The waiting room (for a factory order)

[IMT]

Phoned the dealer tonight to pay the final part of my deposit and was told mine was scheduled for build week 45 which should be w/c 5th November. He seemed surprised about how quick this had been scheduled bearing in mind I placed the order on the 5th October.

Anyway, she's on the system, that's the main thing. Gonna be a long 3 months though!

May have to chase my dealer again then if you guys are getting updates (I've had none). They must be ramping up production of the mk2 (factory orders and run out stock) so they can switch to the mk3, I think I read they're looking to switch over November time.

[VRS-exWRX]

Ordered mine the end of August and was told end of Oct/Start of Nov for delivery but i can wait to register it in Jan so I will have a 2013 plate.

vRS CR Hatch

Platin Grey

Leather

Mobile Device Interface

Automatic folding mirrors

Heated washer nozzles

Alarm

[TeMpTeD]

Your plate will still be '62' unless registered after 1st March 2013.

Ok, you're in Ireland, I don't have a clue how your number plates work!

Edited 9 October, 2012 by TeMpTeD

[ima]

VRS CR Hatch

Race Blue

Alcantara Trim

Reversing sensors

Curtain airbags

spare wheel

Ordered 10th September and hoping it's not 16 weeks!! (Dealer said 8 to 12)

Well I had a pleasant surprise today when my dealer told me a confirmed build date of week 42 next week and expected registration for start of november. Looking like a 8/9 week process which is quick. This does seem to reinforce the idea they are clearing the decks for the Octavia 3 by building remainng orders as quick as they can

Edited 9 October, 2012 by ima

[IMT]

Hi,

it seems there are a good few of us waiting on factory orders, I thought it'd be nice if we all shared what we've ordered and the current status of it.

So I'll start off

• VRS TSI Hatch
  
• Race Blue
  
• Xenon
  
• Rear parking sensors
  
• Maxidot
  
• Alicantara trim
  

Ordered 15th September, advice given was 12-16 weeks (so hopefully will be in it before new year). Still waiting on a build week

After phoning Skoda CS Unconfirmed build date of wk43

[themul]

Well I had a pleasant surprise today when my dealer told me a confirmed build date of week 42 next week and expected registration for start of november. Looking like a 8/9 week process which is quick. This does seem to reinforce the idea they are clearing the decks for the Octavia 3 by building remainng orders as quick as they can

I am also build week 42, so not long now.

[Paul007]

And here's what you're missing....

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/skoda/octavia/60727/skoda-octavia-spied

[IMT]

And here's what you're missing....

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/skoda/octavia/60727/skoda-octavia-spied

Indeed but you can't always live your life waiting for the next thing. I'm happy with what I'm getting and the deal. Should mean four or so years enjoyable motoring. Never know the octavia 3 FL VRS may be out by then

Edited 11 October, 2012 by IMT

[IMT]

Hi,

it seems there are a good few of us waiting on factory orders, I thought it'd be nice if we all shared what we've ordered and the current status of it.

So I'll start off

• VRS TSI Hatch
  
• Race Blue
  
• Xenon
  
• Rear parking sensors
  
• Maxidot
  
• Alicantara trim
  

Ordered 15th September, advice given was 12-16 weeks (so hopefully will be in it before new year). Still waiting on a build week

Just got off the phone to Skoda CS. Build date of next week confirmed.

So 5 weeks from order date. Hopefully only around 4 weeks till delivery.

????

[Big P]

Think I must have got one of the last factory orders - unless you know different!!

Ordered 20th Oct

• vRS CR Hatch
  
• White
  
• Black Alloys
  
• Xenon
  
• Maxidot
  
• Alcantara trim
  
• Auto dimming rear view mirror, rain sensor and light assistant
  

No build date as yet, but confirmed factory order Dealer told me February, but is hoping for January

Edited 24 October, 2012 by Big P

[sly200sx]

Think I must have got one of the last factory orders - unless you know different!!

Ordered 20th Oct

• vRS CR Hatch
  
• White
  
• Black Alloys
  
• Xenon
  
• Maxidot
  
• Alcantara trim
  
• Auto dimming rear view mirror, rain sensor and light assistant
  

No build date as yet, but confirmed factory order Dealer told me February, but is hoping for January

Why did u not just order a Blackline? Unless it was for the auto wiper and lights?

[Big P]

Why did u not just order a Blackline? Unless it was for the auto wiper and lights?

Was too late for a Blackline , dealer said only a DSG estate left.

I wasn't going to change yet - was waiting for the new shape, but VAT free, £500 deposit and free servicing was too tempting in the end.

[iansjh]

Finally been given a build date. Week 46. Does anyone know when this is?

[AdamJMK]

Week 46 is week commencing 12th November

[iansjh]

Thanks for that, not long now then

[IMT]

Thanks for that, not long now then

Then it still has to get over, mine was build wk43, it's reckoned to be with me wk48/49

[themul]

I was build week 42 and I pick mine up on Tuesday the 6th of Nov from the dealer, so not to bad as this is build week 45 but could have got it at the end of last week.

Edited 5 November, 2012 by themul

[Arclight]

Week 39 build but was delay in factory , ordered on 21st Aug !

White DSG. Hatch Blackline

Being told is enroute to the uk , skoda uk supplying hire car until it arrives

[Potty687]

Spoke to the dealer who is expecting to receive it sometime this week,

hoping I'll be picking it up next week

The long wait is almost over!

[IMT]

I was build week 42 and I pick mine up on Tuesday the 6th of Nov from the dealer, so not to bad as this is build week 45 but could have got it at the end of last week.

Hope all is well tomorrow mate.

[IMT]

Spoke to the dealer who is expecting to receive it sometime this week,

hoping I'll be picking it up next week

The long wait is almost over!

Here's hoping

[themul]

Hope all is well tomorrow mate.

I hope so to, got my check list ready and wont be signing anything till I am happy with the car.

[IMT]

Just got off the phone to Skoda CS. Build date of next week confirmed.

So 5 weeks from order date. Hopefully only around 4 weeks till delivery.

????

Arrived at Sheerness this morning!! It's getting nearer!

[TeMpTeD]

My factory order was due to be built week 45 (this week). Just checked and it's in transit to Germany port, apparently. No idea how long that boat will take, but will feel like forever now I know my car exists!

[IMT]

Ordered some Wheelguard and Diablo gel from TCG in preperation.