Hit-By-Thunder

hey, just thought I would show you guys this, the VIN # 9T208468 is now a vailid VIN and a Jouney now exists. I think this means the car is not built yet if it shows "not a valid VIN" VIN Number: 3D4GH57V2 9T208468 Vehicle Description: DODGE JOURNEY SXT AWD HATCHBACK Model Year: 2009 No Incomplete Recalls or Customer Satisfaction Notifications Exist so ours is still showing Not a valid VIN, I think I will keep a close eye on this and just see what happens in the next few days,....interesting.

The original VIN (9T208467) shows up on his screen as being good. I think when you type in the VIN in the recall area the vehicle is built or going to be built but not invoiced to the dealer, maybe. That's is another thing he said was he does not have an invoice yet from the plant. Rob

STL, the remote screen is where the cubby hole/storage area is at the top center of the dash. The REU radio does not have a screen as it is also a 6 disc/DVD radio. there is a place to order a radio on e-bay but the the radio is hooked up to the computer as well and it is not just a simple swap out. The Starscan tool has to be used in order to sync it to the vehicle. The updates have to be done the same way as well I do believe. Seems like a lot of messing around to get around ordering without the nav. Maybe cheaper to order with it rater that learn an expensive lesson down the road. Another idea is to use a hand held/portable Nav/GPS unit like a Tom Tom Just my 3 cents worth Rob

well after a long talk with the "Store Manager". The Journey will remain on order. The status is still D1. Western Canada gets the worst for delieveries as for the density in population. Also the Flexable seating group is on restriction cause the supplier is unable to meet the demand. Hense, slower production. The Manager also mentioned that because our Journey is in D1 we will have the car shortly, just to be patient, he wants to sell the car to us just as bad as we want it, his hands are tied. I also asked about tracking the Journey online, and he said he is unable to give me the tracking #. We would have to sign onto the Chrysler website and it is a security risk issue. He said to check in every Friday and either he or my salesman will gladly check for updates. He found out I am a Journey member on a website and I have a binder full of info. Also told him it was going to be called the "CREW" and it was changed just before production to the "Journey". He did not know that so as an added bonus, he gave me all the literture he had on the Journey. A DVD "3 minute drill" Also a pocket guide to the Journey with competitor comparisons all in all a very calming visit, so the order is still on Rob

Ya Lagers sure makes you wonder don't it? Keep me posted for your VIN. I have to stop by the dealer tomorrow and see what he has found. I have a mind to wait for this one I had on order just to see if the VIN is what it was suppose to be and to see what is offered for "compensation". I just may just to see some back pedalling. If he has something for us, great if not, I'll wait. Hey great idea by the way dencord123!!! Can anyone in the States please check my VIN for me, the last 8#'s are 9T208467 ???? Rob

hey Nicetrip. I called that number (the 465-2001, for urgent matters)and even in my situation the lady said to me the dealer is the only one with the tracking #. They are not allowed to release that info. They are the only ones who can check on the oreder status. I mentioned to her that the dealer is doing nothing for me, Also that I got ahold of Chrysler Canada through e-mail. I got an autometed response saying it will be answered in 3 business days & working days later, no response. I told her I will cancel my order today (March 24th) if you can't help. Her reply was that she can't do anything, it is the dealer that has to release information, she has no access to it. Rob

EDIT, seen your from Saskatchewan, maybe it's because I am from Fort Saskatchewan (different province just so others know)

Hey Lagers, where did you order yours from? Also what was the last 6 digits of your VIN? mine is/was 208467 and the next one behind me (#68) is also invalid,...hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm No phone call from dealer yet, says he is trying to locate one for us

new ship date, June 4th Deal is scrapped,

First of all, thanks guys, I am trying to hang in there, trust me. I am back now as of noon Friday. Worked 16 hrs on Tuesday, 15 1/2 on Wednesday and 14 on Thursday. Came home after the 2 hour drive and said to work SEE YA!!!!!!!!!!! I taking off early. Feeling woozy and out of the norm routine but I figure it is from all the hard hours. ANYHOW!!!!!!!!! Update, stopped by the dealer this morning on my way home and the salesman was not in, the salesmanager was not in so then then asked for the store manager,.... he's not in either. She (the receptionist asked what was it about and I said the 09 journey on order for the last 10 weeks she interrupts and says it normally takes this long. I was nice and agreed with her but why is my VIN Invalid now and my shipp date was April 23rd. She has really nice eyes when they are wide open all she said was............oh. So still waiting for my phone call from either of them??????????????????????????? Wife is away running errands and we will discuss the future of our Journey. Rob PS WOW was it ever nice to click on the "new posts" button and have a FULL page of reading. A bunch of new owners and Jay is ready to Order Keith has his, Roxie (missing you ) has an issue with the DVD. The Dark Nav/DVD screen issue Rick's is just about there. Glad to hear Keith that it handles "like on rails" in the rail. Sure glad to be back

yes Seth, e put 1000 down. They needed to get another car in from another dealer. I think it was because we showed up in our 92 caravan, nothing new at all. Salesman said they wanted to be sure of the sale as they would have to give up a Journey in order to get another. The swapping of Journey's didn't happen (other dealer would not release it). This was ligit cause the other dealer (Dealer #2 was trying to get the same Journey, not released) So we just left the $1000 in place and ordered the one we wanted. We went through the process of ordering and the VIN was assigned after about 3 weeks. We had a valid VIN, I even checked on the recall and it was there. But after all the BS, I just thought I would try it again,.... and it came up as the Invalid VIN. Went to the Dealer Saturday Morning and the salesman came up to me right away and commented that he got my e-mail and was very concerned and caring too. Like I said he is a great salesman. I asked him how come our VIN is now "Invalid"? he had said that he is going to look into it When the salesmanager came in. 2 things came to mind,.... 1) That is why I got a new shipping date of May 16th instead of April 23rd 2) that is why they said the begining of June I should have it. They (the salesmanager) Know about this oops and that is why my VIN is still showing D1 it never did get shipped (IMHO) either way if it gets really rough, we have a great media out here and has what is called a "The Troubleshooter" It is plastered all over TV advertising bad publicity. I really doubt it will get to this point but who knows. Just got in the door from a weekend of traveling 1200km's and wished we had the Journey but oh well. No e-mail from the dealer at all. (they were open all day Saturday) Rob Ok off for a week now, see you around

I stubled on this, this is VERY interesting went to the recall information to type in the VIN # 9T208467 which is the last 8 numbers of our VIN # and guess what happens,.... http://www.dodge.com/webselfservice/dodge/...%2Findex_en.jsp now type in your VIN # let me know the results pleas Seems like 2 VIN# are like WTF 9T208466 SXT AWD 9T208467 Is Not A Valid VIN <------------ OURS 9T208468 Is Not A Valid VIN 9T208469 Good VIN R/T AWD also interesting the first VIN I found was 9T138035 with a recall as well as 9T138050 "Drive Plate Bolts" Rob

here is the link to the Alberta dealers http://www-5.chrysler.ca/vehsuite/DealerSe...&zip=T8L2N4 at the top you can reset the "select another vehicle" but for some reason,... No Journeys Rob

just re-read your post, you ordered March 24th and DO NOT have a VIN # yet???????????? I think we had our VIN about 3-4 weeks later. I think what I would do is do a search of dealers in " Saskabush " either through Canadatrader.com or go through a provincial search. We have the "Alberta Dodge Dealers" and can search through there. keep us posted. Geez and I thought I had it bad Rob

Rick, sell me yours I've got cash just burning a hole in the pocket Rob (highest bidder)

Rick, that is a GREAT IDEA!!!! STAFF can we add another topic in the Dodge Journey Forum titled New Owner Diaries Rob

Rick and Keith can you e-mail/pm me your Vins again Just the last 6 numbers, I want to arm myself when I go to the dealer about ours. Thank you guys Keith you must be enjoying the car, Hope everything went well at the dealer for you Rob

couldn't agree more Seth, hence the e-mail to the dealer,......... First things First, we have nothing against you John, NOTHING AT ALL!!!!!!!!!!!! But Shirley and I have decided after talking about the Journey. We will give it another week and if the car comes in, then great we will buy it. If after the 24th and the Journey is still not in, we will be seriously looking at something else. We need this vehicle and Shirley says enough is enough and after 9weeks (9th week started today) we will cancel the order. It is nothing against the dealership at all, it is just not being able to get us the car we want in a timely manner. Like I mentioned John, you are a super guy and I think a great asset to the Sherwwod Park team but we do need this car. John, let me know what you think and how we stand with the order "EXACTLY" Robert & Shirley Also contacted Chrysler Canada. shake it up a bit Rob (tired of waiting)

Great, thank you very much!!!!!!!!!!! I too am looking forward to the forum growing. This Forum is a GREAT PLACE!!!!!!!!! Rob

well well well, stop by the dealership today and ask about the missing Journey? His reply Still the same. <---me well then, what is the code/status the Journey is in? he said it was in D1 D1........... D1 – gateline: plant has sequenced the unit for production, estimated ship date assigned Told him I am about to scrape the whole deal 2 months is long enough, I love the new Taurus X loaded up. He was like "But Rob you are soooo close" felt like saying But you guys are sooooooooooooo FAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am away next week (out of town for a display Kitchen in a Home Depot). When I get back Saturday the 24th of May it's either the car or the deal is off, DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is the 9th week Today. Rob Rob

yes for sure keep us informed, we all want to help out here, It's a great forum Rob

welcome to the forum, and be sure to let us know what the recall was for. They had a Journey in stock with the Nav system, WOW!!!!!!!!!!!! what are the first 3 numbers of your VIN PM me rather than put it out in the open. mine is XXXXXXXXXXT208XXX beinterested in knowing what yours is. I have a few other member's Vins. I am trying to figure out when the Nav was being installed. Great for you finding exactly what you wanted. ALL the dealerships I have been to, none have had the Nav system yet Rob

welcome to the forum neighbour Waiting, you and I are probably the longest waiting so far. I ordered March 14th, still no car. Rob

1:30PM tomorrow, I'll bet you are all excited hey? Be sure to post some pictures far others to drool over ;-) on a side note I seen my first green Journey, it was all dirty, poor Journey Rob

Hey Seth, that is cool we have the same aged kids :slapfight: , and it is OK to be obsessed with the Journey too I went by the dealership 2 times today Once at 6am and then again in the afternoon, just waiting for it. Obsessed is when you get up at 5:30 am just to go and see if the car is at the dealership, oh wait Rob