Schuey

Hello again. Randomly ordered an R today, just popped in to see what cars a dealer had and after discussions and negotiation around some stock cars, it was agreed that as none of them were the right spec I have placed a factory order. Fairly similar to my previous 8R specification but this time I have added the exhaust. Lapiz Blue Pan Roof Akrapovic DCC Warmenau alloys Expected delivery time is the end of March but yet to be confirmed.

Car industry is a mess right now as we know, probably another 6 months of this but hopefully something else will become available for you soon!

my X3M was pretty disappointing on the ride quality, unless LCI has addressed this I would look elsewhere. RS3 discount is minimum, the feedback was demand appears to be high from the start in addition to the other supply chain issues so they feel they do not need to.

I’ve just placed an order for an RS3, opted for the Vorsprung but even that has some minor compromises (I want the pan roof hence the vorsprung but you can’t get the flat bottom steering wheel?) Discount, minimal, a token gesture as a repeat customer, delivery time is unknown but I was told assume March 2022, that said Audi were saying first customer cars end of 2021. It’s a case of wait & see now to see how soon the order is accepted at factory and a BW allocated.

Yes they use the same circular clips, just took this photo for you.

I’m using the rubber mats from my 2014 S3, used them in my MK7.5 and they also fit in the 8R, fitted them today. They do say A3 on them though which people always comment on 🥴 I don’t see any point changing them each time if they fit.

Hopefully your collection is not too far away!

Thank you! Yes they do attract some attention and genuinely, I cannot stop smiling!

Not the most glamorous of photos but with no handover bays in use, typical British weather, we were allowed to go into a workshop area (Social distancing & PPE were used at all times) In fairness one of the best handovers we’ve had, I actually preferred it.

After 4 very long months 😉, I have collected my R, a quick photo below then I’ll post a few more in the owners gallery thread. After my first 100 miles, all I can say is, it is definitely worth the wait, what a car this is, super happy!

Look what’s arrived, a brief handover video arrived today. Collection Saturday 🤫

My dealer has just called, car arrives with them tomorrow, I only moved to stage 6 this morning. (For those waiting, I’ve moved from 5a to 6 in approximately 12 days, dealer is in the South West so port of arrival was Sheerness) Time to start clearing out the 7.5, I’m actually gutted 🤯 (Weird I know...) He did add that deliveries have been all over the place and allocation has been an issue, not sure if that’s for them or all dealers but still looking at 4-6 months as a current lead time.

Oops sorry, this as well!! ⬆️😬 (It was clearly the excitement of receiving the text!)

i received the update by text, for stage 5 this shows a, b, c.

Moved to stage 6 this morning, it’s in the UK!