The official I have ordered/received my new MKVI thread

[GTi Crow]

After 7 months and 1 week of waiting, I picked up my GTI on Monday!

The weather's not been exactly conducive to photos, but I managed to snap a few yesterday.









(The front shots show my Lakin numberplate bracket. I'm thinking of having this changed to a smaller bracket that does away with the stock plastic adapter.)

In hindsight I probably should have optioned ACC, as the ride is firm even on the 17s, and if I upgrade to a set of 18s at some stage it might get that little bit too bumpy over rough roads for my liking. In every other respect it's fantastic - I don't even mind the Denvers.

The Dynaudio upgrade was well worth the money in my opinion - I'd not previously heard it in a GTI, and the improvement in the mids and highs over a stock setup is significant. It's not particularly strong or detailed in the lower mid and bass frequencies - if your musical diet consists solely of R&B you may want to consider a sub - but I suspect it'll open up once run in. As it is, I'm more than satisfied.

I'm absolutely loving the car - it is without a doubt the most fun and engaging car I've owned, and the best liveable performance car I've ever driven.

Excellent shots Adam. I saw a red GTI on Sunday being taken to the petrol station on Richmond Road - still had the white protection on roof and sides - coming from Solitaire servicing at Mile End no doubt. Check your front tyres (just in case it was yours getting ready to go to Nailsworth) as he lit it up getting across the lanes - only joking (he actually drove it very sedately).

Nothing wrong with the Denvers - I had them on my MarkV for 4 years and apart from the scratches I put on them really liked them - I do prefer my Detroits on the Mark VI though. Everyone said how firm the ride is on the 18's, but I find with the ACC doesn't matter what setting it is not too stiff and the wife hasn't complained yet when I have had it is sports - good for going quickly but smoothly over speed humps.

I think the weatherman hears my sensors going off when I exit my garage and immediately hits the "rain now" button and the "make sure the car gets dirty after effect" as well.

[Zaul]

Yup, mine was on the Asian Dynasty as well, I've been told I can expect delivery about the 25th of June.

[night_flight]

mine has been delayed by sunroof! yep u heard it right sunroof!!!!!

[ConR]

mine has been delayed by sunroof! yep u heard it right sunroof!!!!!

uhoh..delayed because there are problems with the sunroof? or delayed because they forgot to add that option to your car build?

[AdamD]

I saw a red GTI on Sunday being taken to the petrol station on Richmond Road - still had the white protection on roof and sides - coming from Solitaire servicing at Mile End no doubt.

Mine was detailed and delivered to Medindie on Friday apparently, so it's unlikely that was mine, although I did see another red GTI at my dealership on Monday, complete with the protection gear. Apparently there were a very large number of GTI special orders that came in on your ship and mine - we were lucky to get ours so soon!

Nothing wrong with the Denvers - I had them on my MarkV for 4 years and apart from the scratches I put on them really liked them - I do prefer my Detroits on the Mark VI though. Everyone said how firm the ride is on the 18's, but I find with the ACC doesn't matter what setting it is not too stiff and the wife hasn't complained yet when I have had it is sports - good for going quickly but smoothly over speed humps.

I agree re the Denvers - I find them inoffensive, and while they're nothing overly special, they're a signature style for the GTI and do the job. The Detroits certainly have greater visual impact.

I'll have to talk someone into taking me for a ride in their ACC-equipped GTI one day so I can compare the ride quality, just for interest's sake. It might sound from my post above as if I'm not happy with the ride in my car, but that's not the case. It's just noticeably firmer than my previous Honda Accord Euro.

I think the weatherman hears my sensors going off when I exit my garage and immediately hits the "rain now" button and the "make sure the car gets dirty after effect" as well.

My car has been hiding in the garage all day today, and will continue to do so until the weather improves!

[AdamD]

mine has been delayed by sunroof! yep u heard it right sunroof!!!!!

This isn't uncommon. Because of the process used to build the cars (JIT - Just In Time manufacturing), cars with certain special order requirements will be delayed until such time as all the parts required to fulful the order are available. VW doesn't always carry large stocks of all possible parts - hence the delay.

[gv-dub]

I think my car was on the same boat, dealer told me it arrived in melb on 31/5. I asked him yesterday when I can take delivery but he still won't give me a firm date and just says around the middle of the month! What dealer did you get yours from? Mine is Berwick VW.

Mine is being delivered by Peninsula VW...they've been really good. Any time I ask a question (often dumb!) they get back to me pretty promptly..Your dealer should be able to track through the road transport company (Patricks or Toll I'm guessing) as to where it is in the process. It is basic customer service really.

[gv-dub]

Yup, mine was on the Asian Dynasty as well, I've been told I can expect delivery about the 25th of June.

I wouldn't have thought it takes 2 weeks to get from Melb to SA! I get mine on the 11th June, so something not right there. Hang in there

[night_flight]

This isn't uncommon. Because of the process used to build the cars (JIT - Just In Time manufacturing), cars with certain special order requirements will be delayed until such time as all the parts required to fulful the order are available. VW doesn't always carry large stocks of all possible parts - hence the delay.

no mine is in the country already was on the way to me just this week but the dealer canceled it the last min. and has said the sunroof wont close the whole thing has to be replaced now!!!! i am so sad.

[Zaul]

The dealer had 220 cars on the boat, and they also need to sort my (free) window tinting - to my specs..so I'm happy to wait as long as it's done properly

[hazamatic]

Mine is being delivered by Peninsula VW...they've been really good. Any time I ask a question (often dumb!) they get back to me pretty promptly..Your dealer should be able to track through the road transport company (Patricks or Toll I'm guessing) as to where it is in the process. It is basic customer service really.

Indeed I think he should also. To be honest the customer service hasn't been that great at this dealer, but they gave me a cheaper price then anyone else and they had colour I wanted, so meh. Hopefully I get my car soon!

[Duke996]

no mine is in the country already was on the way to me just this week but the dealer canceled it the last min. and has said the sunroof wont close the whole thing has to be replaced now!!!! i am so sad.

Is wasn't pouring rain when he made this phone call was it?

[AdamD]

no mine is in the country already was on the way to me just this week but the dealer canceled it the last min. and has said the sunroof wont close the whole thing has to be replaced now!!!! i am so sad.

Oh, damn! Oh well, at least they've found the issue now, rather than you finding it later when you need to park the car in a public place, and it's raining!

Hopefully won't take them too long to get the parts to fix it.

[night_flight]

Oh, damn! Oh well, at least they've found the issue now, rather than you finding it later when you need to park the car in a public place, and it's raining!

Hopefully won't take them too long to get the parts to fix it.

yeah I just wonder how does this happen as the dealer confirmed to me that it already had pre delivery checks and just before they washed the car they couldnt close it I wonder if sum1 took it for a nice test dirve....Can it be easily jammed by wire or somehting??? Should take a week as they have to order it from sydney (some sunroof parts made by other car manuf Mitsubishi???!!!) in any case I hope it doesnt take long as i have sold my car and handed it over just this week .moral of the story never sell till you sill you new car P A R K E D

[night_flight]

Is wasn't pouring rain when he made this phone call was it?

I hope not....They kinda lied to me first first they said the airbag light turned on and for this reason they couldnt deliver the car yea ok...but the next day I spoke to service ppl (by passing the actual person who sold it to me) and told me its sunroof....