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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Golf mk6 GTD/TDI => Topic started by: ferret2002 on 18 April 2011, 18:21
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HI DOes anyone know what the current lead time is on the standard spec GTD? I ordered one as a company Car on 1st November and had been told it was due at the dealer this week. Today I have been told it will be another 7 weeks before it is due - surely something is not right with this? :sad:
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Sounds about right.
Extended lead times on anything that is dsg, bluemotion, and with 2.0 tdi engines. I have never had anything turn up in 12-16 weeks gtd/gti wise. Hey ho........
Doesn't help there is a shortage of 2.0 tdi engines so vw are taking a few thousand off skoda : )
The GTD would be a 5 month wait
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I ordered mine 5 weeks ago and not had any feedback since my initial 12-16 weeks quote. I dropped into the dealers this afternoon, but the chap I was dealing with is on holiday. I'll wait and have a conversation with him next week to see whats happening.
What I was told was they had a std order for one already in the system and were trying to modify it if possible to my spec, so maybe it'll be sooner that the 5 months or so, although with my luck it'll be longer. :rolleyes:
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Yep wellcome to VW waiting times , just ordered mine on the 15/04/11 been told expect sept 11 ??? :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
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Don't know if its any different here in Ireland (I hope it is!)... I ordered a GTD on March 9th and was also told 12-16 weeks. I callled in a couple of weeks ago and dealer told me that the car was pencilled in for week 20 build (early-mid May?). I haven't checked since... I really hope it doesn't get pushed out much later than that :tongue:
The 5-6 month lead times I read about on here worry me! Cos when I think about it, they all come from the same factory, so if UK customers are getting these delays, then surely I will too.... damn!!
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Yes these VW build times have always been stupid. I ordered mine on 19/09/09 and they quoted 12 weeks they rang me in November saying it would be delayed another month because of big demands. I picked it up on 27/01/10 which is 16 weeks. After 16 weeks they give you a load car while your still waiting.
Now this is talked about on many forums if you search. The more extras you want does extend the build time that applies to all VW's not just the GTD. Where was a long delay because they couldn't get enough DSG gearboxes. The longest that I've heard about was 7 months.
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This is the info I have received today from the lease company:
VW comms - Updated 18th April
Delayed scheduling of vehicles
Unconfirmed orders for some models are showing provisional build weeks. This delay is caused by a combination of the number of orders waiting to be scheduled and the planned Factory holiday. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
Supply of 2.0-litre diesel engines is becoming increasingly restricted for all models, causing delays to production. We are awaiting clarification of the scale of this issue, and will update accordingly.
Colour multifunction computer display (9Q4) has been temporarily removed from ordering.
Improved supply on parking technology
Supply of parking sensors and cameras has improved. Delayed orders will be scheduled for production at the earliest possible build week.
Delays on models fitted with DSG
Supply of DSG is restricted. This is affecting all models. The situation will not improve in the short term, please consider this when advising customers of potential lead times.
Delays on models fitted with DAB
We have been informed by the Factory of potential restrictions in the supply of DAB units. We are awaiting further clarification on the scale of this issue that will impact all models. The initial indications are that the situation will not improve in the short term. Please consider this when advising customers of potential lead times.
Golf
Extended lead times
High levels of demand on Golf mean that there are extended delivery times on these models. Every effort is being made to ensure that the oldest customer orders are scheduled into the earliest build weeks.
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I don't like the sound of all that :sad:
2.0 TDI engines shortage and a short supply of all Golf models to boot. Bugger.
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GT TDI ordered Strat July 2009 deliver time was for September but the car came at the end of Octobe 2009, the big benefit for me was a free Dynaudio system (never billed) and my finance agreement went down by £30.00 a month due to a rate change, so a 4 month wait, well worth it. Just wish I had ordered a 5 door now!!
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Today I have been told that the 6th June delivery Date (32 weeks) is probably unlikely too and perhaps i should consider ordering a different car. Now do i carry on waiting???? :undecided:
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I was getting paranoid following this thread so I checked with my dealer today and my car is still down for a week 20 build, so I should have the car by first/second week in June. I asked him was that date likely to shift and he said no... He said he's never had a GTI/D take longer than 12-14 weeks... He's sold a few (and already delivered) to customers that were ordered in Jan or Feb this year. He did mention that occasionally some extras cause delays, and he'd checked that mine are OK... I've ordered Xenons and he said those are fine.
Also mentioned that its much harder to get Polo's, as they come in from South Africa rather than Germany.
I think if I were waiting since early November I'd be wondering was it a bespoke Ferrari I'd ordered or a VW Golf...
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i e mailed VW head office and they responded with 16 weeks on GTD's I think the problem is more down to the fleet management guys than VW, they are next to useless and it would not surprise me if they forgot to order the car until i started chasing . :angry:
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Ordered mine last week and have been told week 29 for build so should have it ready for the new reg in Sept, can't wait (but will have to!) :smiley:
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Ordered mine last week and have been told week 29 for build so should have it ready for the new reg in Sept, can't wait (but will have to!) :smiley:
It's worth the wait, I get 57 mpg going to and from work on a light throttle and sticking to the speed limit :wink:
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I get 57 mpg going to and from work on a light throttle and sticking to the speed limit :wink:
Well I don't. :angry:
(http://www.fuelly.com/sig-uk/43490.png) (http://www.fuelly.com/driver/KeithUK/golf)
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He-he, I was just on Fuelly looking at yours Keith, I`m averaging 52mpg at the mo.... :cool:
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Dropped into the stealers this afternoon but still no build date and that's me now into my 7th week since ordering. I've to go back in week 14 to see about getting a loan car. Depending on lead times at that point I may need to give serious consideration to getting a used one or something else. :undecided:
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Dropped into the stealers this afternoon but still no build date and that's me now into my 7th week since ordering. I've to go back in week 14 to see about getting a loan car. Depending on lead times at that point I may need to give serious consideration to getting a used one or something else. :undecided:
I don't really understand that. Things must work differently in UK dealers and I thought Irish dealers were bad! I ordered a similar car as you about 8 weeks ago and I've been given build week 22. I was given that info several weeks ago and the dealer says he's rarely seen a build date pushed back once assigned in the system. Here's hoping anyway!!
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What they did say, was that sometimes it 'just appears' and is on time.
I agree, I would have thought the order process is the same no matter what franchise dealer is ordering with the same inputs, outputs and system feedback.
I guess as they same, time will tell.
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Dropped into the stealers this afternoon but still no build date and that's me now into my 7th week since ordering. I've to go back in week 14 to see about getting a loan car. Depending on lead times at that point I may need to give serious consideration to getting a used one or something else. :undecided:
My experience of ordering a new Golf GTD is;
- Order placed on Nov 13th. The dealer confirmed the order had been accepted by the factory 3.5 weeks later.
- I was given a build week (week 25) 14.5 weeks from the date of placing the order.
The dealer has been very good at keeping me informed and has given me updates every 1-2 weeks.
So I'm playing the waiting game just now............Hope to take delivery in July - that's if my build week doesn't get moved back. When I ordered my current car (mk5 Golf GT170), I had taken delivery of it within 3 months of ordering, so somewhat different now! :angry:
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Lease company has now offered me a manual GTI as they think the combination of diesel and DSG is not going to happen. They tell me they have over 200 cars affected by VWs inability to supply!
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Rolled the dice Sunday, or should I say ordered my new GTD! :o)
2 days before they announce the Edition 35, boo, shame they won't do a Edition 35D. 177bhp with 380nm of Torque like the new Audi A6 would make it a bit sweeter. And If I had my way throw in that Haldex unit from the spare parts bin too.
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Rolled the dice Sunday, or should I say ordered my new GTD! :o)
2 days before they announce the Edition 35, boo, shame they won't do a Edition 35D. 177bhp with 380nm of Torque like the new Audi A6 would make it a bit sweeter. And If I had my way throw in that Haldex unit from the spare parts bin too.
It will be here in no time :grin:
Welcome
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Build week 35 car due early Sept 11 confirmed today !! :rolleyes:
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Build week 35 car due early Sept 11 confirmed today !! :rolleyes:
Happy dayz fella ;-)
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GTi being delivered Wednesday :smiley:
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I get 57 mpg going to and from work on a light throttle and sticking to the speed limit :wink:
Here Doc, what kind of run into work do you have, distance, urban 30's, 40's, spirited dereg'd, Motorway that kind of thing
Just trying to guess how much fuel mines going to Sup, not that I can do much about it.
Not quite 3 weeks since ordering and I WANT IT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mr F.
PS. I know I should be mindful of the future and will "use the Schwarz!"
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I've got build week 31 for a September 61 plater Carbon Grey GTD with Charleston's etc
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I get 57 mpg going to and from work on a light throttle and sticking to the speed limit :wink:
Here Doc, what kind of run into work do you have, distance, urban 30's, 40's, spirited dereg'd, Motorway that kind of thing
Just trying to guess how much fuel mines going to Sup, not that I can do much about it.
Not quite 3 weeks since ordering and I WANT IT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mr F.
PS. I know I should be mindful of the future and will "use the Schwarz!"
Hi mate,
That's doing around 25 motorway miles @ 75 ish and 10 miles 30/40's but it has been modified and it's run in since then, the fuel economy you can get if you behave is amazing I've had high 70's on my homeward commute :wink:
If I drive normally I'll see mid 60's now but if i give it some it goes to early 50's - see my mpg log in the GTD mpg log: http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=176242.0
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I've just ordered a 5 door black GTD, std wheels (prefered them to the 18s), and added cruise and bluetooth and thats it. :)
been told 18 weeks :(
Any tips to get the dealer to speed it up a bit? :)
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oh and i'm going to put at least 30k miles a year on it :grin:
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Weekly (I liked Friday lunch time) call to the dealer to get friendly and chase them for an update, always be positive with them, don't let them think your a bore and keep it short and sweet.
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Picked mine up Friday took 3 months To build
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Welcome - that sounds fast to be honest :wink:
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I spent a day ringing around dealers to find one that had a allocation slot. Then specced the car.
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So have you shaken their hand, if so what spec did you go for?
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Spec as follows
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=205912.0
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I spent a day ringing around dealers to find one that had a allocation slot.
It doesn't really work like that?
When I ordered mine and they said 3 months delivery I said I'll got to another dealer and get it quicker. They said no dealer has a faster allocation slot they all go inline and 3 months is the build time for a GTD. They said dealers are only allowed a certain number of car in that model and ours is 3 for the GTD. One is the demo car so we are only allowed to sell 2 each month. We have people ringing up from London to order GTD's because all the London dealers have used up their allocation.
I thought the idea is to sell as many cars as they can and not put people off so they goto another manufacturer for a quicker transaction?
4 months later it arrived.
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Seem to have got lucky with my GTD, went to look at a demo car and was offered an unregistered car from the dealers group stock.
From first visiting the dealer to picking my car up - 8 days.
White, 5 door, with 18" charlestons, RCD510, F&R sensors, cruise, lux pack and winter pack, i even got a healthy discount and free 3 year servicing and discounted gap ins.
Very happy.
Simon
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You were dealing with a proper dealer simon ; ) look after my polo gti till Tuesday.
Lee
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Thouht you might be along Lee, see you tuesday.
Simon
You were dealing with a proper dealer simon ; ) look after my polo gti till Tuesday.
Lee
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EVO When did your dealership order the car? That's now 6 months I have been waiting for the same speck gtd:-(((
Been told it's this dsg box that's the hold up!! Is there any truth in that?
Cheers Chris
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EVO When did your dealership order the car? That's now 6 months I have been waiting for the same speck gtd:-(((
Been told it's this dsg box that's the hold up!! Is there any truth in that?
Cheers Chris
Mines 6 manual not DSG.
Simon
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Been told it's this dsg box that's the hold up!! Is there any truth in that?
They've been saying there are delays with the DSG gearbox for the past year so nothing has changed?
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EVO When did your dealership order the car? That's now 6 months I have been waiting for the same speck gtd:-(((
Been told it's this dsg box that's the hold up!! Is there any truth in that?
Cheers Chris
Very lucky that a dealer in our group had one instock which we could get for Simon, however put into perspective we have 25 dealers and there was only 2 instock........both have since sold.
A factory order which your is buy the sounds of it is dragging on, probably the dealer you ordered it with did not actually have allocation............ Are you in a VW support car?
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Just a quick message to say thanks again to Lee, the process was very quick ( as said above from walking into Cheltenham VW to picking up a brand new GTD - 8 days ! ) and painless, if you're in the market for a new VW contact Lee ( evo1986 ).
Simon
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Just a quick message to say thanks again to Lee, the process was very quick ( as said above from walking into Cheltenham VW to picking up a brand new GTD - 8 days ! ) and painless, if you're in the market for a new VW contact Lee ( evo1986 ).
Simon
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I did but he couldn't get me the a GTD , So I got Tig with no regrets. Give him his due he tried :wink: