Lead time for delivery?

[Chris G]

Guys,
Any idea on the current lead time for a new RS4 from deposit being paid to delivery?
Thanks
Chris

[markgwn]

Hi i put my deposit around june 15th told i will get car December 14th, got phone call other day told it will be week 6 next year start building gutted... might aswell wait little longer for new reg.

[Chris G]

Thanks for the reply. I have a deposit on a new Lotus but I'm getting messed about so looking to maybe change plans.

[535dboy]

Thanks for the reply. I have a deposit on a new Lotus but I'm getting messed about so looking to maybe change plans.

Ha ha, which one ?

I am not sure Audi are going to be a lot better at communication and getting a date TBH

Mine is scheduled to be built w/c 24/10 but I am not holding my breath, oh and I had an intent deposit down since June 2011!

[Chris G]

Thanks for the reply. I have a deposit on a new Lotus but I'm getting messed about so looking to maybe change plans.

Ha ha, which one ?

I am not sure Audi are going to be a lot better at communication and getting a date TBH

Mine is scheduled to be built w/c 24/10 but I am not holding my breath, oh and I had an intent deposit down since June 2011!

Deposit was on a new V6 Exige but delivery keeps moving out and I don't have much confidence the car will actually materialise so I've pulled out.

BTW, we must have similar tastes as my family car is an E70 X5 40D M-Sport I'm trying to decide if I should have the winter out of it and replace it with a RS4 B8 come spring time. X5 is so good I'm not sure I'm ready to move it on. Also thinking about a new Boxster S instead of the Lotus.

[535dboy]

Thanks for the reply. I have a deposit on a new Lotus but I'm getting messed about so looking to maybe change plans.

Ha ha, which one ?

I am not sure Audi are going to be a lot better at communication and getting a date TBH

Mine is scheduled to be built w/c 24/10 but I am not holding my breath, oh and I had an intent deposit down since June 2011!

Deposit was on a new V6 Exige but delivery keeps moving out and I don't have much confidence the car will actually materialise so I've pulled out.

BTW, we must have similar tastes as my family car is an E70 X5 40D M-Sport I'm trying to decide if I should have the winter out of it and replace it with a RS4 B8 come spring time. X5 is so good I'm not sure I'm ready to move it on. Also thinking about a new Boxster S instead of the Lotus.

The lotus is an awesome car, I was lucky enough to drive one around the LeMans circuit on a track day a month or so back. I loved it and felt more grown up and stable than mine.

Is it going to be a weekend car only or a daily drive because as an everyday car I would have to say the porker would win hands down because it has similar handling and performance but is much more practical!

On the X5 I have enjoyed it but I'm definately ready for it to go. Mine was one of the first (noticed a theme with me yet!? porker was first customer car too!)so I have had it long enough now and I'm really looking forward to the RS now

[Chris G]

Our X5 is just 2 years old now so I don't feel quite ready to change yet although I'm normally a lot more fickle with cars. That being said another 6 months might be about time to change!

The Lotus was going to be a third/weekend car as we also have a Clio 200, but I'm thinking the Clio could go and a Boxster would get more use, as you say it's way more practical and a much better quality product.

997GT3.2 or GTS is also an option

[PetrolDave]

Deposit was on a new V6 Exige but delivery keeps moving out and I don't have much confidence the car will actually materialise so I've pulled out.

Given all the uncertainty surrounding Lotus, this time (they've been in a mess many times) it seems rather more serious than usual, I reckon pulling out is the right move - it pains me to say that as I've got friends who have worked there for over 30 years.

[j77nge]

I've been told it is around eight months for delivery at the moment.

[535dboy]

Our X5 is just 2 years old now so I don't feel quite ready to change yet although I'm normally a lot more fickle with cars. That being said another 6 months might be about time to change!

The Lotus was going to be a third/weekend car as we also have a Clio 200, but I'm thinking the Clio could go and a Boxster would get more use, as you say it's way more practical and a much better quality product.

997GT3.2 or GTS is also an option

Who knows where lotus is heading but my lotus has held its value really well over 4 years

It it was purely a weekend car I would sway towards the lotus, if it becomes your main second car then the porker would be better

Both are rather expensive though now - to the spec I would want the lotus is £60k, having said that, we paid £63k for the porker. On the face of it one seems better value for money!

[535dboy]

Double post!

[Chris G]

For info, as of today I'm being quoted end of Q1 2013 delivery. Suits me fine really.

[535dboy]

There have been some delays apparently although hopefully mine snuck in before the delays.