Build->Delivery Timing & my unique situation

[redeyedrum]

So, like many I finally got my initial build week assignment for the week of July 3rd. Yay...but;

I'm going to be out of town (actually off-continent) from July 10th thru the 18th, and my dealer (Charlotte, NC area) has said they are expecting payment/pickup within 3 days of delivery.

With a build week of July 3rd, approximately how long would it take for the vehicle to arrive at the 'ship? Am I going to have to make arrangements to buy this truck sight unseen?

Edit: after reviewing a few other posts, it looks like delivery is usually 1 month out from build. I should be fine.

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[commadorebob]

You will probably be home before it arrives. Also, tell them now you will be out of town. Most dealerships aren't completely unreasonable and will float you a few days. Also, nowadays, you barely need to even be in the dealership to close the deal.

Mine has the same rule and I've seen a Maverick "on hold" for two weeks on their lot before it was picked up.

 

[Goose201]

That's all on the dealership. Mine is getting delivered in Mid-June and I'm not picking it up until 2 1/2 weeks later.

 

[JBryant]

If yours makes it to the dealer in NC by July 18 after a July 3 build, you will have set a delivery record. Plan on 2-3 days before shipping, then 2-3 weeks on train, then a few days before delivery. If you are worried, give them a deposit check post-dated and they should be fine.

 

[DuffCon]

You should be fine. I'm in California, close to the factory and from build week to the day it arrived at the dealer was about 3 weeks. See my signature.

 

[Joe Mac]

I'll most likely be out of town when mine comes in. I told the dealer that and he said no problem it's your truck we will just put it in the showroom till you pick it up.

 

[dcs12345]

My truck was "shipped" according to the tracker on April 25th.
It was offloaded from the train on May 10th in a yard north of Houston.
It might be delivered to the dealer (100 miles from the train yard) on May 28-June 1st....

The last leg (car hauler) has been slow.

But your timeframe should be fine...chances are it will be on the train when you get back. I would still let your contacts at the dealer know, just to be safe.

 

[redeyedrum]

Thanks to all who responded.
Build was complete July 4th, shipped same day.
Took delivery August 3rd.

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