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FK77 · Aug 19th, 2018, 23:21

Apologies if this has been discussed before ... I found similar threads for XC40 and XC60 but my search didn’t yield anything specific to XC90.

I ordered a T8 around 20th July and was told at the time that I would get an ETA within 3 weeks. That didn’t happen in the specified timeframe. For the last week or so, I’ve been trying to contact the salesman by email and phone. Left several messages but no response. One of the reasons given by the receptionist was that they were having a VIP event which made everyone even busier.

I am now a little concerned that the salesman appears to be avoiding me. Anyone aware of delays with XC90 build/delivery?

Been over 4 weeks since ordering. While I appreciate that things don’t always go to plan and even if I am given a delivery date, it could slip a little, I feel I should at least have an estimated date by now. Is this normal (I am new to Volvo)?

Although like everyone else I would like my car delivered ASAP, I can wait. However, I need to know what sort of timeframe I’m looking at. Reason is I have (hopefully) sold my current (and only) car and it will be collected on Wednesday. I wanted to sell it at just under 3 years old to avoid buying extended warranty. Also taxing it, renewing tracker subscription etc. etc. would have been an unnecessary expense. Now I need to know how long is the wait for my new car as that would help me decide whether to buy a stopgap car or just hire one.

I’m planning to pay the dealership an unannounced visit tomorrow to get some answers but it would still be useful to know what times others have been quoted.

Thanks in advance.

Aug 19th, 2018, 23:21	#1
FK77 New Member Last Online: Dec 1st, 2019 17:48 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: London	XC90 Waiting Time Apologies if this has been discussed before ... I found similar threads for XC40 and XC60 but my search didn’t yield anything specific to XC90. I ordered a T8 around 20th July and was told at the time that I would get an ETA within 3 weeks. That didn’t happen in the specified timeframe. For the last week or so, I’ve been trying to contact the salesman by email and phone. Left several messages but no response. One of the reasons given by the receptionist was that they were having a VIP event which made everyone even busier. I am now a little concerned that the salesman appears to be avoiding me. Anyone aware of delays with XC90 build/delivery? Been over 4 weeks since ordering. While I appreciate that things don’t always go to plan and even if I am given a delivery date, it could slip a little, I feel I should at least have an estimated date by now. Is this normal (I am new to Volvo)? Although like everyone else I would like my car delivered ASAP, I can wait. However, I need to know what sort of timeframe I’m looking at. Reason is I have (hopefully) sold my current (and only) car and it will be collected on Wednesday. I wanted to sell it at just under 3 years old to avoid buying extended warranty. Also taxing it, renewing tracker subscription etc. etc. would have been an unnecessary expense. Now I need to know how long is the wait for my new car as that would help me decide whether to buy a stopgap car or just hire one. I’m planning to pay the dealership an unannounced visit tomorrow to get some answers but it would still be useful to know what times others have been quoted. Thanks in advance.