The Beastie has arrived

[mugwomp]

Reading about the R36 is great, the test drive was brilliant, but this is nothing compared to picking up the new Beastie and taking a midnight run from Healsville to Narbathong over the black spur with the DSG in sport mode.

Towards the end of waiting 4 1/2 months, I'd started to have second thoughts. All fixed now that I have my wolf in sheep's clothing. Understated look that really gets up and boogies.

First impression as an owner instead of a test driver: WOW!!!

[Swallowtail]

He he.... Enjoy.

[Wolfman_36]

nothing compared to picking up the new Beastie and taking a midnight run from Healsville to Narbathong over the black spur with the DSG in sport mode.

Welcome to the 36ers Mugwomp. The black spur run is a great way to get to know your R36 and to test out its' limits (or yours). Sport mode gets a bit frantic but it certainly leaves you with a big smile.

Fuel economy? Bah, just enjoy.

[Steve]

Skip sport mode and put it in "manual" mode for an even better experience

(seriously I think my car has only been in sport mode by accident).

[Jayse]

Welcome to the fold Mugwomp,

I'd agree with Steve on this one.

Mine is in manual mode all the time with my fingers on the paddles.

Sport mode sounds better, but i don't like the timing of the gears selected.

Enjoy mugwomp, you're gonna love it more and more...especially if you're seemingly on the doorstep of the blackspur!!!

Cheers,

Jayse.

[Golf Houso]

Weclome to the forum and I hope you enjoy your R36.

I can't help but ask, that's a really curious user name you've got there... Your're not a Cronenberg fan by any chance?

[C.T_07]

Congrats on the Passat

[mugwomp]

Thanks for the welcome everyone.

I've used 'mugwomp' as a username for over 20 years and hadn't thought about where I got it from for most of that time. From memory it was the title of the chief for a particular tribe of American Indians. Never saw it used anywhere for about 10 years, but there's now a band, web site, heaps with it as a username, mythical bird and the list grows.

Weclome to the forum and I hope you enjoy your R36.

I can't help but ask, that's a really curious user name you've got there... Your're not a Cronenberg fan by any chance?

[Deedub68]

Welcome aboard!

I agree with the above: as time goes on you'll love your R36 even more...

[PassatB6]

Thanks for the welcome everyone.

I've used 'mugwomp' as a username for over 20 years and hadn't thought about where I got it from for most of that time. From memory it was the title of the chief for a particular tribe of American Indians. Never saw it used anywhere for about 10 years, but there's now a band, web site, heaps with it as a username, mythical bird and the list grows.

Its a term used in a well-known 60's song. Maybe you or your parents were Mamas and Papas fans?

[victorwhisky]

After "the long wait", I am now less than 24 hours away from being able to remove the "waiting" from my little signature thing... Booked in with dealer, check list prepared for review... gotta say, my palms are a little clammy today (no, not a euphamism... not really anyway...).

Looking forward to finally joining the club tomorrow!


EDIT: - 22 hours...

[tryingavw]

After "the long wait", I am now less than 24 hours away from being able to remove the "waiting" from my little signature thing... Booked in with dealer, check list prepared for review... gotta say, my palms are a little clammy today (no, not a euphamism... not really anyway...).

Looking forward to finally joining the club tomorrow!


EDIT: - 22 hours...

don't go easy on em just because you're all excited- if somethings not right stick to your guns.

that was much easier said than done .

[victorwhisky]

I am going to abstain from publishing my first Volkswagen dealer experience until after I get the keys...

Rest assured, I have prepared a list of items that will be checked and ticked off.

19 hours and 12 minutes to go... feel like a kid on Christmas eve (so I guess I already am enjoying the car...)

[Jayse]

I am going to abstain from publishing my first Volkswagen dealer experience until after I get the keys...

Rest assured, I have prepared a list of items that will be checked and ticked off.

19 hours and 12 minutes to go... feel like a kid on Christmas eve (so I guess I already am enjoying the car...)

Speaking of a checklist... when you pick up your car, your dealer will get you to sign a "Vehicle Delivery Checklist" which will have your VIN, Rego No & model description on the top. Then there are a list of items to check off under diff catergories:

1) Exterior Visual Check
2) Interior Features
3) Accessory Fitment
4) Were the following items explained to you
Then you make a comment on anything about the delivery and sign off on it.

Under Accessory Fitment there is a box for "other" along with Floor mats, alloy wheels etc.
If enough people tick Not Ok for other and mention that no warning triangle or umbrella was supplied with the car, will VWA take notice of it?
Sorry for the rant, but if they have the holders there for you and you're purchasing a $70-$80k car, they could at least fit those items too. Especially the warning triangle from a safety stand point.
Rant over, and i hope everything goes well for your delivery tomorrow victorwhiskey!!

Cheers,

Jayse.

[Wolfman_36]

[QUOTE=victorwhisky;407976] Rest assured, I have prepared a list of items that will be checked and ticked off./QUOTE]

LOL - make sure they tell you how to operate the park brake. I picked my 36 up at EOM and they just gave me the keys and pointed me at it (fine by me). All was OK till I tried to release the park brake and could not work out how to do it (no - I had not previously taken a 36 for a test drive). Needless to say I felt bit silly not being able to move the car......