DONALDEK

SO AN UPDATE................got the order # and chatted with Skoda Customer Services today (6 weeks from paid deposit)...............disappointing to say the least - copy of text from Skoda Customer Services below: Thank you for waiting Donald. As all new orders are currently being updated to reflect the Model Year 18 updates, the dates that were perhaps previously assigned would have been cancelled so that the updates can take place. The new dates for orders should be generated within the next couple of weeks. I apologise for any inconvenience caused. I'm very sorry to hear that Donald. Regarding no date yet being assigned to your order, I can only assume that as it usually takes a few weeks for the order to have an automatic slot assigned, the Factory may have taken the decision to hold off on placing a date on your order as the Model Year 18 updates were so close. I can confirm that the lead time for your vehicle stands at 17 weeks. Once the order has a date confirmed, the time from build to delivery is usually around 6 weeks. Come on Skoda...........poor communication between you / dealer and your prospective customer...........on the plus side I know I'll be getting the updated Columbus / satnav touch screen and more importantly the new 7 Speed DSG box (was a 6 speed diesel and the TSI unit already had the 7 speed version) for this 2.0TDI 190BHP diesel unit........... Wait goes on.

Thanks nicklouse for reply. I'll try and keep the faith :-) ...................

Thanks to all for above responses - will try that angle. Cheers...........

Hi Folks, Looking for some help / thoughts here as currently GOING STIR CRAZY !!! Put a £500 deposit down on 26th Sept. for the 2.0 TDI 190BHP Superb Sportline Hatch in Dragon Green Metallic. Tomorrow (7th November) will be 6 weeks since I ordered it from dealership in Glasgow, Scotland..........BUT still no date given by dealer......... Nice business guy and good dealership and got my current Octavia VRS estate from them. First of all was told after 2 weeks order was received on Skoda production system in Czech and date would be received soon. 2 weeks ago (week 4 since ordering) I was told the dealership just found out that as it was Dragon Green metallic - the actual bodywork is sent OUT to be painted by a 3rd party and then brought back into the Skoda production facility and then the car is built ! Was told allegedly, that this should be within the average 3 months build time from date of order - not 3 months when the painted panels etc. are sent back to be put together. So from ordering late September and hoping that I might receive late Dec. (doubtful - Christmas) or early to Mid January.......now thinking this could take a lot longer. In terms of extra - tilt and slide sunroof and electric tailgate. That's it. Any thoughts ??? Driving me crazy !

Nice car Nicklouse great spec. on L+K and nice wheels on that unit too - I'll keep in touch.....yes have to say dealer did also say 14 weeks.............Christmas present may have to wait :-)

Hi Folks I ordered the 190bhp sportsline diesel hatch in dragon green from the main skoda dealership Henrys in Glasgow today.......await build slot next week went for Sunroof and the electric tailgate as extras - have to say spent months mulling over colour and luckily had 2 test drives of the estate in dragon green and 1 in the hatch....I agree some online pics of the colour look average whilst others look great......in the flesh though it looks great and best way to evaluate and suits the dark sky's of Glasgow !

Hi - wishing to join this site and tap into the knowledge of forum members on picking my right spec. MK III Octavia VRS Estate.....need to order company car in 2-3 weeks !