When I was ordering my A3, the seller showed me production plans for the first half of the year. There was absolutely no A3 in this plan, so no matter when you will order your A3, they will start assembling it in July... or earlier if they move production plans regarding the increased A3 orders.
Pademic doesn't help either. My previous longest wait (this is my 3rd lease) was just 3 weeks 'after' the usual 12-16 weeks wait.
That's very odd to me as I got told mine the day after my order was finalised.
Indeed , I was told estimated June ? which engine and spec did you select ? after further discussion the dealer agrees that the choice of the 35tdi would seem to be causing the problem due to failure to meet RDE2 levels
I went for the S-Line 35 TFSI in daytona grey, with comfort/sound and diamond cut alloys. I fully expect my build date to change but only time will tell that I suppose.
Thanks Spenk did you select the S tronic or manual , I hear that this also causes problems re the chip ?
I got the manual, I dont think getting an S-tronic would matter with regards to the chip shortage. I think its just a shortage of silicone chips they use that power the touch screens and virtual cockpit.
Not had an email like that, but have had a couple of calls this week from the dealer as our car has just been built. There are a lot of delays at the port due to Brexit and then made worse by bad weather which means it's taking a few weeks extra to get cars over at the moment. I assume it's linked to that. Best our dealer can say at the moment is 'hopefully the end of the month for collection' - but everyone's a bit uncertain.
My TT was at status 36.... 6 weeks ago ie going through quality...checks at the port ,then Status 38 for the last 5 weeks ie awaiting on shipment to a English port in total if shipped next week its another month away at least before l lay eyes on it
mine is a A3 35 tfsi manual sline with the diamond cut wheels, lumbar support, ambient light pack, flat bottom steering wheel and wireless charger
So all I can tell you is that mine's an S3, so different engine, and the only options you've got that I haven't are: diamond cut wheels, lumbar support and wireless charging. I was given Build Week 17, it was then brought forward to 14 (this week) and has now been built. So it could be the engine or one of your options in short supply or, like I say, some sort of dealer/factory politics. Who can say? I think you're entitled to ask why your build week has been pushed back though as it's a valid question. Just being told 'it wasn't final' or 'it was subject to change' isn't really an answer.
yeah I've gone back to them now to try a get a reason why the build date has changed for a 4th time. I would of changed my spec if they'd of told me it was a problem. I was told when i ordered it id get it quicker if i went for a 35 tfsi manual as they were struggling for automatics and and the 30 tfsi. Getting quiet annoyed and very close to cancelling my order and getting as GTI. I was originally told the car was going to be built mid Feb and would arrive by the end of march
Does seem pretty strange. Might be worth sounding out some other dealers to see if they can do better?
That's great news
My 8V was built in GyőrIt is ingolstadt the 8v was built there as well here is a timeline from start to finish my dealer sent me this generic time line yesterday
yep so depressing seeing peoples move forward when mines going to be 7 months from ordering now at the earliestThat's great news
I doubt the UK orders will be looking at getting our cars any earlier though
I also heard from the dealer about my car today, its been brought forward by 3 months! Production must be going well !
So mine was built in Build Week 14, so presumably is in the same situation now. Not far off, but this is where the delays have been (thanks Brexit) so we'll see how long they're sat at the port!
i literally joined twitter to ask for an update @AudiUKCare , send them a DM and ask for an update. all you need is your name, what you ordered and order no. see if they say the same thing.
