My new car was marked as 'built' on Monday (Build date was 7/11/14) but it's not moved over for the dealer to 'call it over'.

Dealer says it may be because of increased post build quality checks - any ideas? Surely with the amount they build per day they want to ship them off site as soon as they can?

Anything to do with security issue or more likely a missing part they are awaiting in order to finish it off?

My last (new model HSE Dynamic) was built and confirmed for the dealer to call over at 10am on the build day.

On a side issue - if it were to now not be ready until say December would there be any real benefit in not registering the car until Jan (value wise)...? 2017 MY - Dynamic, same again!

2016 MY - Dynamic - same spec again all round, engine a noticeable improvement

2015 HSE Dynamic - same spec as the last plus Meridian, Full Size Spare & InControl Apps

HSE Dynamic 2014:
Ebony / Lunar, Heated Mirrors, Privacy Glass, Heated Steering Wheel, Red Callipers, Interior Mood Lighting, Ebony Headlining, Panoramic Roof, Electric Towbar, Centre Console Fridge.

Previously: 2011 RRS, Aston Martin V8 Vantage, Audi S5 Cab, RRS, Audi S4 Cab.

Speaking to a nearby dealer on Sunday , they said there were some delays due to the pano roof again.

Just hope it wasn't built on the 7th (Friday) We all know what happens to a Friday built car don't we.....

Personally, I wouldn't register it in December - I'd wait til January (for resale value).

Personally, I wouldn't wait until January - I'd have it now (for enjoyment value).




(If you contemplate waiting one month, why not wait two? Or three and register it in March? Or six?). 

Good point Phil,

Been without the last car for 8 weeks now and can't wait to get back into the new one  2017 MY - Dynamic, same again!

2016 MY - Dynamic - same spec again all round, engine a noticeable improvement

2015 HSE Dynamic - same spec as the last plus Meridian, Full Size Spare & InControl Apps

HSE Dynamic 2014:
Ebony / Lunar, Heated Mirrors, Privacy Glass, Heated Steering Wheel, Red Callipers, Interior Mood Lighting, Ebony Headlining, Panoramic Roof, Electric Towbar, Centre Console Fridge.

Previously: 2011 RRS, Aston Martin V8 Vantage, Audi S5 Cab, RRS, Audi S4 Cab.

leondrums wrote:

On a side issue - if it were to now not be ready until say December would there be any real benefit in not registering the car until Jan (value wise)...?

I also have the same dilemma. Mine is due to arrive at my dealer the week before Christmas (subject to no quality control hold ups!) and I am undecided about taking it then or waiting until the new year. I plan to keep mine for at least 3 years so not sure if it will make any difference to the residual value by the time I sell it. I guess all Supercharged versions would have bombed by then

Jas

Yes good point Phil, I always like to keep an eye on the financial side of things. Must be the Yorkshire man in me

When I collected mine 2 weeks ago dealer said they had quite a few orders held back for quality control but he had no idea what the cause was and no information could be obtained from LR
As for registering car I would just get it as soon as it's available  2016 bmw x5 40d m-sport space grey
2015 bmw 335i m-sport touring mineral grey/coral interior looking to change again .
Gone HSE SDV6 Dynamic indus silver, santorini contrast roof,panoramic roof,red brakes,privacy,climate front seats,tow bar great car enjoyed it ����
Gone my10 3.0 tdv6 Bali blue/ivory 5 years 24k no problems great car will be missed

TDV8Mat wrote:

Yes good point Phil, I always like to keep an eye on the financial side of things. Must be the Yorkshire man in me

Is it Ady555.....I'd heard he was that way inclined  ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
MERCEDES GL350 - Metallic Navy Blue w/Grey interior

GOING: BMW F31 335D MSport+ xDrive Touring
GONE: Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE - Stornaway Grey w/Black Interior (wish we'd kept it )
GONE: BMW F10 520D MSport - Carbon Black
GONE:MY12 RRS SDV6 HSE Sumatra/Ivory/Grand Black Privacy glass

I'm on a factory tour on Monday, I'll probably see it in the car park  2017 MY - Dynamic, same again!

2016 MY - Dynamic - same spec again all round, engine a noticeable improvement

2015 HSE Dynamic - same spec as the last plus Meridian, Full Size Spare & InControl Apps

HSE Dynamic 2014:
Ebony / Lunar, Heated Mirrors, Privacy Glass, Heated Steering Wheel, Red Callipers, Interior Mood Lighting, Ebony Headlining, Panoramic Roof, Electric Towbar, Centre Console Fridge.

Previously: 2011 RRS, Aston Martin V8 Vantage, Audi S5 Cab, RRS, Audi S4 Cab.

TDV8Mat wrote:

Personally, I wouldn't register it in December - I'd wait til January (for resale value).

How much difference will it really make? Get it now and enjoy it!  2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

If you wait for January, you will be sat at home all over Christmas, bored stupid, thinking why didn't I get the car.............! 5.0 Ltr Superchrged RRS2, Chile Red, Sideways out of junctions!
TDV8 HST Stornaway on a 08.. remapped.. now gone and replaced, was a mighty fine car..
4.2 SC First Edition when they first came out, quick car!

My new Supercharged finished being built on 13 Oct. I'm collecting it tomorrow (14 Nov) which was the first opportunity dealer said I could. It was held up at the factory for 2-3 weeks for some unknown reason - I'm guessing another parts shortage.

Can't wait for the morning though! SOLD - 15 plate Estoril SVR

SOLD - 64 plate Aleutian Silver Supercharged

SOLD - 63 plate Corris SDV6 Autobiography

great news Dickie lets see some pictures bet it is stunning in that colour  2016 bmw x5 40d m-sport space grey
2015 bmw 335i m-sport touring mineral grey/coral interior looking to change again .
Gone HSE SDV6 Dynamic indus silver, santorini contrast roof,panoramic roof,red brakes,privacy,climate front seats,tow bar great car enjoyed it ����
Gone my10 3.0 tdv6 Bali blue/ivory 5 years 24k no problems great car will be missed