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I am getting eventually my first Q5. Could someone please tell me what the approximate lead time is from the Sao Paulo plant to the UK dealer.
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ScottyUK
Just ordered and got told latest lead time is 17-22 weeks. I've spec'ed a towbar and there's no date on that so it could have big effect or none. No one knows currently.
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They go to Germany from Mexico? I didn't know that!
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I was quoted 17-21 weeks which will be about right if the following holds up :

"Current Schedule Week 14 Build Unconfirmed - week beginning 3rd April 2023"
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Sounds good. I told my dealer to just let me know when he had a date for arrival at the dealers but he said he always updates customers every 2-3 weeks. When I ordered, the tow bar option didn't have a date so it could be it does or doesn't have an impact.

VW told me 14 months!
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My salesman said he'd update me every two weeks or so. He did for the first month but gone quiet on me during the second month 🤷‍♂️
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Ordered 28th Jan '23. Besides 'Unconfirmed Week 14", this is my first update :
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ScottyUK
Potentially a couple of weeks earlier but we'll see. When I ordered, the system suggested that week with the exception of the towbar. That was unknown at the time. The dealer said it could make it worse, unaffect it or even bring it forwards.
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Now I've received an email from my dealer saying Week 14 Confirmed :ROFLMAO:
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The email from the factory said its in build phase but my dealer has confirmed week 14 (w/c 3rd April). I think I've a couple of weeks to wait until its done then delivery is suggested by the dealer to be an extra 5-6 weeks. He said expect it early/mid May.
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If I was in your situation I'd be talking to the Audi HQ of the relevant country rather than just a franchise dealer. That's not on.

If mine turns up with key items missing e.g. matrix lights then I'll simply reject it.
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I wonder if it's due to each country having an allocation of build slots. I'm just guessing.

Good that you have a date now though 👍
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Just had a bit delivered. They look massive next to my A4 :ROFLMAO:
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In the UK they're not an option on the trim level I wanted (s-line). They're on the next level up (Edition 1) but that trim comes with the blacked out styling pack that I didn't want.

Got these and will then sell the standard 19 ones as new.
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When I was ordered in late Jan I was told it would be built this week although they weren't sure if the towbar would impact this. I now know that the initial date was spot on :

"In Production, awaiting confirmation of completion"
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Haven't had the factory email yet but my dealer has just advised "Great News, your New Audi has completed production and starting its journey to Stansted"

By return i started making enquiries on a my23.5 spec car :ROFLMAO:
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Stansted Audi near the airport in Hertfordshire.

So far they've been exact on dates. Dealer says 5-6 weeks from production and back in Jan said early/mid May for delivery. I'm impressed with their accuracy.

They also said they'll fit my new 20" wheels before I take delivery 👍
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I was initially concerned about going to 20 as my current A4's 19's are already too crashy on the pot holes (blown out two tyres). However when I actually did a comparison I found I get 1" more sidewall on the q5 20's
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In the UK they come with Pirelli Scorpion Verde (which i have) or Continental ContiSportContact5
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On my MY23 order I only get updates from my dealer until build week and then I was told it was getting built.

I then cancelled that car and placed my order for the MY23.5 one in April. A couple of weeks ago I got the above email but with no details. My dealer provided the build week (1st week in August) delivery late Sept/early Oct. A little later than expected. Maybe influenced by my options e.g. the towbar etc.
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Welcome. That was good of the dealer. I called mine and got the response "oh I wondered if that would interest you" but never bothered to let me know!

Seems you may pip me to getting the car. I can only think it's my towbar that's added a few weeks.
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