Lease up 6/2010... when should I order?

[jmatero]

It sounds like the days of 12 month waits are over... but for a 6/1/10 delivery, when should somebody order?

[forestacademy]

Go talk to your local dealer.

You could order and wait about 6-10 months, or use the smartexpress where they find one to match your specs at the dock before they are shipped to a dealer and get it in a couple of weeks. Or just pick a car off the lot that you like, If they don't have the color you want, them ask to have it changed

[a2jack]

The days of long wait ordering are over. The Dealers are well stocked with orphans, and, as Forest points out, if you want to get picky go with express.

Or wait until the last minuet, call a dealer, and you will be driving home a Smart next day. Fun car I might add. A2Jack

[John_H]

If you are specific about your wants, talk to your specific dealer. There may still be a difference in wait for each dealer like there was in the early days. While its reasonable to assume that the economy won't be bullish by then and gas may still be below $3.50 a gallon, we can't predict what the demand is going to be.

Talk to your Smart Center.

[ckgonska]

I pick mine up tomorrow. Reservation to delivery 7 months.

[courtney_beth]

I canceled my reservation and adopted an orphan that was exactly what I wanted. Odd that. Go adopt and get in it ASAP. There's good financing offers right now