Having successfully rejected my car (long story) I am now looking to order a replacement.

It seams at the moment orders are queuing in the holding pool, any one else experiencing delays?

Have been advised it could be because they are moving over to MY19 builds does anyone have anything to back this up?

Given the significance of the MY18 changes imagine the MY19 will be very minor changes if at all?

Was told they are being held up due to new emission tests from 1st September any vehicles delivered before this date must be registered before the 1st September. Cars that were due for delivery early August have been put back as if the customer wanted to wait for the 68 plate they wouldnt be able. MY18 RRS Autobiography Fuji White
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Sorry not quite sure I understand this?

I was quoted an august delivery date which I would be happy with are you suggesting that they are forcing everyone to wait until September 1st?

This doesn't really tie up with historic changes in VED / Emissions, when the luxury car addition came in they were trying to get as many cars out as possible before the changes not wait until after the changes?

Its to do with the tests that manufactures have to do on new vehicles, i was told that the car i picked up last week would pass the tests ok its just a new emission test that all cars after the 1st September must have,Probably explains why some manufactures are flooding there forecourts with pre registered cars on the 18 plate. I was lucky enough to be able to take the vehicle from the showroom as it was the spec i was ordering except for the wheels, i just bought the wheels i wanted and the dealer put them on and gave me the silver ones back to sell on. If i had placed the order for a new build i was told September October delivery and that was on the 20th of this month. I saw my dealer last week and was chatting and he said if i had ordered one they still had not been given any more build spots. They are trying to sell stock vehicles which is fine for most models but there are not any MY18 RRS models available other than some ex demos. MY18 RRS Autobiography Fuji White
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This may tie in with the seemingly ridiculous lead times now showing up for new build, 32 weeks.

I was after an SVR (20 weeks) but came across an AB that fitted my exact spec and more available in 2 weeks (cancelled order) so plumped for that.

Go on then Kismet - whats your spec? Is it a 3.0d?

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Go on then Kismet - whats your spec? Is it a 3.0d?

No my friend, it's a Carpathian Grey 5.0 SC with 22" Gloss Black Alloys, Pano Roof, Privacy Glass, Heads Up Display, Surround Camera, Heated/Cooled Front & Rear Seats, LED Laser Lights & Sidesteps

PS: This doesn't mean I won't be posting all the above and more all over again on another post / thread...

Awesome - congrats - will wait to see pics

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Thanks, just got some docs through including the full spec sheet but yes, once I have it pictures will be produced

This is probably due to the new rules on emissions that are due to come in. Each car must have an individual carbon emission calculation which will alter depending on the options that each buyer chooses, for every kg that the manufacturer is found to out by incurs a large fine. A friend of mine was a consultant at JLR and he said they were way behind writing the software to calculate this as there were thousands of different variables per model, and it would be cheaper to stop deliveries rather than incur the fine. Porsche are doing a stop on production for similar reasons from May to September.

5.0 SC AB very nice Kismet look forward to seeing that.  SVR 2018 in Santorini Black.

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5.0 SC AB very nice Kismet look forward to seeing that. Thumbs Up

Thanks, will deffo be sharing the joy once I get hold of it

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Oh boy Kismet your gonna love your new sc it's a beautiful engine with an amazing sound track, you will be definitely in love with her roar!

So jealous  MY18 SCV8 Satin flux silver
Gone:
MY19 SV VELAR AUTOBIOGRAPHY firenze red
MY18 SCV8 Yulong white- perfect 👍
MY16 SDV8 SANTORINI BLACK - perfect 👌
MY64 SCV8 DARK BLUE - nightmare car
MY64 SCV8 FIRENZE RED - loads of annoying issues
MY15 SDV6 FIRENZE RED - perfect 👌
MY12 SDV6 DISCO4 IPANEMA SAND - perfect 👌
MY09 TDV6 SPORT BLUE - lots of issues

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Oh boy Kismet your gonna love your new sc it's a beautiful engine with an amazing sound track, you will be definitely in love with her roar!

So jealous Thumbs Up

Thanks Canary, really looking forward to getting hold and enjoying it

MY19 configurator now live but no prices yet.

Lot of new Diesel and Petrol engines but the flagship 3.0d diesel and petrol engines remain unchanged.

Steering assist cruise control is an option and the car now comes with a built in sim...not much else I can see changed...