Larry Austin's discussions (8)

Dealer backing out?

Thanks for the reassurances, guys. They're supposed to call me in the morning for a status report, so hopefully my next post will be to tell you it's home safe and sound.

Tagged: dealer, orphan

Added a reply Apr 12

Dealer backing out?

Thanks for the input; you're probably right. I'm already a very enthusiastic salesperson without the car. My coworkers are sick of hearing about it! The dealer has been very cool in every other way... Continue

Tagged: dealer, orphan

Added a reply Apr 11

Dealer backing out? 9 Replies

I had arranged to pick up my Pure from the dealer tomorrow morning, had been talking to them about it all week, and then got a call from them at the 11th hour this afternoon saying that there is so... Continue

Tagged: dealer, orphan

Started this discussion. Last reply by smartxs Apr 13.

how long has everyone been waiting?

The dealership called today! My car is at the "port" wherever that is (Houston?). They said it would be up to 90 days before I could take delivery, but that it should be sooner. I agree! Why so lon... Continue

Added a reply Feb 26

age and gender of the buyer

42, single male. I grew up in Southeast Asia in the 1970's with Mini Coopers and Japanese microcars all around; I've finally found a car small enough to make me feel like I'm not a complete road pi... Continue

Added a reply Feb 21

how long has everyone been waiting?

I'm very disappointed to hear about the radio situation, as I like you saw an easy opportunity to save some bucks and get a better system (three years at Best Buy does that to you.). I'll have to s... Continue

Added a reply Feb 21

how long has everyone been waiting?

Thanks guys. There are several smarts already running around town here and I was beginning to feel singled out for abuse. I called in my reservation the day after I saw it on the Today show. I'm wa... Continue

Added a reply Feb 20

how long has everyone been waiting?

Reserved March 29th (1183), configured October 26th. Not a peep so far, but then I asked for a Pure so maybe I'm not a high priority. Also, the Tulsa dealer is covering a huge area.

Added a reply Feb 20