Yep, my bad, too much Scotch in the water, you can order from current production or on the lot. Not all dealers do X-Plan though. Valley Isle Motors on Maui does not.
Are you sure about Tax Free? 49 states will collect the Tax of their state when you register. Only one state does not collect tax from MCS sales. Even MCS has some dishonest sales people. Make sure you fact check what they say..."been there, done that"
I agree with your opinion the market is saturated, but car buying is cyclical. The 30-36 month leases from 2015 will mature this cycle, with the updates there should be a 15% or better boost, if the lessee's were happy. A lot will depend on the economy also.
X-Plan only applies to cars on the lot, not orders. A kind dealer (if he knows you are a serious buyer) will order one to your liking. Very few do this, unless you are buddy buddy with the sales Manager or GM.
Probably to make room for his GT40. Actually it is Edsel IIs not III. It has 40 miles and he'll personalize it if you like. (No thanks) I'll ask him if I talk to him again. Delivery is at his office in Michigan at World HQ (Maybe a tour could be had) Not sure if he still has it, but if anyone is...
The first larger panel is not transparent. In the last photo you can see the view of only two panels. I might have a better one of the inside window. It is 10 degrees today, so it is still hibernated. The other pics are from different days, no tint or other alterations, just what it looks...