Who is planning on buying an Amarok ?

[flyingfridge]

Oh we've done our fair share of pre-orders Christian, we just don't feel the need to brag about it on here.

[phantomcamel]

Oh we've done our fair share of pre-orders Christian, we just don't feel the need to brag about it on here.

Not so much about bragging Sam - I want to create some awareness with potential buyers, that if they don't commit themselves the chances are they miss out - you and I know the ones which don't sign up end up screaming the loudest when we have to tell them it's a 6 month wait now due to high demand!
It's a great product and it WILL sell, and it will sell FAST. Anyone discounting this car is mad and should work for a different brand.

[flyingfridge]

Not so much about bragging Sam - I want to create some awareness with potential buyers, that if they don't commit themselves the chances are they miss out - you and I know the ones which don't sign up end up screaming the loudest when we have to tell them it's a 6 montyh wait now due to high demand!
It's a great product and it WILL sell, and it will sell FAST. Anyone discounting this car is mad and should work for a different brand.

Yep, you're 100% right about pre-ordering - it's your little swipe at VIC dealers that I was coming back at

(which is a bit inaccurate given Frank & I here had the highest T5GP Pre-Orders of any dealer in Oz)

[Sumodog68]

[QUOTE=2dr Evangalist;612007]Folks
I put a deposit down when I bought my GTD.
Reason? I need something that can tow 2+ tonne once or twice a month but still do a decent job of a daily driver.
AND
Anything that sets out to kick the HiLux in the cods is worth a go by me ...
One thing that p1sses me off tho, transporters come with 132kw bi-turbo, but Amarok launches at 120kw..... go figure....
But this is the good oil from Tunit....

"The Tunit to suit your Amarok is the V-CR code# NTUN110 and costs $1280 incl GST.

You are towing 2T+ with a golf GTD which is rated for 1.3T braked ?
With that sort of mechanical sympathy it is not surprise that you are excited by tunit unit which would basically add more fuel to the engine ( by increasing fuel pressure) and by adding more fuel your fuel consumption generally goes up . To believe that aftermarket tuner can map the engine fuel parameters better then team of engineers at VW who actually designed the engine is laughable.

[phaeton]

Hey Sumodog68 no attack just saying re-read the post you'll see that 2dr Evangalist has put an order down on the Amarok so he can tow 2 tonnes in the future when he bought his GTD

[2dr Evangalist]

Thank you Phaeton, you read it right, the `rok is to tow my (race) toy.

As for the general comment that "To believe that aftermarket tuner can map the engine fuel parameters better then team of engineers at VW who actually designed the engine is laughable" I DO challenge
I am a diesel fitter by trade (although I hung the tools up some time ago) and manufacturers tunes are built to a common denominator, and that denominator is often very conservative. It is conservative because it has to deal with various fuel quality in different markets, provide a good margin for all variable conditions etc etc. So tuners CAN offer better outputs, and the best of them can do so with a fair degree of mechanical safety.
Remember, my `rok will be a daily driver with bugger all on board 90% of the time, but when it works, it will have 2T behind, and a few hundred kg in the tray, and the extra HP and torque will be welcome.
Besides, I am well p1ssed off that the 132kw tune is not available from launch, all it is is a different map, period, and I am reasonably sure that the tuners will have a field day until the 132kw tune is available ex factory.....

On another note, wheeled into Paul Wakeling at Campbelltown in Sydney yesterday to view their teaser, scored a spec sheet, but the dealer did specifically ask me not to post the sheet up on the net.......
But I`m happy to take questions....

[phaeton]

On another note, wheeled into Paul Wakeling at Campbelltown in Sydney yesterday to view their teaser, scored a spec sheet, but the dealer did specifically ask me not to post the sheet up on the net.......
But I`m happy to take questions....

If its an A4 Amarok Highline spec sheet then there are no issues posting as VW have it available online http://www.volkswagen-amarok.com.au/...arok_A4_D4.pdf

[Sumodog68]

Yes ,my bad reading comprehension. My apologies
I do agree with second point that factory tune is conservative to maintain longevity and reliability .
It is definitely possible to extract more power out of existing hardware but I am still skeptical about aftermarket tuners ability to maintain longevity and reliability of stock tune , let alone improve fuel consumption while increasing power and torque.
Finally if VW was about to offer extra cab version of Amarok I would consider it as it seems to be quality vehicle That is lifting standards for commercial vehicles. All commercial vehicle buyers will benefit as competitors will follow.

[flyingfridge]

Besides, I am well p1ssed off that the 132kw tune is not available from launch, all it is is a different map, period, and I am reasonably sure that the tuners will have a field day until the 132kw tune is available ex factory.....

The 132 is a similar tune, just a different torque curve. The 132 in the Transporter produces the same peak torque (400Nm) but its between 1500 and 2000rpm. The Amarok while having a couple less killerwasps makes peak torque from 1500 to 2500. Personally in a ute i'd prefer the extra flexibility over a tiny bit more power when you wring its neck.

[Seano]

Not so much about bragging Sam - I want to create some awareness with potential buyers, that if they don't commit themselves the chances are they miss out - you and I know the ones which don't sign up end up screaming the loudest when we have to tell them it's a 6 month wait now due to high demand!
It's a great product and it WILL sell, and it will sell FAST. Anyone discounting this car is mad and should work for a different brand.

You sir are a tool.

Last time I looked.....this product is not a limited edition. There will be many more made and delivered to Oz than just the first batch. Or even the first year.

And to suggest otherwise is a perfect example of a dealer doing some self gratification. The fact you've done it in public just shows you for the motor trader you are...

The average ute buyer (ie the ones that don't feel the need to be special) isn't stupid.....they can wait. Or they can continue to buy Toyota's, Nissans, Mitsubishis...or even Great Walls.

[Transporter]

Not so much about bragging Sam - I want to create some awareness with potential buyers, that if they don't commit themselves the chances are they miss out - you and I know the ones which don't sign up end up screaming the loudest when we have to tell them it's a 6 month wait now due to high demand!
It's a great product and it WILL sell, and it will sell FAST. Anyone discounting this car is mad and should work for a different brand.

Sometimes I just wish that everyone would have the same buying habit as me. I wouldn't buy any car until it is in its 3rd year of production.

[2dr Evangalist]

If its an A4 Amarok Highline spec sheet then there are no issues posting as VW have it available online http://www.volkswagen-amarok.com.au/...arok_A4_D4.pdf

ahhh...... its a bit more than that.....
3 models, and all the differences between them........

[phaeton]

ahhh...... its a bit more than that.....
3 models, and all the differences between them........

I'm intrigued

[phaeton]

I want prices now.......

This is the spec I'm looking at....

2012MY (due to my age I'll wait till I'm 25) Amarok 2.0 TDI 90kW Trendline spec with Selectable 4Motion and Chrome rear bumper if possible.

The colour is the only thing I'm undecided on ????

[flyingfridge]

Out of interest, why the 90kW?

Prices will be out in the last week of Feb.

for the fun of it, here are a couple of tasters from the Spec. Sheet. If you're going to a preview you should get a copy of the full sheet.




I'm thinking a Starlight Blue Trendline 4Motion with the 17" Aldos would be nice for me.... can't wait to see our allocation so I can pick out my demo