Got further update for those trying to figure out timelines:

1. Placed order on August 17 (the first business day after they announced that you could order a 2010 with $4500 credit).
2. Completed production on Oct. 1
3. Shipped onto train Oct. 5
4. Projected arival in So. Cal. distribution center in Oxnard on Oct. 21 (must be a slow train!).
5. Projected arrival in dealership 4 - 5 days later and ready for pick-up.

Hope this helps. Now I have to sign-off and re-take my anti-drool medications.