Options affecting Leon lead times

russbellrfs · Feb 11, 2018

Someone said on the mk3 Leon Group on FB that the UKs build slots have been going to other countries like Finland and Germany for some reason.

How true this is who knows. They said their dealer told them.

I thought the main delay over the last several months would've been down to the Catalan independence stuff!

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Scrogg · Feb 11, 2018

russbellrfs said:
Someone said on the mk3 Leon Group on FB that the UKs build slots have been going to other countries like Finland and Germany for some reason.

How true this is who knows.

It's not.

Both Finland and Germany are LHD markets, and production cannot just be 'switched' from RHD to LHD at the drop of a hat.

The delays over the last 18 months or so have been purely down to growth in UK sales generating demand far in excess of production capacity planned 2-3 years in advance, global demand for the 1.4 TSI ACT 150 engine that is already in the process of being replaced, and supply issues with some alloy wheels. That's it. No other reasons.

russbellrfs said:
They said their dealer told them.

And we all know how reliable THAT information usually is! :lol:

russbellrfs said:
I thought the main delay over the last several months would've been down to the Catalan independence stuff!

Nope. That had exactly zero impact on anything.

-=Rob=- · Feb 11, 2018

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Ooh that's lovely Luke, same colour and wheel combo as I'm getting

You must be grinning!!

russbellrfs · Feb 11, 2018

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Glad i picked this colour too. Shame about the weather. Hope u were able to check it over properly ☺

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Philh46 · Feb 11, 2018

Scrogg said:
It's not.

And we all know how reliable THAT information usually is!

Nope. That had exactly zero impact on anything.

Scrogg the delays are all down to Brexit. :rofl:

Did you get digital cockpit Luke ? Would be good to see some English video

Luke_bank · Feb 12, 2018

Philh46 said:
Scrogg the delays are all down to Brexit.

Did you get digital cockpit Luke ? Would be good to see some English video

I think the digital cockpit is just for the Cupra at this stage mate. The Cupra in the show room had it but I didn’t get chance to have a look.

Absolutely loving this car, more so then my 2013 Leon, which I thought would be difficult.

I didn’t expect many differences but I’m pleasantly surprised. The whole ride and feel of the car is more refined, better built and overall more sound. I haven’t heard any rattles (yet), fingers crossed I don’t because they really grind me!! The suspension is reassuringly firm but even over bumpy roads surfaces it’s reacts well and doesn’t the car doesn’t rattle like my last one! The steering is very responsive and the steering wheel feels great.

SEAT Sound is as good, if not slightly better than the Beats audio I had in the courtesy Ibiza. A skeptical me thinks it’s the same system just without the Beats badge

.

Illuminated doors sills - check
Two USB ports at the front - check
Carpet mats - check

I didn’t expect the interior to have leather/leatherette parts, I thought it was purely cotton which I wasn’t excited for having had alcantara before. However, I actually prefer it. The seats are firm and comfortable, you feel as if you’re sitting in the seat opposed to on top of it.

I’m very happy and the wait was more than worth it!!

Now, what’s the general consensus on wearing in a new engine? I’m trying not to rev it up 4000, but is that old myth?

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BenWilliams21 · Feb 12, 2018

Digital cockpit is available as an option on the FR Leon

still not sold on it personally. Just a bit to much going on and more to go wrong

Luke have you got any interior pictures?

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Luke_bank · Feb 12, 2018

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BenWilliams21 · Feb 12, 2018

So are the sides of the seats leather/faux leather then? Standard seats?

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Luke_bank · Feb 12, 2018

BenWilliams21 said:
So are the sides of the seats leather/faux leather then? Standard seats?

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Standard interior, I didn’t want to fork out for the alcantara or whatever option was next up from the standard.

But yeah the sides of the sears are Leather/faux. Very nice!

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BenWilliams21 · Feb 12, 2018

Intriguing! The one I had for the day on extended test drive had that, just assumed it was optional. Very smart

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KGoogle · Feb 12, 2018

Lovely looking car Luke

ewen1605 · Feb 12, 2018

Ahhh Luke I'm very jealous! It looks really good!

For your spreadsheet I was called to say mine had arrived on 5 Feb. Still planning to collect on 3rd March

wilbo · Feb 12, 2018

I placed my order 3 weeks ago (Cupra 5 door DSG, monsoon grey, ACC). I have received notification that the factory has accepted my order but no more than that. I assume it is pointless to ask if there is a unconfirmed build week allocated? The dealer stated that the confirmed build week is usually only given 2 weeks before the actual build week so that wouldn't be for a long time.

Scrogg · Feb 12, 2018

wilbo said:
I assume it is pointless to ask if there is a unconfirmed build week allocated?

Yep.

Scheduled (unconfirmed) build weeks fluctuate wildly and are basically irrelevant.

wilbo said:
The dealer stated that the confirmed build week is usually only given 2 weeks before the actual build week so that wouldn't be for a long time.

More like three to four weeks, depending on the factory. We have just started cw07 and the next week to confirm will be cw11.

Signor Whippy · Feb 12, 2018

Scrogg, if a car was built in cw06, how long would you reckon before it docks over in the UK?? Is there a standard(ish) timespan?

BenWilliams21 · Feb 12, 2018

Signor Whippy said:
Scrogg, if a car was built in cw06, how long would you reckon before it docks over in the UK?? Is there a standard(ish) timespan?

Mine was confirmed build week 5, turns out it was built at the beginning of week 4 and actually arrived in the UK at the end of week 5

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Signor Whippy · Feb 12, 2018

BenWilliams21 said:
Mine was confirmed build week 5, turns out it was built at the beginning of week 4 and actually arrived in the UK at the end of week 5

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Cheers for that Ben :thumbup:

silles · Feb 12, 2018

wilbo said:
I placed my order 3 weeks ago (Cupra 5 door DSG, monsoon grey, ACC). I have received notification that the factory has accepted my order but no more than that. I assume it is pointless to ask if there is a unconfirmed build week allocated? The dealer stated that the confirmed build week is usually only given 2 weeks before the actual build week so that wouldn't be for a long time.

3 weeks just to accept the order.... :wtf:

not exactly an amazon prime delivery service lol

Scrogg · Feb 12, 2018

Signor Whippy said:
...if a car was built in cw06, how long would you reckon before it docks over in the UK?? Is there a standard(ish) timespan?

Standard lead time is 2-3 weeks from factory to dealership so cw06 cars should arrive in the UK in cw08 (next week) and at the dealership in cw09.

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