How long until DDE activates?

[NCC1701]

I've been enjoying my smart for five weeks. No serious problems to report.

I put in a reservation for my next smart the same day I took delivery, July 12, 2008.
The DDE so far says, "Your vehicle delivery date cannot be estimated at this time. Please continue to check the Delivery Date Estimator from time to time for updated information."

Does anyone know approximately how long it takes between making reservation and getting some kind of feedback from the DDE?

[MENSA42]

i believe it will only 'activate' once you fall within the 18 month window to delivery.

sorry, you're at least 19 months out right now.....

[NCC1701]

Originally Posted by Jeepster55

i believe it will only 'activate' once you fall within the 18 month window to delivery.

sorry, you're at least 19 months out right now.....

So, it is now approximately 20 months between reservation and delivery? That's alright, I was thinking 2010 model year ... will just have to wait a while to get feedback from DDE.

[MCMarathoner]

My DDE went from Nov 08 to Jan 09 to the little fella arriving next week which is about 10 months after the reservation rather than 18 months.

Anyone who can accurately predict delivery should be investing heavily in the stock market, doing wildcat oil drilling, and spending their afternoons at the track .

26.2

[MENSA42]

Originally Posted by MCMarathoner

My DDE went from Nov 08 to Jan 09 to the little fella arriving next week which is about 10 months after the reservation rather than 18 months.

Anyone who can accurately predict delivery should be investing heavily in the stock market, doing wildcat oil drilling, and spending their afternoons at the track .

26.2

HEY, CONGRATS! i love to hear a 'good news' story about the DDE and going in someones favor.......

[jediknight36]

Originally Posted by Jeepster55

i believe it will only 'activate' once you fall within the 18 month window to delivery.

sorry, you're at least 19 months out right now.....

Ive been waiting for 6 mo. Where does this 18mo window fall into place.

[dagwodzz]

Not true! My last DDE was July- September. I ordered mine 15 months ago. It just stopped working. I'm expecting a call / e-mail anytime now.


Darrell

[dd1]

Originally Posted by jediknight36

Ive been waiting for 6 mo. Where does this 18mo window fall into place.

If you don't have a DDE date yet, add 18 months to today and your further out.

[jediknight36]

Originally Posted by dd1

If you don't have a DDE date yet, add 18 months to today and your further out.

DOH!

[PJJSR]

what is wrong with getting one of those orphans ??
i got mine three month after ordering and a week after talking to the dealer about an orphan, my daughter got her's about a month after ordering a car.