The official I have ordered/received my new MKVI thread

[markwid]

all you guys that are blaming your dealers have got it all wrong! blame vw hq and the factories!

I agree to a point.

The consumers don't have a direct relationship with VW HQ. The dealers are the sales/servicing channel and are agents of VW. In fact, the sales contract is with a specific dealer. So, first port of call for any issues is with the dealer. If you get no satisfaction, you can contact VW AU/HQ to intervene.

[Big_Dave]

RevisedMY11 Golf R 3 door United Grey, DSG, ACC, Bluetooth, Big Dave - all that pent up aggression can be taken out on Saturday behind the wheel. 3 door R's have a better line due to the fixed rear side glass and in grey your R will be a real standout, well done on the purchase... what wheels?

Hi Willy, silver 18's, i have a MPS currently and I HATE the firm ride.
So I vowed that whatever I got next was going to be reeeeeeeaaaaaaaaly comfortable, hence the 18's and ACC.
I also will probably change the rims down the track to something more unique, I love gloss black with red highlights. Which I think will go well with the grey, but black alone doesn't do it for me personally.
only difference to original order is grey instead of Blue,no Sunroof, which I can live without, and Bluetooth over MDI, which is ok also as I can connect i Phone to system through bluetooth OR just load up a memory stick and use that.
So was a very easy decision in the end. Hmmmm wait another 6 months or have the car this week, let me think about that for .000001 seconds.

[SilvrFoxX]

So do tell what was the impact .. what did you have to sacrifice in options and what was the uplift to drive away now

[Souljak]

End of day though you will get good dealers that are more than happy to answer any of your questions and keep you updated along the way. Just remember though you wouldnt be there only customer they are dealing with so consideration when your email or phone message doesnt get responded to right away it isnt the end of the world. Any good dealer after month should be able to confirm with you that they have lodged your order with VW, after that its really out of their hands.

In saying that you are always going to get horrible dealers that dont give a damn, and thanks to the internet we can name and shame them.

I pick up my GTI tomorrow and will be the first new car I have ever bought, I only went to my particuler dealer because of the same level of service they show their customers whether its a 15k car like my mum bought or something thats more expensive. I can honestly say that the service ive received has been near flawless ... even in the face of pickyness.

Quick note though. It would always be a good idea to have your dealer look up to see whats coming in the country in the forthcoming weeks to see whats unallocated and whats specs they might have and tailor up a package from there. You will probably get your car quicker. Just an idea anyway

[kakyoin01]

i picked up my Candy White manual 118TSI with beige leather sports pack yesterday.

up load some pics later ...

[GTi Crow]

I had a build date initially week 9, changed to week 10 and then moved to week 7 - I guess because the delay in parts for other VW's like the R - so I would like to thank you as my GTI has now been built and is on its way to Bremerhaven.

Thankyou all.

[runningmanz]

Hi Willy, silver 18's, i have a MPS currently and I HATE the firm ride.
So I vowed that whatever I got next was going to be reeeeeeeaaaaaaaaly comfortable, hence the 18's and ACC.
I also will probably change the rims down the track to something more unique, I love gloss black with red highlights. Which I think will go well with the grey, but black alone doesn't do it for me personally.
only difference to original order is grey instead of Blue,no Sunroof, which I can live without, and Bluetooth over MDI, which is ok also as I can connect i Phone to system through bluetooth OR just load up a memory stick and use that.
So was a very easy decision in the end. Hmmmm wait another 6 months or have the car this week, let me think about that for .000001 seconds.

Good call on the color Dave, looks so stealth in UG. Love my UG R

[Klink1313]

Well.
Gratification finally.
After six months and still no sign of a build date, I went to dealer Saturday to get some answers.
Customer care Manager stated that would probably be well into second half of year for delivery.
So that would be over 12 months from order date.
Frack!
Wasn't happy.
So did the only other thing possible and rang around other dealers.
Short of it is that I have picked up a similar spec car from another dealer.
It is a cancelled order and I am picking it up on Friday 11.00am.
They also have 4 other cars I could have chosen.
Guys, be very cautious believing what dealers are saying in regards to delivery ETA's.
Insist on evidence that build slots are confirmed. Ie Nadcon screen prints.
After speaking with just two dealers I had a choice of 6 vehicles - 3 or 5 door, acc or no.

Good luck all those waiting, I feel for you.
I haven't stopped smiling since being told of my Friday delivery.
My wife thinks I'm CRAZY!
Will post pics as soon as I can.

How much extra did you have to pay to have gratification now? RRP?

[Big_Dave]

Well, Klinky, I paid the same rate as the original one.
I ended up paying $53,500 on road for 3door, DSG, ACC,and Bluetooth.
I was happy with that considering the exclusivity of the model at the moment.
to be honest I would have paid over RRP to get one now, as I think they are undervalued.

I feel for you mate, i was in the same boat as you, kept getting the runaround from dealer, not their fault of course.
thankfully there seems to be a bit of stock at the dealerships at the moment as a result of them receiving their holding stock orders before VW put a stop to it.
I heard from a sales person at a Melbourne dealership last Friday, that they had just been informed by VW group that no further orders would be accepted for some models ( R and polo GTI ) until further notice.
Sure the dealer can put your order into Nadcon, but it stays in the system as "pre-scheduling" and wont be picked up by VW Oz untill they can place order with Germany.
As soon as I heard this, I decided to get what I could as my dealer admitted that it would be after August for my original order (ordered on 14 August).
Fortunately My original dealer had no objection in refunding my deposit.
I am not trying to sew dissent here, just repeating what i am being told.

[Klink1313]

Well, Klinky, I paid the same rate as the original one.

Can't complain about that........I got it admit that I am nervous about ever seeing the car.....problem is I don't know what else to get. Renault RS megane is out simply because of the limited number of dealers in Aust for servicing......plus the golf interior has spoiled me........perhaps a new FPV GS with a tweak to the supercharger...........dunno

[Big_Dave]

Mate, do a ring around, like I said in a previous post, I had a choice between about 8 cars.
and that was with just two dealers.
Austral in bris, and Berwick in Melb. all brand new with no klm on them, not Demo's.

[Whistler]

Good call on the color Dave, looks so stealth in UG. Love my UG R

Yeh, I got the UG also - looks hot with 19"s
Candy White is what my mother in law would choose, and the blue is too "look at moi"
Also, Rising Blue sounds too much like a porn film title!

A mate has a black with black wheels on order. Can't wait to see his bat-mobile when it arrives!

[Corey_R]

Also, Rising Blue sounds too much like a porn film title!

Oh damn, the secret behind my reasoning for ordering the R in blue is out!

[Ideo]

Mate, do a ring around, like I said in a previous post, I had a choice between about 8 cars.
and that was with just two dealers.
Austral in bris, and Berwick in Melb. all brand new with no klm on them, not Demo's.

Jeeze, might just have to do that...

[Beena]

Can't complain about that........I got it admit that I am nervous about ever seeing the car.....problem is I don't know what else to get. Renault RS megane is out simply because of the limited number of dealers in Aust for servicing......plus the golf interior has spoiled me........perhaps a new FPV GS with a tweak to the supercharger...........dunno

I was in the same position, Aug order, Jan delivery - found out in Dec that it would be may, or june, or...

Decided to find another, found one coming in on a boat, pretty much had everything I wanted - just traded the Dynaudio for Recaro's!
There's lots of cars around, just a matter of compromise...