XMetal00

It's weird that they would put a hold on a sale for the recall, but it's perfectly fine that thousands of us are driving around in our cars with that same open recall?

TylerDurden23

I was actually going to ask them what the owners who already own a car are doing for this. Apparently, the answer is 'nothing.' Yes, it's very weird that if you already own the car, it's deemed safe enough to operate, but if you want to buy one, nope.

PaperLion

It would be obvious if it were actually affecting your car. Light on the dash would be on even if someone were sitting there.

TylerDurden23

I understand that, but my understanding is they have stopped sale of ALL cars, not just the ones where there is a light indicating the problem. If you are an existing owner, whether the light is indicating a problem or not, what were you told to do? Just drive it anyway?

EXELR8

Mine randomly turns on & off whether someone is sitting in the seat or not.....

PaperLion

Yes, if it were actually malfunctioning I'm sure I could get a loaner.

TylerDurden23

Holy ****. Just heard this morning that the recall fix has been delayed AGAIN until OCTOBER! They don't even know when in October, just that they have been told sometime that month. Now I have to decide if I want to wait or back out of my deal. This is nuts.

signde

ouch! where is this info coming from?

so glad mine wasn't affected by the recall. i was tempted to bail even on the late august news. i would certainly bail on this news.

TylerDurden23

Talked to my sales rep this morning, that's who told me about it.

I get what you are saying about backing out, but what does that get me? I still want an S3, which means I have to wait for this recall either way. Backing out now means I have to find a car with the specs I want again, and since 2019 model year has stopped production, that's getting harder and harder to do. The only other thing I would consider is if I found a used 2018 that was the right spec, and low miles, etc. That's even harder to find than a new 2019 so...

I'm hoping I can negotiate a discount or some kind of compensation from the dealer if I stay in on this deal.

signde

i know that situation all too well. finding a low mileage used 2018 with the right spec and/or leveraging that against the dealer for a better deal was the road i was going down until my RS3 mysteriously turned up as able to be sold.

i did end up finding exactly what i wanted on cars.com or autotrader, i just would have had to travel to get it. good luck whatever you decide to do.