[durangopath]

Hey guys, does anyone else have a BG status for their order? My dealership is telling me they got 1 allocation for the DDHC this year. They put in an order as soon as possible, so like 2 weeks ago. I have since edited the order to my preferences and have the deposit on the vehicle. When I went to sign the papers, it said BG status. I'm first in line. According to what I have since researched, BG means they don't have an allocation? But I've seen some mentions on this forum that it can also just be weird and it'll turn into the allocation soon or something?

Edit. Did get a VON.

 

[durangopath]

Did you get order number from them?

The VON? Yes.

 

[durangopath]

You should have a VIN by now - I got mine back on the 15th a few days after I ordered. Ask your dealer to keep sending you all new POC's that they recieve. Many times the dealer will simply fail to keep you updated.

Mind telling me what POC stands for?

 

[durangopath]

took mine 2 weeks to get a vin after von...in 2020..

Does that mean it was in BG status? Is that the stage where you only have a VON?

 

[durangopath]

You're just going to have to sit back and chill. BG means the order has passed edit, but cannot be considered for scheduling at this time. That could be for a variety of reasons. What was the configuration of your order? Dodge is playing the weird order game again for the Durango Hellcats and is causing PTSD for all of us that lived through it in 2020/2021. Have your dealer check for order updates on a weekly basis on a Friday and see if there is any movement. Unfortunately, nothing is guaranteed with Durango Hellcat orders. There is no definitive start date for 2023 Durangos, let alone Durango Hellcats which will most likely start several months after regular Durango production begins. Dodge is struggling to finish the 2022 builds due to parts shortages. I won't be too concerned that you haven't received a VIN yet.

Gotcha, thanks for the explanation. My main concern is making sure this dealership isn’t pulling my leg and they actually have an allocation. But if BG just means a pretty vague status, then ok, I will indeed just try to be in touch each friday. Thanks again.

My build is just premium + destroyer gray. Removed stripes and black package.

 

[durangopath]

Gotcha, thanks for the explanation. My main concern is making sure this dealership isn’t pulling my leg and they actually have an allocation. But if BG just means a pretty vague status, then ok, I will indeed just try to be in touch each friday. Thanks again.

My build is just premium + destroyer gray. Removed stripes and black package.

Update: I did just get a VIN. Looks like Stellantis is highly prioritizing allocating orders that have a buyer. This dealer had their own order in for the DDHC for about 2 weeks with no response, but got the allocation filled 2 days after I put a deposit down.

 

[durangopath]

@goodmanale Have you heard anything from your dealer? Someone on the Facebook groups that had placed a 2023 DDHC order was informed that it was cancelled (along with 1,400 others) and it was most likely due to that dealership (and others) placing orders without allocations. I also found someone posted this list, which I didn't know existed. Is your dealer on this list?

2023 Durango Hellcat Allocation List

1400 is a lot. I know I got a VIN already at least, and my dealer is on this list as well. If you've got a VIN, you should be all set eventually, no?

 

[durangopath]

I think it's funny that 2023 production started, and the Dodge website still only has build and price up for 2022's.

Is this common with dodge? Haven't seen the same with other manufacturers I've ordered from.

 

[durangopath]

I have had a VIN for about 2 weeks and my dealer is on that list - I am anecdotally confirming that as of today, per my dealer, my order is still in D status. Will update with a comment on this thread if it gets cancelled with the reason my dealer gives me, if any.