Recent Build Dates vs actual Delivery Date
- Thread starter cbaty08
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Are these built-to-spec orders or are the dealers just trying to snag allocations that happen to match colors/options that a customer wants?
I was told that Toyota doesn't accept custom orders like other car manufacturers, at least the dealers that buy from the Southeast Toyota distributor.
I was told that Toyota doesn't accept custom orders like other car manufacturers, at least the dealers that buy from the Southeast Toyota distributor.
As I understand it, there are two (overlapping) paths but neither are traditional build-to-order.
1) Dealer places a 'preference order' with Toyota which is considered during that dealer's upcoming allocations. Decision to fill the order as spec'd is at Toyota's discretion.
2) Unrelated to a specific preference order, Toyota gives the dealer their monthly allocation that includes model/trim/color and a build date. New car manager at the dealer reviews the allocation relative to any pending deposits or wait list customers and can then customize the build prior to reaching the build date so the 4Runner aligns with a customer request.
This is based on my limited experience in speaking with a handful of dealers during my search. I welcome corrections/clarifications from anyone with more experience.
Jumped on a 4runner trail edition lunar rock that was allocated to my local dealer. Was told it'll arrive by mid April. I was given a spec sheet with vin number on it. Checked the vin on toyota vehicle specification site and build date is January of 2022 but no delivery date but does say some of the accessories have port installed on them. I was curious so did a vin report and see that there was a sales reported 2 days ago. Does that mean the dealer took ownership on it in some way? Can anyone help me decode what I'm seeing?
BadTrainDriver
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What site are you using to see this info?
T4Jumper
Member
Well, I can add my experience so far in 2022.
I ordered an army green 2022 trd off-road in December of 2021 and I'm still waiting...
My dealer said dealers in New England are getting very few 4runners. I also know that there have been earthquakes in Japan in recent months so that has slowed production a bit, since 4runners are solely built in Japan. I'm hoping that this week I get an update and some good news since I've waited over 5 months now.
I ordered an army green 2022 trd off-road in December of 2021 and I'm still waiting...
My dealer said dealers in New England are getting very few 4runners. I also know that there have been earthquakes in Japan in recent months so that has slowed production a bit, since 4runners are solely built in Japan. I'm hoping that this week I get an update and some good news since I've waited over 5 months now.
wsu_runner
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A lot will depend on your place in line for your color/trim/options combo and the overall volume of the dealer (dealers that sell more cars get more allocation each month).
Deposit placed early December, dealer finally got an allocation last month. Built on 22nd, loaded on the ship on the 30th, arrived at port last week.
Durango Dave
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:noidea:
I tried this with the 2023 Lunar Rock ORP that I have a deposit on but all I see is the order date - there is no build date, shipping date, port or anything else
What am I missing here? ::noidea:
I tried this with the 2023 Lunar Rock ORP that I have a deposit on but all I see is the order date - there is no build date, shipping date, port or anything else
What am I missing here? ::noidea:
:noidea:
I tried this with the 2023 Lunar Rock ORP that I have a deposit on but all I see is the order date - there is no build date, shipping date, port or anything else
For what its worth my 2023 build date was 04/23 and purchase date was 05/29/23 and I believe it was delivered to the dealer in NC around 05/15.
