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Originally Posted by Quentin
Even if the car is Japan built, you should still get updates. My Japan built Prius v sent updates as the status changed all the way through the process (as did my friend's IS-F). I ordered my v in April and took delivery right after July shutdown.
Sounds like you got lucky. Another engineer I work with ordered his FR-S on 4/2, order officially in on 4/15, and his still just says placed. He ordered a white 6AT. I don't know if that makes a difference since the car goes through the paint process 2x apparently (white base, pearl clear). You're still 2 months out from delivery based on my experience with the lease program. I'm just going to buy my FR-S. it makes more sense to keep my family ride on the lease so my wife never has to worry about breakdowns, maintenance, mileage, etc.
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I was told that the Japan built cars didn't give statuses, though I can see now that was wrong because I have a status now. And I think I know why your friend's order didn't go through yet, but I was told it's confidential and I'm not allowed to share it haha. But it does make sense!
And as far as buying one, yea I probably could've gone to my dealer numerous times to buy a car, though I never would've got the color I want (hot lava) because they haven't received one yet (Cool thing is I should have the only one in the area). Plus, buying one wouldn't be as good a deal because I don't think the discount would work out as well, and I'd have to pay insurance on it. At least with the lease, insurance and maintenance are covered.