When to book airline tickets?

[TranPlanner]

I got my PCD date - 01-03-08. Instructions say not to make final travel plans until 3 weeks prior to the delivery date as it may change. I would like to go ahead and book tickets now, but not sure if that is the best thing to do.

How probable is a change in the delivery date?

Has anyone had their date change?

Thanks in advance.

[Me530]

I booked mine 2 weeks in advance, using air miles.

[I-Won-Today]

I got my PCD date - 01-03-08. Instructions say not to make final travel plans until 3 weeks prior to the delivery date as it may change. I would like to go ahead and book tickets now, but not sure if that is the best thing to do.

How probable is a change in the delivery date?

Has anyone had their date change?

Thanks in advance.


It is not very probably that your date will change, but it does occasionally happen. Search around on this forum and you will find a group of M Coupe and Roadster customers who had to delay their delivery by almost a month due to their vehicles not being released from the factory because of EPA Certifications.

I guess it boils down to whether you are ok with paying the cost to change your airline reservations should your date need to be moved. Once you get into the 3 week window, it is pretty much locked in.

Look forward to seeing you soon!

[TranPlanner]

Thanks Jonathan!

I look forward to meeting you and others at the PC.