First etrons for reservation holders to the US
02-01-2019, 09:24 AM
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While it is entirely speculation, I will guess that the early reservation holders will go into production in April/May and they will arrive at US dealerships in June/July earliest. From previous experience with ordered vehicles built in Europe, the wait between when the vehicle enters production and when it arrives at the dealership (West Coast) is about 8 weeks.
02-01-2019, 10:00 AM
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The only thing going for me is that I live about 45 miles from the Port/PDI facility. Having said that, depending upon the number of car carrier vessels arriving around the same time, the wait between the vessel docking and a vehicle carrier dropping a vehicle off at the dealership can be 10+ days 
02-01-2019, 02:05 PM
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Could be correct, but my spies in Belgium tell me production is going pretty well currently, so I guess it depends how Audi sequences the production. If they build the Launch Editions for the USA soon which I expect in March, We will see them is the USA in May. For regular USA reservations I think the July / August timeframe to arrive is very realistic.
02-01-2019, 05:08 PM
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Thats about what I expect. Let's wait and see, I guess late May deliveries of Launch Edition, and July/August for the regular steerage like me.
02-03-2019, 06:36 AM
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Why haven't we hear directly from Audi?
I reserved an e-tron SUV in December and no one is more eager than I am to take delivery of it. Yet, I still do not have any idea when this might be. Speculation from posters on this forum as well as others, while both interesting and appreciated, is far from definitive. Surely, Audi has production schedules that extend out for many months. The Belgium plant manager does not wake up in the morning and decide then and there how many vehicles will be produced that day. The e-tron SUV is a magnificent vehicle and more than worth the wait, but come on Audi, how about letting all of us know when ours may be in our garages. Thank you.
02-03-2019, 10:39 AM
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I am trying to figure out what to do with my reservation. Unless I want to change my identity ;-) I am waiting for the Black Optic package (and more interior trim options). Which may be in a couple of years (for the States).
So... What to do before then? Cancel reservation? And start at the back of the queue for the product refresh? (I suspect it wouldn't be that much of a problem to get in line, but who knows.)
According to the guy on the e-tron help line, he said order it the way is comes today... Then tell the dealer "no" when it arrives. With the plan that someone else at the time will step in and like my configuration.
So... What to do before then? Cancel reservation? And start at the back of the queue for the product refresh? (I suspect it wouldn't be that much of a problem to get in line, but who knows.)
According to the guy on the e-tron help line, he said order it the way is comes today... Then tell the dealer "no" when it arrives. With the plan that someone else at the time will step in and like my configuration.
02-03-2019, 01:09 PM
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I reserved an e-tron SUV in December and no one is more eager than I am to take delivery of it. Yet, I still do not have any idea when this might be. Speculation from posters on this forum as well as others, while both interesting and appreciated, is far from definitive. Surely, Audi has production schedules that extend out for many months. The Belgium plant manager does not wake up in the morning and decide then and there how many vehicles will be produced that day. The e-tron SUV is a magnificent vehicle and more than worth the wait, but come on Audi, how about letting all of us know when ours may be in our garages. Thank you.
02-03-2019, 01:23 PM
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IMO, order it as best suits your taste. When it comes in, either walk away or try to negotiate a short term lease or discounted price. If they can't provide reasonable terms, walk away.
For me, the EV market is in a state of flux right now. As much as I love the e-tron (even with walnut accents and shiny silver trim), I'm thinking of saying no and buying one more fossil car. If I could wait 2-3 years to go electric, that would be just about perfect. A lot of innovation/infrastructure coming and skipping anyone's Gen 1 effort is probably a good idea.
And paying retail is always a bad idea, even with the tax breaks.
For me, the EV market is in a state of flux right now. As much as I love the e-tron (even with walnut accents and shiny silver trim), I'm thinking of saying no and buying one more fossil car. If I could wait 2-3 years to go electric, that would be just about perfect. A lot of innovation/infrastructure coming and skipping anyone's Gen 1 effort is probably a good idea.
And paying retail is always a bad idea, even with the tax breaks.
