming in.
The dealership was Bennett Toyota of Lebanon and my contact was Collin Wathen. It was a very easy process and my salesman was honest and straightforward with me from the first email. I didn't get any pressure from him or the finance guy when I went to pick it up either. Overall, I would make the drive out there again if I were to upgrade to the 6th Gen. Tell him Vinny sent you, if he wants my last name, just send me a PM.
If you don't mind the drive, I would definitely recommend them. Just follow the break-in procedures on the way back(i.e. varying your speed while you're driving on the highway, no cruise control) and I would suggest the Tappan Zee if you're coming back during peak traffic hours.
Good luck on your search!