Not happy

[WhiteJames]

Problem is that some forum members are receiving good deals atm from stock in house or on its way on the boat.

Audi tell me that the only thing that tends to delay their vehicles build date is the optional sunroof. Delays arrival by about 1 month.

Cheers.
WJ

[MaccaTSI]

I had a similar experience with another manufacturer. Ordered a RenaultSport Clio 197 with xenon headlights in August 08. Was told it would arrive in November.
After multiple delays, it got to February and I still didn't have it, so I cancelled it.

Worked out well in the end though, so happy with my 118TSI : D

[Maverick]

What exactly is a "complex build" surely the production lines are tooled up for all the options, why does it take longer to build Manual then a DSG. This isn't an DB9 it's not handbuilt!

Australia like the other countries is given build slots and dealers have stock orders in for fairly basic builds which are easy to sell. As the slots can fill up early complex orders often get pushed back and some slots may not be able to have some options due to changes in production etc.

More basic orders can often be on a ship coming out so the dealer can obtain them without having to wait for a special build hence why it takes longer to get special builds.

[WhiteJames]

I'd imagine that most Aus stock would be 5 door, DSG and 18" Detriots ... that would cover 75% of the market. Next would be option pack of Leather, Sunroof and Sav Nat. Anything would be put into a specific time slot?

I guess if my contract has 30/4/2010 est delivery. They have 1 month to deliver, that is end of May 2010? Anymore than 1 month, and could you walk away?

Cheers.
WJ

[pologti18t]

I'd imagine that most Aus stock would be 5 door, DSG and 18" Detriots ... that would cover 75% of the market. Next would be option pack of Leather, Sunroof and Sav Nat. Anything would be put into a specific time slot?

WJ

Why would you expect 18 inch detroits to be on 75% of the market cars?
Not sure that sat nav, sunroof and leather would be major combo either simply based on the cost (20% cost of base vehicle)

[NoGolf4Me]

Hi Davel

Same problem as me. Ordered Mid November "Iron Clad" delivery mid March. Now been advised delivery to occur in May. Sounds stupid but I was so looking forward to the GTI I even scheduled an operation beforehand followed by 4 weeks holidays which I am now obligated to take. The delivery date was also important as I have a 4 month o/s holiday in Jul-Oct.

I have read my T&Cs and I can cancel within 30 days of the estimated delivery date. As much as I love the car I feel I have no other option.

Thanks

[trueman]

Why would you expect 18 inch detroits to be on 75% of the market cars?
Not sure that sat nav, sunroof and leather would be major combo either simply based on the cost (20% cost of base vehicle)

Here its rare to see detroits in the showroom maybe .... 20%

[WhiteJames]

^My local dealer indicates that whatever stock they order will generally comprise of 75% being 5 door, 75% being DSG and 75% with Detriots. Reason being is that many buyers opt for this combination. Similar thing with Leather, Sat Nav and Sunroof as optional extras; ther're popular options.

Reason that Detriots ain't common in showrooms is that they are sold by the time they reach the dealership. The demo models or floor stock tend to be versions with 17" denver; nobody wants standard looking old style 17" wheels these days.

Cheers.
WJ

[trueman]

^My local dealer indicates that whatever stock they order will generally comprise of 75% being 5 door, 75% being DSG and 75% with Detriots. Reason being is that many buyers opt for this combination. Similar thing with Leather, Sat Nav and Sunroof as optional extras; ther're popular options.

Reason that Detriots ain't common in showrooms is that they are sold by the time they reach the dealership. The demo models or floor stock tend to be versions with 17" denver; nobody wants standard looking old style 17" wheels these days.

Cheers.
WJ

Yeah I guess that makes sense. Local dealer had two CW and two DPB
on friday all for immediate sale. Only one had Detroits looked great though IMO the Denver do still look good.

[pologti18t]

^My local dealer indicates that whatever stock they order will generally comprise of 75% being 5 door, 75% being DSG and 75% with Detriots. Reason being is that many buyers opt for this combination. Similar thing with Leather, Sat Nav and Sunroof as optional extras; ther're popular options.

Yet it has become apparent from other posts that one shouldn't believe what a dealer tells you

[Corey_R]

lol... so WJ is being conservative with this "75% have Detroits" then maybe

[trueman]

I have 11 GTI's in stock.

1 has 17" Denver's

10 have 18" Detroits.

maybe I could fly over see my two brothers in Freo and buy a GTI there and drive back
Only 4375k ... would be a good shakedown for the car

[Davel]

A glimmer of hope...........

Build date in March

Possible delivery date early June.


Might be a touch "line ball" for my liking.

Guess I'll just have to keep fingers (and toes) crossed and monitor closely.

[STV4SYT]

This makes me feel better now that i didnt get a whopping discount on the car but i know that its sitting in melbourne and at the top of the PD list at the dealership. Just as soon as patricks get it over to them...

Best case should have it this week, worst case 10 days.

[Escell]

Ordered my GTI as below late October, quoted end-Jan delivery, actual delivery was last Tuesday. Still an acceptable window in my opinion.

Some dealers do manage to keep their promises on custom built vehicles, without a 6 month waiting period. May have been my luck in getting in early.

This makes me feel better now that i didnt get a whopping discount on the car but i know that its sitting in melbourne and at the top of the PD list at the dealership. Just as soon as patricks get it over to them...

Best case should have it this week, worst case 10 days.

I'm with you Steve_tdi, driving this car around is worth a few hundred bucks of enjoyment for every day I've driven it so far.