New MG4 Shipment?

My dealer sent me some possible numberplates. Which should I go for? 😂

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Is your car going to take that long to arrive? :D

(I'll ignore the fact that these are invalid plates anyway) ;)
 
siteguru said:
Is your car going to take that long to arrive? :D

(I'll ignore the fact that these are invalid plates anyway) ;)
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They said it could push into March. I think it was an attempt to mollify me with the prospect of the latest reg to disguise the extended wait.

Edit: Oh I see, I used September's reg! Oops, I meant to use March.

It is currently 3 weeks since they said the car was in the UK.
 
I got a call from the dealership today, the vehicle I placed a deposit on has been taken into stock.
Unfortunately they are stating that due to the MG system for registration being down they can't Tax the vehicle for a couple of weeks.
Which the sales person stated was a good thing as it would allow them to look at replacement oil breather (if needed) and complete all the software updates (including lock-in fix)
It was due to be on the ramp in the coming days to take the lower undertray off and inspect what oil breather was in situ before requesting anything with MG

I was passing by, so popped in to see if I could take a peek at it before they prep it, so fresh from the port condition.

It has a bulge in the undertray, but other than that, the seats look tight and no creases, panels look nice and straight, plastic trim all fitted correctly and not signs of corroded wheel bolts I didn't see the SOC but the driver door key cover was off (in the glove box apparently) as they only use the physical metal key, during shipping. I wonder if there is a shipment mode, and this is being unsuccessfully turned off on some cars (hence some issues?)

If the MG Registration system is down then I said I would prefer to wait for a 23 registration plate, I have waited 5 months (deposit paid 01st October 2022) so I think a few more weeks won't hurt.

I also asked if it could not be washed or prepped as I would prefer to do it myself, those black C pillar pieces and the rear LED light bar are super soft, I would prefer not to have swirls in them (they currently look pretty good) That is no bad / disparaging view of the dealership care, I just prefer to wash my own car :)
 

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Pianoman said:
I had a call from MG Wakefield today to let us know that we can expect our new MG4 mid to late march which we ordered in December. Anyone else getting MG4s any earlier?
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I had an email a couple of weeks go from our dealer in Scotland telling me to expect delivery of our deposit paid late October Camden Grey Trophy sometime towards the end of March. The initial estimate was 13 to 16 weeks. Hmmm. Waited so long now I might as well wait a little longer but confess I am getting frustrated. The MOT on our present car runs out in March and I'm not sure if I want to spend any more money on it. Might start looking at something else.
 
AdeMcG said:
I got a call from the dealership today, the vehicle I placed a deposit on has been taken into stock.
Unfortunately they are stating that due to the MG system for registration being down they can't Tax the vehicle for a couple of weeks.
Which the sales person stated was a good thing as it would allow them to look at replacement oil breather (if needed) and complete all the software updates (including lock-in fix)
It was due to be on the ramp in the coming days to take the lower undertray off and inspect what oil breather was in situ before requesting anything with MG

I was passing by, so popped in to see if I could take a peek at it before they prep it, so fresh from the port condition.

It has a bulge in the undertray, but other than that, the seats look tight and no creases, panels look nice and straight, plastic trim all fitted correctly and not signs of corroded wheel bolts I didn't see the SOC but the driver door key cover was off (in the glove box apparently) as they only use the physical metal key, during shipping. I wonder if there is a shipment mode, and this is being unsuccessfully turned off on some cars (hence some issues?)

If the MG Registration system is down then I said I would prefer to wait for a 23 registration plate, I have waited 5 months (deposit paid 01st October 2022) so I think a few more weeks won't hurt.

I also asked if it could not be washed or prepped as I would prefer to do it myself, those black C pillar pieces and the rear LED light bar are super soft, I would prefer not to have swirls in them (they currently look pretty good) That is no bad / disparaging view of the dealership care, I just prefer to wash my own car :)
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I suspect the 12v battery isn’t connected during shipping / storage to prevent discharge of it or the main battery. Hence the use of a physical key
 
WonkoTheSaneUK said:
Just had THE call from my car dealer:-
My blue Trophy just arrived on a truck outside his window, and he'll wait until March 1st before I take it with a '23 reg.

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That was obviously my blue Trophy and it has been delivered to the wrong garage!
 
Tired of waiting for the MG car delivery lottery 😐. I've cancelled my MG4 order, and ordered a MK8 VW Golf, which is now in transit to the dealership. Hopefully someone will jump up the list if they ordered a Trophy in Camden Grey. Do I need to hand my MGEVS membership badge in? 😩
 
YorkshireMG said:
Tired of waiting for the MG car delivery lottery 😐. I've cancelled my MG4 order, and ordered a MK8 VW Golf, which is now in transit to the dealership. Hopefully someone will jump up the list if they ordered a Trophy in Camden Grey. Do I need to hand my MGEVS membership badge in? 😩
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Nope
 

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