A3/S3 delivery lead time?

[zircular]

I’m in the US and ordered an S3 last August using an existing dealer allocation. Audi marked the build complete and awaiting transport on October 14 and that’s the last I’ve heard of it. I know that German ports have been backed up but 3 months waiting for a vessel seems a little excessive even by today’s standards? I’ve started to wonder if something else is going on with it.

 

[zircular]

Got the word that my S3 is "In Transit from the Factory" whatever that means. I want to believe its gonna take around 3 weeks but I have a feeling it wont be here till end of December. Anyone have insight into shipping times? I am in the USA.

I just noticed that our order timelines are pretty similar. Have you made any progress toward receiving your car?

 

[andanother1]

Great that yours came so fast, I ordered virtually the same vehicle Ocotober 2nd, and have had confirmation it was built and left the factory on November 16th. with nothing since, have contacted dealer but are being very quiet. Starting to wonder if its been damaged in transit!

Anyone else with similar experience?

After posting this, I just recieved an email this morning confirming the vehicle has arrived in the UK. So for me, it left the factory on November 16th and arrived today in the UK. hopefully things progress more quickly now!

 

[bollan98]

Just got told by my dealer that I have a confirmed build week of 6 now finally some good news after waiting for nearly 14 months

 

[Moots]

Just received an email to say my car has now started being built, so a week before I thought it would be. Reckon collection will be first week of March, no point collecting before that now.

 

[Jak_11]

Any updates from you peeps with an order for an TFSIe 45 S Line Competition? I'm fairly in the dark through my company with progress or build dates. My understanding is there not even building any until April onwards?

Been on order since June last year, lets hope i see it for the new plates in September!

 

[pocket]

Any updates from you peeps with an order for an TFSIe 45 S Line Competition? I'm fairly in the dark through my company with progress or build dates. My understanding is there not even building any until April onwards?

Been on order since June last year, lets hope i see it for the new plates in September!

Had one on order since August '21. Last update was March '23. Tho' not holding my breath.

 

[FishyFinger]

Any updates from you peeps with an order for an TFSIe 45 S Line Competition? I'm fairly in the dark through my company with progress or build dates. My understanding is there not even building any until April onwards?

Been on order since June last year, lets hope i see it for the new plates in September!

Ordered mine on 1st September 2021 and still waiting for a confirmed build week. Its was pushed back 3/4 times last year and twice this year so far. My current build week is now week 8 (not firmed) but like many others i am not holding my breath.

 

[Jak_11]

Ordered mine on 1st September 2021 and still waiting for a confirmed build week. Its was pushed back 3/4 times last year and twice this year so far. My current build week is now week 8 (not firmed) but like many others i am not holding my breath.

Sheeeeeesh! If people have orders going back till 2021, and still don't have firm build dates, I'm gonna be well down the pecking order!

You deserve a medal for waiting so long!

 

[zircular]

My SA just told me that my S3 is still sitting in Germany with no ETA. He corrected me on one thing: it was reported as production complete on 10/7/22. That means it’s just been sitting there for 15 weeks! Emden was reportedly ~2 months backed up in the fall so something else has to be going on with it.

I don’t know how you guys with 18+ month wait times have stayed sane.

 

[Chrisace79]

Ordered mine on 1st September 2021 and still waiting for a confirmed build week. Its was pushed back 3/4 times last year and twice this year so far. My current build week is now week 8 (not firmed) but like many others i am not holding my breath.

I ordered January last year

Ordered mine on 1st September 2021 and still waiting for a confirmed build week. Its was pushed back 3/4 times last year and twice this year so far. My current build week is now week 8 (not firmed) but like many others i am not holding my breath.

I ordered January last year now got a unconfirmed build week of 9 so around same time as you so hopefully that’s a good sign but like ya say won’t be holding my breath either

 

[SamB2020]

I’ve had a call mines slipped to week 9 also. Hope this isn’t a default build week they’ve quoted

 

[Moots]

My S3 Vorsprung was ordered in May 22, and started build this week. So seems like it's dependant on the model, hopefully they get moving shortly. I've been told Early March for delivery which ties in with it starting build this week....

I hope...

 

[dty]

My S3 Vorsprung was ordered in May 22, and started build this week. So seems like it's dependant on the model, hopefully they get moving shortly. I've been told Early March for delivery which ties in with it starting build this week....

I hope...

That's consistent with my experience. Also an S3 Vorsprung. Ordered early Jan 22, picked up almost exactly 11 months later.

 

[discosteve]

I messaged my salesman at MK Audi on monday to enquire about my S3 Vorsprung which had a build week of week 4 this year.
Still waiting for an answer.
Probably not good going by my dealings with them last year

 

[Jason1987]

What is the actual issue now causing a year delay? Is it still chip shortages?

 

[zircular]

I’m probably going to walk away from this and find something else to buy. I did a little digging and found dealers in my area which post the door placard with build date for everything in their inventory. There are a BUNCH of A3s and S3s on the ground with November build dates, some equipped similarly to my alleged October build. It’s silly that Audi can’t be straight with customers about status. I’d be more likely to try again if they weren’t leaving us to tread water endlessly. But they are so I probably won’t.

 

[itf]

I’m probably going to walk away from this and find something else to buy. I did a little digging and found dealers in my area which post the door placard with build date for everything in their inventory. There are a BUNCH of A3s and S3s on the ground with November build dates, some equipped similarly to my alleged October build. It’s silly that Audi can’t be straight with customers about status. I’d be more likely to try again if they weren’t leaving us to tread water endlessly. But they are so I probably won’t.

There does seem to be quite a bit of new stock about but I wonder if it’s people cancelling orders and the dealer taking it anyway?

 

[zircular]

There does seem to be quite a bit of new stock about but I wonder if it’s people cancelling orders and the dealer taking it anyway?

US dealers put everything that comes in on their website. These could all be sold customer vehicles for all I know.

 

[Kazigg]

US dealers put everything that comes in on their website. These could all be sold customer vehicles for all I know.

i cancelled one of my order 1 month before arrival, they putted it on listing once it was produced (not delivered)

 

[zircular]

i cancelled one of my order 1 month before arrival, they putted it on listing once it was produced (not delivered)

Yup. Mine has been listed with a stock photo and a VIN since late September. Canceled cars just go on the lot and get sold. Dealer makes money either way.

 

[Moots]

Audi dealership are saying my car is still scheduled for build week 5, however I've got an email from Audi UK saying it started being built last week. Any idea which Is more accurate?

I'm inclined to believe Audi UK over the dealership given what seems to be a sizable disconnect between Audi and the dealerships...

 

[Chrisace79]

I ordered January last year

I ordered January last year now got a unconfirmed build week of 9 so around same time as you so hopefully that’s a good sign but like ya say won’t be holding my breath either

Scratch that moved back to mid June delivery seriously thinking of cancelling and getting something else now that’s 18 months and still no confirmed date don’t know Audi are getting away with it everyone else besides them and vw are getting shorter these are getting longer bmw 25 weeks Audi 2 years

 

[zircular]

I wandered into BMW this week and the sales guy was all concerned about managing expectations. If I ordered the car we talked about I wouldn’t have it until March or April. (Of this year )

 

[Jak_11]

I wandered into BMW this week and the sales guy was all concerned about managing expectations. If I ordered the car we talked about I wouldn’t have it until March or April. (Of this year )

I was in discussion with my local BMW dealer last year after I'd put an order in for the Audi, when there were rumblings of hefty lead times for the TFSIe S Line Competition.

I made enquiries for new 330e M Sport, this was at the end of July, for which they could secure me a November build slot without any concern or hesitation.

Far less restrictive with the spec and options too!

Could probably have been driving it now if I had seen it through

 

[itf]

I wandered into BMW this week and the sales guy was all concerned about managing expectations. If I ordered the car we talked about I wouldn’t have it until March or April. (Of this year )

Seems like most of VW group is the same, my wife ordered an Up and it’s been four months so far but build week theoretically this week.

 

[discosteve]

Chased up my dealer again today. He sent me a screen shot of their order system and my car has been built and is at the docks in Emden awaiting shipping to the UK.
Things must be getting better as it was meant to go in to build this week.
So finger crossed will have it early March!

 

[zircular]

My dealer has officially given up on helping me get the car I ordered. “We contacted Distribution and did not receive an explanation. We apologize and understand if you go a different route.” I guess this is what happens when making a sale doesn’t matter. Really disappointed. Today marks 16 weeks since the car was reportedly built and no updates from anyone on anything since then. I’m officially calling it. Good luck to everyone still waiting. Just don’t expect Audi to do anything for you if something goes wrong.

 

[pocket]

Checked with my company's fleet provider this morning that I'm still on for a March delivery. Told that has now moved to an unconfirmed build of week 9 and delivery May/June (ordered August '21). Starting to think Audi know there is a fundamental issue with the 45TFSIe Competition, and that they will eventually cancel the orders as they are unable supply the cars. Hope I'm wrong, but the longer this drags on, the more it seems we'll never see this model. Can't even cancel as company fleet director has put a hold on all new car orders.

 

[Chrisace79]

Mine was at week 9 same car moved back to week 13 yesterday June delivery estimated not confirmed so they will keep putting off already looking at cancellation and getting a stock car or one that will be here bmw is 26 weeks lost faith in them would rather them cancel than keep messing about weekly

Checked with my company's fleet provider this morning that I'm still on for a March delivery. Told that has now moved to an unconfirmed build of week 9 and delivery May/June (ordered August '21). Starting to think Audi know there is a fundamental issue with the 45TFSIe Competition, and that they will eventually cancel the orders as they are unable supply the cars. Hope I'm wrong, but the longer this drags on, the more it seems we'll never see this model. Can't even cancel as company fleet director has put a hold on all new car orders.

 

[bobcat12]

Checked with my company's fleet provider this morning that I'm still on for a March delivery. Told that has now moved to an unconfirmed build of week 9 and delivery May/June (ordered August '21). Starting to think Audi know there is a fundamental issue with the 45TFSIe Competition, and that they will eventually cancel the orders as they are unable supply the cars. Hope I'm wrong, but the longer this drags on, the more it seems we'll never see this model. Can't even cancel as company fleet director has put a hold on all new car orders.

Spoke with my dealer the other week still no build slot but he looked on the system, had errors on week 8,9 &12 waiting for various parts. Think week 12 said waiting on black pack for competition and the other was transmission..... Guess mine won't be given a slot until after week 12.

 

[Moots]

Scratch that moved back to mid June delivery seriously thinking of cancelling and getting something else now that’s 18 months and still no confirmed date don’t know Audi are getting away with it everyone else besides them and vw are getting shorter these are getting longer bmw 25 weeks Audi 2 years

I spoke to BMW about a 330e, I could have it in 2 weeks....

Shame they've stopped doing the 330i Xdrive or id be seriously considering having one of those instead. I've got a 330e at the minute whilst my car is being repaired and it's great, just missing a few of the toys on the Vorsprung.

 

[zircular]

I bought an apex blue/orchid 6MT Acura Integra on Saturday right off the lot. Was my second choice from the very beginning and took under 24 hours to acquire it once I decided what I wanted Different car to an S3…better in some areas, weaker in others, priced like the fancy Civic that it is…but I’m really enjoying it. And I’m more than a little relieved to be done with Audi’s total apathy toward customers.

 

[jtdbsr]

Spoke to Audi CS the other day to try and get an update, which like many of you, ended up with being told they can't give me one.

What I found interesting was the reason I was told was not because of some system being down, but rather they have been specifically told not to give updates as of around four weeks ago, instead being told to direct everyone to their dealer. This is apparently because people have been getting conflicting information from CS and their dealership about the build status of their orders, which likely has generated some rightly annoyed customers.

The amusing thing here is that Audi have actually made this problem themselves by removing the old self-service order tracking app/website, which would avoid customers needing to contact either the dealer or CS in the majority of cases. Also, this is completely Audi's problem and essentially an admission of poor organisational standards because I'm guessing internally they have access to most of the same information, it's just always dependent on who you speak to or how good your dealer is as to what you hear. We've seen this lack of transparency on other things too, such as the SOS fault.

At the end of it, the customer gets a negative experience but Audi won't likely be bothered that much because they know people are unlikely to cancel and therefore can expect your £££. That's not only for the vehicle itself, but for all the servicing it may require in order to uphold that "Serviced at main dealer" status over the next few years.

All that negativity aside, great to see some people getting their cars or at least getting nearer to a set delivery date! seems to be the latest cure all and for sale in holland and barret Pain Gummies. Just wondered if anyone has had positive experiences with this stuff apart from adding THC!

thank you so much for your suggestion

 

[FishyFinger]

Great news!!!!! My order has been pushed back by another 2 weeks from Wk8 to W10 (not firmed). 18 months and counting form point of ordering to currently waiting for a confirmed build week. Wonder what Audi would say if i offered to pay for the car 18+ months after i had received it?

 

[Da3k]

Can I ask what models are causing these crazy 18 month delays? Ordered a new A3 S-line (C&S and high beam assist and a few other bits) at start of January to replace my 2019 A3 8V S-line. Order confirmed received by Audi, no build date yet but dealer was saying probably 16-18 weeks for delivery or is this being overly optimistic? TIA

 

[FishyFinger]

Can I ask what models are causing these crazy 18 month delays? Ordered a new A3 S-line (C&S and high beam assist and a few other bits) at start of January to replace my 2019 A3 8V S-line. Order confirmed received by Audi, no build date yet but dealer was saying probably 16-18 weeks for delivery or is this being overly optimistic? TIA

I have order A3 45TFSI S-line Competition with a number of options. To my knowledge the only option Audi have removed from my order is the ambient lighting pack. Think all my other options will come. From other posts I got the impression that the Competition has the longest delays in the A3 range.

 

[Statiker]

Been told by my dealer 37weeks if I order in the next few days. Looking at a 35 tfsi DSG sport back SLine

 

[Da3k]

Been told by my dealer 37weeks if I order in the next few days. Looking at a 35 tfsi DSG sport back SLine

If this is UK a dealer and I’m also going for the same engine/gearbox I’ll not get my hopes up for the delivery time my dealer has quote me.

 

[bobcat12]

I would just go on Audi's new stock website frequently there's always cancelled orders coming through. Saves the waiting and could be lucky with something that matches your options.

Been told by my dealer 37weeks if I order in the next few days. Looking at a 35 tfsi DSG sport back SLine