First Edition Orders Closed

[Alistair72]

I thought that each dealer had been allocated a certain number of First Edition cars that were colour and wheel size changeable. Maybe some dealers were ordering more than they were allocated.

[Masergs]

I thought that each dealer had been allocated a certain number of First Edition cars that were colour and wheel size changeable. Maybe some dealers were ordering more than they were allocated.

Just spoke to my dealer, saying all there allocated petrol cars now sold, just one Diesel slot left available

[Boomer]

Ouch! I learnt my lesson when going for an special edition XC90 in the past, order placed and then got the “sorry Volvo have stopped taking orders” end of. No recourse as order not confirmed by manufacturer and was known to a limited number release.

There was then a new pricelist issued pretty much days later, and yes you guessed it, there were price increases across the board. Not saying past is an indication of future.....

[jd40]

Contacted my dealer tonight for an update on my 1/2/18 order for the XC40 T5 First Edition and was told there is no change to the expected delivery date of 13/3/18. Hopefully this will be confirmed at the launch evening on Thursday.

[Mondiniho]

My first interaction with Volvo, and I'm dissapointed. Especially if I now lose out on an excellent deal that I'd sourced for a Merc GLC.

[Harrydog]

Looks like I will be going for a Lexus nx then as I wasn't prepared to spend £40k on an unseen undriven car! Good luck I hope it's a fab car.

[MrParkson]

My dealer made it quite clear when placing my FE order, and I think that other people have spoken about it aswell, that it was almost a given that my deposit would be refunded if I were to change my mind upon first view/test drive of the car, there really isn't much commitment until you sign all the paperwork at handover... Shame however none the less.

[Bob]

It is my first interaction with Volvo as well.
I'm still going to go to the launch tomorrow and see what they have to say, but there is a good chance they will lose me as a potential customer, especially after being told last week that they'll be taking orders for the FE until the end of March. Unless there are some good deals to had on the other models I'll be waiting until July to order the new Q3.
When I find a brand I like I tend to stick with it:
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• BMW motorcycles - on my fifth in 12 years

• Audi Cars - on my fifth in 14 years

If I got a Volvo, and liked it, based on my past history I'd probably buy another 4!

Bob

[Harrydog]

"My dealer made it quite clear when placing my FE order, and I think that other people have spoken about it aswell, that it was almost a given that my deposit would be refunded if I were to change my mind upon first view/test drive of the car, there really isn't much commitment until you sign all the paperwork at handover... Shame however none the less.
Top"

That seems a most unusual business practice, take deposit, refund deposit, sell pre-ordered car on at a discount?

[Boomer]

"My dealer made it quite clear when placing my FE order, and I think that other people have spoken about it aswell, that it was almost a given that my deposit would be refunded if I were to change my mind upon first view/test drive of the car, there really isn't much commitment until you sign all the paperwork at handover... Shame however none the less.
Top"

That seems a most unusual business practice, take deposit, refund deposit, sell pre-ordered car on at a discount?

Sorry you've lost me. Where did the "sell pre-order on at a discount" come in?