I ordered a new car for one of my daughters at the end of September. We were told it could be as late as March 2023 delivery, yet the car is now in the U.K. and she is hopefully taking delivery next week. It’s also full of chip heavy technology (front radar, blind spot monitor, keyless entry, BOSE sound system etc) which is being used as an excuse for delays.
I always take anticipated delivery dates with a huge pinch of salt as they change continuously (moving forwards and backwards) and they are nothing but estimates until the car is built, but every time I have asked for an update the dates have consistently moved forward.
There has also been commentary elsewhere that used car prices are softening, but that’s not been our experience. Quite the opposite in fact based on the trade in we’ve got for her current car. Great time to buy in fact, with plenty of discounts available, ridiculously high part exchange prices and inflationary price rises not having been implemented yet.