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[Zaxcom]

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[Big Panda]

Originally Posted by Zaxcom

Had a great experience at the dealer in Charlotte. My wife and I each test drove the car and talked to the guys for almost an hour. No pressure. Came home and placed my order for a Red Passion. Of course by the time it gets here in 18 months I may forget that I bought it.

CONGRATS and welcome aboard for a long, long 'cruise'. are you interested in accepting an orphan should one of your liking become available? if so, better grab it. the "Brand Specialist" at SCI (smart center indianapolis) told me last week that the current wait time is now up to 22 MONTHS!

hope you have a good car right now and are in no hurry for your smart. just remain positive and try not to dwell on the time frame. for me it's already been nearly 5 months and time has flown...

[Zaxcom]

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[PlainCityVWBug]

For the car by December.. I'd say.. try to get your hands on a orphaned Smart Fortwo.. or if not.. go with the type of car I drive.. Volkswagen New Beetle. Small, cute and safe!

[Zaxcom]

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[astuto]

Originally Posted by Zaxcom

I will keep an eye out for an orphan but I got the impression the local dealer loads them up when they get them and it drives the price way up.

My first smart( I also bought my reservation for my son) was an orphan with NO dealer options. From what I gather on this site, it depends on the dealership. It may also be what model I wanted, a pure with only a/c. If you opt to put your name on the orphan list, make yourself well known at the dealership. Stop by frequently. Become friends with the GM. In my case it was easy since everyone at Virginia Beach is soooooo nice and friendly.

[The_Q_Man]

Howdy and welcome to the waiting list like me! My delivery date is estimated as July-Sept '09, so I'm right there with you. From what I have seen of the orphan list at the Charlotte dealership is that they load it up with a ton of options so that the total is normally $25k+, so your impression is correct. I would also suggest placing your name on the orphan list at the Winston Salem dealership since it is so close and I hear that they don't add extras.

[nevis]

For Sale, 2008 passion coupe, Black/Silver/Red, power steering and guage pod package. Only 2200 miles, non smoker car, clean. Like brand new. Not looking to get rich like on Ebay, just asking what I have in it, $16,000.

Selling because my reserved car is coming in soon!
My reserved car is the color and options I prefer, so that is the only reason to sell this one and take the car I ordered.

My reserved car is due in about 60 days or less as I got a letter from the dealer and my wife won't let me keep 2 because she wants an economical 4 passenger car so she can take the kids with her without having to drive our big gas hog van.

PM me if interested and I will give you my phone number.

[Dunerunner]

Originally Posted by Zaxcom

Had a great experience at the dealer in Charlotte, test drove the car,talked to the guys for almost an hour. No pressure. Came home and placed my order for a Red Passion. Of course by the time it I may forget that I bought it.

Welcome to the forum!! You won't forget. The new RED!! Very cool!!

[Container_Guy]

Our second Passion (Yellow & Black) is due in at the end of October, but we are going to keep both and sell the 07 C-Class...If you know anyone interested in a C-Class in great condition, I am will to part with it for $25K with 13K miles and current maintenance performed.