Hi,
Is anyone aware of any delivery delays? Ordered a new FL2 on April 27th and was told 12 weeks. When I recently sort confirmation of delivery date was told they didn't know but would let me know once they knew. Just got a letter yesterday saying no build estimates are being given by Land Rover because of supply issues through Japan. They claim they have no idea when issues will be resolved but don't expect any time soon. When ordered I compromised on paint colour because of known paint shortages but told everything else would be ok. Any views?

Scott123 wrote:

Hi,
Is anyone aware of any delivery delays? Ordered a new FL2 on April 27th and was told 12 weeks. When I recently sort confirmation of delivery date was told they didn't know but would let me know once they knew. Just got a letter yesterday saying no build estimates are being given by Land Rover because of supply issues through Japan. They claim they have no idea when issues will be resolved but don't expect any time soon. When ordered I compromised on paint colour because of known paint shortages but told everything else would be ok. Any views?

When I got my MY11 in March it came 3 weeks early and I was told that all worrldwide production had been put on hold so they could concentrate on UK builds and market.

Passed the factory last week and there were 6 vehicles in the compound! which I understand is usually full.

Maybe they are catching up on building for export now.

Tony (got mine) Tony

tonyc wrote:

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Maybe they are catching up on building for export now.

Tony (got mine)

I was gonna start a thread about this but ....

... we travelled 2200 miles through France and Northern Spain last month on holiday. I really am not exaggerating when I say I saw only 2 FL2s, 3 Discos, 1 RRS and 4 FL1s (of all these 2 were UK plates).

Where are all the exports going? Their absence, compared to UK sightings, was quite marked.

My best guess so far is Romania!  Freelander 1 TD4 HSE - gone, 2 weeks after the Cat.Converter!
Freelander 2 TD4 SE Auto MY08 - Santorini black

Having thought about my delivery - put back from 6 weeks to 12 weeks, which ties in with Scott's experience - I wonder if Evoque production has anything to do with FL2 delays. My local dealer told me FL2's - particularly SD4's - would increasingly be in short supply once Evoque production was in full swing. Apparently this is because the Evoque uses the same auto box as the SD4 and supply of these is becoming problematic.

Clearly, Land Rover need to ensure the introduction of a new model goes as smoothly as possible and if it leads to one or two disgruntled customers buying an 'old' model having to wait then so be it. I guessed right when I previously posted that I did not think the dealer would provide any explanation for the delay - they simply said they did not know.

I am beginning to think that delivery for 30 August may be optimistic if my theory is correct.

Freelander production had slipped slightly although it looks like it is coming back again. Providing the dealer has placed the order then they will be able to provide an estimated delivery date (to the dealership) from a system we use called Vista.

It would be very unusual to not have a delivery date.

I would ask the dealer to check on Vista?

James

Still 16th August for me

[quote="razmabaz"]

tonyc wrote:

Where are all the exports going? Their absence, compared to UK sightings, was quite marked.

My best guess so far is Romania!

What a cock up, surely they can buy paint etc in this country, Serves them right for penny pinching & getting rid of British Jobs in manufacturing.  (Past) Freelander 2 HSE 2010 MY In Rimini Red.
(Past) RR Evoque Dynamic Lux Si4 In Firenze Red.
(Past) RR Evouque Pure Tech in Barollo Black with bespoke Firenze Red colour coding.
(Present) Freelander Metropolis 2015 MY In Santorini Black with Ivory Premium Leather.

Executive Valeter wrote:

What a cock up, surely they can buy paint etc in this country, Serves them right for penny pinching & getting rid of British Jobs in manufacturing.

I'm sorry to say that priorities like strategic planning and employment take second place to penny pinching

Hi, we placed an order for our TD4 HSE FL2 on 7th May and were originally told 'mid July'. I called the dealer today for an update and he told me that he wasn't sure but looking likely for early August now.

We've just sold our car in preparation of mid July and are gutted...

i guess there's nothing we can do buy wait...

I saw today on M6 southbound at Sandbach 2 x transporters, the first was full of FL2 - white sport edition on the top deck and mixed dark colours below.

The second was full of evoque's mixed colours.. hopefully for some forum members their cars's are on their way cos they all looked RH drive too  2010 FL2 XS Auto in Santorini Black with HSE alloys

[quote="Tigger"]

razmabaz wrote:

tonyc wrote:

Where are all the exports going? Their absence, compared to UK sightings, was quite marked.

My best guess so far is Romania!

I think I can help you there: Russia and China.

[quote="Mona Geeza"]

Tigger wrote:

razmabaz wrote:

tonyc wrote:

Where are all the exports going? Their absence, compared to UK sightings, was quite marked.

My best guess so far is Romania!

I think I can help you there: Russia and China.

Just spent the last 3 weeks in China, only saw one Freelander 2 in all that time and that was a fairly oldish one in Stornaway Grey on Chinese Beijing plates.

Just been in to see my LR dealer (Hadley Green) and asked when the build date is. After checking on their system, i was advised its the 10th August, meaning i'll get the car >2 weeks later. 5 weeks after i was originally told!

Perhaps this is a blessing in disguise as i have decided to collect on Sept 1st so will at least be a 61 registration.

Happy days...