Cupra Leon build

[OneLeggedIdiot]

This whole situation is getting ridiculous. If you browse through VW and SEAT management posts on LinkedIn you will see they don't even hide that all they care about is the profit. Lack of communication between head office and dealers and dealers and customers is quite frankly appalling. Hiding behind "chip shortage and COVID" excuses and that no one really knows. I would love to work in that company. I can already see the management board meeting. CEO asks you:

CEO: whats your prediction for next quarter? How many cars we will make? How much revenue? How many people can we keep on the payrol?
Me: I don't know Wayne - chip shortage, COVID, Supply chain, everyone is struggling...- we wait we see.
CEO: Understandable - have a great day

What a paradise

Anyway i order back in July and still waiting... hopping to be able to drive the car still in summer on sport summer tyres

Saw the speech of Herbert Diess?

"Our crisis management works". In which universe?
"We managed to largely offset production shortages in Europe..." Tell that to the customers waiting for months...

 

[deveh]

Seen a thread on Facebook about the removal of dynamic indicators on Cupra Leons build week 18 on.

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Well this is some major bullshit, dynamic indicators really look modern and cool, if I wanted plain old blinkers, I'd buy an old used car for way less money.

 

[mycz7]

Well this is some major bullshit, dynamic indicators really look modern and cool, if I wanted plain old blinkers, I'd buy an old used car for way less money.

Indeed. They will tell you its essential to increase output at the same time launching new cars and markets announcing their amazing results.

 

[OneLeggedIdiot]

Anybody an idea about this black box idea of Europe? I've just read that from 6 july all new cars need to have an Intelligent Speed Assistant and a Black Box. Does Cupra already has those system? And how annoying is the ISA?

 

[jnk4]

Anybody an idea about this black box idea of Europe? I've just read that from 6 july all new cars need to have an Intelligent Speed Assistant and a Black Box. Does Cupra already has those system? And how annoying is the ISA?

All new cars from 6th July 2022 will have an Event Data Recorder, but it's concerns new models (eg. when an existing model will go through facelift it will force manufacturer to install EDR).

However Cupra Leon already has an EDR installed according to official manual (page 355):

https://www.cupraofficial.com/content/dam/public/cupra-website/owners/your-cupra/cupra-cars-manuals/brochures/cupra-leon/CUPRA_LEON_11_21_EN.pdf

 

[jnk4]

I have just recieved the same information about rear lights from my dealer. But he is not sure that it will affect me. There are little chances that in order to get these dynamic lights for orders that will be in production after June it will be required to order matrix lights , but it is just info that I've heard

I can confirm that from week 25 (new model year) it will be possible to get Matrix LED option (about 700 EUR extra) and it will let you keep rear dynamic blinkers.

 

[Jimwenham]

Thats crazy! What does your dealer say?

I ordered through leasing options

 

[OneLeggedIdiot]

VAG is rising their demand for metal coils. Trucks are coming sooner than expected. Problem is: I can not see if they are going to Spain or Germany. I see it as a positive sign for production.

 

[miles96]

Cupra Leon 300 vz3 ordered in October, build week confirmed for week 202221. Heard nothing about indicators being effected yet though.

 

[iMZee]

VAG is rising their demand for metal coils. Trucks are coming sooner than expected. Problem is: I can not see if they are going to Spain or Germany. I see it as a positive sign for production.

What are the metal coils used for? Just for the body panels or is it something more specific.

 

[OneLeggedIdiot]

What are the metal coils used for? Just for the body panels or is it something more specific.

The metal panels of the body of the cars. VAG was taking them by truck with 3 trucks a day, but at this moment they send 6 to 10 trucks a day to pick up the coils. But I don't know for which factory. Most factories in Germany are getting their coils by barge, but I do not know if the coils for Spain are coming to Antwerp or are going to a port closer to Martorell, and the coils here in Antwerp maybe are for the Czech Republic, France or Sweden. I don't see the destination of the trucks. Only the product they need to load and the buyer from the coils.

 

[The_Neen]

My VZ3 300 has been at the port in Barcelona since the 9th - these ships need to hurry up Aquarius is currently docked at Grimsby, and United Spirit is on its way to Italy.

 

[Leonfr140]

My VZ3 300 has been at the port in Barcelona since the 9th - these ships need to hurry up Aquarius is currently docked at Grimsby, and United Spirit is on its way to Italy.

Man I feel your pain, I was unlucky with the boats too, its a pain in the but!!

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[iMZee]

It should take about 4-6 weeks from when the cars left the factory to when it should hit the dealers so not long left for yous!!

 

[miles96]

Man I feel your pain, I was unlucky with the boats too, its a pain in the but!!

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The united spirit docks near my house, taunting me, every week

 

[Leonfr140]

The united spirit docks near my house, taunting me, every week

At least we know for next time, we'll call on you, pick up from your place instead of having to wait for transporters!!

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[The_Neen]

The united spirit docks near my house, taunting me, every week

Keep an eye out for my Graphene Grey VZ3

 

[iMZee]

What ships come to the UK? Just so I can track them haha

 

[The_Neen]

What ships come to the UK? Just so I can track them haha

The two Cupra use are United Spirit (Currently in Italy) and Aquarius Ace (Currently on its way to Tyne from Bruges)

 

[deano1]

Finally have my VZ2 Hybrid being delivered on Tuesday!