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Hellcat order tracking thread, please no off topic. 2022 starts pg. 225

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Figured I'd start a tracking thread for anyone who has a cat on order. I recently ordered mine as have a few others here. We can put our info in & edit it at any time as info becomes available. This way anyone can get an idea of how long it may take. For anyone who has recently received their car, you can fill in info as well to help others with time lines. I'll start with mine.



Order date: 02/09/2021
Vin#: 2C3CDZL97.........
Vin# created: 02/10/2021
Model: Challenger Hellcat Redeye . Widebody, black, carbon stripes, Alcantara, carbon & suede pkg. red seat belts, performance spoiler, 3.09, Hood pins
State: Kentucky
Status: E (frame) 3/24/21
F (paint) 3/25/21
Insert 3 week shutdown for parts shortage here............
I (pending inspection) 4/20/21
JB status (upfit center) 4/20/21
Window sticker: 4/29/21
Build sheet: 4/20/21
Shipment date: April 27th (from plant)
Transit days: Shipped from hold lot in Toledo. 5/4/21
Final delivery: 5/5/21
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I was at my dealership today getting my trade in appraised vs the CarMax price and of course the place is empty. I was talking to the owner and my sales guy a bit and the owner said he asked the driver of their last delivery what the deal was since he noticed more delivery's of chargers and challengers than other models and he knows there are lots full of SUVs, jeeps etc. Driver said no one wants to deliver those because with the new contract there are extra incentives for drivers to get the Chargers and Challengers delivered.

Also...I was asking them about why some people might have been waiting since December and others like me are already built and I ordered in April. He said they still go by allocation to dealers even if it's an order. So if a dealership had allocation for 3 charger hellcats maybe they got 3 in sold one but still have two sitting on the lot other dealership orders are going to be filled before that 4th order is filled or the dealer sells their other two allocations. If it's a dealership that normally sells a lot though allocation doesn't really matter and they will keep building orders as long as they keep selling them and don't have any sitting.
Being that I was planning to also compare Carmax to dealer, would you mind telling us how the Carmax and trade in offers compared to KBB trade? Not asking of course for your numbers, just differences between the 3 if possible. Thanks!
Being that I was planning to also compare Carmax to dealer, would you mind telling us how the Carmax and trade in offers compared to KBB trade? Not asking of course for your numbers, just differences between the 3 if possible. Thanks!
Yep, I have a 2020 Kia Stinger GT Carmax was offering 36k and the dealership offered me 34k. if you sell it straight to carmax you're going to get hit on taxes for selling it but if you trade it in you are exempt from having to pay tax for selling it(i'm sure almost everyone knows that though) so that pretty much comes out to even, actually a bit better assuming you claim it and pay what you should in tax lol.

Sales manager also said he has some contacts and is going to make some calls when my car is in to see if he can verbally sell mine and if he can get more he'll throw me the extra off the hellcat. All and all this dealership has been great to work with, 100% up front, fair and honest with everything. Kia where I got the car from low balled me with an original offer of 28k trying to make it sound like I had a deal because I'd get $2500 cash. Needless to say I got up and walked out waved to the sales manager and didn't give them a chance to make another offer. They even tried to print a KBB offer marking the car in poor condition to justify the offer. Damn thing is a 2020 still has a new car smell because I only have 6k miles on it.

Forgot, I think the KBB trade value shows 35k and some change.
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Yep, I have a 2020 Kia Stinger GT Carmax was offering 36k and the dealership offered me 34k. if you sell it straight to carmax you're going to get hit on taxes for selling it but if you trade it in you are exempt from having to pay tax for selling it(i'm sure almost everyone knows that though) so that pretty much comes out to even, actually a bit better assuming you claim it and pay what you should in tax lol.
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Thanks for the info! Not to get too far off topic for this thread, but after reading this message about taxes paid for selling a car I did some research as I had never heard of that. I assume you are talking Captial Gains Tax, but you only pay that if you make a profit on your sale between what you originally paid and are getting for it now, ie, you paid $50k in 2020 and they gave you $52k in 2022. You don’t pay taxes when you take a loss like 99% of folks do by selling a used car they bought new. Selling a car for more than you currently owe is not typically selling for profit, because you’ve already made a bunch of payments.

loving my new Jailbreak ❤
Ordered Dec 21, Received June 13
Currently at 857km
This car gets so much attention 😎

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So, the latest update I have from the dealership is that the car is in KZP status which equates to “In Transit-Arrived at Body Vendor” I don’t know what that means, since the car was built and done. I was checking Autotrader for what’s out there in the market and I came across my car listed by Koons, granted they have an avatar pic. The question is, do dealership(s) typically list cars they have ordered for costumers as a marketing tool? Or is there something going on? Although, I haven’t heard of Koons do any of their costumers wrong…Your input is appreciated!
So, the latest update I have from the dealership is that the car is in KZP status which equates to “In Transit-Arrived at Body Vendor” I don’t know what that means, since the car was built and done. I was checking Autotrader for what’s out there in the market and I came across my car listed by Koons, granted they have an avatar pic. The question is, do dealership(s) typically list cars they have ordered for costumers as a marketing tool? Or is there something going on? Although, I haven’t heard of Koons do any of their costumers wrong…Your input is appreciated!
Yes, I’ve seen that mentioned a few times on other threads. Seems like they list them automatically to generate interest. Nothing to worry about.
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Yes, it's usually automatically added to the dealers website one the car is invoiced to them. It's still your car, but is used to get potential customers.
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loving my new Jailbreak ❤
Ordered Dec 21, Received June 13
Currently at 857km
This car gets so much attention 😎

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Congrats, looks great!
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Thanks for the info! Not to get too far off topic for this thread, but after reading this message about taxes paid for selling a car I did some research as I had never heard of that. I assume you are talking Captial Gains Tax, but you only pay that if you make a profit on your sale between what you originally paid and are getting for it now, ie, you paid $50k in 2020 and they gave you $52k in 2022. You don’t pay taxes when you take a loss like 99% of folks do by selling a used car they bought new. Selling a car for more than you currently owe is not typically selling for profit, because you’ve already made a bunch of payments.

You are correct it's like selling a house, stocks etc.
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Yes, I’ve seen that mentioned a few times on other threads. Seems like they list them automatically to generate interest. Nothing to worry about.
Yes, it's usually automatically added to the dealers website one the car is invoiced to them. It's still your car, but is used to get potential customers.
Thanks guys, I figured it is something along those lines. Koons so far has been awesome!
Thanks for the info! Not to get too far off topic for this thread, but after reading this message about taxes paid for selling a car I did some research as I had never heard of that. I assume you are talking Captial Gains Tax, but you only pay that if you make a profit on your sale between what you originally paid and are getting for it now, ie, you paid $50k in 2020 and they gave you $52k in 2022. You don’t pay taxes when you take a loss like 99% of folks do by selling a used car they bought new. Selling a car for more than you currently owe is not typically selling for profit, because you’ve already made a bunch of payments.

I think it depends on the state. In GA you save 6.6 percent of the trade in towards another car. In NH there is no sales tax. We can go on but we wont. 😉
Another update on my order! (Charger HCWB)

Tracking site now shows the car is shipped with an ETA of 7/19! Texted my salesman to check on the status and it's currently KZM. Hopefully won't be too much longer now. Here's the timeline so far:

Ordered: 4/13
Scheduled: 5/18
In Production: 6/13
Built: 6/15
Shipped: 6/28
ETA: 7/19
Delivered: TBD
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Another update on my order! (Charger HCWB)

Tracking site now shows the car is shipped with an ETA of 7/19! Texted my salesman to check on the status and it's currently KZM. Hopefully won't be too much longer now. Here's the timeline so far:

Ordered: 4/13
Scheduled: 5/18
In Production: 6/13
Built: 6/15
Shipped: 6/28
ETA: 7/19
Delivered: TBD
Nice! Getting closer and almost there...
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At last my wait is over!

I picked her up yesterday from DC in Paris, KY and drove her back home to NC…

For those of you waiting let me tell you what many others in this forum have said many times before… It’s worth it! What a beast!

Im still tired and exhausted from this long Journey but really looking forward to enjoy her along side with my wife and kids!

I’ll be soon posting a thread sharing my whole journey and how was it working with DC.

And yes, I’ll be also posting a bunch of pictures for your own pleasure!

In the meantime here’s a few of them…

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Btw Happy 4th of July and May God Bless the beautiful USA!

Blessings,

SAM
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At last my wait is over!

I picked her up yesterday from DC in Paris, KY and drove her back home to NC…

For those of you waiting let me tell you what many others in this forum have said many times before… It’s worth it! What a beast!

Im still tired and exhausted from this long Journey but really looking forward to enjoy her along side with my wife and kids!

I’ll be soon posting a thread sharing my whole journey and how was it working with DC.

And yes, I’ll be also posting a bunch of pictures for your own pleasure!

In the meantime here’s a few of them…

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Btw Happy 4th of July and May God Bless the beautiful USA!

Blessings,

SAM
Congrats! Love the spec you built out👍 Happy 4th!
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Hells yea!! Looks amazing! Wish they offered the hood pins on my order, love that look!
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At last my wait is over!

I picked her up yesterday from DC in Paris, KY and drove her back home to NC…

For those of you waiting let me tell you what many others in this forum have said many times before… It’s worth it! What a beast!

Im still tired and exhausted from this long Journey but really looking forward to enjoy her along side with my wife and kids!

I’ll be soon posting a thread sharing my whole journey and how was it working with DC.

And yes, I’ll be also posting a bunch of pictures for your own pleasure!

In the meantime here’s a few of them…

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Btw Happy 4th of July and May God Bless the beautiful USA!

Blessings,

SAM
I’m happy for you but wait a minute. Did you pick it up with a trailer? I’m sorry but that just wouldn’t be right. A beautiful car just the same. Congrats
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I’m happy for you but wait a minute. Did you pick it up with a trailer? I’m sorry but that just wouldn’t be right. A beautiful car just the same. Congrats
Thanks. Yes, it is in fact a U-Haul trailer! I debated a lot wether to drive her back home or haul it…

Man, I’m really glad I hauled her, it did rain on mealmost all the way through WV and a portion of VA, not to mention lots of construction work, debris, etc, it was almost 11 hours driving back and arrived late night, really confident wouldn’t enjoyed her completely hadI drove her…
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Hells yea!! Looks amazing! Wish they offered the hood pins on my order, love that look!
You can buy and have them installed at the dealership.
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