Got your R36 vin # yet ? Possibly BAD news if not

[V6Passat]

A car can not be collected from the wharf as it has to be complied and certified by VW Australia and also inspected, books added etc

sorry, i was vague...once this was done, pick it up and take it direct to the Dealer rather than sit in their holding yard for 3/4 working days....Cheers

[DJC]

Cheers

[vossy]

Talk about coincidence just got my VIN this morning.

[ozr36]

So can you find what boat yours is on??
Had my VIN for 2 weeks now and missed 2 boats it seems

[vossy]

No not yet might be still to early. Did your dealer find out why its missed two boats ? So how long has two boats increased the delay by ?

[ozr36]

dealer not chasing much - hes not making any profit fro me so not much chase up happening unfortunately

[Greggles]

R36 Sydney bound

My VIN was immediately available with the contract. Car lands on dock in Sydney October 4. Told 6-10 working days on dock before release and then another 4 days for the paint protection/tinting etc. Land in Sydney from Shanghai October 19 - hopefully she'll be ready for the drive back (the long way!) to Canberra.

[apom]

My VIN was immediately available with the contract. Car lands on dock in Sydney October 4. Told 6-10 working days on dock before release and then another 4 days for the paint protection/tinting etc. Land in Sydney from Shanghai October 19 - hopefully she'll be ready for the drive back (the long way!) to Canberra.

I would read the thread about paint protection before spending my money it. I did the Zaino thing and WOW what a difference.

[Benem]

My VIN was immediately available with the contract. Car lands on dock in Sydney October 4. Told 6-10 working days on dock before release and then another 4 days for the paint protection/tinting etc. Land in Sydney from Shanghai October 19 - hopefully she'll be ready for the drive back (the long way!) to Canberra.

Was your car already built when you signed the contract?

[DJC]

Dont waste your money on paint protection it is a SCAM. You might as well buy a bottle of snake oil to protect the leather too

Ming and all that other rubbish is the icing on the cake for the dealership!

[Flipper Dog]

Have a look at this link:

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=29669

Tiguan site but gives you some information on paint protection etc.
Do your research first before paying out good money on the dealers pack, it is all down to your personal suitation but even if you want the treatment as offered going across the road will save you money then letting the dealer help you out.

[tryingavw]

Dont waste your money on paint protection it is a SCAM. You might as well buy a bottle of snake oil to protect the leather too

Ming and all that other rubbish is the icing on the cake for the dealership!

Re leather i have been putting Meguirs leather cleaner /conditioner on the Beige leather and it seems to work - the leather cleans up and feels way more supple. a chore though as its quite thick and viscous. Recommended if the leather needs a bit of cleaning.

If the leather is already clean ( my car not the wifes) i use natuzzi leather conditioner which is also far easier to apply as its virtually milk consistency.

[Greggles]

Was your car already built when you signed the contract?

Don't know - my sales guy was looking through a list of consigned vehicles destined for oz. I recall there not being many too choose from. Fortunately there was a grey with satnav and sunroof.

[2muchcoffeeman]

Don't know - my sales guy was looking through a list of consigned vehicles destined for oz. I recall there not being many too choose from. Fortunately there was a grey with satnav and sunroof.

yes- same for me...white wagon with roof, nav and bludger tailgate

[Benem]

Don't know - my sales guy was looking through a list of consigned vehicles destined for oz. I recall there not being many too choose from. Fortunately there was a grey with satnav and sunroof.

Ok, sounds like your car already existed, which would explain the availability of the vin, upon signing the contract.

I was told last week that my vin should be available to me by the 7/9/09. This is for a car scheduled for delivery end of November. I'll be making a phone call on Monday...I'll be a little more excited once I have that number fingers crossed.