That was nearly me once upon a 94 S10. I'd banged around in yard trucks with manuals, but never actually drove one full time. So I went out and bought a brand new one. The ride home was a learning experience! I managed to get away from the dealer without undue humiliation, but oh man after...
yee haaa is right. That manual is the only thing keeping me hanging on. It just isn't out there elsewhere.
If this was a battle of automatics, I'd have already flown the proverbial coop.
Not sure whether it was coincidence or concentrated vitriol, but I got this today from our pal Jeff... (emphasis mine)
Dear Chris,
Thank you for your response.
Please note, our intentions with your open file is to track your factory order and provide you updates as they become available...
Had a not so pleasant conversation with my dealer today, well after the promised morning call. I'm pretty sure we're clear where I stand.
After much disagreement, offered to see what could be done and get back to me Monday. I'll go along with it to see what's discovered or offered, although...
That ship has sailed. Between the wait and the treatment I very directly asked for my deposit back tonight. Time to move on.
Action or compensation might convince me otherwise, but I don't expect that will happen.
Dealer is closed, I'll know in the AM.
I'm about to do so. @JeepCares was kind enough to look further, although same basic answer, but at least it's clarity that my order problem is a combination of options holding up build. At least I know my order isn't goofed up. But, also an answer of estimated build in September.
I am very...
Gave it a shot. Just D, no D plus like yours.
I'm pursuing another tack, seeing if I can get existing dealer to trade for another truck in transit. Couldn't find one close enough to what I want on a lot, but one not bad in transit. I'll make white look good. Should take another better look...
I hope you do, if you end up rowing my sort of boat, it won't be started getting built when your lease is up. I'm at 13 weeks and no idea when the build and ship clock will start. Couple extra payments would be preferable.