For those who know how the plant operates

[ieem01172]

I Placed an order about two months ago for a 2014 GTS viper, from a dealer in Saudi Arabia. Now, he told me that I would, at the latest, get the car by mid january. The car has been in D1 status since the 5th of November. Today he told me that the holiday season might cause a delay till mid February, and that he'll try to prioritize my vehicle (to get it sooner). My question(s):

1-How long does a typical (US-bound) car take from D1 to ship ?

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2-Does a dealer have the "Authority" to prioritize an order ?

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3- How effective is this authority ? (I know its a vague question, but please be as specific as possible, If possible XD )

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4-When and for how many days does the plant close for the holiday ?

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5-Can you guys give me a best-case and worst-case scenario for when the car gets built and shipped (I know, since this is an international-bound car, its anyone's guess, but I don't care :P

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Sorry for the long list, but it calms me down when everything is accounted for.
PS: I added the " A: " to assist you guys in answering ;)

Thanks so much, and I REALLY appreciate your answers.

[Late Apex]

Not sure from D1 on a new Viper but other Dodge/SRT cars are at least 6 weeks from order to arrival. Im waiting on one now and the process is SLOW especially from D status to the next one which is assembly. I dont believe a dealer can prioritize an order either. I asked that question to my local dealer in reference to my order. Im sure the process will slow this time of year due to the so called holidays.

[canadian viper]

vipers can sit in d1 status for months. then once it starts to move, be built in a few weeks. then it could sit for a few days or a few months before being shipped.

[Ohiotj]

I sold the penta star brand for six years. Common question when a customer put in an order. To be honest there is no good answer. I have seen some, not vipers, ordered and delivered in three weeks. My personal longest was for a b5 challenger that was built during the bankrucpy. It took over six months.

[Ohiotj]

As for putting one on a priority list that is tricky. Each dealer gets a certain allocation. If the dealer has an open unit then that gets built first. There are million little things that can cause a car to get hung up. Paint supply on certain colors can go through a shortage, quality inspections, truck drivers on strike, cars sit in shipping yards, damage during transit, etc... However they got it down pretty good and we usually told buyers 6 to 8 weeks. During this time I would like you to play the song by Tom petty. Don't know the name but some lyrics are the wait is the hardest part. Good luck.

[ieem01172]

As for putting one on a priority list that is tricky. Each dealer gets a certain allocation. If the dealer has an open unit then that gets built first. There are million little things that can cause a car to get hung up. Paint supply on certain colors can go through a shortage, quality inspections, truck drivers on strike, cars sit in shipping yards, damage during transit, etc... However they got it down pretty good and we usually told buyers 6 to 8 weeks. During this time I would like you to play the song by Tom petty. Don't know the name but some lyrics are the wait is the hardest part. Good luck.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMyCa35_mOg

lol XD ... so true

[MKALSABAH]

I Placed an order about two months ago for a 2014 GTS viper, from a dealer in Saudi Arabia. Now, he told me that I would, at the latest, get the car by mid january. The car has been in D1 status since the 5th of November. Today he told me that the holiday season might cause a delay till mid February, and that he'll try to prioritize my vehicle (to get it sooner). My question(s):

1-How long does a typical (US-bound) car take from D1 to ship ?

A:


2-Does a dealer have the "Authority" to prioritize an order ?

A:


3- How effective is this authority ? (I know its a vague question, but please be as specific as possible, If possible XD )

A:


4-When and for how many days does the plant close for the holiday ?

A:


5-Can you guys give me a best-case and worst-case scenario for when the car gets built and shipped (I know, since this is an international-bound car, its anyone's guess, but I don't care :P

A:


Sorry for the long list, but it calms me down when everything is accounted for.
PS: I added the " A: " to assist you guys in answering ;)

Thanks so much, and I REALLY appreciate your answers.

i am waiting still for my car, i am in kuwait, its been in D1 from the end of October :( so i know don't know whats going on, i called the middle east distributor and they said my car estimated date of arrival is Jan 22.

[ieem01172]

i am waiting still for my car, i am in kuwait, its been in D1 from the end of October :( so i know don't know whats going on, i called the middle east distributor and they said my car estimated date of arrival is Jan 22.

What do you mean by "the distributor" ? Is it your (kuwaiti) dealer ? or a regional one ? If so, can you give me their contact so that I can check for myself ?
Thanks.

[MKALSABAH]

What do you mean by "the distributor" ? Is it your (kuwaiti) dealer ? or a regional one ? If so, can you give me their contact so that I can check for myself ?
Thanks.

Not the kuwait dealer, the supplier of dodge cars for all the middle east is located in Dubai, i contacted Chrysler and they transferred me to an office that sends the cars to the supplier which is located in dubai. Just call Chrysler and they will give u all the info about your car.

[ieem01172]

Interesting, thanks MKALSABAH. Your name sounds familiar :)

[MKALSABAH]

Interesting, thanks MKALSABAH. Your name sounds familiar :)


lol, do u know me ? do i know u?

[ieem01172]

lol, do u know me ? do i know u?
I am just messing with you (maybe ...)
Anyway, I have been going back and forth with my dealer about the damn car !
Can you assist me by sending me the number of the distribution center ? That would help a lot !!
Thanks,

[MKALSABAH]

I am just messing with you (maybe ...)
Anyway, I have been going back and forth with my dealer about the damn car !
Can you assist me by sending me the number of the distribution center ? That would help a lot !!
Thanks,

855-SRT-TEAM (855-778-8326 sorry for the late reply