Volkswagen Oz Screwing Oz Buyers

[Maverick]

Here is the proof that leather was standard on the UK spec car while we got the shaft.

http://www.scribd.com/doc/12586427/Golf-GTI-VW-Brochure

So that should provide some antacid for the wind coming from above.

Read the last page of the brochure. That's from Volkswagen Malaysia which is a country in ASIA and not a suburb in London

[mikinoz]

How about a Scirocco Mick??

AUSmotive seem to think it is coming now you have placed your order for a MKVI GTI

[G-rig]

AUSmotive seem to think it is coming now you have placed your order for a MKVI GTI

That's through a private importer isn't it?

[mikinoz]

It was me sort of taking the piss, but i'd suggest the limited import will be for further evaluation or compliance. It is coming, without any solid evidence, because simply it makes no sense not to bring it.

[ozvino]

Hey guys (& gals)the beauty of a free market economy is that if your that unhappy with what VW are asking for the GTI (and other models), don’t let your blood pressure take the impact of your frustration, vote with your feet and buy something else that reflects a far more reasonable value proposition:

http://www.proton.com.au/jumbuck_game.html

or

http://www.greatwallmotors.com.au

I guarantee that both of these cars are better equipped in Australia than they are in most other markets; in Australia we get RADIOS in Jumbucks and the Great Wall range comes fully loaded....across the range; got to love that supple Chinese leather....

Personally, ive got a GTI on order that id rather not wait until May (at best I reckon, I think were dreaming with this Feb build stuff) to take ownership of, so once you have signed up for your Proton Jumbuck or Great Wall X240, PM me and I'll talk to your dealer about taking over your spot in the que........

[G-rig]

It was me sort of taking the piss, but i'd suggest the limited import will be for further evaluation or compliance. It is coming, without any solid evidence, because simply it makes no sense not to bring it.

I'm over it anyway, they will be up to the mk7 before the 'rocco ever makes it over, and she's got a wide ar$e.

[CatonaPC©]

The Golf isn't produced in South Africa, they're all produced in Germany and have been for the last 18 months.

Does that mean mine was made in Germany? How does one tell?

[Maverick]

Does that mean mine was made in Germany? How does one tell?

You have a Mark V 5 Door, made in SA. Production switched when they started production of the Mark VI late in 2008.

[pologti18t]

Here is the proof that leather was standard on the UK spec car while we got the shaft.

http://www.scribd.com/doc/12586427/Golf-GTI-VW-Brochure

So that should provide some antacid for the wind coming from above.

Did you go all the way to the end of the brochure? It was for MALAYSIA - lol

[Kirium]

AUSmotive seem to think it is coming now you have placed your order for a MKVI GTI

AUSwho??

Don't say these things to me. It'd almost be like buying a MBP 15 days before WWDC... Almost...

[pologti18t]

If only Aussie retailers sold the seats!

They can't as they don't meet the AU/NZ standard for child seats. From what I could gather the lastest AU/NZ standard is higher in such areas as site impact protection than seats for North America and Europe.

Initially isofix seats/cars didn't have the top tether. That was added later (recently?).

So essentially they now have the same level of protection as we have had for over a decade

Here is a rundown from the AA site in the UK:

http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/child_safety/safety_standards.html

[Maverick]

They can't as they don't meet the AU/NZ standard for child seats. From what I could gather the lastest AU/NZ standard is higher in such areas as site impact protection than seats for North America and Europe.

No isofix seat has been approved because they don't allow isofix seats at all. Even the poorest isofix seat will outperform the best Australian seat in a side impact.

Initially isofix seats/cars didn't have the top tether. That was added later. So essentially they now have the same level of protection as we have had for over a decade

The Australian standard for baby/child seats is pathetic, you have 80% of child seats fitted incorrectly and you have no side impact protection.

Isofix even without a top tether is far superior and only 5% of isofix seats are fitted incorrectly, compare that to the ~80% of the Australian standard seats!

Isofix has had the top tether since around 2000 and nearly every car has the "universal" isofix system which is 3 attachment points, a few have vehicle specific ones "semi universal" or "vehicle specific" and this is either a foot that stops the the base from moving forward or a strap over the rear.

[Corey_R]

That's right. A simple 'yes it will be coming' or 'no it won't' would be nice. FFS, they sell enough GTI's who cares if it affects the 3dr sales. Australia should just have 5 door golfs or 3 door Sciroccos... Considering going to NZ to live for a year and putting up with the accent, would almost be worth it .

Um, speak for yourself mate. I'm a VW customer, and I would like a 3 dr Golf. The Scirocco loses too much practicality for me

[G-rig]

The more choice the better but two doors is still somewhat impractical so I'd rather a sportier & more unique shape, but yeah everyones requirements are different.

[CatonaPC©]

Considering going to NZ to live for a year and putting up with the accent, would almost be worth it .

You'll never find a Golf or Scirocco in NZ. They only have Gilfs and Shericcos there!