A3/S3 delivery lead time?

I’ve just had the call :racer: Car is at the dealers and registered! They’ve managed to get it on the 22 plate, so collection is next Tuesday 1st March. Woohoo! 8 months to the day from order to collection.
 
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I’ve just had the call :racer: Car is at the dealers and registered! They’ve managed to get it on the 22 plate, so collection is next Tuesday 1st March. Woohoo! 8 months to the day from order to collection.
I’ve just had the call :racer: Car is at the dealers and registered! They’ve managed to get it on the 22 plate, so collection is next Tuesday 1st March. Woohoo! 8 months to the day from order to collection.
That’s great news What build week was yours on? Mine is build week 2 and was told it should arrive mid to late February but still had no word.
 
That’s great news What build week was yours on? Mine is build week 2 and was told it should arrive mid to late February but still had no word.
It was meant to be week 3, but ended up being week 4. Yours should arrive any day now, if it hasn’t already.
 
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Car has finally arrived and in my hands. Apologies on the images, I’ve had no time today so will take some better ones in the daylight. I can also confirm that the Audi rings puddle lights no longer come with the car (not mine anyway) so I’ve gone ahead and brought some. They did leave me a Audi branded iPhone lead though.
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Looks mint I was told the puddle lights will be in the glovebox and i have to fit them

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I m at the point where I coukdn't care less if they build it or not.
And considering the Russian troubles, where VW group gets resistors too, I feel it will be more than a year from order to delivery.
I m not even sure I ll get the current or next model anymore.
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Looks mint I was told the puddle lights will be in the glovebox and i have to fit them

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Thanks. It’s going in for its ceramic coat and new car detail tomorrow. It’s hit and miss with the lights, but I’ve been told they have taken them off the standard list and added them to the options list. So making more money off you. They were however standard when I ordered the car in June but still didn’t come with them. I’ve already got hold of some and fitted them anyway. I’m waiting on 2 more coming tomorrow to do the rear doors.
 
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Got the good news today my car will arrive at the garage this week and will be ready for collection on 1st march with 22 plate, it’s been a long 9 months.
 
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Thanks. It’s going in for its ceramic coat and new car detail tomorrow. It’s hit and miss with the lights, but I’ve been told they have taken them off the standard list and added them to the options list. So making more money off you. They were however standard when I ordered the car in June but still didn’t come with them. I’ve already got hold of some and fitted them anyway. I’m waiting on 2 more coming tomorrow to do the rear doors.
Ye I gave been following your posts as you ordered like a month before me . I'll be a bit gutted if the lights aren't there but it's not major just expect them as they was ment to be . I just want to mess with it xx

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So I've had confirmation that my build week as been fixed as this week (Build Week 8) the dealership has given the following delivery lead times

Mid March - optimistic
End of March - realistic
Mid April- Pessimistic

I suspect the optimistic date should be labelled 'minor miracle' and the realistic as optimistic..... but we'll see

I ordered at the end of April-2020. Audi A3/S-line/Manual/35/Daytona Grey/Flat bottom steering wheel
 
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So I've had confirmation that my build week as been fixed as this week (Build Week 8) the dealership has given the following delivery lead times

Mid March - optimistic
End of March - realistic
Mid April- Pessimistic

I suspect the optimistic date should be labelled 'minor miracle' and the realistic as optimistic..... but we'll see

I ordered at the end of April-2020. Audi A3/S-line/Manual/35/Daytona Grey/Flat bottom steering wheel
It’s madness as your spec is similar to mine… Ordered in the last week of June and it arrived at the dealers this week.

A good bit of news for you though, mine was delivered in less than 4 weeks after being built. So fingers crossed for you
 
So I've had confirmation that my build week as been fixed as this week (Build Week 8) the dealership has given the following delivery lead times

Mid March - optimistic
End of March - realistic
Mid April- Pessimistic

I suspect the optimistic date should be labelled 'minor miracle' and the realistic as optimistic..... but we'll see

I ordered at the end of April-2020. Audi A3/S-line/Manual/35/Daytona Grey/Flat bottom steering wheel
Jeez, waiting nearly two years for an A3, bonkers. I couldn’t be that patient.
 
So I've had confirmation that my build week as been fixed as this week (Build Week 8) the dealership has given the following delivery lead times

Mid March - optimistic
End of March - realistic
Mid April- Pessimistic

I suspect the optimistic date should be labelled 'minor miracle' and the realistic as optimistic..... but we'll see

I ordered at the end of April-2020. Audi A3/S-line/Manual/35/Daytona Grey/Flat bottom steering wheel
Sorry people

My order was end of April 2021.sorry about that..lol
 
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It’s madness as your spec is similar to mine… Ordered in the last week of June and it arrived at the dealers this week.

A good bit of news for you though, mine was delivered in less than 4 weeks after being built. So fingers crossed for you
That's good to hear.... I get the impression that the communication between the factory and the dealership is really poor.... so the dealers really have no clue on the progress being made in the car build phase
 
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That's good to hear.... I get the impression that the communication between the factory and the dealership is really poor.... so the dealers really have no clue on the progress being made in the car build phase
I agree, my original build week was 3, I asked for an update in week 4, dealer said it wasn’t showing as built. Then the following day it was at Emden awaiting a boat
 
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Ye I gave been following your posts as you ordered like a month before me . I'll be a bit gutted if the lights aren't there but it's not major just expect them as they was ment to be . I just want to mess with it xx

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I managed to get 4 genuine Audi ones off eBay for £80. Unfortunate that I had to pay but it’s still lots cheaper than buying from Audi direct for around £110 for a set of 2. Hopefully yours comes with them to save you some cash. I also removed the A3 and other badging and changed the rings to black. Got a set of personal plates to go on soon as well once the Dvla have processed my retention document. My cars with the detailing company currently so I’m back in the company car ( Manual, diesel VW people carrier)
 
I managed to get 4 genuine Audi ones off eBay for £80. Unfortunate that I had to pay but it’s still lots cheaper than buying from Audi direct for around £110 for a set of 2. Hopefully yours comes with them to save you some cash. I also removed the A3 and other badging and changed the rings to black. Got a set of personal plates to go on soon as well once the Dvla have processed my retention document. My cars with the detailing company currently so I’m back in the company car ( Manual, diesel VW people carrier)
I was just about to ask you the sizing you got for the black rings as I've gone with same as u but turbo blue. The trim bits are black but the rings chrome .

And I totally agree £119 is a joke but the whole process has been near enough. This is my second car I was unwell so held off then I didn't order because of the pandemic n then chips . All time added up I haven't drove in 4 years today should be my build week and I can't wait to get in it and get my freedom back my poor other half has been my chauffeur, although he does hate being passenger so not like I could have drive him

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I was just about to ask you the sizing you got for the black rings as I've gone with same as u but turbo blue. The trim bits are black but the rings chrome .

And I totally agree £119 is a joke but the whole process has been near enough. This is my second car I was unwell so held off then I didn't order because of the pandemic n then chips . All time added up I haven't drove in 4 years today should be my build week and I can't wait to get in it and get my freedom back my poor other half has been my chauffeur, although he does hate being passenger so not like I could have drive him

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I went for the genuine Audi Rings, they are more expensive but I’d rather them than the cheap eBay versions that are everywhere. I’ve put in the link to where I got them > A3 Black Rings

You can also get them direct from the Audi Dealer but they work out a few quid more and you still have to wait as they don’t have them in stock.

I bet you can’t wait until it arrives, I sold my previous car before I placed my order in June so getting it was great and 100% worth the wait, although I’m now waiting for it again while it’s having its ceramic coat. I always use to moan about driving and wanting to not drive but having not driven in the past for a good 2/3 months it was a killer.

Have they given you an estimated arrival at the dealers?
 
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I’ve just had the call :racer: Car is at the dealers and registered! They’ve managed to get it on the 22 plate, so collection is next Tuesday 1st March. Woohoo! 8 months to the day from order to collection.
Nice one,roll on Tuesday. mine in very similar spec was ordered early June so hopeful it’s is now close. As I’m leasing this time the updates from the company are not the best and they don’t provide build weeks. Fingers crossed.
 
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Nice one,roll on Tuesday. mine in very similar spec was ordered early June so hopeful it’s is now close. As I’m leasing this time the updates from the company are not the best and they don’t provide build weeks. Fingers crossed.
Im also leasing. Ive got next tuesday booked for delivery by audi. Ive not been given a registration yet. I got told theres still paperwork to be sorted but were optimistic itll be all gd for next tuesday! Im still waiting to pay my initial rental. Have u been given a registration yet from your lease company?
 
I went for the genuine Audi Rings, they are more expensive but I’d rather them than the cheap eBay versions that are everywhere. I’ve put in the link to where I got them > A3 Black Rings

You can also get them direct from the Audi Dealer but they work out a few quid more and you still have to wait as they don’t have them in stock.

I bet you can’t wait until it arrives, I sold my previous car before I placed my order in June so getting it was great and 100% worth the wait, although I’m now waiting for it again while it’s having its ceramic coat. I always use to moan about driving and wanting to not drive but having not driven in the past for a good 2/3 months it was a killer.

Have they given you an estimated arrival at the dealers?

Dealer said possibly 3rd week of march but I think maybe more April as it's all been longer than he's said.

I've been considering ceramic coating as if it makes cleaning easier I'm all for it .

I'm SO excited it's stupid just ordered some protection film for the glass and center console because the dogs will scratch it and a few little accessories, thanks for the link I'll go over now.

I can't lie after so long I'm nervous about driving I've swapped and ordered an automatic so whole new experience as well but I really miss driving and freedom of just popping for a cuppa. I live in a village so it's 25+ min drive to see anybody I like

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Dealer said possibly 3rd week of march but I think maybe more April as it's all been longer than he's said.

I've been considering ceramic coating as if it makes cleaning easier I'm all for it .

I'm SO excited it's stupid just ordered some protection film for the glass and center console because the dogs will scratch it and a few little accessories, thanks for the link I'll go over now.

I can't lie after so long I'm nervous about driving I've swapped and ordered an automatic so whole new experience as well but I really miss driving and freedom of just popping for a cuppa. I live in a village so it's 25+ min drive to see anybody I like

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Same here - first automatic! Cannot wait. It’ll make the morning commute a breeze
 
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Im also leasing. Ive got next tuesday booked for delivery by audi. Ive not been given a registration yet. I got told theres still paperwork to be sorted but were optimistic itll be all gd for next tuesday! Im still waiting to pay my initial rental. Have u been given a registration yet from your lease company?
I’m just being optimistic my car will be here shortly as cars similar spec and time of order appear to be filtering through. This is confirmed by the lease company that cars with C+S are coming through. I have no confirmation for delivery so no Reg yet. good luck hope all goes to plan for you.
 
Good news, I've just been updated. My car is now at port of exit in emden awaiting the boat. Shouldn't be long now. Ordered in Marck 21.
 
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Good news, I've just been updated. My car is now at port of exit in emden awaiting the boat. Shouldn't be long now. Ordered in Marck 21.
Amazing news! Mine was 3 weeks from Emden to showroom
 
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I’m just being optimistic my car will be here shortly as cars similar spec and time of order appear to be filtering through. This is confirmed by the lease company that cars with C+S are coming through. I have no confirmation for delivery so no Reg yet. good luck hope all goes to plan for you.
Of course i mis read. I thought u was waiting on picking it up
 
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Finally had my car ceramic coated. Few pics attached that I’ve got. Not seen it in the flesh yet as I’m currently in a taxi to collect

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Jeez, waiting nearly two years for an A3, bonkers. I couldn’t be that patient.
incidently in the middle of the So named PANDEMIC......big impact on car manufacturing a theme continued to all whom ordered in the first quarter of 2021
 
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My dealers have advised it will be built week 15 which is first week of April so should see the car in may fingers crossed
I hope it goes to plan. My daughters A3 was built 1st week in December. It is still at the factory awaiting a semiconductor. Almost 3 x months down the line and Audi can't/ won't provide an update.
Better news mine awaits a boat to the UK, hopefully a couple of weeks away.
 
Bet you can’t wait. Is yours an Edition 1 or one of the S3/RS3s?
Your damn right I can’t wait I ordered February 2021 it’s gone over a year and I ordered a a3 Edition 1 35 tdi stronic in navara blue and by the way how are you finding the drive of the car?
 
I hope it goes to plan. My daughters A3 was built 1st week in December. It is still at the factory awaiting a semiconductor. Almost 3 x months down the line and Audi can't/ won't provide an update.
Better news mine awaits a boat to the UK, hopefully a couple of weeks away.
I know mate it’s so bad with this semi conductor situation it’s out of our control you’ve also ordered a edition 1 right
 
Can I ask how much the ceramic coating cost????
It’s cost £330 with PPF on the B pillars. That included a stage 1 polish before applying the ceramic coat. It was actually shocking how bad it was for a new car under the specialist light. The images of the wing mirror are before and after which the detailer sent me. The car hadn’t been cleaned since collection 2 weeks ago.
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Your damn right I can’t wait I ordered February 2021 it’s gone over a year and I ordered a a3 Edition 1 35 tdi stronic in navara blue and by the way how are you finding the drive of the car?
I’m finding it great, still getting use to it as this is my first auto in a car of my own. It’s very smooth from my opinion but overall I love the car and it was 100% worth the wait.
 
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