It's not just cars. I searched for a Can-Am UTV nationwide for days. "Pre-order now" it said on just about every dealer's site. Non-refundable $1,500 deposit. Delivery date? Maybe April or June. Maybe.
John Deere was even worse.
Found a Can-Am about to arrive at a dealer in Corpus Christi, TX, a mere 976 miles from here, and instantly put a down payment on it. Road trip coming up...wish the Challenger had a receiver.