Options affecting Leon lead times

[Bubbs]

My 1.4FR Tsi DSG order was placed at the end of April. Pretty much all the options ticked, except for seats (left em standard) and wheels (left them as being 17"). At the time, it was reckoned on being in the region of 14-18 weeks.

As of two weeks ago, no news. Mailed dealer earlier to say I'd take 18s if it made any difference, no news on that front yet either.

I don't mind the wait, but there's a cambelt, MOT, service and probably a couple of tyres looming large for my current Leon on the horizon (mid Oct). Wheel change or not, it's a bit touch and go I fear.

Might just have to MOT the thing a bit early, then park it, cos knowing my bloody luck the cambelt will snap one day after its alleged 'due date'.

 

[Luke_bank]

My 1.4FR Tsi DSG order was placed at the end of April. Pretty much all the options ticked, except for seats (left em standard) and wheels (left them as being 17"). At the time, it was reckoned on being in the region of 14-18 weeks.

As of two weeks ago, no news. Mailed dealer earlier to say I'd take 18s if it made any difference, no news on that front yet either.

I don't mind the wait, but there's a cambelt, MOT, service and probably a couple of tyres looming large for my current Leon on the horizon (mid Oct). Wheel change or not, it's a bit touch and go I fear.

Might just have to MOT the thing a bit early, then park it, cos knowing my bloody luck the cambelt will snap one day after its alleged 'due date'.

This is my issue, thought I'd have the new car before MOT, major service, and new tyres time. Now that I'll still have to fork out, I'm thinking of just keeping my current Leon for a bit longer.

 

[CAPS_LOCK_STUCK]

Is it me or is it just crap customer service that you can place an order through a dealer, they quote you a rough lead time, that lead time comes and goes with absolutely no further info and then it's down t the customer to try and find out what is going on, are these SEAT dealers really getting so much business that they can't drop customers an update e mail once a week? Last year my wife ordered an Audi A3 convertible, she was told from the get go that it would be a 5 months wait, however once the build week was confirmed 4 weeks after the initial order was placed, she got an update e mail every single week.

 

[Snarks]

I'm getting fortnightly updates from my dealer so can't complain about that. However, each new build week varies so much from the previous one that it seems like they are using the lottery machine.

Hopefully it will arrive before the free breakdown cover expires, a minor service is due and the front tyres need replacing. The second cambelt is due for replacement and the water pump was never replaced.

Need to make it to about 90,000 miles without incident.

 

[Luke_bank]

I can't complain about my dealer either. They give me fortnightly updates even if there is no update to give.

This is the latest:
"Just a quick email to say the SEAT system still shows an estimated build date of week 49 which is early December. This date will not be confirmed until 4 weeks prior and until then is subject to change. I will send another update in a couple of weeks but hopefully it remains on course. Once the car has been built it is then approximately 4 weeks after when we receive the it."

So, I anticipate getting it March/April time.

I'm at a crossroads now, major service, MOT, tax, two new tyres and possibly brakes all due within the next few weeks. That's a lot of money to shell out on a car which I'll be getting rid of imminently. I ordered early to avoid these costs.

 

[CAPS_LOCK_STUCK]

Well I hope my dealer ends up more like you 2 guys than the one that Bubbs has got at the top of this page!

 

[Bubbs]

When I ordered my current Leon I had to chase the dealer (a different one, btw) for an update too. Though on that occasion it went a bit like this:

Me: Any news re build week?
D: Umm, nope.
D: Oh, hang on, it's on a car transporter here, outside the building.
Me:

I think Audi and VW have order trackers on their websites for customers. If SEAT had the same thing then I'd be able to leave the dealer alone, but alas, no.

I am the mushroom. (Kept in the dark, fed on... manure)

 

[jamietsylvester]

I ordered my Leon 5dr FR with the 150ps diesel engine and 18" performance alloys on 8th July. Was originally quoted 14 weeks for delivery (that would make it the middle of October). Just phoned them now and they said it won't be built until the last week of October. I'm gutted!

 

[Luke_bank]

I ordered my Leon 5dr FR with the 150ps diesel engine and 18" performance alloys on 8th July. Was originally quoted 14 weeks for delivery (that would make it the middle of October). Just phoned them now and they said it won't be built until the last week of October. I'm gutted!

Well I just clarified timings with my dealer. My build week is early December, I presumed that it would then be 12-14 weeks build time (don't ask why I presumed that). Turns up they're normally built within 24 hours, then it's a 4 week wait for shipping. So I could get mine early Jan. The dealer has suggested I call SEAT direct and see if there is anything they can offer me in terms of goodwill, reference my service and MOT costs will be due because of the delay.

 

[CAPS_LOCK_STUCK]

I ordered my Leon 5dr FR with the 150ps diesel engine and 18" performance alloys on 8th July. Was originally quoted 14 weeks for delivery (that would make it the middle of October). Just phoned them now and they said it won't be built until the last week of October. I'm gutted!

Are the alloys you have ordered the "Machined" ones?

 

[jamietsylvester]

Are the alloys you have ordered the "Machined" ones?

No they're just the normal 18" Performance ones. I was scared off the machined ones by my dealer because of the huge delay on them.

 

[garry H bird]

Hi Boys and girls my new leon was ordered back in april lots of spec electric sunroof,machined alloys sat nav high,park assist alacantra seats etc was told then it would be 12 weeks the big shock came week after week was told it would be in September then October then the big bomb shell april stroke may next year wtf not happy bunny at all next I am told its moved back to this year week 45 may change again fingers crossed as i don't want to move ship not lover of golf

 

[CAPS_LOCK_STUCK]

No they're just the normal 18" Performance ones. I was scared off the machined ones by my dealer because of the huge delay on them.

Thanks, I can only guess that with such a big wait for the 1.4 EcoTsi that some buyers still wanting decent consumption returns are going for the Diesels again.

Gary..... That's an absolute joke! I feel your pain, a 1 year order time? Clearly SEAT don't need the business because they are going to lose a lot of it with wait times like that, I suppose I should be getting worried now, so glad the consumption on the 1.8Tsi is not all that great!

 

[FNeves]

If it is not indiscreet in the contract how many days you guys have? My dealer gived me the paper and i have 90 days he says maybe car arrives a days early.

You guys says 1 year of waiting, do not complain?

 

[CAPS_LOCK_STUCK]

If it is not indiscreet in the contract how many days you guys have? My dealer gived me the paper and i have 90 days he says maybe car arrives a days early.

You guys says 1 year of waiting, do not complain?

I was told 12 weeks at point of order on 18th July but mine is a 1.8Tsi FR with the newer 30/3 18 inch performance alloys and Alcantara pack, no communication at all since order but that's not uncommon I think, often the next communication would be build week, if I have not heard anything by the beginning od September then I will get in touch with them, I am hoping that no news is good news at the moment as other sites are suggesting that build times are reducing for non 1.4 EcoTsi and machined performance alloys, I can't post links yet but if you go to leaslplan.co.uk and select SEAT you will see 7 weeks for the 5 door Hatch! This is updated every 2 weeks apparently.

 

[Luke_bank]

I was told 12 weeks at point of order on 18th July but mine is a 1.8Tsi FR with the newer 30/3 18 inch performance alloys and Alcantara pack, no communication at all since order but that's not uncommon I think, often the next communication would be build week, if I have not heard anything by the beginning od September then I will get in touch with them, I am hoping that no news is good news at the moment as other sites are suggesting that build times are reducing for non 1.4 EcoTsi and machined performance alloys, I can't post links yet but if you go to leaslplan.co.uk and select SEAT you will see 7 weeks! This is updated every 2 weeks apparently.

I was always told that there weren't any issues with the machined performance alloys. In fact, I was told if I added them I'd reduce my lead time by 8 weeks, compared to the standard FR wheels.

The ECOTSI engine adds 8 weeks as do the FR wheels.


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[Bubbs]

Still nowt :/

Worked out that from order date the estimated delivery for me would be start to middle of Oct... maybe end-ish of Oct. MOT due 15th Oct, cam belt hits 4yrs then too, tho I'll be on approx 36k miles at that point, and am pushing luck tyres wise. Oh yeah, tax due 1st Oct. Belt is age or mileage so wary of delaying that.

Think I'll end up sticking winter wheels on for the MOT and get that done last week of September if I've not heard positive news by then. Unfortunately I've got to keep the service up to date as the car has a 5yr warranty and if it goes belly up, and I've missed / delayed a service then I'm screwed.

Just a note for those of you who get a build week and then get told that it's slipped to something stupid like April next year or something... this often happens when the factory shuffles orders around. They'll basically move everything waaaay back to clear out a block of space in the calendar, and then pull them all forward again as they re organise. Can't remember where I saw that info... but I have definitely seen it on a SEAT related story/thread/site.

 

[Luke_bank]

Spotted this earlier. The exact model I've ordered and I have to say I'm very impressed, it looks great. First one I've seen and it looked very sleek.

This is a SEAT Leon FR 1.4 ECOTSI in Mystery Blue. Standard FR wheels.

I wasn't sure I'd like the FR wheels when looking at the brochure. Now that I've seen them, I really like them.

Build week for mine still shown as week 49, so I hope to have it early January. That said, I'm still contemplating cancelling. I can't justify the massive outlay on my current Leon for a major service, MOT and tyres, to then swap it in for a new one a couple of months later.


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[R4CK5]

If you're chopping it in anyway get a set of used tyres on it to save cost and get independent to do a service. Doesn't have to be all bells and whistles if you're getting rid in a few months anyway surely?

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[Bubbs]

Luke, that's a VERY rare sight, that... a Leon FR in the wild with standard 17s. Looks like mine will too... eventually.

Just priced up a major service, cambelt, water pump, mot and 2x Dunlop tyres on SEAT's website, its £1000. Though, take off the tyres, and its more like £780, which is still waaaahhhh territory but 3 digits is better than 4. If it weren't for my 5yr warranty and fear of needing to claim on it between now and new car day, I'd just get an oil change done, mot and the cambelt changed.

Im trying to look at it like this: 6 months depreciation is worth maybe £500? Part ex price was fixed at point of order, so come pickup day the money that I'll have spent on servicing will be partially offset by the p/ex value being that much higher than it would have been had I spent the maintenance money and *then* ordered a new car.

It would sure be nice to know what's going on with my order though, even if the answer is 'nothing'.