The official I have ordered/received my new MKVI thread

[Biodif]

Not really. First choice was another black car -last 3 were/are black- but looking at some black Rs convinced me that a white one looks slightly better.
Big plus was that I can have it this week and not wait 6 or 8 months

What dealer mate?

[bazt]

What dealer mate?

Pickerings in Townsville

[Biodif]

Nice!!!! I bet you can't wait. I ordered mine in April and sometimes wish that I took an available R at the time. Hope the wait will be worthit. Make sure you post some pics when you get it.

[Xciteu]

Pickerings in Townsville

Hey there,so are you from Townsville? I live up there and got my R on order with them,due into Brisbane this time next month

[bazt]

Hey there,so are you from Townsville? I live up there and got my R on order with them,due into Brisbane this time next month

From Bowen. Was looking in Mackay and Townsville.
Michelle in Townsville is good to deal with and a bit of a hoon so she can talk the talk.

[aussiegtidude]

Well, I picked up my GTI on Saturday thanks to some help from the dealer.

So far, amazing. It really does feel like the 1 Series and Audi's I sat in. The fit, the finish and the materials feel great. Not unlike the new C250 in the family. I thought I had a rattle in the roof for a while before I realised it was my glasses in the little compartment! Other than that, not a peep, squeak or buzz.

The nav is great, picks up locations and routes well enough. The entire interface might be a touch slow but I like the overall system, it is easy enough and quick enough.

I am really, really glad I waited to get what I wanted. The phone is properly integrated, the GPS aerial is in the roof, I love the cloth seats and the way the red matches the wheel and the grill, I love that I didn't spend 3k on what is average leather I didn't want. I could have had my car 4 months ago but it would have been a waste.

I can't wait to take it over 3,000RPM!

Overall, I am a happy camper. The only thing I have had a problem with so far is the lights. Last night coming home, the fog was as thick as it has ever been. The Xenon lights are awful, the rebound and glare made it impossible to see. I turned off my main lights and just used the foggies. I haven't done that for a while! Obviously not something VW have anything to do with really but still, it was an experience!

[SilvrFoxX]

I don't know what they told you.. but as soon as the temp gauge hits 90 you can flog it..

[markwid]

I can't wait to take it over 3,000RPM!

Don't baby the new car, it will grow up a slug. Let it warm up and drive it hard as you would if it wasn't a new car.

[aussiegtidude]

I'm a little bit old school, a little bit new. I'm not going to thrash it straight out of the box, it's just in my blood. That being said it will be used.

It has only done 500km so far so it will be a few more before I open it up. It's not so much what the dealer said or anyone else says, it's my basic understandings of mechanics and machinery that will forever guide me.

Still looking forward to it!

[SilvrFoxX]

I am old school as well.. always warm cars up etc etc etc.. but the direction provided by VW was drive it as you would the car you have now.. if you are going to press it wait till it is at operating temp. and also wait till 1500 kays till you mess with the paddles as you tend to over rev it when you are learning how to use them

[backdoc]

I get my my new GTI in 7 days. Purchased from ACT, I'm flying from Melbourne to Canberra on Friday to drive my new baby home. Should be a fun drive home

[Mi16 Man]

I get my my new GTI in 7 days. Purchased from ACT, I'm flying from Melbourne to Canberra on Friday to drive my new baby home. Should be a fun drive home

Nice work Doc! Pity you are collecting the car in July.....a run home via Mt Hotham in summer would be fantastic.

U collecting from Gerald Slaven or Lennocks?

Enjoy the drive.

[backdoc]

Nice work Doc! Pity you are collecting the car in July.....a run home via Mt Hotham in summer would be fantastic.

U collecting from Gerald Slaven or Lennocks?

Enjoy the drive.

Gerald Slaven. Phillip and Trent have been looking after me. They have been great, especially on the communication front. A big thanks also goes to Dermot from WA. If it wasn't for the distance......both gave me great prices without stuffing me around.

I would've looked at a car in Melbourne but Barloworld Bayside didn't call after they said they would. Bizarre, I went in on Friday and said I wanted to buy a car in the next few days and sales person said they would call, and didn't. Oh well, their loss.

[Ideo]

Gerald Slaven. Phillip and Trent have been looking after me. They have been great, especially on the communication front. A big thanks also goes to Dermot from WA. If it wasn't for the distance......both gave me great prices without stuffing me around.

I would've looked at a car in Melbourne but Barloworld Bayside didn't call after they said they would. Bizarre, I went in on Friday and said I wanted to buy a car in the next few days and sales person said they would call, and didn't. Oh well, their loss.

They are good there aren't they? I didn't buy from them but they were bloody helpful and I will buy my next from them.

I did the reverse Melb-Syd drive and came over through Cooma. Much more interesting than the Hume.

[Corey_R]

Yeah.... I'd advise to find the most interesting route you can take... instead of the very boring, and very straight/flat hume.... you need some good "break in" roads