Distribution Hold
07-25-2017, 12:46 PM
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Yes, there are port delays. Not uncommon in the auto world at all, and nothing that is unique to Audi. My guess, you won't likely see any further cars released this month
07-25-2017, 02:51 PM
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07-25-2017, 03:18 PM
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07-26-2017, 04:34 AM
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What do you base your guess on? Seems like you would have to have some idea why they are holding cars.
07-26-2017, 05:51 AM
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I work for the brand; as for the reason, I don't know, not my ministry. But cars don't automatically fly through, and at every point, you're at the mercy of the gov't.
07-26-2017, 06:31 AM
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Please keep us posted as you learn more. My car is on a boat headed to the west coast, though it only left on the 17th, so it will be a while before it gets to port. I'd hate for it to sit there for any length of time. I can only imagine how annoyed you must be! It's a first-world problem, but still....
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07-26-2017, 07:19 AM
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Will do. As of today, day 10 in port, dealer sent me email chain with distribution contact claiming it had not cleared customs. From everything I've read in other posts, including other forums for different German car brands, customs usually only takes a couple of days, so perhaps it took some extra time in the VPC. Hopefully the VPC didn't have to repair anything.
07-26-2017, 08:55 AM
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Will do. As of today, day 10 in port, dealer sent me email chain with distribution contact claiming it had not cleared customs. From everything I've read in other posts, including other forums for different German car brands, customs usually only takes a couple of days, so perhaps it took some extra time in the VPC. Hopefully the VPC didn't have to repair anything.
I've been in port since the 12th of July.. I feel your pain.
07-26-2017, 10:05 AM
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FWIW, my S4 has been at the (eastern) port for the last two weeks with the status of "approved for release to transport or carrier". Both my CA and GM are unsure why it hasn't arrived at their location. Call was made yesterday to the Audi DM. Still no update. I guess it will be sometime next month for delivery.
07-26-2017, 10:32 AM
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Still holding out hope for this week as I'm travelling next week, but as long as they honor the quote for my trade that I got last week, it doesn't make that much of a difference. Just enjoy my 15 Cayman S for another couple of weeks!