Mat Ackerman

I'm new to the forum and just placed an order for a new S4 last night after weeks of negotiating with dealers across the Northeast. Finally settled on a factory order to get the exact spec I wanted, and was able to get it at a good price. I put down nearly a 10% deposit - was that a mistake? Will they have less motivation to push it through the factory? I was told late Feb/early March delivery. It seems like that's in the normal time period. Order was:

S4 Quattro S-Tronic
Estoril Blue
Black Fine Nappa Leather
Side Assist
B&O Sound
Sports Diff
18" A/S Tires
Nav
All-Weather Mats
Supercharged Badges

Super excited to take delivery, but hope they don't mess with me on the delivery time. Any have experience with the deposit amount and length of time for delivery?

audi40

10% deposit is certainly excessive and only a "mistake" if you've got an unscrupulous salesperson/dealer who might try to change the terms of the deal or springs any "surprise" charges on you when the car comes in. Generally speaking, deposits for ordered cars are $500-$1,000 or nothing at all (as in the case of my last 2 ordered A6's).

As for the Esoteril Blue, might want to read this thread:

https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho....php?t=2858434

SPEEED

I have a question....

I'm looking to lease a '14 S4, but my dealer can't seem to locate exactly what I'm looking for in terms of configuration (or even find a close match for that matter - every close match seems to be spoken for).

In your opinion, would it be crazy on my part to place a custom order for a leased car? If I were looking to buy it, I wouldn't think twice, and just place a custom order. But I don't know if it's worth the hassle and long wait for a car I will part ways with, in 3 years...

Any thoughts?

Mat Ackerman

Thanks. I have everything signed and in writing on the order specs and price, so feel somewhat ok about not getting surprised when it comes in.

I was bummed to see the comments on the Estoril Blue. The color is awesome, so I guess I'll take the risk and use some of the tips from the forum.

Thanks!

snagitseven

It doesn't matter whether you lease, purchase or how long you plan to keep the car. All that matters is if you're willing to wait 3 months or so for the car configured the way you want. Only you can answer that question.