oldfatslow

I recently ordered a 2012 3.2 Q5 Prestige edition when I couldn't find one eqiupped as I wanted locally. My dealer has said that they don't have any information on when my order will be ready stating that given it's only been a few weeks it's too early to have any information.

When an order is placed into Audi's system how long does it take for there to be an estimated delivery date?

tomaszp72

My dealer had it right away.

SDCEB

I'm getting ready to order one too. I was wondering, did you have to give them a "non-refundable" deposit, when you placed the offer? Also, did the dealer give you an estimate of how long it would take to get the car? Thanks.

Camrudy

My dealer had the information as soon as I ordered and the deposit was refundable. The Q (at least here in the Pacific Northwest) is popular and Audi is slow to release dealer allocated units. In other words, if you put a deposit down, it gets ordered built and delivered WAY sooner than a dealer ordered unit. There is no reason a deposit should be non-refundable because the dealer will have no problem selling the Q if you decide against it.

tomaszp72

Mine was non-refundable and I'm here in the Pacific Northwest.

audionlineparts

You should definitely have an update!

3monthq5wait

I'm about 5 weeks into my order (ordeal) process and I was faxed a New Vehicle Inventory Listing today showing only my Commission number. My ETA to Dealer is listed as 04/16/2012. Per my sales representative the VIN number is yet unassigned from my vehicle and I've asked him I will get updates upon 1. manufacture 2. container ship departure 3. container ship arrival 4. hauler loading and 5. dealership arrival. He has yet to respond. I do have some port installed options which may be adding just a little time to the over-all delivery.

tomaszp72

I ordered mine on 12/31, was released for production 02/02 due for arrival on 3/12.

The only difference could be that when I talked to the dealer in early December he actually put it into the system and then when I actually put the deposit down he has changed the existing order a little bit.

hmn4858

Non-refundable? Wow! I would never deal with a dealer who required that. I hope you put it on a credit card. If something happens and you need to get it back you'd have a chance if it's on a card.

tomaszp72

Yes this is what did for exactly that reason. Took a gamble but other then that this dealer seems fine.
One more thing, I can still cancel this car and use the money towards another Audi I order with them, so basically I can cancel it and order a different car.