The official I have ordered/received my new MKVI thread

[hcvo1]

I know that you're eager, but I think you need to give them some slack. Unfortunately until a build slot gets allocated, they're about as in the dark as you are. They can only 'guestimate' when it will be available based on other orders they've done before yours.

Every build takes a different amount of time depending on options. If you want an exact date on when you can have your car - don't order one from a factory, compromise with your options and get one already in the country.

Sorry if that sounds harsh, but I just feel that you are putting too much ephasis on information which it is just not reasonable to be provided... yet!

Yes I understand all of that, it would have better if they were upfront with me and just said 6 months and not drop it down to 4 and communicated with their customers properly.

[Corey_R]

Fair enough. Anyway - just give them some slack. Today was crazy for me as well. I'm not even in customer service (well, not public facing anyway) and things were crazy for me due to this being a 4 day weekend. I'm not sure whether the dealers are opening or not over the weekend, but there will be limited enquiries and work that they could do on Friday and Monday regardless, so they could be in a case like I am, trying to cram 3 days of work into 1!

[hcvo1]

Fair enough. Anyway - just give them some slack. Today was crazy for me as well. I'm not even in customer service (well, not public facing anyway) and things were crazy for me due to this being a 4 day weekend. I'm not sure whether the dealers are opening or not over the weekend, but there will be limited enquiries and work that they could do on Friday and Monday regardless, so they could be in a case like I am, trying to cram 3 days of work into 1!

Yeah I will, the car has been handed over to production, whatever that means so I will call them back in 2 weeks or so. Yeah I know exactly how you feel mate. I was presenting a paper on Cape Town last Friday, flew out Saturday lunchtime and didn't get back to Melbourne till Sunday night 8pm. Was expected to give a lecture Monday 9am keeping in mind I lost 9 hours as Melbourne is 9 hours ahead of Cape Town :S

take it easy mate over the next few days enjoy your break and go out and order that Golf R ASAP!

[Corey_R]

Cheers! But for me, my presentation is on Tuesday, so this weekend will be producing the presentation

Oh well, I just have to keep thinking "I'm doing this for my R, I'm doing this for my R"

[hcvo1]

Cheers! But for me, my presentation is on Tuesday, so this weekend will be producing the presentation

Oh well, I just have to keep thinking "I'm doing this for my R, I'm doing this for my R"

Exactly, I am doing this for my GTI, my GTI, my GTI...

[JohnA]

Well i picked up my brand new mk vi today.

Ordered it last Friday. I didn't care for too many options. All i wanted was DSG (so the wife could also drive it), leather and 18" wheels.
As for colour, i would have been happy with silver, white or red.
Just so happed they had one in red and today i got the call to say its been delivered to the dealer and would be ready for my collection.
Will take some photos tomorrow if i get a chance whilst its still clean

I was not prepared to wait 4-6 months for a car so was happy

[hcvo1]

Well i picked up my brand new mk vi today.

Ordered it last Friday. I didn't care for too many options. All i wanted was DSG (so the wife could also drive it), leather and 18" wheels.
As for colour, i would have been happy with silver, white or red.
Just so happed they had one in red and today i got the call to say its been delivered to the dealer and would be ready for my collection.
Will take some photos tomorrow if i get a chance whilst its still clean

I was not prepared to wait 4-6 months for a car so was happy

Congratulations mate! Sniff in that new car smell and sleep with a big grin on your face !

[kennyc]

Well i picked up my brand new mk vi today.

Ordered it last Friday. I didn't care for too many options. All i wanted was DSG (so the wife could also drive it), leather and 18" wheels.
As for colour, i would have been happy with silver, white or red.
Just so happed they had one in red and today i got the call to say its been delivered to the dealer and would be ready for my collection.
Will take some photos tomorrow if i get a chance whilst its still clean

I was not prepared to wait 4-6 months for a car so was happy

Im hoping to join you next a month or two

[hcvo1]

Im hoping to join you next a month or two

and me in three or four...

[paulcito]

and me next week

[JohnA]

cheers guys.
I do hope you all get yours soon enough also.

can't wait to go for a nice long drive tomorrow to put her through her paces.
Coming off WRX's this surely is going to be different

[Mk6 GTI]

and me next week

hi mate,

have they confirmed yours will be in next week?? Mine should be too though I havnt had a confirmation..

[paulcito]

hi mate,

have they confirmed yours will be in next week?? Mine should be too though I havnt had a confirmation..

Yes. They said that all they have to do is the paperwork and expecting delivery early next week.
Was originally hoping for before Easter so that I have 4 days of driving.
S'pose it's a good welcoming present for the end of the hols

[iBoost]

Congrats JohnA, looking forward to seeing some pics and hearing your thoughts on the GTI after driving WRXs. Have fun!

[entice]

and me next week

me too.

but information from the dealer is not forthcoming...
I've tracked teh order through the WW site, it was discharged on teh 24th, delivered on the 29th (in NSW). and it needs to find its way to Melb, and then to me...

surely they should be able to firm up a delivery date if even I can trace that info!!! it just needs a wash and BT installed! shouldnt take that long!

(patience just like a kid in a candy store, as I'm driving my 38 yr old spider in the meantime til this one arrives.... and 38 years of development has made huge changes in driving dynamics!)