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Offline Sootchucker

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VW Starting to delete spec ???
« on: 02 November 2021, 10:30 »
Hi all. I've secretly had a new Tiguan on order with Drive the Deal, as the discount was brilliant and was prepared to wait the 6 months or so for delivery.

The supplying dealer has been really upfront about everything, and I mailed him the other day to change my spec a little (as the car's not even been confirmed by VW yet despite being on order for a month). Well, I just had a mail from him this morning to say that VW had informed the dealers of changes to specs on cars from November onwards (I don't know if this is just for new orders from today onwards, or also for cars already on order but not yet confirmed for build - I'm waiting to find out which).

In any case this is the list he's just mailed me. OK it's for a Tiguan not a MK8 Golf but does make me wonder if VW will be doing the same across all models and the Golf is yet to come ?

This is the list of changes / deletions

Option Deletions: PR Code Description

  • F1F1 Ginger Brown
  • PJV 4 alloy wheels "Tulsa" 7J x 17
  • PA2 Chrome package
  • 1SK Front underbody guard
  • PXB IQ. Light (Life trim only)
  • 3S2 Black roof rails
  • 8G1 Light Assist
  • 0TD Carpet mats in front and rear
  • PB1 / PB2 ergoActive seats in front
  • 2FT / 2FM Leather wrapped multi-function steering wheel, heated
  • RBD Navigation system "Discover Media" including Streaming & Internet
  • U9C 2 USB-C ports in the front, 1 USB-C charging socket on the center console in the rear
  • PA1 Ambience package (Life trim)
  • 9JC Smoker's package
  • P61 Winter package including heated outer rear seats (Life trim only)
  • PFA Driver Assistance package
  • 7X2 Park Distance Control
  • 7X5 Park Assist package
« Last Edit: 02 November 2021, 10:31 by Sootchucker »
2022 Tiguan R-Line 2.0 TSI 4-Motion. Nightshade blue, pano roof, IQ lights, Nav Pro, Harmon Kardon, Heated Windscreen, Heated rear seats, Wireless charging, Heads up display, dual height boot floor, Keyless with electric tailgate, Electronic TPMS, underbody protection, Area View Cameras

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Re: VW Starting to delete spec ???
« Reply #1 on: 02 November 2021, 10:45 »
There have already been some mk8 gti deletions it seems... Voice control and gesture control are gone from non navpro... I wonder what else... Someone I think also said about mats too.
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Re: VW Starting to delete spec ???
« Reply #2 on: 02 November 2021, 11:38 »
Front an Rear mats don't have semi conductors in (or do they  :grin:) though, so is the semi conductor supply just a part of the issue and the whole parts supply chain is having issues which is slowing build times?
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Re: VW Starting to delete spec ???
« Reply #3 on: 02 November 2021, 13:09 »
Front an Rear mats don't have semi conductors in (or do they  :grin:)

In the "all new digital Golf" they probably do...

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Re: VW Starting to delete spec ???
« Reply #4 on: 02 November 2021, 14:08 »
I imagine this is as much to do with improving margin as supply chain.  Notice that base spec cars are getting more ... basic but price remains the same.  Sellers market at the moment. 
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Re: VW Starting to delete spec ???
« Reply #5 on: 02 November 2021, 14:13 »
What a shame Ginger Brown has been deleted that sounds like the most appealing colour!!!
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Re: VW Starting to delete spec ???
« Reply #6 on: 02 November 2021, 14:46 »
What a shame Ginger Brown has been deleted that sounds like the most appealing colour!!!


Haha, it was an interior colour not exterior  ;D
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Re: VW Starting to delete spec ???
« Reply #7 on: 02 November 2021, 15:01 »
What a shame Ginger Brown has been deleted that sounds like the most appealing colour!!!


Haha, it was an interior colour not exterior  ;D

If you let me drive you can replicate that interior colour easily  :laugh:
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Re: VW Starting to delete spec ???
« Reply #8 on: 03 November 2021, 11:22 »
What a shame Ginger Brown has been deleted that sounds like the most appealing colour!!!


Haha, it was an interior colour not exterior  ;D

If you let me drive you can replicate that interior colour easily  :laugh:

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Previously
2021 Mk8 GTI Clubsport - Atlantic Blue
2017 MK7.5 GTI Performance - Tornado Red
First steps into Golf ownership -
2003 Mk4 GtTdi PD150 Oceanic Green
2002 Mk4 GtTdi PD150 Reflex silver