mail_junky

Hi all,

I finally pulled the trigger and placed an order for an IS350 with my dealer.
My salesperson had to preference the car for me because there is none in the area with the color and options that I wanted.

She was nice and sent me this Vehicle Inquiry Report on which it states the Category is A.

I did a search here and I think people have mentioned:

F means Freight (on the way to the dealer)
G means Ground (on the dealer lot)

Does anyone know what A means? Maybe Allocate? Does it mean that it is on a boat somewhere? How long do I have to wait from this point on?

Any help is appreciated!

trocade

Allocated.

I think it means that the order is sent to the factory.

mail_junky

For those who are curious, here is part of the report:

I am not sure why Engine Number is blank, Vessel Number is 999, Invoice Date and Ship Date are also blank......

I sure hope I don't have to wait 3 months for this......

Soda

it's allocated, get excited when the A turns into F (freight) then get REALLY excited when it turns into G (ground). But at least it's in their inventory. Usually when a car is allocated it should be in the neighborhood of 4-6weeks to delivery.

Irishman06

Yea. If you've got a VIN number, then its being(or has been) built, but has not been shipped from the factory yet.

AsianGirl007

iTrader: (1)

Yup, "A" stands for allocated which means the car has been promised to the dealer. Your car will arrive in only 2-3 weeks!!!!
It's even better that they gave you the printout, it's a way of knowing your dealer isn't going to play any tricks as far as getting the right car is concerned. Congrats!

07Txlex

I saw a "previous dealer" line on there with a number, makes me wonder if they are dealer trading it for you... ?

Cornellian

When did you place the order?

It typically takes about 4months from the time you place an order till you actually get the car....

I placed mine on Sept. 26th and the car was to arrive at Seattle port on Jan.4th. So, I am HOPING that I can get the car around Jan. 20-26th....

AsianGirl007

iTrader: (1)

In California it takes less time. I think because the port of entry is right here in Long Beach. I used to see cars show up in as little as 2 weeks.

Cornellian

2weeks from the time you place the order?!?!?!

AsianGirl007

iTrader: (1)

LOL not a special order (as I see you've done!), but if it's available then yes I've had cars come in fairly quickly.

mail_junky

Thanks for all the replies!!

I live in the BayArea, so they will have to transport it from Long Beach.

Given the fact that there is no vessel number, I am assuming it has not left Japan yet......?

Anxiously waiting here......

mail_junky

I just placed the order last week, I would say Jan 3rd (don't know exactly when it got entered into Lexus' system).

My sales lady said she would preference it for me, so I don't think this is a special order, but I am not sure. All I know is that it is allocated.

mail_junky

Yeah, the same thing came across my mind. But I don't think it is a trade.

The "current dealer" code seems to have the format: 310-xxxxx

The "previous dealer" code is only 00310, so it may mean there is no previous dealer.....

Just a guess

Maddog51

I special ordered an RX450h 3 weeks ago and was told today it is now in Freight status - I'm told that means it's been assigned to a truck and should be here in 2-3 days - so less than a month :-)