Here is the details of my smart acquisition:
reservation date: 3/2007
configuration confirmation date: 9/14/2007 9.43PM
loaded on vessel @ Bremen: 11/29/2007
discharged @ Baltimore, MD: 12/13/2007
received call from dealer on: 1/19/2008
smart dealer : Bloomington, MN
pickup @ dealer on: 2/4/2008
I was told our smart was on the first shipment, the car was sitting in the dealer's lot for about 3 weeks before we can get over there to get it!!