Yes its true, ordered mine last year in July and did not get it till late September, dealer should be able to give you status update on a weekly basis :-
codes are as follows:-
10 : Heavy Variability, Confirmed Order. Fiat has your order but it can still be changed
13 : Light Variability, Confirmed Order. This is the point where only limited changes to your order can now happen.
16 : Fixed, Confirmed Order. your order is now fixed and can no longer be changed with regards factory spec.
20 : Built,
30 : Shipment, At dock waiting to get on a boat.
35 : Transit, On the way to the UK
40 : Arrived, At the docks
45 : Ready, Car is waiting for collection by transport company.
50 : With Delivery Instruction, Delivery instruction has been sent to transport company.
55 : Goods Out, Car is on a transporter on its way to your dealer
60 : Arrival at Dealership, From Status 60 till you pick up your car is now dependent on what dealership options you have, how efficient your dealer is and when you want to pick it
The above might help anyone who’s able to find out the delivery status number of their car. (taken from Fiat site)
Regards
Paul