In the nick of time! - GreenHybrid

MSKTCH · #1 (**permalink**) 09-30-2006, 08:03 PM

Hello Everyone!
Just picked up my magnetic grey TCH on 9/27. On waiting since 5/26 and paid msrp in NW suburban Chicago. I am so glad to have made the 9/30 deadline.
I've been lurking here for months, Thanks to everyone for all the valuable information.
I purchased Weathertech floor liners and front plate bracket. Bodyside moldings and mudflaps are on the way. Planning to do snow tires and 18" wheel/tire package.
I 'm at 283 miles and 39.3 mpg!
See Yaa!

stevenvillatoro · #2 (**permalink**) 09-30-2006, 09:33 PM

Congrats! (We saw you lurking. Impossible to hide around here.)

BlueCam · #3 (**permalink**) 10-01-2006, 03:10 AM

Congratulations! I can’t imagine the stress that you must have been going through. I got mine delivered 9/08 and that was close enough for me! Although it takes a little getting used to, you’re going to love your new Toy.

pandc · #4 (**permalink**) 10-01-2006, 07:51 AM

welcome mike....where are you in the nw burbs? i am in mundelein...got my loaded desert sand tch on june 10th..got lucky after waiting one month.....had a deposit at libertyville toyota but they were not very forthcoming with information about when i might expect my car..... ended up geting it in Waukegan at classic toyota.....welcome officially to this board...it is a great place for info...nice people, willing to help....Steve V. is especially great with his postings

MSKTCH · #5 (**permalink**) 10-01-2006, 05:24 PM

Hi Paul,
Thank You so much for the welcome. I'm in Palatine. Contacted several dealerships also, ended up making purchase at Schaumburg. I feel so fortunate I was able to get one prior to 9/30. I have been driving my wife crazy talking about the TCH and the upcoming deadline. Anyhow, just loving it so far.
And no doubt, Steve V. is the best!

aeroholic77 · #6 (**permalink**) 10-02-2006, 01:00 PM

Just picked mine up with 8 days to spare b4 the 30th Sep deadline, fully loaded nav and all, I just had to wait 93 days to get it.
However, a sad story to follow:

While in park at a Micky D's drive thru enjoying my music on hybrid batt power waiting 4 my food I feel a light tap on my rear bumper.

With 378 miles on it, a driver reaching for the wallet let go of their brake and kissed my bumper.

Just be carefull and enjoy the new car smell.

stevenvillatoro · #7 (**permalink**) 10-02-2006, 01:58 PM

Just one more reason to watch what you eat.

dzoey · #8 (**permalink**) 10-02-2006, 10:45 PM

I just picked up my gold TCH on 9/30 here in Baltimore - talk about the nick-of-time! Really enjoying the car in the three whole days I've had it :-)

Orcrone · #9 (**permalink**) 10-03-2006, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aeroholic77

Just picked mine up with 8 days to spare b4 the 30th Sep deadline, fully loaded nav and all, I just had to wait 93 days to get it.
However, a sad story to follow:

While in park at a Micky D's drive thru enjoying my music on hybrid batt power waiting 4 my food I feel a light tap on my rear bumper.

With 378 miles on it, a driver reaching for the wallet let go of their brake and kissed my bumper.

Just be carefull and enjoy the new car smell.

I feel another McDonald's lawsuit coming on (is there a lawyer out there)?

Squint · #10 (**permalink**) 10-03-2006, 06:50 AM

I also got mine (super white, base) on 9/30. The wait was 2-4 months in CO but they were available with little to no wait in the Las Vegas area, where I went for a wedding. At the same time, a dealer in western KS had 16 TCHs according to their online inventory.