New MG4 Shipment?

[evbull]

I got an update through my salary sacrifice. My order got a build slot confirmed though not sure for when

 

[NewMG4me]

I called Norton Way this morning - they dont have my reg yet (mentioned the problem with the registration system is still an issue). They said if they can get that sorted this week, delivery could be w/c 29/05 (although Mon is a Bank Hol).
So close.... yes SO FAR

 

[timeades]

Just had the call to say mine is ready for delivery but they are a bit chocker and it could be 2 weeks. Now waiting on a call back for a handover day as I'm going to jump on a train to Preston to collect it

 

[richlove]

Just had the call to say mine is ready for delivery but they are a bit chocker and it could be 2 weeks. Now waiting on a call back for a handover day as I'm going to jump on a train to Preston to collect it

Exciting times

That's exactly what I did, was a few weeks before delivery was possible, so jumped on a train to Preston. Nice day out, oop north

 

[timeades]

Exciting times

That's exactly what I did, was a few weeks before delivery was possible, so jumped on a train to Preston. Nice day out, oop north

Yep and to be honest I'd rather have my first few hours, or days if I decide to have a short trip to the lake district, with the car outside of Preston than in West London as I'd probably just be sitting in traffic

 

[JavaJimmy]

I live in the netherlands but I' m sure some people may find that useful info too.
I ordered the mg4 Luxury (is how theyre called here) in color Brighton Blue on 27th of march. Expected delivery date was 1st of september. Unexpectedly, the dealer just contacted me that the car is ready to be delivered! I should get the car next week after only 2 months waiting from order date

 

[MrCook]

Mines through Octopus salary sacrifice. 2 weeks ago it had been built but still at factory. Surprisingly last week it was in the UK so MG are still a bit naff with tracking...

 

[NewMG4me]

Mines through Octopus salary sacrifice. 2 weeks ago it had been built but still at factory. Surprisingly last week it was in the UK so MG are still a bit naff with tracking...

They could have sourced an alternative car for you - I believe Octopus are pretty good on that front.

 

[MrCook]

They could have sourced an alternative car for you - I believe Octopus are pretty good on that front.

I've been waiting 13 months so far. Was waiting on the ZS but jumped to the MG4 in Feb. Not had any luck with sourcing alternatives since the start, but you never know, could have happened

 

[Rolfe]

It's hard to understand how it takes so long for some people. I just walked into a dealership, had a test drive, and drove out in exactly the car I wanted five days later. It's not as if there are so many combinations of options on this car.

 

[NewMG4me]

It's hard to understand how it takes so long for some people. I just walked into a dealership, had a test drive, and drove out in exactly the car I wanted five days later. It's not as if there are so many combinations of options on this car.

There are quite a few salary-sacrifice orders via work schemes (including mine). I questioned this with my supplier (Norton Way via Leaseplan) as there is exactly the car I ordered in stock at a dealer 2 miles from my work.
I was told they have to place a factory order - I guess this is because the cars are sold to dealers and Norton Way want the dealer price not the customer price.
Its annoying but I get it.

 

[Rolfe]

I see. Well, I hope the anticipation means that you enjoy it all the more when you get it!

 

[Ian Key]

It's hard to understand how it takes so long for some people. I just walked into a dealership, had a test drive, and drove out in exactly the car I wanted five days later. It's not as if there are so many combinations of options on this car.

To start with I think the SE SR's are made in larger batch numbers then the SE LR and then the Trophy in orange because that's what MG's market research told them would be the best sellers. But as has been proved time and time again the public don't follow market research and more of us than expected ordered the Trophy in anything but orange.
MG are finally starting to realise what the public actually want and starting to catch up so if you are lucky and not too specific in what you want, like you, the lead time is more or less non-existent.

 

[Rolfe]

I think it was sheer good luck that the car my dealer had waiting to sell was exactly what I wanted. I told him what I wanted, hoping he'd be able to get me one by the end of the summer, and hey presto!

In fact he started off by telling me that most people buy the Trophy, then when I told him I didn't really like the Trophy he said that most people go for the long range, and I had to work at it a bit, telling him that really, an extra 70 miles or so range wasn't worth £2,500 to me. (He had to confess that the SR would get me to Glasgow and back even in the depths of winter on a single charge - it's about 100 miles round trip.) Then I told him what colour I wanted, and Bingo!

He had it right there but he wasn't trying to sell it to me!

I think the SE SR is actually the sweet spot for economy and features, so in that sense I think MG were right, but as you say, what the public actually wants may be a different matter.

 

[NewMG4me]

Update - delivery booked in for 5th June !

 

[Rolfe]

 

[stevegus]

I think it was sheer good luck that the car my dealer had waiting to sell was exactly what I wanted. I told him what I wanted, hoping he'd be able to get me one by the end of the summer, and hey presto!

In fact he started off by telling me that most people buy the Trophy, then when I told him I didn't really like the Trophy he said that most people go for the long range, and I had to work at it a bit, telling him that really, an extra 70 miles or so range wasn't worth £2,500 to me. (He had to confess that the SR would get me to Glasgow and back even in the depths of winter on a single charge - it's about 100 miles round trip.) Then I told him what colour I wanted, and Bingo!

He had it right there but he wasn't trying to sell it to me!

I think the SE SR is actually the sweet spot for economy and features, so in that sense I think MG were right, but as you say, what the public actually wants may be a different matter.

My reasoning for the LR was.


A. There Will almost certainly be times where the extra 60 miles or so would be a “lifesaver”. A lot of our journeys are not local.

B. We have family 70 miles away that we round trip in a day and it would be good to have all weather no charging capability for that.

C. Battery degradation is less of a concern if you have the extra capacity in the first place. (I know the SR is supposed to degrade less but 200k miles Cobalt tech is more than im going to do).


I wouldnt have bought an electric car with around 200 mile range. It was the near 300 miles (yeah right) and the price point @ around £28k that was the tipping points for me

 

[Rolfe]

Different people, different requirements. I seldom go more than about 150 miles in a day and on the rare occasions when I do, I'd probably have to charge even in a LR anyway. So for me the LR didn't make sense.

 

[DaveFord]

Hi, New member here, I have placed my order for a grey Trophy in mid December through salary sacrifice (Tusker). My date has been moved from April, to mud May and now to late June. They have confirmed the car has been shipped on 19th March, but not giving any more information. Is there a way to track back the ship somehow? Thanks for the help

There wasn't any ships sailed on 19 March but the closest was the Themis which docked in Portbury Bristol 23rd April. Whichever ship it was on you should have had it by now.

 

[DaveFord]

At last my Orange LR trophy is now "At sea" status and has been for two weeks so hopefully on the Figaro which is expected into Portbury Bristol 21st May. Long wait since October last year when I ordered it originally lol.