[egraphistudios]

I ordered mid Sept and got my advance within 3 weeks. I guess I got in just before the majority of orders.

I did hear some who placed orders in early Aug still ahvetn received their cars. Any new orders are all now March/April 2023.

 

[egraphistudios]

So if UK stayed in the EU, the trade agreement would have been in place and in turn Honda would have stayed.

I think its a conbination of events that has caused majority of the issues with new cars.

1. Brexit. The uncertainty of trading with UK etc was all up in the air (and still kinda is with the pound turmoil).
2. First Covid global lockdowns- which in turn lead to world chip shortages. But this "chip shortage" can't be used as an excuse anymore- as its been long enough as manufacturing was ramped up late 2020.
3. As Honda cars are now manufactured in Japan, there is a 6-8 weeks shipping time.

 

[egraphistudios]

Ordered 15th September and arrived on 6th October. White Advanced.

These are the numbers for advance model from Brindley Honda:

Date of production completion: 04-12-22:

Grey: 84
Red: 58
Black: 46
Blue: 95
White: 72

Shipping estimated between 6-8 weeks.

 

[egraphistudios]

So, you ordered same day as me. Interesting.

Are those numbers just what Brindley have ordered? Or, the entire production run?

I was told those were UK production run. I would guess the numbers have increased based on orders.

 

[egraphistudios]

Well there was also news earlier this year that Honda were ramping down production lines by upto 40% due to part limitations.

Not good news for buyers.

 

[egraphistudios]

Some good news. Dealer was in touch with me last Thursday to say they expected to car available for me this week! Just had confirmation that it's arriving with them tomorrow and I'm collecting on Thursday morning!

Good news!!

Which model/colour spec did you order?

 

[egraphistudios]

I filled up last week and my 1 mile drive back from station showed 199mpg - all on ev power.

 

[egraphistudios]

Mine came covered is sheeting. The bonnet and other key areas was cover with stickier sheeting. The wheels were also covered.

The truck driver must have taken a wrong turn i guess as double decker buses normally carve out the trees and larger bushes on main roads.

Other option is get a discount and also get Honda/dealership to pay for respray in the UK. Personally if its really bad then I would re-order - or ask for next (same model spec) on delivery truck.

 

[egraphistudios]

It wil be worth the wait. I've had mine since october and love every second of driving it. Such a well rounded car. Did dealership give estimated date?

 

[egraphistudios]

ahh nice. 23 plate !