Anyone ordered a new SEAT recently?

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Hi,

I'm in the process of buying a new Leon from a main dealer. My preference was to order one in solid red, and at the weekend I was told that the dealer could not access the ordering system and there is a chance I would need to settle for metallic with the extra cost that entails.
Today I have been told that the only suitable car (ie without a load of expensive options neither of us want to pay for) is in silver, probably my least favourite choice colour. Reading between the lines, it seems a factory order to my spec is off the cards for what I am willing to pay.
Clearly he wants me to take an early car to conclude a deal, but I'm slightly sceptical that the only car he can get hold of is in what I, and I would assume most people perceive is the worst colour.

Does what he is saying ring true, or is supply really that limited?

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SteBrown91 said:

Sounds like the salesman's being a bit naughty so get a quick sale. Regardless of the waiting list you should be able to order a car to your spec.

That's what I'm thinking. I'm reasonably flexible, but the goalposts appear to be moving. I suspect the end of quarter bonus is preying on his mind.

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Butter Face said:

Where are you based? If you fancy a travel to Cornwall you're welcome to PM me the deal you've been offered and I'll pass it onto one of my SEAT guys to see if they can beat it and get the car you actually want?

Just let me know if you do.

That's very kind, and I'd take you up on it if you were closer.
Would you mind confirming if it is likely that the tracking system (or whatever they use to locate build slots) doesnt work on a Saturday? PM if you prefer.

thanks

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Butter Face said:

I honestly don't know the answer, I have only ever sold one SEAT. I can't see why it would be closed at weekends though, it just seems stupid.

I'll ask when I can.

thanks

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Having contacted a few other dealers, it does appear that the spec I'm after isnt commonly built by dealers, and a current factory order is 3/4 months.
Given all that the silver car doesnt seem such a bad option. Quite why my dealer just couldnt have told me this upfront I dont know. It does feel a bit like buying a car in the 1980s.

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Sorted out a car I was happy with, but now the dealer is saying they dont do handovers at the weekend?