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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Golf mk6 GTD/TDI => Topic started by: andywell on 22 October 2011, 17:15

Title: GTD Ordered
Post by: andywell on 22 October 2011, 17:15
 :smiley:

Ordered a Golf GTD today. The spec is as follows

3 door manual
Tornado Red
18" Charlestons
ACC
Xenons
RCD510 c/w DAB
Winter Pack

Delivery probably January/February

I got a wee bit of a discount and 3 year service plan thrown in

It's going to be a long wait
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: The Doc on 22 October 2011, 18:04
Oh hesitant will at least the snow will be gone by then :wink:

Maybe worth getting your name down on the list for a Bluetooth in the mk6 section?
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: GerryD on 22 October 2011, 19:32

Maybe worth getting your name down on the list for a Bluetooth in the mk6 section?

Bluetooth is now standard Doc  :nerd:

Very nice spec.
Will be a long wait.
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: SRGTD on 22 October 2011, 20:32
:smiley:

Ordered a Golf GTD today. The spec is as follows

3 door manual
Tornado Red
18" Charlestons
ACC
Xenons
RCD510 c/w DAB
Winter Pack

Delivery probably January/February

I got a wee bit of a discount and 3 year service plan thrown in

It's going to be a long wait

Nice spec. Had my GTD just over 2 months now and really enjoying it. It'll be worth the wait!  :smiley:
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Keithuk on 23 October 2011, 00:51
I would highly recommend the Flat Tyre Indicator for £40 but you must tell them when you order as they say it can't be enabled afterwards but I probably can if the right ABS module is fitted. That was the best option that I had when I ordered mine for £35.
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: The Doc on 23 October 2011, 09:14

Maybe worth getting your name down on the list for a Bluetooth in the mk6 section?

Bluetooth is now standard Doc  :nerd:

Very nice spec.
Will be a long wait.

Duh!  :embarassed:
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: andywell on 23 October 2011, 20:24
Quick question - does the 2012 GTD come with the LED rear lights as per the Golf R?
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Snoopy on 23 October 2011, 20:26
Quick question - does the 2012 GTD come with the LED rear lights as per the Golf R?
The one i looked at in the dealers earlier this week it had the lighter red LED ones rather than the dark red LED ones of the R.
The same as the Mr F's GTD on this thread below
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=195702.0

IIRC the GTD now comes with leather seats and LED number plate lights as standard.

Like keith i would suggest you add TPMS as it is a handy thing to have for £40

Keithuk
Is there different verison of the ABS unit that do not allow retrofitting of the TPMS?

Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: SRGTD on 23 October 2011, 21:25
Quick question - does the 2012 GTD come with the LED rear lights as per the Golf R?

It should. Mine's a 2012 model and it's got LED rear lights, plus you get LED rear number plate lights as well.   
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: andywell on 24 October 2011, 06:30
Cheers.

I have now added the flat tyre indicator for £40
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Mr_F on 24 October 2011, 09:59
You do get rear LED lights as standard now, though as snoopy says the ever so slightly lighter units.

If you can,  I would change your order to include the tyre indicator and also a rear view camera, so wish the camera was on the options list when I ordered mine.  Now looking at a retrofit as the rear visibility when reversing is woeful!

But even if you ignore all the extra advice after you've ordered...She'll be here in no time and you'll be happy.  Be nice to the dealer once every couple of weeks with a courtesy call to track your order progress.  In my humble it makes the whole process work well.

Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: andywell on 24 October 2011, 10:07
You do get rear LED lights as standard now, though as snoopy says the ever so slightly lighter units.

If you can,  I would change your order to include the tyre indicator and also a rear view camera, so wish the camera was on the options list when I ordered mine.  Now looking at a retrofit as the rear visibility when reversing is woeful!

But even if you ignore all the extra advice after you've ordered...She'll be here in no time and you'll be happy.  Be nice to the dealer once every couple of weeks with a courtesy call to track your order progress.  In my humble it makes the whole process work well.



Thanks Mr_F. I have now added the flat tyre indicator to my order.

As for the dealer, I have bought 7 VWs from them over the past 12 years. I am on first name terms with my salesman and the sales manager  :smiley: Therefore I don't foresee any problems from the dealer. Its all down to VW now
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: dieseldunc on 24 October 2011, 18:27
Andywell;

'Scuse me buttin in; but as others have said I'd really recommend adding the reversing camera to your car as it's such a bargain at the options price. I had to retrofit it (well, Steve P did) and although he did me a good price and great service - it's still lots more than from factory. It's a really useful addition; not just a gimmic.

just my tuppenth worth though  :smiley:
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Snoopy on 24 October 2011, 18:36
But if he wants DAB radio he cannot have the camera,
I would recomend parking sensors or the luxury pack just so you get the dipping passenger mirror when reversing to save your alloys as the golfs wider than most people think.
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Keithuk on 24 October 2011, 19:39
I would recomend parking sensors

Oh I forgot to mension, I wish I had ordered these after driving it for a while not so much for the back but the bonnet drops of quite sharply so you have to guestimate.
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: dieseldunc on 24 October 2011, 20:30

 :embarassed: Ah; yeah. Hadn't noticed need for DAB.

ALSO; ANdy - Lux packa good move - wish I could retrofit teh mirror drop, but don;t think it's feasible / cost effective.



But if he wants DAB radio he cannot have the camera,
I would recomend parking sensors or the luxury pack just so you get the dipping passenger mirror when reversing to save your alloys as the golfs wider than most people think.
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: p3asa on 25 October 2011, 18:42

 :embarassed: Ah; yeah. Hadn't noticed need for DAB.

ALSO; ANdy - Lux packa good move - wish I could retrofit teh mirror drop, but don;t think it's feasible / cost effective.



But if he wants DAB radio he cannot have the camera,
I would recomend parking sensors or the luxury pack just so you get the dipping passenger mirror when reversing to save your alloys as the golfs wider than most people think.


Could be wrong but I'm sure I read this was purely software driven and can be activated with VAG.COM?  I have it and it is a great addition in helping to keep the alloys good.

 
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: The Doc on 25 October 2011, 23:46
Sadly not a vagcom mod as you need extra wiring and sensors in the pass mirror  :sad:
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: andywell on 26 October 2011, 07:25
I have now added flat tyre indicator and luxury pack to my spec. Not bothering with the reversing camera as I tend to avoid parking in tight spaces or near other cars if I can avoid it
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Mr_F on 26 October 2011, 08:41
I have now added flat tyre indicator and luxury pack to my spec. Not bothering with the reversing camera as I tend to avoid parking in tight spaces or near other cars if I can avoid it

Welcome to the world of the big black abyss!

Have you got the "supposed" delivery date etched up on the bed post yet?
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Chillly on 27 October 2011, 18:24
The RCD 510 works great with the parking sensors if you can find the dosh. If you want to upgrade the rcd to rns these guys will take it in part ex :grin: www.satnavsystems.com/ and they come to your house or place of work. Great car mate and the leather and phone prep what a bonus :grin: Althou i like the cloth in Gtd and Gti. Roll on the new year then.
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: andywell on 27 October 2011, 19:43

Welcome to the world of the big black abyss!

Have you got the "supposed" delivery date etched up on the bed post yet?


I reckon it will be the middle of February. Should I drive my Scirocco like a hire car until then? :evil:
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: ScottA on 02 November 2011, 23:35
:smiley:

Ordered a Golf GTD today. The spec is as follows

3 door manual
Tornado Red
18" Charlestons
ACC
Xenons
RCD510 c/w DAB
Winter Pack

Delivery probably January/February

I got a wee bit of a discount and 3 year service plan thrown in

It's going to be a long wait

I ordered a Golf GTI in middle of Sept and I'm still waiting for the order to be accepted, please keep us up to date as interested in how long it takes for yours.
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: andywell on 21 November 2011, 15:31
Just had my VW dealer on the phone with an update on the Golf. He tells me it is scheduled to be built in week 48 (next week) so I can expect delivery in early January :) :smiley:
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Mr_F on 21 November 2011, 16:08
Good News!  What's the first things your going to do with her after the initial Ooooohness!
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: andywell on 21 November 2011, 20:26
Good News!  What's the first things your going to do with her after the initial Ooooohness!

Full paintwork protection probably with Auto Finesse products. I have mild OCD when it comes to keeping my cars clean  :embarassed:
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: andywell on 15 December 2011, 14:57
Just had an update from the dealer. My car is on a ship from Germany due to dock in Newcastle this evening. Things are looking good for me taking delivery of the car next week  :smiley:
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: andywell on 10 January 2012, 20:24
Finally picked up my GTD last Friday  :smiley:. It was actually at the dealers on the 22nd December but they couldn't register it due to the DVLA having an extended Christmas break.

1st impressions are good. The Golf seems a more refined than my previous Scirocco and the 170 diesel engine feels very torquey.
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: PenguinGTI on 11 January 2012, 16:03
Piccies?

Congrats on the new car. Good to hear your first impressions are positive  :smiley:
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: andywell on 11 January 2012, 21:24
Piccies?

Congrats on the new car. Good to hear your first impressions are positive  :smiley:

I'll try and get some photos this weekend. I'll need to wash it first though
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Mr GTD on 09 February 2012, 09:57
Got any pics yet mate??
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Kerrse on 25 February 2012, 11:38
Takes forever I ordered my Scirocco in Oct & is finally due to be delivered Thursday, can't bloody wait  :grin:
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Mr GTD on 25 February 2012, 17:30
Takes forever I ordered my Scirocco in Oct & is finally due to be delivered Thursday, can't bloody wait  :grin:

Ordered my GTD the same time you ordered your Roc and I'm getting mine on thurs too.....
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Robocop on 25 February 2012, 17:34
Ordered mine on Oct 8th and collecting Thursday as well. You can see VW are reporting record profits. Well actually ordered on 4th but went back to change/add some extras on the 8th. Lol
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Mr GTD on 25 February 2012, 17:39
Mine was Oct 25th...I'm getting cruise fitted by the dealer, a nice chap called Cliff told me via pm about this...it makes it cheaper than factory :smiley: @ £188 fitted!
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Mr GTD on 25 February 2012, 17:41
So there should be a few pics from members come next weekend.... :cool:
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Kerrse on 25 February 2012, 18:18
Indeed will post up some pics kind of glad it was a little delayed as will come with a 12 plate now :cool:
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Robocop on 25 February 2012, 18:29
Off to Paintshield next weekend to have the front done with paint protection film.
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Mr GTD on 26 February 2012, 11:29
Are either of you (Robocop or Kerrse) going to see your motors before thurs? Or have you done so already?
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Kerrse on 26 February 2012, 14:43
Are either of you (Robocop or Kerrse) going to see your motors before thurs? Or have you done so already?

No not seen mine yet hopefully it is all ok as won't see it till it arrives
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Robocop on 26 February 2012, 19:03
No, not seen mine yet.

I had a call from the dealer in December, who informed me it was ready for shipping early  :laugh: and I could, if I wanted, have it ready for the New Year. It was due to land in the UK in mid January, but I'd already decided to delay it and have it on a "12" plate.
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Kerrse on 27 February 2012, 18:45
Finding it hard to concentrate at work with only 2 more days to go  :grin:
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Mr GTD on 27 February 2012, 20:17
Finding it hard to concentrate at work with only 2 more days to go  :grin:

I know tell me about it, I'm trying to keep myself busy to try and pass the time...Grrrrrr!

I'm sure there's more than 24hrs in a day! :grin:
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Mr_F on 28 February 2012, 09:43
HAHA, bet your clucking like an addict without his next hit!

Damn it, my cars going to be OLD in two days!!!!    :cry:

Best order a new one!! lol
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Kerrse on 28 February 2012, 10:54
I could hardly sleep last night & i still have another 2 nights to go  :shocked: hope it turns up early on Thursday, i do have Friday booked off to spend some time with the new toy  :grin:
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Mr_F on 28 February 2012, 11:16
Wish I'd taken time off on the delivery day, I had all manor of fun, some good some bad! 

Definatley a good idea!
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Mr GTD on 28 February 2012, 12:29
Been told that I might not get the car till friday :angry: as my dealer has 5 or 6 hand overs already that day...and as they ordered before me, first come first serve!! But saying that he hasn't ruled it out just pre warned me...

Its only fair i guess, but at the same time still a bit annoying!!!
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Kerrse on 28 February 2012, 13:45
Been told that I might not get the car till friday :angry: as my dealer has 5 or 6 hand overs already that day...and as they ordered before me, first come first serve!! But saying that he hasn't ruled it out just pre warned me...

Its only fair i guess, but at the same time still a bit annoying!!!

Nightmare tell the dealer to pull his finger out & work harder  :grin:! hopefully you dont have to wait another day  :cool:
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Mr GTD on 28 February 2012, 15:49
Been told that I might not get the car till friday :angry: as my dealer has 5 or 6 hand overs already that day...and as they ordered before me, first come first serve!! But saying that he hasn't ruled it out just pre warned me...

Its only fair i guess, but at the same time still a bit annoying!!!

Nightmare tell the dealer to pull his finger out & work harder  :grin:! hopefully you dont have to wait another day  :cool:

Fingers crossed, just had word back that or though it's his day off tomorrow he's in for an hour and will let me know tomorrow for definite...
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Kerrse on 28 February 2012, 16:05

Fingers crossed, just had word back that or though it's his day off tomorrow he's in for an hour and will let me know tomorrow for definite...

He shouldnt be taking the day off the day before 12 plate release  :rolleyes: lazy git  :grin:
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Mr GTD on 28 February 2012, 16:16

Fingers crossed, just had word back that or though it's his day off tomorrow he's in for an hour and will let me know tomorrow for definite...

He shouldnt be taking the day off the day before 12 plate release  :rolleyes: lazy git  :grin:

:grin: I guess that's why he's in for a hour but his usual day off is a wednesday, either way I will know tomorrow....and ever since I first put the order in he's said from day one that pick up would either be 1st or 2nd...reason being is that he's already got 5 or 6 customers collecting on the 1st so told me 1st or 2nd so i new from the start...
My reason for being so hopeful of the 1st is cus last thursday I receive a email saying that the car had arrived at the dealer and the plan was for the 1st of March pick up, so of course I've been holding on to that date....

Will post up once I know :wink:
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Kerrse on 29 February 2012, 10:01
Have you heard back yet? 24 hrs to go :) not that i am now counting in hours  :grin:
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Mr GTD on 29 February 2012, 13:02
Have you heard back yet? 24 hrs to go :) not that i am now counting in hours  :grin:

Nope not yet :angry: he usually emails me so I jump everytime my phone bleeps!! :grin:

If he hasn't got in contact with me by 4pm then I will be phoning him....

Will let you know :wink:
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Mr GTD on 29 February 2012, 15:33
Good News!!!

My dealer phoned to say that he's fitted me in between a few other customers who are also collecting tomorrow.
I'm picking up at 3.30...know where near as early as I wanted BUT at least I'm getting it tomorrow so I'm well chuffed!

All  :smiley:......and a restless nights sleep me thinks! :grin:

CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Kerrse on 29 February 2012, 16:00
Good News!!!

My dealer phoned to say that he's fitted me in between a few other customers who are also collecting tomorrow.
I'm picking up at 3.30...know where near as early as I wanted BUT at least I'm getting it tomorrow so I'm well chuffed!

All  :smiley:......and a restless nights sleep me thinks! :grin:

CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!

great news  :cool:i agree going to be a long night tonight ! might have a few beers tonight to take my mind off it  :laugh:
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Mr GTD on 29 February 2012, 16:06
Good News!!!

My dealer phoned to say that he's fitted me in between a few other customers who are also collecting tomorrow.
I'm picking up at 3.30...know where near as early as I wanted BUT at least I'm getting it tomorrow so I'm well chuffed!

All  :smiley:......and a restless nights sleep me thinks! :grin:

CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!

great news  :cool:i agree going to be a long night tonight ! might have a few beers tonight to take my mind off it  :laugh:

What time are you picking up? Or is yours getting delivered....
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Kerrse on 29 February 2012, 16:08

What time are picking up? Or is yours getting delivered....

Getting delivered anytime between 9am & 1pm 
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Mr GTD on 29 February 2012, 16:09

What time are picking up? Or is yours getting delivered....

Getting delivered anytime between 9am & 1pm 

:cool:
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Cliff_944 on 29 February 2012, 21:53
Dont forget the photos guys!   :smiley:
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Mr GTD on 29 February 2012, 22:09
Dont forget the photos guys!   :smiley:

Will do mate.. :wink:
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Kerrse on 01 March 2012, 09:34
Should be here by 12 latest, i am finding work very difficult today  :laugh:
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Mr GTD on 01 March 2012, 11:09
Just had dealer on phone and he's running ahead of schedule so I'm now picking car up at 12.45.....

Awesome!!!
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Kerrse on 01 March 2012, 11:16
 :cool: :cool:
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d110/kerrse/NewImage-1.jpg)
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Kerrse on 01 March 2012, 11:17
will do some better ones later
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Mr GTD on 01 March 2012, 12:05
 :cool: very nice....when you taking it for a spin?
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Kerrse on 01 March 2012, 14:21
Just been out for a spin i bloody love it  :grin:
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Rhyso on 01 March 2012, 15:09
Just been out for a spin i bloody love it  :grin:

What version did you go for in the end? 140 or 170??
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Kerrse on 01 March 2012, 15:42
Just been out for a spin i bloody love it  :grin:

What version did you go for in the end? 140 or 170??

Got the 170  :cool:
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Rhyso on 01 March 2012, 15:54
Just been out for a spin i bloody love it  :grin:

What version did you go for in the end? 140 or 170??

Got the 170  :cool:

A fine choice  :wink:
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Kerrse on 01 March 2012, 15:58
A fine choice  :wink:

Thanks Rhyso  :cool: i feel like a kid on Christmas day can't stop smiling ! Just itching to get out of work  :grin:
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Rhyso on 01 March 2012, 16:03
A fine choice  :wink:

Thanks Rhyso  :cool: i feel like a kid on Christmas day can't stop smiling ! Just itching to get out of work  :grin:

Well if you get bored of the power take a trip to visit Doc; his GTD is just comically fast  :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Kerrse on 01 March 2012, 16:09
A fine choice  :wink:

Thanks Rhyso  :cool: i feel like a kid on Christmas day can't stop smiling ! Just itching to get out of work  :grin:

Well if you get bored of the power take a trip to visit Doc; his GTD is just comically fast  :laugh: :laugh:

Seeing him tomorrow morning  :grin:
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Rhyso on 01 March 2012, 16:15
A fine choice  :wink:

Thanks Rhyso  :cool: i feel like a kid on Christmas day can't stop smiling ! Just itching to get out of work  :grin:

Well if you get bored of the power take a trip to visit Doc; his GTD is just comically fast  :laugh: :laugh:

Seeing him tomorrow morning  :grin:

Seriously??  :shocked: :shocked: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Kerrse on 01 March 2012, 16:29
Seriously??  :shocked: :shocked: :grin: :grin: :grin:

Deadly serious been booked in for ages just had to wait on the car arriving  :cool:
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Rhyso on 02 March 2012, 07:32
Seriously??  :shocked: :shocked: :grin: :grin: :grin:

Deadly serious been booked in for ages just had to wait on the car arriving  :cool:

Awesome!! Lol  :cool: :evil:
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: andywell on 02 March 2012, 20:57
Although its been 8 weeks since I got my GTD today was the 1st time I eventually got some photos

(http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss344/arranandy/001.jpg)

(http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss344/arranandy/0022.jpg)

(http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss344/arranandy/0042.jpg)

(http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss344/arranandy/005-1.jpg)

Here's a couple of photos of the car she replaced....

(http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss344/arranandy/002.jpg)

(http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss344/arranandy/003.jpg)

And my R32 which was a great car but was becoming too expensive to run

(http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss344/arranandy/wheels040.jpg)

(http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss344/arranandy/r32034.jpg)

Enjoy
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Cliff_944 on 02 March 2012, 21:46
Hiya - cool looking Car and almost exactly the same spec as I'm waiting for.  Red, 3 door, Charleston's and xenons.  Now I know what mine will look like when it finally arrives :cool:
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: Mr GTD on 02 March 2012, 22:10
Awesome pics, hope your enjoying it...

What am I saying of course you are... :grin:
Title: Re: GTD Ordered
Post by: bobbarley on 02 March 2012, 22:11
:afro: