How long of a waiting list

[Pops900]

Greetings,
I made a reservation on Jan 14th. I called in April worried I had been forgotten and they said it should be this month for my confirmation order, then approximately 3 months to receive my Smart. Does this sound correct? I am seeing various posts with wait times over 1 year. So far the local MB dealer is not listed in the Smart locations. Things just don't seem to promising right now.

[aslusers]

here in Indianapolis, we were told 23 months was the wait as of three weeks ago.

I would suggest ordering then asking to be put on the orphan list.

An orphan is a smart car that was ordered, but when it came
in, the person who ordered it
changed their mind or could not
get financing.

As someone already mentioned, if you are not too picky, you might be able to get one sooner by adopting an orphan.

The wait for an orphan can be lengthy too. Some people have lucked out and gotten a car quickly while many wait months on
the orphan list

[jefferios]

It seems regarding orphans the dealerships are using a new strategy. When someone gets a call when they are at the top of the list they get a chance to accept or reject the car. If they reject it they are moved to the bottom of the list. (Punishment?)

[rlsrls]

Got mine in a week.. Luckily it was color and the options i wanted. Sometimes it is just who you know.

[tensai2110]

I signed up in Nov '07 after the LA car show. My due date is Nov '08 - Jan '09... it was Dec '08 - Feb '09 so I guess its getting better.

[landis1927]

I put in my order in Jan. and just got my conformation 3 weeks ago. My car ,I was told will be in Jan, 09 . I have opted not to buy, will sell you my place in line for a very reasonable price, just don't want to give up my place in line, and get my $99.00 back. Just want to help some one out and make a few bucks. thanks Ed

[miniselman]

hey, i'm new to this and just put down my reservation. what's this about an 'ophan list', it seems like a great idea and it's something i'm interisted in. how do I go about being put on one?
THANKS

[aslusers]

Originally Posted by miniselman

hey, i'm new to this and just put down my reservation. what's this about an 'ophan list', it seems like a great idea and it's something i'm interisted in. how do I go about being put on one?
THANKS

orphans are cars that were delivered but not purchased. Just call your closest dealership and tell them you would be interested in an orphan. They will add you to their orphan list.

Some people have gotten orphans very quickly, and some waited several months.