On 02/12/2019 at 21:55, coopers said:

Ordered Today, LnK 190 petrol, Petrol Blue with Cream leather n digital cockpit. 25+ weeks showing for order at dealer. 😄

 

Estimated build date from retailer in 17th Feb. So lead times may have dropped. 

Interesting debate around value and monthly payments. I came at buying a new car with a set deposit and a fixed monthly, plus a view of the type and spec of car I wanted.

 

Having looked at all of the below it came down to two key things:

1. Amount being financed

2. APR

 

I looked at Audi Q5, Volvo XC60, Merc GLC and Jag F-Pace. All but F-Pace were too small.

Q7, XC90 and GLE were too expensive ... not because of the retail price but because they depreciated so much ... +£30k

 

Also worth noting that adding options don't add as much to the GFV as you might think so going for a high spec might be better than a lower spec with options even if the retail works out cheaper.

 

So where did the kodiaq and Skoda come in ... well ... lower depreciation than top Mark yet similar build quality in many respects. RS was well spec'd and while I added options that I wanted, they cost less than adding those options to the models above. The APR I got was also lower than the majority of brands mentioned above.

 

For me, the budget I had, the spec I wanted, the kodiaq RS represents great value when up against comparable vehicles.

 

As a side note, I even looked at Seat, Peugeot, Kia, etc. and while even lower retail prices their residuals fell off a cliff meaning I was going to pay the same or, in some cases, more than those mention above.

To get back on topic ...

 

Ordered Kodiaq RS 8th Dec

Confirmed build week #6 (3rd Fed)

Target delivery date 1st March

 

As quoted just 12 weeks from order to delivery (estimated). We shall see.

Got mine yesterday! 

2 hours ago, LongWait said:

Got mine yesterday! 

When did you order?

Back end of April, L & K 190 TDI.

3 minutes ago, LongWait said:

Back end of April, L & K 190 TDI.

Lived upto your Username with an 8 month wait.

Mine is going to be delivered Monday

About time! Just heard from my dealer that the car has arrived.

Unfortunately I’m still not going to get it until 1st week in January, as it needs adaptations fitted and the fitters are fully booked until then.

Happy it has finally arrived though.

2 hours ago, CFB said:

About time! Just heard from my dealer that the car has arrived.

Unfortunately I’m still not going to get it until 1st week in January, as it needs adaptations fitted and the fitters are fully booked until then.

Happy it has finally arrived though.

What adaptations are you getting?

16 hours ago, Paulkpr said:

What adaptations are you getting?

 

Electronic under ring and steering aid on wheel plus push brake.

Just had a nice chat online to be advised that , at last, my Kodiaq is on its way to the port of exit! TFFT. Ordered 12th August with an initial expected delivery of 30th November. Strangely though when my dealer contacted me last week he advised that the car wasn't expected to be built until next week? Any way hopefully it wont be much longer!

Latest update, she's on the 'City of St. Petersburg' should be docking in Grimsby around 1600 the 28th. So with a bit of luck I might get her in a couple of weeks!

 

We have a confirmed build week of w/c 6th Jan. Ordered mid October.

 

2.0 TSI L&K

 

Should we expect 3-6 weeks from build to collection?

Mine was built week 46 (w/c 11th Nov), picked it up on 30th November

Picking my 190 L& K up tomorrow as has to be registered by end of year , ordered 29th July . 

On 28/12/2019 at 12:22, Lewin said:

We have a confirmed build week of w/c 6th Jan. Ordered mid October.

 

2.0 TSI L&K

 

Should we expect 3-6 weeks from build to collection?

That sounds realistic. Mine (same spec and engine) was built in early December and landed in Grimsby on Christmas Eve. It's being delivered to me on the 13th as I'm away the week before when it would be available. 

It’s been a long wait but worth it , picked up today 190 TDi l&k dsg in business grey .

Looks good

 

few extras too ?

 

Our Karoq is Business Grey so went for Race Blue on Kodiaq 

 

 

Edited 30 December, 20196 yr by SimonAudi

7 minutes ago, Tezza12 said:

It’s been a long wait but worth it , picked up today 190 TDi l&k dsg in business grey .

lovely looking motor...

congratulations! 

Oh yes , towbar , virtual pedal for rear door , heated steering wheel , adaptive cruise control , trailer assist with area view , virtual cockpit , driver assistance pack , rear seat release . Running boards fitted by dealer . 

Interesting to see the dealer managed to modify the front mudflaps to make them fit in conjunction with the running boards.

Was surprised to see them on but haven’t looked to see if modified yet , but look a good fit . 

Would be good if you get the chance to see if they've been modified.

 

I had to modify mine to get them to fit...

 

 

 

 

Well it's confirmed, she's at the dealership! Arrived this afternoon so at worst I'll be picking her up next Saturday. Hopefully!