"Orphans"?

[Dunerunner]

I reserved 4/5/08, contacted my dealer 4/8/08 and requested placement on the Orphan List. Got a call 4/22/08 they had a car, my color choice, comfort package but with clear bra, lo-jack, and paint guard. The add ons inflated the price $2000, but I would have added all but the paint guard. Bottom Line - 18 days to get an abandoned order rather than 18 months for my smart I have yet to configure.

[Dan500]

Stopped by my dealer yesterday and got a call today! Just got home with my blue/black passion orphan! Will post pics soon.

[Petutti]

I was on the orphan list in Sacramento for one day!

[Dunerunner]

Originally Posted by Petutti

I was on the orphan list in Sacramento for one day!

For me at smart center Portland, it was 18 days!! That sure beats 18 monthe waiting for my configured smart. I still haven't gotten my invitation to configure.

[smartfloridadad]

I got my orphan from a dealer in sarasota without waiting ,never even had my name on a list ,called and asked if he had any cars with what I was looking for , he said yes ,I drove down and picked it up ( silver/silver,+ comfort package) have friends who ordered one after seeing mine ,the dealer closest to them told them right now the wait could be as long as 18 months, trying to talk them onto an orphan list,only thing is they want a car with power steering and cloth seats ,the dealer told them not a very popular combination

[gipsyviking]

I went to the local dealer yesterday to look at accessories and they have some orphans.
A Pure (the first one that I have seen). They also have a few Passion coupes, cabrios.
Trying to drag the wife unit out to see them today. They're out there, if you look.

[Dave Van]

I have a orphan. I 'ordered' a car last June but my dealer got a orphan VERY close to what I ordered so I bought. Wait for me was a month....but that was for a Pure.

[nonuro]

Went to Lincolnwood Smart last Thursday to get on their orphan list. Paid $100.00 to get on it and I was told there are only 5-6 people in front of me for a coupe.Is anyone else on the list at this dealership?

[BORICUA60610]

Hello, In Chicago as well. Was there yesterday,and also placed the $100 down to move up. Hope it helps, can't wait to get a cabrio'. Did they really tell you that you were only 6 behind from top of list? Might not be that long if there happens to be some orphans.

[nonuro]

I don't want a cabro, so I guess the wait might not be to long. I am being pretty flexible about color but I won't take leather seats. I'm calling tomorrow to see if anything is available, and I'll call every Monday until I get one.