Delivery Times...........

**DaveTom** · 22-01-2009,10:11 PM

Are there delivery issues at Audi?

I ordered my bog-standard 2.0 TDi SE Avant (Company car - don't want to pay for extras I'll have to leave behind if I find something better to do!) at the beginning of October with a promised 12 week delivery.

Beginning of December was told it was in production & would be delivered to dealer on Christmas Eve.

Middle of December was told it has now gone into production and would be delivered to dealer on New Years Eve.

First week in January was told that due to Christmas shut-down it was now going into production and would be delivered to dealer the last week in January.

Spot a pattern emerging here?..........

Today was told "we'll get back to you today........" - but not a murmur.

Admittedly there is a bit of a communication chain here (Me --> Lease Co. --> Dealer --> Audi --> all the way back). This is my first Audi and but it's not exactly filling me with confidence that this is going to be the most rewarding experience!

Anybody out there actually getting deliveries on time?

DaveT

**ScottyUK** · 22-01-2009,10:31 PM

Ask them to provide you with the commission number and then you can make the call direct

Chrisroberts21 · 22-01-2009,10:45 PM

See what colour is this thread for my Saga!

I believe the answer to your question could be YES !!

**benjohn** · 23-01-2009,01:49 AM

Probably not particularly helpful, but I ordered my 2.0T Avant Quattro S-Line in late October and picked it up 23 December. I'm a private buyer so maybe that expedited things somewhat.

**gregpawley** · 23-01-2009,03:16 AM

Ordered mine beginning of December given a week 5 build date (which is next week

) they have confirmed is correct, should be with the dealer late February ready for collection March 1st on a 09 plate.

As a private buyer I could of had the car a couple weeks earlier, but decided to delay for the 09 plate.

On Order
Audi A4, Lava Grey, Piano black inserts, S Line Executive, Heated front seats, Bang & Olufsen, Telephone prep low, Parking Plus, Hill hold assist, Cruise control, Interior light package, Folding mirrors.

**mkc** · 23-01-2009,09:41 AM

I had to wait almost 4 months for mine when ordered in April and arrived for 1st September. You mention the comms chain but in all honestly you should be able to go directly to the dealer as Im sure the employee and lease companies would rather be out of the link if you are just chasing the car.

I understand there was a shut down over Christmas and is it possible that they have extended the shut down given the current climate? Anyone close to Audi?

It is annoying you want the car to arrive ASAP, get nothing from the dealer and feel a right pain if you keep phoning them up.

**martin@wolfy** · 23-01-2009,10:31 AM

Audi closed early for christmas i believe as did most OEM's Audi have also announced 5 down days in February.
Its in line with most car companies as Ford Dagenham are on on 3 days, L/rover took 4 weeks for Christmas, Honda Swindon are closing for 4 months from next week etc.......

Wolfy!!!!!!

**eyestar** · 23-01-2009,02:44 PM

For what it's worth I ordered a 2.0 TFSI S Line on the 20th Nov, I was originally given 31st March for delivery to dealer but this has changed to 20th Feb, so hopefully will get a 09 plate after taking into account PDI etc. Can't wait!

On Order
A4 2.0 TFSI, Ibis White, Milano Leather, Advanced Key, Heated Seats, B&O, DAB, Interior Light Pack, Piano Black Inserts, S Line Suspension, Cruise Ccontrol.

**DaveTom** · 23-01-2009,02:53 PM

Interesting update............

In the space of a couple of hours this morning, we've gone from :

....in production, will be delivered to dealer at the end of February.

to :

....actually, it's on it's way and will be with you (that's me not the dealer) on the 4th February...or the week before if you want.

Remembering ChrisRoberts21 post in the "What Colour..." thread, I wonder if by ordering a bog-standard car, it's being shunted around current orders, depending on who's making the most noise (yes, I'm naturally sceptical too!).

Anyway, looks like I'm getting the car soon - hope it's as good as promised to be on the test drive.

regards
DaveT

**ScottyUK** · 23-01-2009,05:59 PM

Although I said mine's ordered, I actually am going in tomorrow to sign off the final order .... although I've already signed an order form.

We're going in to finally select a colour anyway.

However I got a call today from the salesman. He'd previously said we'd have around 3 weeks to tweak the config. He's now told me that Audi are pushing through customer orders ahead of stock orders. This means for me that the car will be here sooner.

For you guys with deliveries in Feb .... will you wait for the March 1st 09 plate? I can't see mine getting here before hand but even if it did I'd wait the extra few days.