alex_leigh67

I haven't actually got it yet, so no chickens are being counted

Never have I been happy to read the words 'arrived in Grimsby' as I was today I was actually sad enough to look at the 'ship tracker' mentioned on another thread and I saw on of the 'highway' car carriers heading into Grimsby so I kind of hoped my car would be on it. Now just needs picking up, depositing in Sheffield and PDI'ing. At this rate I'll be < 6 weeks from order to delivery.

Hard to know what's happening post Jan 1. On the plus side most of us who ordered in Aug were told 12 weeks and it's looking closer to 8-10.

I'm not sure what causes the randomness. If mine turns up - say - second week in October that'll be 4 weeks before the dealer 'expected' and 8 weeks before the 'latest handover data' on the order. Did yours have lots of special options? Oh mines a confirmed MY21 car. USB C works for me so I'm happy with that. (although sad to be losing the torch)

Back on the original topic, I called Skoda for an update as I'd not heard from my dealer if the car had changed status (build week was scheduled for last week). Apparently it's now waiting for shipping. So I guess it was Assuming 4 weeks, then it'll be exactly 8 weeks from order. Without wishing to re-ignite ^^ discussion, I asked the dealer what would happen Jan 1 and he said he had no idea and they were waiting for advice from Skoda UK. As it won't be long before orders taken will fall into '21 delivery. He was pretty worried about it both in terms of potential confusion and unhappy customers.

My Dealer (Rainsworth Skoka) called me today to tell me mine is 'Status 20' with a build week of next week. I only ordered in two weeks ago. Expected delivery would be 3rd of 4th week in October. So around 8 weeks from order. Could still all go horribly wrong of course but I'm very happy with those dates. That's for a 1.5 TSI DSG SE-L. Options; towbar, leather, virtual cockpit and speed warning.

That’s useful to know, thanks. I’m sure I’ve done it a few times on other cars! A set of 17inch steels then.

I was a bit concerned when my SEL 1.5 order showed 19in wheels. I have 19in runflats on my current 520 touring (SE not M-Sport) and they are harsh! Especially around here (Herefordshire) where the roads are a crumbling mess. So reassured by reading this thread. I am considering a set of 'winter fronts' (mine arrives end Nov) and assume the 19s will cost more than the 18s.

When I ordered mine (same engine/DSG), I was told a non factory tow bar (without the engine change, I think they told me it was the oil cooler?) would invalidate the warranty. I did push back a bit because I'm only ever 'towing' my MTB trailer which just hooks onto the tow bar and isn't heavy. But they were adamant I had to pay the £885 for the Skoda fitted option.

Oops. Yes. Otherwise that would be a heck a delivery date

I was told 12 weeks for a 1.5TSI DSG. That was ordered last week. I did ask a couple of times if that was still valid. Assured that it was. We shall see! update; just checked the order paperwork and it has 'Committed handover date 28/11/21' which is a bit more than 12 weeks but at least it's this year!

Well I've finished dithering and decided to buy one. Had a bit of a CARWOW scramble for the order, but ended up going with Merlinman's recommendation (as they were the cheapest and the easiest to deal with). So that'll be Rainworth Skoda then. My local dealer couldn't get close. Just 12 weeks to wait. Which would be fine had BMW not decided they'd REALLY like to buy my 5 series next week....

I'd rather wait for full electric. Problems I've found with PHEVs are - they are significantly more expensive - the models I want aren't going to be available until at least mid next year - there are no prices for those but again I expect expensive My view is this is a fast changing technology so waiting a couple of years will put us in a better position.

I've not been on this site for a few years since handing back my Yeti in favour of a BMW 520 touring. I've come back to my senses now and decided on another Skoda (having had two Yeti's and my wife has a Fabia). I REALLY wanted to get a PHEV this time round but the timing isn't going to work. With my milage shrinking to < 10,000 miles per year (post Covid), I *think* my best option is: - SEL 1.5 TSI DSG - VIrtual cockpit - Factory fitted towbar - Leather - Traffic sign I need the towbar as my mountain bikes generally live on a rack. I like the virtual cockpit having seen it first in an audi and it's not stupid money, nor is the full leather upgrade. The test drive felt like 'coming home'. I've missed the higher driving position and I'd forgotten how good the build quality/materials is. There are some (very) attractive offers on a new order even if it means waiting a few months. However I'm still having a bit of a pre-order dither, specifically: - Both our 'local' towns are 5 miles away so a PHEV makes so much sense. - Also I can buy the PHEV as a company car (it's just our small company) and that's financially a bit of a better option - The facelift coming next year, am I going to wish I'd waited (esp if it comes with at least mild hybrid) On PCP, I know after a couple of years I can probably trade for something else. That's my mitigation waiting for Skoda to catch up with my requirements. We did look at a Passat GTE but came to the conclusion it was too big/too expensive for what we need now. Anyway before I get buyers remorse, any advice here would be fab.