New T5 on order

[4wheels]

Not sure if I'm remembering correctly now, but I thought that was a possibility when I ordered from Trakka in 2007.

Brian.

[MultiplexMan]

Tornado,

I guess it can come down to too much product variety. This has often been a complaint about VW in general - too many engine/gearbox/configuration choices. You may see a future when only "commercial" vans have a barn door option (Transporters) and "consumer" vans (Multivan, California, Beach) don't.

The added "complication" (in variety not necessarily production) is LHD versus RHD. LHD Kombi Beach is based on the Multivan, RHD Kombi Beach is based on the Transporter... I look at the German Beach with the Multivan headlights and dashboard and ask the same question. The Multivan headlights (ADR approved) and dashboard are in Australia on other T5 models...



Greg,

Colour range I do not understand. Unless market research shows that there is an impact on demand, I personally would do like Henry Ford and limit colours. No need to have excessive variety if it does not impact sales/profit.

I can only think that perhaps VWA has a choice of surplus colour in order to reduce delivery periods? I mean, say VW has to run x vehicles per colour run. Surplus gets allocated to VWA because (I'm guessing) the Australian T5 market is more receptive to more colours?

More T5 colours than Golf colours Perhaps T5 owners are more flamboyant compared to the typical conservative Golf driver (joking)


I'm just thankful we can get the vehicles with some options.

[Tornado T5]

No set date promised
Have been told anywhere from April - June.
I think the standard / base models will appear feb / march

Hi Hoddy, Just wondering if you've been given an update on your delivery time?

[hoddy]

No such luck yet.
Have emailed the guy but have not heard back --> will check again this week.

The official price list has still not been released yet.

What are VAG up to I wonder??

[phaeton]

April 1st is official release day

[Transporter]

April 1st is official release day

April 1st ha...

and I heard that there will be T5 convertible as well.

[hoddy]

Delivery confirmed for the 30th April.
12 working days after which I should be able to take possesion.

4 months total wait time for delivery.

Still waiting for a confirmed price.....

[Tornado T5]

Delivery confirmed for the 30th April.
12 working days after which I should be able to take possesion.

4 months total wait time for delivery.

Still waiting for a confirmed price.....

At least that's stayed the same since 2007, lol.
Dealers do have retail pricing on the T5GP, iirc. Or is there something you have ordered which isn't clearly listed on spec sheets yet?

EDIT: just reread your first post and you've ordered DSG with 4motion...I thought this wasn't available until 2nd half of the year?

[phaeton]

April 1st ha...

and I heard that there will be T5 convertible as well.

Be careful what you wish for

[hoddy]

At least that's stayed the same since 2007, lol.
Dealers do have retail pricing on the T5GP, iirc. Or is there something you have ordered which isn't clearly listed on spec sheets yet?

EDIT: just reread your first post and you've ordered DSG with 4motion...I thought this wasn't available until 2nd half of the year?

I think it is the Crewvan that will arrive June / July...

17in rims in the 136kw DSG and bigger brakes! --> thats a nice surprise...

[Tornado T5]

Hi Hoddy,

Just wondering if you've taken delivery of your T5GP and I'm sure we all would like to hear your thoughts?

[hoddy]

Take delivery this wednesday after fitiing of accessories:
1. Tinting--> formula1 tint on sides, limo grade on rear
2. Rear protection bar and hitch
Looking forward to the first vehicle I've owned which will be brand new!
Then begins the slow conversion process--> 2 seater in back, insulation, upgrade headlights and interior lighting, upgrade speakers, false floor / bed, windsurfer racks, cupboards incl fridge and sink, water tank, solar panel, move factory second batt to drivers seat, swivel seat with "safe" on passengers side.............

Have 2 months in WA (Ningaloo/Gnaraloo) from mid-september, can't wait to scale some sand dunes with the diff locks!!

[blaast]

1. Tinting--> formula1 tint on sides, limo grade on rear

You might want to contact your insurer about this because it is darker than the legal 35% (even rear windows).
They may refuse any claims if they find out.

[Tornado T5]

You might want to contact your insurer about this because it is darker than the legal 35% (even rear windows).
They may refuse any claims if they find out.

Would this apply to rear side windows as a T5 can be ordered with no glass so tinting in "ambulance" tint is considered no different to stock all-metal body I would have thought.

[Tornado T5]

Take delivery this wednesday after fitiing of accessories:
1. Tinting--> formula1 tint on sides, limo grade on rear
2. Rear protection bar and hitch
Looking forward to the first vehicle I've owned which will be brand new!
Then begins the slow conversion process--> 2 seater in back, insulation, upgrade headlights and interior lighting, upgrade speakers, false floor / bed, windsurfer racks, cupboards incl fridge and sink, water tank, solar panel, move factory second batt to drivers seat, swivel seat with "safe" on passengers side.............

Have 2 months in WA (Ningaloo/Gnaraloo) from mid-september, can't wait to scale some sand dunes with the diff locks!!

As you know without photo's it hasn't happened, so by Thursday we expect some shots, lol. Happy motoring.