Tracking Progress on your Polo and Polo GTI

[Frostee]

I'll take another look tonight and let you know.

[Corey_R]

Bremerhaven is the largest car port in Europe. Cars will regularly sit on the docks for a week or so. Then they've got the lovely sea air on the voyage for 2 months. Then they sit on the dock (or near the dock) in Australia for a few weeks.

This is why I laugh when people call the "Dealer Delivery" the $3,000 car wash (Not that the wash is the only component of the dealer delivery). Most people don't realise how bad the car looks when it arrives. We've had forum members come on to tell us that they've broken down in tears when they arrived at the dealership and saw their car prior to dealer delivery (seriously).

In any case, don't worry too much. It's happens to everyone's cars and the dealers are pretty used to the clean up process since they do it all the time.

[gavs]

Yes, I laugh too, especially seeing as part of that charge is to actually freight the vehicle too, after seeing the charges involved in trasporting cars recently I can understand the costs!

SO long as mine doesn't sit on the dock in Bremerhaven, I NEED to be on that boat on the 29th!

[payno]

Only a $2,000 carwash for me! haha..

We were definitely not on the Don Pasquale.. gave up hope on that a while ago.

I see no reason why Frostee and I shouldn't get on the Toreador though. Unfortunately I'm not optimistic you guys will be on there given the amount of time we had to wait at the port (car was finished on the 9/3).

Bring on Tuesday!... and then another few months of watching a ship travel across google maps =[

[GTI JOE]

My car wash was $1750...great deal hah

I tend to agree with you Gav and payno, whether we are all on the same ship depends on how many damn cars are at the port awaiting shipping to Australia. But I see the glass half full, so I am still hoping that there is a chance, as the allocation of VW to cars to Australia is so abysmal that it could work in our favour. Toreador next stop is Zeebrugge, Belgium

Hey Frostee and payno keep us updated as soon as your status changes!

[Frostee]

My car wash was $1750...great deal hah

I tend to agree with you Gav and payno, whether we are all on the same ship depends on how many damn cars are at the port awaiting shipping to Australia. But I see the glass half full, so I am still hoping that there is a chance, as the allocation of VW to cars to Australia is so abysmal that it could work in our favour. Toreador next stop is Zeebrugge, Belgium

Hey Frostee and payno keep us updated as soon as your status changes!

Just checked, nothing there yet.

Where are you checking the current location of vessels? Is it here Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics - worldwide ocean transport, inland services, supply chain solutions, terminal services ?

[gavs]

Nah mate, the first page of this thread, Corey posted a link to the site that shows shipping all over the world

[GTI JOE]

Ditto, here is the link that's following the Toreador

Live Ships Map - AIS - Vessel Traffic and Positions

[Frostee]

I missed that, it's brilliant. Now I have to go out and buy a Anorak!

[bnescooter]

Tracking is all part of the fun, although frustrating, much prefer to buy it straight out and the car be here like your demo

Post some pics bnescooter when you get it. What colour and config does it have?

White, 5 door, standard everything. I'll be getting a Kufatec Bluetooth kit then it's off to APR for the tune. I'd be keen to know what people in QLD are paying for dealer delivery. I've really 'assumed the position' on this one I think. Has anyone else had their VW corporate discount rejected by the dealer?

[payno]

Are you having the Kufatec system dealer fitted or going elsewhere? What are they charging?

I'll definitely be interested in bluetooth once my car arrives and am wondering what the best option is.

[Frostee]

Are you having the Kufatec system dealer fitted or going elsewhere? What are they charging?

I'll definitely be interested in bluetooth once my car arrives and am wondering what the best option is.

Car Kit Company are quoting $829 installed for the Kufatec Plus. IMO looks better than the VW offering in terms of phone compatibility and reviews are good. Seems this unit has been around for a year or so, so wonder what deals can be had??

I like the full integration of this and haven't seen anything better - what do others think?

[bnescooter]

Are you having the Kufatec system dealer fitted or going elsewhere? What are they charging?

I'll definitely be interested in bluetooth once my car arrives and am wondering what the best option is.

I was going to do it myself. The basic plus kit? With the exchange rate I should be able to get it here to Australia for $600. After about 3 hrs I'll probably have wish I paid to have someone do it for me. I have read that you then need the dealer to activate the steering wheel controls? I've been looking around and it is the best option.

[crumbs]

Is it just me, or is it unusual that two months after signing the contract, my dealer can't give me a week, month, or even year that I will get my GTI? He flat out continues to say he has no idea what's going on and doesn't know a thing. He assured me when I ordered it was laughable to think it wouldn't arrive this year.

[GTI JOE]

Is it just me, or is it unusual that two months after signing the contract, my dealer can't give me a week, month, or even year that I will get my GTI? He flat out continues to say he has no idea what's going on and doesn't know a thing. He assured me when I ordered it was laughable to think it wouldn't arrive this year.

That is absolute rubbish. At 2 months your order should be on the NADCON, keep pushing him, otherwise get in touch with VGA for more information. This dealer sounds like the type of salesperson that VGA should be terminating....hasta la vista baby... chic chic BOOM..just joking guys