[Jeffp]

Hello everyone. I missed out on placing a reservation, however while the reservation system was open I was able to add my name to the wait list. I received a call last week from the dealer telling me that I am first on the wait list and if anyone cancels their reservation I will have the opportunity to place a reservation. The sales person I spoke to told me that they had several people say they did not want to move forward with an order. He told me that Subaru would be calling me and asking if I want to place an order.

Has anyone received the same call and if so, was anyone told of a time frame for the call from Subaru?

 

[Crumas]

Hello everyone. I missed out on placing a reservation, however while the reservation system was open I was able to add my name to the wait list. I received a call last week from the dealer telling me that I am first on the wait list and if anyone cancels their reservation I will have the opportunity to place a reservation. The sales person I spoke to told me that they had several people say they did not want to move forward with an order. He told me that Subaru would be calling me and asking if I want to place an order.

Has anyone received the same call and if so, was anyone told of a time frame for the call from Subaru?

I can’t help you with your questions, but I think you’re one lucky dude to be first in line on the waitlist.

 

[JIm_in_PA]

Since the reservations and allocation lie strictly with the individual dealer, it will be the dealer that calls you if you have a slot available to order, not Subaru. Subaru doesn't take direct orders. But it's nice that you potentially have the opportunity order, despite not getting an original reservation.

 

[Jeffp]

Since the reservations and allocation lie strictly with the individual dealer, it will be the dealer that calls you if you have a slot available to order, not Subaru. Subaru doesn't take direct orders. But it's nice that you potentially have the opportunity order, despite not getting an original reservation.

The dealer said that I will need to apply for a reservation number first. Without the number they can't place an order for me. The reservation number needs to come from Subaru and I have to pay them the $250 fee.

If anyone is getting different information from their dealer please let me know.

 

[JIm_in_PA]

Ok, it does make sense that one must secure the reservation via Subaru and I guess they have a system that the dealer can refer a waitlist customer to when a slot opens. But the ordering process will still be via the dealer as I noted. My apologies for the small error in my previous response.

 

[md.]

The order period for reservation holders is April 26 thru May 25. There was some information (I can't remember the source and how reliable it seemed) that stated that you couldn't cancel your reservation during that time, so I wouldn't be surprised if you have to wait until after that period to receive a call from Subaru.

 

[JayEM]

The order period for reservation holders is April 26 thru May 25. There was some information (I can't remember the source and how reliable it seemed) that stated that you couldn't cancel your reservation during that time, so I wouldn't be surprised if you have to wait until after that period to receive a call from Subaru.

I read that too, I think it was on the Subaru/Solterra site. "The call" will likely be an email from SOA.... I can't imagine that they actually make phone calls. But not likely to happen until May 26 or later.

 

[Reknid]

If the shift of waitlist to reservation holder process is done post-May 25th and orders are completed by June, it is more understandable why dealerships are telling those with reservations in place to just put an order in, even if they are on the fence. The lag in ordering could cause dealerships to believe that delayed ordering could impact deliveries.

 

[jg.]

Information to dealers from Subaru in January regarding the Reservation Process:

Customers will be able to cancel their reservations on Subaru.com through March 31, 2022.
Pricing for the Solterra is expected to be available April 1, 2022.
In April, retailers will be able to convert Reservations into Sold orders.
Any Reservation that is not matched to a Sold-Order by May 1, 2022 will have its deposit refunded to the customer.
Normal sold orders will commence starting May 1, 2022.

(I know this was previously posted, but possibly the delay in getting the reservation process operational has pushed back the original timeline)

 

[PilotEV]

I was told I had to wait until after the May 25th deadline passes. Hope I am not on pace for a December delivery.

 

[Jeffp]

I was told I had to wait until after the May 16th deadline passes. Hope I am not on pace for a December delivery.

What is the May 16th deadline?

 

[PilotEV]

I believe that is when reservation holders had to lock in and submit their order by that date, or it would be automatically cancelled. * fixed date, had wrong one. 5/26.

 

[wesley.keat14]

Is there any interest here in purchasing a reservation? Mine has been built and ordered.

 

[JayEM]

Is there any interest here in purchasing a reservation? Mine has been built and ordered.

Not transferable.

 

[JIm_in_PA]

Is there any interest here in purchasing a reservation? Mine has been built and ordered.

Not possible. Not transferable as Jay noted. If you don't take the vehicle, the dealer will have it for a waitlisted customer.

 

[bobleon39540]

Or buy it and than sell it at a profit!

 

[JayEM]

Or buy it and than sell it at a profit!

Or just sell it, maybe not at a profit. You'll need to discount the price by up to the $7,500 federal tax credit that your buyer won't be eligible for.

 

[bob E]

Or buy it and than sell it at a profit!

after all of the negative reviews, you probably will lose money on it, even with the federal tax credit.

 

[StevenH]

after all of the negative reviews, you probably will lose money on it, even with the federal tax credit.

To my knowledge, there haven't been any negative reviews on the Solterra.

 

[mike2191]

Or buy it and than sell it at a profit!

Not transferable.

I talked to one of the Subaru managers where I ordered my Subaru Soltera if my sister can purchase the Soltera instead of me. He said you can give it to anybody You want. My Rivian R1T came in very early 2 weeks ago.