yourAudi - Track New Car Order

[Alex L]

Is it worth it? You risk the car becoming an unofficial demonstrator. Besides, we are only 3 months in to the new reg anyway.

But that won’t actually happen. The dealer still doesn’t think it’ll land until Jan anyhow as it’s an exclusive colour. We’re in no rush it’s not like the other half’s current c63 is slow

 

[Alex L]

They will want your money long before that ..


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Nope, when we ordered in July we always said we wanted to collect in March

 

[royalsteve68]

Same as mine. I've posted my pics on another thread. Saloon looks awesome. Prefer it to the sportback. I think the saloon is way better with alu. However I saw an ara blue with black pack sportback at reading audi and looked pretty good but saloon ara blue with alu looks way better

 

[Spinstorm]

Same as mine. I've posted my pics on another thread. Saloon looks awesome. Prefer it to the sportback. I think the saloon is way better with alu. However I saw an ara blue with black pack sportback at reading audi and looked pretty good but saloon ara blue with alu looks way better

Can you share some photos please? I was only able to find one from you.

 

[Evil Diesel]

Put the dealer on the spot today as to why the car is still parked up at Sheerness to be told ******** along the lines of 'it is entirely normal for cars to be at Sheerness for 16+ days before shipping to the dealer'. Tw*ts.

Then to be told that it will be at the dealer for 2 weeks for them to custom install swirl marks in the paint and other general sh1tty dealer prep presents as part of the PDI process.

After a lashing they agreed to limit their paint destroying activities to peeling off the plastic only (in my presence - but they don't know that one yet) and to ensure collection for the 11th December on the pain of death.

 

[Jonny B]

Put the dealer on the spot today as to why the car is still parked up at Sheerness to be told ******** along the lines of 'it is entirely normal for cars to be at Sheerness for 16+ days before shipping to the dealer'. Tw*ts.

Then to be told that it will be at the dealer for 2 weeks for them to custom install swirl marks in the paint and other general sh1tty dealer prep presents as part of the PDI process.

After a lashing they agreed to limit their paint destroying activities to peeling off the plastic only (in my presence - but they don't know that one yet) and to ensure collection for the 11th December on the pain of death.

This is no consolation I know but I'm picking mine up Thursday just arranged it . Mine came into sheerness I reckon around 2 weeks ago . It's all down to the dealer booking it with the pdi centre that they use as far as I can see . It does leave u thinking once they have u hooked they don't give a hoot. Still this will all be forgotten when u have it I'm sure of that ...


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[DarrenA5]

Mine came into Sheerness on 21st, delivered to Tunbridge on 24th and collected 25th. I'm not sure what the process is but they expected it this Wenesday but suddenly got a call last Thursday to say it was a week early .

 

[AudiNutta]

Put the dealer on the spot today as to why the car is still parked up at Sheerness to be told ******** along the lines of 'it is entirely normal for cars to be at Sheerness for 16+ days before shipping to the dealer'. Tw*ts.

Then to be told that it will be at the dealer for 2 weeks for them to custom install swirl marks in the paint and other general sh1tty dealer prep presents as part of the PDI process.

After a lashing they agreed to limit their paint destroying activities to peeling off the plastic only (in my presence - but they don't know that one yet) and to ensure collection for the 11th December on the pain of death.

I took the wrapper off myself, dealer was great and I don’t see why you can’t either.

2 weeks at the dealer? Wtaf?!? Mine arrived at 10am Monday morning, had been PDI’d at 13:00 and was ready to drive away at 16:00 and that was with finance quibbles (norm for me).

 

[Evil Diesel]

I agree - total ******** being spoken. How hard is it to peel off the plastic and inspect the paint (with the assistance of my 3M Sun Gun).

 

[Spinstorm]

I am honestly not sure that all this is necessary. Whilst I do agree that the dealer will put swirl marks on the car - its not on purpose- its just that they don't care enough to get a proper detailer.

I had my S3 done with Life Shyne and honestly I can tell any difference between it now and before it was done.

I see the benefit of PPF but that is super expensive. As for a detail I would almost rather do it after a year and get it all polished and corrected then - but its a car that is on the road. It is going to get paint damage.

I just don't feel anything except PPF is worth it and I feel PPF is stupidly expensive.

 

[AudiNutta]

I agree - total ******** being spoken. How hard is it to peel off the plastic and inspect the paint (with the assistance of my 3M Sun Gun).

Ha, I wouldn’t inspect too closely. Mine wasn’t touched from factory to handover and the car had plenty of defects. Watch out for the extremely hard glue dotted over the car. I nearly had a heart attack when I saw what looked like a deep scratch on the bonnet, it was stray glue residue.

 

[AudiNutta]

I am honestly not sure that all this is necessary. Whilst I do agree that the dealer will put swirl marks on the car - its not on purpose- its just that they don't care enough to get a proper detailer.

I had my S3 done with Life Shyne and honestly I can tell any difference between it now and before it was done.

I see the benefit of PPF but that is super expensive. As for a detail I would almost rather do it after a year and get it all polished and corrected then - but its a car that is on the road. It is going to get paint damage.

I just don't feel anything except PPF is worth it and I feel PPF is stupidly expensive.

A detail is always worth it, a car doesn’t have to get covered in swirls.

My untouched RS3 was in a worse state than my S3 that was corrected 6 months before and that had weekly washes in all states. Safe washing, WILL stop 99% of defects.

 

[Evil Diesel]

Ha, I wouldn’t inspect too closely. Mine wasn’t touched from factory to handover and the car had plenty of defects. Watch out for the extremely hard glue dotted over the car. I nearly had a heart attack when I saw what looked like a deep scratch on the bonnet, it was stray glue residue.

That is totally expected - first thing to be done is a soak in Tardis - I have about 5 litres of it in the shed anyway.

 

[AudiNutta]

That is totally expected - first thing to be done is a soak in Tardis - I have about 5 litres of it in the shed anyway.

Sounds like you’ve got it all planned out

 

[Alex L]

Our car has now left the factory...

 

[Fac51]

Mines also just left the factory... is there an outside chance of collecting it before Christmas?

 

[Evil Diesel]

Mine went from Code 30 on the 14th to Code 40 (at Sheerness) on the 22nd.

After I gave the dealer a boll0cking yesterday I see they have ordered the transport and it has gone to Code 60 today. Depending how long yours sits at Emden & Sheerness there is every chance you will get it - I would get onto the dealer though the moment it arrives at Sheerness and tell them you want it asap.

 

[Evil Diesel]

Sounds like you’ve got it all planned out

I had a look - its a 15 litre drum - nearly full too. Don't know what I was thinking when I bought that. Anyway, follow that up with Iron X and most of the ***** should be off it.

 

[Alex L]

I understand my car will be coming into Grimsby - which ships should I be looking for on the Marine tracker?

 

[AudiNutta]

I understand my car will be coming into Grimsby - which ships should I be looking for on the Marine tracker?

Any really, all UK ships mismatch their destination nearly every other trip.

 

[billymc92]

Mines has arrived at the port in Germany waiting for ship to UK

 

[Alex L]

Mines has arrived at the port in Germany waiting for ship to UK

Do you know which port yours is heading to?

 

[billymc92]

no mate he didn't mention it, ive not been too interested as I go offshore next week for 3 weeks so ill not get the car until im back unfortunately lol

 

[billymc92]

Do you know which port yours is heading to?

just been on phone to them. He said most likely Grimsby but could be Sheerness.

 

[Alex L]

just been on phone to them. He said most likely Grimsby but could be Sheerness.

According to our original order confirmation ours will be heading into Grimsby. The other half doesn't want to collect until March 1st so she can get an 18 plate so I'm not fussed when it arrives

 

[AudiNutta]

According to our original order confirmation ours will be heading into Grimsby. The other half doesn't want to collect until March 1st so she can get an 18 plate so I'm not fussed when it arrives

That’s a long, long time for the car to sit in a compound :/ Tell her where to go and buy a private plate.

 

[Alex L]

That’s a long, long time for the car to sit in a compound :/ Tell her where to go and buy a private plate.

She wants an 18 plate, if that’s what she wants then so be it. She hates private plates and takes the p*** out of my collection

 

[Evil Diesel]

Upgraded car & upgraded Mrs. The ultimate upgrade to tick.

 

[Phil3]

Checking the tracker today and my cars been brought forward another week... due to begin being made on Jan 15th now

 

[Spinstorm]

Checking the tracker today and my cars been brought forward another week... due to begin being made on Jan 15th now

Mine has also moved to 15th January.

 

[Evil Diesel]

I wonder how that works - I ordered mine on the 12th September and it arrived at the dealer this week.

 

[Jonny B]

Picked mine up today you won't be disappointed . Much more well rounded than anything that went before .


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[Evil Diesel]

Worthless without pics!!

 

[Jonny B]

Worthless without pics!!

Dark when I got home will get some tomorrow..


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[AudiNutta]

Mine has also moved to 15th January.

Wow it seems like a lifetime ago I was looking at that screen, only 3 weeks ago... that’s depressing.

 

[Spinstorm]

Wow it seems like a lifetime ago I was looking at that screen, only 3 weeks ago... that’s depressing.

I am not clear if you have actually been driving your car and if so lets see some more photos!!!

 

[Evil Diesel]

If you ask nicely I am sure Evotion could recreate that Audi tracker experience with a countdown to the next time you are allowed to drive it.

 

[AudiNutta]

I am not clear if you have actually been driving your car and if so lets see some more photos!!!

Yes I am driving it, it’s got 900 miles on the clock now.. 700 of which went on in the last 6 days. It’s on the dyno tomorrow

Some of the photos are in the picture thread. I will be putting up a dedicated thread soon when I get all of the PPF process photos from the detailer.

 

[Spinstorm]

Yes I am driving it, it’s got 900 miles on the clock now.. 700 of which went on in the last 6 days. It’s on the dyno tomorrow

Some of the photos are in the picture thread. I will be putting up a dedicated thread soon when I get all of the PPF process photos from the detailer.

I don't want to see it looking perfect after 10 details and with PPF. I want to see it in the real world... Just take some photos when you read this in the car!

 

[AudiNutta]

I don't want to see it looking perfect after 10 details and with PPF. I want to see it in the real world... Just take some photos when you read this in the car!

I have some photos lying around yes, only a few

I need more time to take decent ones but there are photos on here with the car all wrapped up too and then dirty in the showroom for handover.