How long can I expect to wait?

[mrelastic]

I am considering putting in a reservation here in Maryland and I was wondering if some of you would be willing to give me an idea of how long you waited from putting in your reservation to delivery of your SMART. Thanks!

[MCMarathoner]

I reserved in September 2007. Others have waited longer, some have picked up sooner. If you want an orphan, you can go to a smart center today and pick up one that they've configured. I saw one in "rally" trim for $27K complete with high end Nav, dual tip exhaust, body trim, and a rear camera. Base was $13,500 but you could have it today

Good things come to those who wait grasshopper,

26.2

[umwelt]

I ordered mine in September 2007, and picked up in June 2008.

The dealership in Buffalo is quoting prospective owners a 12 - 20 month wait if they order today. Ebay is offering cars at a $2,000+ mark-up. I was offered $20,000 for my $16,000 car a few weeks ago. There is definitely an irrational market out there, be careful.

[John17]

I put my reservation in on June 7th! And was told it would be anywhere from 1.5 years to 2 years!
But thats alright with me, its worth the wait!

[dademoss]

The Smart center in columbus ohio said it was probably around 14 months, I peeked at one over the weekend to see how it looked.

[Big Panda]

can you say "Eternity"???

seriously, depends mostly on location. NYC....6-9 months due to the number of dealers in the area. rest of the country.......12-18 months and in some cases i've been told the current waiting period is 22 MONTHS!

so if you decide to place your order, it's best to have a lot of PATIENCE.........OR get on your smart center's 'orphan list' IMMEDIATELY!


GOOD LUCK!!

[Smartdavis]

There are a slew of high mileage cars that are going to start showing up from other manufacturers soon (see threads on Toyota IQ) which might start to affect the demand. Smart I am sure is also thinking about how to ramp up the manufacturing numbers since they've got so many reservations and they know they might lose a few it they have to wait too long. Hard to predict what your actual wait time will be, but it's fun killing time on the forums. It's the most entertaining $99 you will ever spend. With Smart you're going to be part of a group of true believers!

[PATRICIA]

I just took delivery on 8/12/08 and had waited 14 months. By the way, worth the wait.

[zrii4u]

I was told 12-14 months

OR

3-9 months for an orphan

[bradgarbus]

Well, I just configured as a 2009! Let's see I reserved in late March. Nearly (6 months), and my DDE says Feb - Apr 2009 (another 6 months). That seems right on target!

Side note - While I am very excited to finally configure, I am disapointed in the lack of updates from the 08 to 09 model. All that was added for me was an idiot sensor to tell me I didn't tighten my gas cap... Last time I checked, I have never had a problem remembering to do that... What does that say about folks... They completly excluded the cruise control and improving the warranty. It's kinda sad, but I am still going for it. These small negatives don't out weigh the positives!

For all the nay-sayers, I made a post long ago saying the year break would be in August, and everything after that would be 09. I remember getting pounced on by a few for making that comment.