Shout out to Kentucky and Ohio Freepers... any Toyotas rolling off the assembly lines?
FWIW, it’s my understanding, and I git this from two dealers I’ve recently spoken with, is that most of the cars rolling off the lines are already spoken for.
Chips are being used for vehicles already purchased.
So, unless you’re willing to drive a ways, possibly a long way, or purchase a vehicle sight unseen, you’re likely in for a long wait.
BTW, one other thing. The vehicles going to the dealerships, the ones the dealerships are buying tend to be higher trim levels. Why not? The margins on those vehicles are far better.
So for folks who want a base trim, especially in a larger vehicle class, prepare to look even harder and longer.
Something else to consider.
The auto manufacturers are likely just fine and dandy with all of this.
They’ve hated the dealer/showroom model for generations. Would much rather to go to a European model where a deakership is basically a repair shop with an order window.
The supply of cars is much tighter that way and that can only help their bottom line.
Note to salespeople: Unless you’d like a new gig as an autotech, I’d be looking for other work. Car salesmen are going to go the way of the dodo.