What are the waiting times for a new car in Europe?
January 30, 2025
I realise that it depends on the brand and probably the country, but maybe someone here can share how long they were told they need to wait for a car ordered to a given configuration?
Please include brand and country where ordered.
8 comments
A Trabant would take up to 8 years. Bit those are by gones
Smart car lists delivery times at 3-7 weeks depending on the model.
I’m not an expert at all, but AFAIK, in my environment most people don’t buy new cars, so there’s no waiting time
Between 0 and 6 months commonly. Sometimes even more.
I was quoted 6 months lead time on a new Mazda once, but that was the longest I ever saw. Didn’t take that one because I needed a new car ASAP. Took a showroom sample of a Seat instead 😀
From 2-4 weeks if it’s on stock or a typical trim that is scheduled to arrive soon to anything like 8 months if configured with some options which aren’t commonly ordered.
I ordered Renault 5 last October and delivery is expected in June. I believe production for this model hasn’t even started, yet. Ordered Ford Transit Custom this week and expected delivery is also in June.
6-12 weeks from the factory or 1-2 weeks if in stock in 🇫🇴. All Nordic Car Dealer get their cars from Sweden, that acts as the main “hub” for the Nordics.
Exceptions are Iceland, because they buy mostly American cars (or at least they call them that 🤣) and Greenland because of the distance.
8 comments
A Trabant would take up to 8 years. Bit those are by gones
Smart car lists delivery times at 3-7 weeks depending on the model.
I’m not an expert at all, but AFAIK, in my environment most people don’t buy new cars, so there’s no waiting time
Between 0 and 6 months commonly. Sometimes even more.
I was quoted 6 months lead time on a new Mazda once, but that was the longest I ever saw. Didn’t take that one because I needed a new car ASAP. Took a showroom sample of a Seat instead 😀
From 2-4 weeks if it’s on stock or a typical trim that is scheduled to arrive soon to anything like 8 months if configured with some options which aren’t commonly ordered.
I ordered Renault 5 last October and delivery is expected in June. I believe production for this model hasn’t even started, yet. Ordered Ford Transit Custom this week and expected delivery is also in June.
6-12 weeks from the factory or 1-2 weeks if in stock in 🇫🇴. All Nordic Car Dealer get their cars from Sweden, that acts as the main “hub” for the Nordics.
Exceptions are Iceland, because they buy mostly American cars (or at least they call them that 🤣) and Greenland because of the distance.