The 79 Series wait time is the stuff of campfire stories—depending on spec, dealer and allocation, it can stretch from several months to well over a year.
Orders have been paused and reopened in recent years due to demand, so availability changes faster than a UHF channel during a boggy recovery.
Cast a wide net: speak to multiple dealers (regional included), stay flexible on colour/trim, and ask about cancelled orders that might jump you up the queue.
If timing matters more than nostalgia, consider the newer 2.8 auto 70 Series variants, or look at low‑km used stock—often dearer, but available now.
Get lead times and any price protection in writing, and assume dates can slip with supply swings and accessory fit-ups.
Check back soon, or revise your filters.
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