HotRodLincoln Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 (edited) The Dodge factory has confirmed my special order. I will now get emails as my new Dodge goes through the assembley process. I should get another heads up in a week indicating it has begun production. I will be able to go into the system and see at what point of production it is in in real time! Cool! Edited January 22, 2014 by HotRodLincoln Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 (edited) Whats "special" about it? Was there some obscure RPO code where you could order one with a hemi???? Edited January 22, 2014 by jkeaton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtsr Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 We had that ability when I bought my '07 Caliber in April of '06. We could track it thru the assy process and the shipping path right to the delivery point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 My dad used to special order every vehicle we had when I was growing up. He always wanted some special option that was not normally found on the dealer lots. Example, in 1978 he special ordered a new Mercury Monarch 4 door sedan with a 351 and 4 speed. Only ones on the lots had 302/automatic combos. Thats the car I learned to drive in....what a sleeper that was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journeyman425 Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 (edited) My father was the same way. He rarely bought off the lot - the car he wanted was never to be found! One of the more memorable ones was his 1976 Mercury Colony Park wagon. He ordered that car specifically to tow our 31' Airstream. The trailer towing package included not only the 460 V8 and heavy duty cooling, but four wheel disc brakes (unheard of in a domestic wagon back then), factory dual exhaust, and air adjustable shocks with a schrader valve built into the rear bumper so you could pump them up to level out the car. Half of my high school class would also fit handily in it as well... Edited February 3, 2014 by Journeyman425 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journeyman425 Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 The Dodge factory has confirmed my special order. I will now get emails as my new Dodge goes through the assembley process. I should get another heads up in a week indicating it has begun production. I will be able to go into the system and see at what point of production it is in in real time! Cool! Working for a dealer, I can see that information as well, plus some additional detail. I followed my Journey as it switched from railcar to railcar along the way from Mexico to NY. I could also see that it was unloaded in New Jersey and sat there for a week before it was loaded onto a transport to bring it to my store which really ticked me off! It is a lot of fun tracking the progress of your new car as it goes from paper to pavement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotRodLincoln Posted February 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 My Journey is painted and headed off to get trim.......I bet its done by now considering lag time between my email notifications and actual build. I suspect I will be getting the "its shipped" email soon. I ordered it about three weeks ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journeyman425 Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 If you post your VON or the last eight of the VIN, I can give you some detailed status updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotRodLincoln Posted February 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 That would be great, thanks. my emails contain this # in them, et226928 If you post your VON or the last eight of the VIN, I can give you some detailed status updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journeyman425 Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 These documents never copy and paste well, sorry if it looks a bit cryptic. Looks like your Journey is due in to 495 CJD on or about March 3rd. Please bear in mind that mine was due in at my store on May10th but it did not come until the 15th, and then a couple of days to prep, install the hitch and clean for delivery. I took delivery on the 18th. Mine also moved out of Toluca during the spring so the weather was clear. Given the kind of winter we're having, there may be weather delays but let's hope not! Anyway, here's the info: Vehicle Shipment Status and History Creation Date: 02-12-2014 09:59 PM EST Vehicle Status Vehicle Movement Vehicle Status and Information Vehicle Information Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): 3C4PDCBG1ET226928 Order Number (VON): 30644161 Sold Order: Yes Vehicle Status Current Location: Tracomex Yard Toluca, EM Bay Information: TRAC1 Build Code: Plant Release (KZ), 02/11/2014 Dealer Delivery ETA: 03/03/2014 *ETA is an estimated date for delivery, not a promise or guarantee. Actual delivery may vary. Vehicle Distribution Information Origin Assembly Plant: Toluca Assembly, EM Origin Shipping Location: Toluca Assembly, EM Distribution Center: East Brookfield, MA Vehicle Description Year: 2014 Make: Dodge Model: JOURNEY Color: Pearl White Tri-coat Dealer Information Dealer Code: 60393 Address: 495 Chrysler Jeep Dodge, Inc. 724 Rogers ST Lowell, MA 018524338 Vehicle Movement Information Route Movements Event Date Location Completed .. Adv Shp Notice - Pre-release 01/22/2014 06:48 AM CST Toluca Assembly, EM .. Adv Shp Notice - Pre-release 01/22/2014 06:48 AM CST Toluca Assembly, EM .. Scheduled for Build (D1) 01/24/2014 07:08 AM CST Toluca Assembly, EM .. Bay Location Update 02/10/2014 12:36 PM CST N/A .. Built - Pending Inspection (I) 02/10/2014 12:47 PM CST Toluca Assembly, EM .. Vehicle Built (J) 02/10/2014 01:27 PM CST Toluca Assembly, EM .. Vehicle Built (J) 02/10/2014 01:27 PM CST Toluca Assembly, EM .. Vehicle Built (J) 02/10/2014 01:27 PM CST Toluca Assembly, EM .. Vehicle Built (J) 02/10/2014 01:27 PM CST Toluca Assembly, EM .. Vehicle Built (J) 02/10/2014 01:27 PM CST Toluca Assembly, EM .. Ship To Storage (JS) 02/10/2014 01:35 PM CST Toluca Assembly, EM .. Ship To Storage (JS) 02/10/2014 01:35 PM CST Toluca Assembly, EM .. Ship To Storage (JS) 02/10/2014 01:35 PM CST Toluca Assembly, EM .. Ship To Storage (JS) 02/10/2014 01:35 PM CST Toluca Assembly, EM .. Ship To Storage (JS) 02/10/2014 01:35 PM CST Toluca Assembly, EM .. Ship To Storage (JS) 02/10/2014 01:35 PM CST Toluca Assembly, EM .. Ship To Storage (JS) 02/10/2014 01:35 PM CST Toluca Assembly, EM .. In Bay At Facility 02/10/2014 01:36 PM CST Toluca Assembly, EM .. Departed Facility 02/10/2014 01:58 PM CST Toluca Assembly, EM .. In Bay At Facility 02/10/2014 02:11 PM CST Tracomex Yard Toluca, EM .. Picked Up For Shuttle 02/11/2014 07:01 AM CST Toluca Assembly, EM .. Shuttled to Facility 02/11/2014 11:59 AM CST Tracomex Yard Toluca, EM Current .. Plant Release (KZ) 02/11/2014 06:56 PM CST Toluca Assembly, EM Future .. Loaded On Railcar 02/14/2014 04:56 PM CST Toluca Assembly, EM .. Railcar - Interchanged 02/17/2014 10:56 PM CST Laredo, TX .. Railcar - Interchanged 02/20/2014 09:56 AM CST East Saint Louis, IL .. Railcar - Interchanged 02/21/2014 01:56 PM CST East Saint Louis, IL .. Railcar Placed at Destination Facility 02/26/2014 06:56 PM CST East Brookfield, MA .. Unloaded From Railcar 02/26/2014 11:56 PM CST East Brookfield, MA .. Vehicle Delivered to Dealer 03/02/2014 11:01 PM CST 495 Chrysler Jeep Dodge, Inc. Lowell, MA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotRodLincoln Posted February 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Very nice...thanks. I'm a bit worried tho' Did I read that right...my DJ was built on the 10th.........................a Monday? Monday and Friday built cars worry me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journeyman425 Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Yes, your build date is the 10th. No, don't worry - most of the cars' assembly is via robot anyway; they could give a rat's hiney what day it is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
air1rfc Posted February 15, 2014 Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 HotRodLincoln don't worry about a Monday. Mine was built Monday Feb 13 2012. It has been fine. Like Journeyman425 says the robots don't care. I would like to point out the VOTS is not available for Canadian customers that special order. That was true then it might have changed now. Journeyman425 thanks for all you do. We all appreciate the help and knowledge you bring to the forum. Journeyman425 and rolly 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journeyman425 Posted February 15, 2014 Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 You are all very welcome. Nice group of people here; happy to help! Researching your questions helps me do my job, too. rolly and kboy00 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotRodLincoln Posted February 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 (edited) Can the current status of my dj be confirmed? Acccording to schedule its supposed to be on a train somewhere near st Louis??? Thanks. I'm getting anxious because we privately sold our car (to be replaced by the new dj) , and are now sharing my truck............is a bit inconvenient. Edited February 20, 2014 by HotRodLincoln Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journeyman425 Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 Current .. Train Departure 02/24/2014 09:30 PM EST On Railcar - Marshall, TX Future .. Railcar - Interchanged 02/25/2014 02:07 PM EST East Saint Louis, IL .. Railcar - Interchanged 02/27/2014 03:07 AM EST East Saint Louis, IL .. Railcar Placed at Destination Facility 03/04/2014 08:27 PM EST East Brookfield, MA .. Unloaded From Railcar 03/05/2014 02:27 AM EST East Brookfield, MA .. Vehicle Delivered to Dealer 03/07/2014 11:07 PM EST 495 Chrysler Jeep Dodge, Inc. Lowell, MA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingit11 Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 I remember factory ordering a vehicle. The anticipation was the worst part. Especially when it got to the final destination and the dealer could not get it off the train because of a rail strike. And the dealer could see it across the street on the train. Waited an extra 2 weeks for it. 11 weeks in total. But it was worth the wait. Journeyman425 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journeyman425 Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 (edited) I've only done it twice. But you're right, the anticipation was agonizing - especially the first time. My 300M was built and delivered in just under six weeks, but it might as well have been six years. But yes - worth the wait. I I still have that car. I got an unexpected upgrade as well. Shortly after I ordered the car, the factory upgraded the wheels from 16" to 17", which is was I wanted but were not available with the Performance Handling Group. I found out about the upgrade after the car was built but before it was shipped, and thought there must have been an error in the description. When it finally arrived, it wore the 17's that I wanted all along. Edited February 26, 2014 by Journeyman425 wingit11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolly Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 (edited) This was the first time we ordered from the factory. We wanted to make sure we got everything we wanted in it. We didn't know what to expect because many of the forum members were saying that they waited 4 or 5 months. Our order went in on September 10th, 2012 and we picked it up on December 10th, 2012. It certainly was worth the wait. I downloaded the owners manual and went over it for the next three months. During that time the discounts also increased- bonus!!!! Edited February 26, 2014 by rolly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotRodLincoln Posted February 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 looks like its now at least 7 days behind schedule. its was supposed to be in tx back on 2/17 but did not until the 24th. Whoa. My birthday is on the 16th march, would be nice if its ready by then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotRodLincoln Posted March 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Was on schedule! I got the call on the 8th. Picked it up Monday the 10th. Awesome. We both are really happy with the new Journey! As soon as the weather gets nicer I plan to add some goodies like vent shades, bug shield, mud guards, etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolly Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Congrats, and just before your birthday too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Morrow Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 Vin # FT578680 2015 Dodge Journey Crossroad, ordered Sept. 25, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Morrow Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 I have a vin number for my Dodge Journey 2015 Crossroad. Can you tell me how to check y build status! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halofan.3 Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 https://www.dodge.com/vots/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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