I tried to buy one in November to be told the order book was closed to 2023
Yeah, that’s what a couple of dealers told me too.
I found a different dealer advertising 2022 build slot availability on Autotrader and thought I’d give him a try - he priced it all up, sent me an order form (which I signed and returned etc) but wouldn’t take a deposit so I just assumed it was all a load of bollox and the van would never happen…
Anyway, MAN got in touch last month wanting £1000 deposit and said it should be coming in August - we will see!
I also ordered a Hilux last March and that was delayed and delayed and delayed…. That’s now finally at the dealers, but they’ve messed me around a bit (asked for more money, ordered it with a roll bar and roller shutter (neither of which I want/ordered)). The financial side of things has been resolved (the dealer has stood-on) and I’m waiting to register it in March - it’s going to be weird having something nice to drive around in again!