And by the way guys, shall we appeal to mod to move us to CX5 Club V2?

i also got my SRC from auto city branch. maybe is ready stock, that's why i collected my car in beginning of june.

Anyone wanna take up the role as the TS? Original TS don't know go where already haha.

Wow. May i know when you make your booking?
And may i know who is your SA?

I'm late already. 2nd of June only i went to book the car. and was told this and that, and sad to give up my fav color 

RED maybe in August as i heard now they doing the blue. Maybe blue sales order figure is higher & was informed that there will be a batch of blue “maybe” coming in july. Hope it is real.

i booked a day after LGE announced 0% GST in May.

Oh that's why. lucky you bro! 

I booked and loan signed for the Soul Red CX5.

On a brighter note, if the RED comes in August, I hope the stonechip issue is already solve as what I heard from the news, any RED Soul CX5 manufactured before June may have some defect on the painting.

But yeah, waiting for a month plus for a new car is cumbersome & tiring!

NA: Btw my SA told me Soul Red will be available in July.

haha. just realized my tyres are manufactured in 2017. suppose not a big deal right?

I’ve been following developments since this matter was brought up. I do not condone the matter altogether and feel strongly that this matter deserves an explanation from the car dealer to our brothers who are affected by this. I am no happy camper if such matter falls upon me either.

I wish to point out that based on similar experiences in the past with a reputable continental make, I can confirm that my VIN was dated late 2013 but the car was registered in early 2014. Now, we have to account for the time the car is being manufactured to the point that it is out to the dealer for sale. The VIN number would follow the year of production, ie the time it was put in the job sheet at the production plant. How Long it takes from point of registration of production to point it lands in the hands of the dealer is subjective but I would think this will follow the ‘usual’ production timeline. I stand corrected on this point.

In the case of our fellow brother from what I have gathered, he has specifically ask for the car to be a 2018 model. Now whether it is manufactured or delivered in 2018 is the discussion between the buyer and the dealer prior to taking on delivery of the car and I shall leave this open as I’m not a party privy to this. But what is of great importance is the time that was taken from the date it was manufactured to the day it was sold, > 6months. Now whether it is 6 months or 12 months difference doesn’t matter so Long as the dealer that sold the car did not misrepresent this information to the buyer. As Long as the buyer is informed of such information and it is his prerogative to sign on the purchase then all is good.

I’m not judge to the matter, just pointing out some points. IMHO from what was gathered, clearly our bro has been misrepresented by the car dealer as he did specifically said that he will take the car if it is a 2018 car. The dealer should have informed that the car was manufactured in the production line in nov 2017, and if he would still like to proceed with the purchase as such. The customer deserves the right to know on what he is buying and this is what all car dealers should strive to uphold honesty in doing a trade. I think the car dealer in this instance should address this matter amicably and fast as it is turning into a national crisis. They are not doing themselves any favours by dropping statements out of thin air, without realising the severity and impact it has on future sales. Clearly damage control and crisis management is lacking in their department.

I wish to also point out again I’m no judge to the matter and am not aiding any party, am also NOT representing the car dealer nor employed by them. I’m awaiting for my car as well and indirectly happen to have a ‘participating’ interest in this matter.

Good analysis.... not doubt, there was element of dishonest/misleading by purpose - by the sales/branch.
though... would it be really that much different- on having it manufactured in Nov 17 vs Jan 18?
how about between March 18 and June 18? - would we mind that much.

2-3 month delayed is expected....
resale value? well... It would have some impact... but really?

my thought- is spend so much on the car..... might as well enjoy the ride- put that misery at side.
it will bring more negative influence (it will be of some journey-in the arbitration taking time off etc)

Good analysis.... not doubt, there was element of dishonest/misleading by purpose - by the sales/branch.
though... would it be really that much different- on having it manufactured in Nov 17 vs Jan 18?
how about between March 18 and June 18? - would we mind that much.

2-3 month delayed is expected....
resale value? well... It would have some impact... but really?

my thought- is spend so much on the car..... might as well enjoy the ride- put that misery at side.
it will bring more negative influence (it will be of some journey-in the arbitration taking time off etc)

Which branch ya?

Morning peeps,

Anyone who booked end-May or early June who still haven't gotten any updates on your car availability?

Me, booked on 29th May, latest update from SA telling might be around july or August (2.0GLS)

guys, i placed booking for 2.2d... now getting alot feedback and stigma on diesel frm relatives n parents.. not sure if i should change to 2.5 as i hv been using petrol so far. wondering anyone here got major issues with diesel so far? and it has a dpf right? hard to maintain? hw bout the servicing?