Congratulations on the Noble.
I don't agree with your evaluation completely. Premiums are coming down, but immediate deliveries would still command something. Perhaps your offer was not very attractive. Don't know the details of your offer, but the marginal benefit for those who are already in the second batch is very little. Those who have not yet ordered could be keeping their options open. By cost + tax, do you mean the purchaser must buy the car from you? Paying double tax is not very attractive either, when a similar premium could land them a car sooner.
Just my speculation anyway. But premiums are on their way down, depending on where you live. Still pretty hot in SoCal though.
I don't agree with your evaluation completely. Premiums are coming down, but immediate deliveries would still command something. Perhaps your offer was not very attractive. Don't know the details of your offer, but the marginal benefit for those who are already in the second batch is very little. Those who have not yet ordered could be keeping their options open. By cost + tax, do you mean the purchaser must buy the car from you? Paying double tax is not very attractive either, when a similar premium could land them a car sooner.
Just my speculation anyway. But premiums are on their way down, depending on where you live. Still pretty hot in SoCal though.