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Title: BW43
Post by: monsta on 23 September 2013, 15:48
Come on then, since there is a BW42 thread and they've just had their dates confirmed - who's down for BW43?

Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monsta on 24 September 2013, 14:16
Just mine getting built that week then! Should mean no delays  :smiley:
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: virginVWman on 24 September 2013, 14:33
Ive been advised BW 45, so the quicker your car comes the quicker mine does!!!!!!!!!! Have you had definitive say so that you are BW 43? I was told 45 but this was the best part of 6 weeks ago. Keen to make sure its not fallen further back than promised as I ordered the start of June
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monsta on 24 September 2013, 14:36
My dealer tells me 43 is going to be confirmed this week, judging by how the 42'ers went I'd say this is likely to be the case so I guess in 2 weeks time your's will be confirmed too.

My dealer contacts me around every 1-2 weeks with an update by email. I think he knows I'm impatient.  :grin:
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: virginVWman on 24 September 2013, 15:03
This has been such a long wait...I just hope it's worth it.

What?! That's a joke. The customer service I have received has been nothing short of awful. I wish I was kept informed weekly or fortnightly
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monsta on 24 September 2013, 15:17
Have you had a test drive? The wait is definitely worth it. This is my 3rd GTI in a row  :smiley:
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: mjh_056 on 24 September 2013, 15:26
Mine is lease but they have a tracker and it is updated each week and at 3 weeks it was on target each and every week for stock date and now it has been pushed back 3 weeks due to factory parts issues. Ordered Mid May, with likely receipt now Mid November. 
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monsta on 24 September 2013, 15:33
What did you spec?

I placed an order on 11th August;

Performance Pack
Dynamic Chassis Control
Panoramic Roof
Dynaudio

Originally BW42 but slipped to 43 a little while ago....
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: virginVWman on 24 September 2013, 15:40
No test drive unfortunately. I keep meaning to call the salesman to organise something, but he's annoyed me so much I don't think I could see him without telling him how sh*te he's been. It's the GTD in DBP I've ordered. Can't wait to get it. Brother has a mark 5 GTI and that's a beauty, which has prompted me down the VW route from an avid Audi fanboy. Need to call the salesman do find out if I'm still on track for bw 45
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: mjh_056 on 24 September 2013, 15:57
Quote from: monsta on 24 September 2013, 15:33
What did you spec?

I placed an order on 11th August;

Performance Pack
Dynamic Chassis Control
Panoramic Roof
Dynaudio

Originally BW42 but slipped to 43 a little while ago....

Pure White GTD 5 Door DSG Discovery Sat Nav Winter Pack Dynamic Chassis Control

So no camera on order - so not sure what part is in short supply at factory, the DCC or DSG maybe?

If mine now stays on track it will be 3 weeks over stock date and 6mths from order to delivery.

Our lease site states that STronic Audi A3 leads times are 16-26 weeks! and given it states the GTD/GTI is 14-16 weeks on same lead time chart which we know is hugely optimistic! then still quite happy did not order the Audi still as be getting that in 2015 sometime.
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: Ian.C on 24 September 2013, 16:21
Ive been told my build is 43 however uncomfirmed.....

Ian
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: tambourine on 24 September 2013, 18:37
When did you place your order Ian? And what did your order?
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: Ian.C on 24 September 2013, 19:11
Sorry...should have given detail..

Ordered 31st July
3- Door
Pure White
GTI-PP
DDC
Dynaudio
Keyless
High beam assist
Park Assist

Like I said....unconfirmed....I at least expect a 2 week delay

Thanks
Ian
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: JellyB on 24 September 2013, 20:22
Popped in to see the dealer last Friday and she said that according to her system that I was looking like BW43.. which is a week ahead what I last heard :D

I guess I will find out this week :)
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: tambourine on 24 September 2013, 21:00
Fingers crossed we should all change this week Fri-Sat to confirmed on the VW tracker---- THE BUILD WEEK 43 CLUB---- he we come!!!!!!!
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monsta on 24 September 2013, 21:06
Put my current car up for sale (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=259719.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=259719.0)) this week and a bloke is coming to look at it Friday...  Hope my new one isn't delayed too much!
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: Ian.C on 24 September 2013, 21:08
Well I hope we all get some good news.....the wait is killing me.....

Ian
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: JellyB on 27 September 2013, 08:50
Who hoo, confirmed be bw43 overnight

:D
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monsta on 27 September 2013, 09:14
Wooop!  Me too - happy days!  :laugh:
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: MJ-GTI on 27 September 2013, 09:54
Confirmed for BW 44 :smiley: happy days ahead.
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: JellyB on 27 September 2013, 10:15
OK, so what's the next thing we are supposed to moan about?

:grin:
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: theflash on 27 September 2013, 10:20
Quote from: JellyB on 27 September 2013, 10:15
OK, so what's the next thing we are supposed to moan about?

:grin:


 :whistle:
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: JellyB on 27 September 2013, 10:28
Lmao, thanks for clarifying  :grin:
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: Ian.C on 27 September 2013, 10:45
Get in there.....im confirmed aswell.....

Title: Re: BW43
Post by: virginVWman on 27 September 2013, 12:11
Ya beauty....confirmed bw 43. 2 weeks earlier than thought. To commence building 20th of October. Not long now. This has been asked before I'm sure...but from being built to sitting in it...how long? 3 weeks?
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: tambourine on 27 September 2013, 12:26
Why always me?.. My dealer has just told me that my car has been put back to unconfirmed BW 46. :cry: The only reason i can think why is because its a GTD. I ordered the car on the 18th July... The wait goes on..!
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: virginVWman on 27 September 2013, 12:29
Quote from: tambourine on 27 September 2013, 12:26
Why always me?.. My dealer has just told me that my car has been put back to unconfirmed BW 46. :cry: The only reason i can think why is because its a GTD. I order the car on the 18th July... The wait goes on..!

I'm also on order for a GTD but I did place an order the first week in June. I'm just wondering is it worth while. Ole ring a car in November? Not best to wait till January so it's registered in 2014 as apposed to 2013?
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: dippy_x on 27 September 2013, 12:30
Quote from: virginVWman on 27 September 2013, 12:11
Ya beauty....confirmed bw 43. 2 weeks earlier than thought. To commence building 20th of October. Not long now. This has been asked before I'm sure...but from being built to sitting in it...how long? 3 weeks?

I think it may be 5 - 6 weeks as the cars don't seem to be getting built in their confirmed BW at the moment.  Anything sooner that that would be a bonus / a nice surprise.
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: virginVWman on 27 September 2013, 12:41
Quote from: dippy_x on 27 September 2013, 12:30
Quote from: virginVWman on 27 September 2013, 12:11
Ya beauty....confirmed bw 43. 2 weeks earlier than thought. To commence building 20th of October. Not long now. This has been asked before I'm sure...but from being built to sitting in it...how long? 3 weeks?

I think it may be 5 - 6 weeks as the cars don't seem to be getting built in their confirmed BW at the moment.  Anything sooner that that would be a bonus / a nice surprise.

Yeh nice surprise...but 5/6 weeks. So collect around December...hmmmm think il collect in jan if that's the case
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monkeyhanger on 27 September 2013, 22:56
Quote from: theflash on 27 September 2013, 10:20
Quote from: JellyB on 27 September 2013, 10:15
OK, so what's the next thing we are supposed to moan about?

:grin:

  • How long it takes to build
  • How long it sits at Emden
  • How long it sits at (insert UK port here)
  • How long it takes to PDI
  • The fact they didn't remove the transport blocks

 :whistle:

That you ordered DBP not realising how high maintenance it is?  :whistle:
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: virginVWman on 30 September 2013, 22:40
Out of interest....looking at peoples thoughts here. If we are to get our cars in 5/6 weeks from the build date that means cars will be ready for late november, will anyone actually collect it so late in the year? Id be tempted to ask for them to hold on to it till Jan for it to be registered in 2014 instead of 2013. Surely this would make a difference when you come to sell it, or am i the only one thinking along these lines? Would be damn hard to put collection of another 4 weeks should it come to it
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: dippy_x on 30 September 2013, 23:01
In Jan 2014 the car would still have a 63 plate?  If I was taking delivery in January I would be tempted to hold off till March for the new 14 reg plate.  I'm fine with a Nov delivery though  :smiley:
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monkeyhanger on 01 October 2013, 00:09
Definitely only worth delaying delivery for imminent new plate. There'll be maybe £250 between Dec 13 and Jan 14 registration come trade in time, but £750 - 1000 between Feb 14 (63) and March 14 (14) due to the impact of the new plate. My p/xed Scirocco slid £850 between Aug and Sept 13, but only approx £230 per month for the preceding 3 months.

Nov availability? Pick it up ASAP, you'll see no advantage in delaying pick up by a month or 2.
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monsta on 01 October 2013, 10:07
Just had a very positive email about the confirmation of my build week.  November delivery. I wonder if it will be mid-late or earlier.  My money is on later...
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: virginVWman on 01 October 2013, 11:20
Just received a call from VW also, to expect a delivery first two weeks in November. If its not being built till week commencing the 20th October think this is a bit optimistic I'd have said
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: JellyB on 01 October 2013, 14:40
Spoke to my dealer and they said it was possible that I'd get a November delivery but were planning for early to mid December.

(Important for me as my current car tax and insurance expire December and that's when I wanted to collect the new car).
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: Ian.C on 01 October 2013, 16:34
I actually got "offical" confirmation from VW my build is BW43......Thats assuming it wont slip now..??

Ian
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monsta on 16 October 2013, 21:44
Just sold my Mk5 GTI, I'm hoping to get a run of good luck and be sitting in my Mk7 in 3 weeks?  I can live in hope!

Anyone else getting excited now?  :laugh:
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: JellyB on 16 October 2013, 22:23
Trying not to get too excited lest my co-workers banish me from the office ;)

But still, ordered winter wheels and tyres this week, so looks like the pentaglas will have to wait :D
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monsta on 20 October 2013, 14:15
Here we go then folks, Week 43 starts today!   :whistle:
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: JellyB on 20 October 2013, 17:31
Longest couple of weeks ever, starting now ;)

Found out today that I can't even get a quote for the change in insurance until 30 days prior to the change so I will have to wait another 10 days to do that.. all for just 12 days cover until my new policy starts!
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: Ian.C on 20 October 2013, 17:56
Im BW 43......fingers crossed it actually gets built....and then pray we dont have to wait to long for shipping....

Good luck everyone.
Ian
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: virginVWman on 22 October 2013, 17:49
Has anyone's tracker ticked over to build in progress yet? I was scheduled to be bw45 so I believe I'm going to be the arse end of the week before anything changes
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: JellyB on 22 October 2013, 21:19
Not for me yet.

Though I was expecting updates to happen Thursday/Friday as usual.
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: virginVWman on 22 October 2013, 21:23
Quote from: JellyB on 22 October 2013, 21:19
Not for met yet.

Though I was expecting updates to happen Thursday/Friday as usual.


Ahhhhhhh...right, sorry! Didnt realise, cheers though
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: JellyB on 22 October 2013, 22:26
No worries. The tracker does have a mind of its own, so who knows what will be!
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monsta on 22 October 2013, 22:42
Yeah I think getting your dealer to give you updates from his VW software - with it's 20 stage progress indicator during build - is going to keep you sane, the tracker is more of a placebo if you ask me.
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: MajorKhan on 23 October 2013, 11:35
Placed order..well I cant even remember exactly but start of July, dealer confirms BW 45 then changed to BW44, dealer told me get ready to receive your my car end of Nov!!! :laugh:
Called VWUK they went an extra mile checked with factory came back and said your car should be delivered by xmas, told them that date changes and no confirmation on tracker is getting me worried and really feel like cancelling my order as all I keep doing is adding an extra and its getting further away from my original order spec, ive even ordered bits of the ABT kit from Germany ....VWUK will be supplying me with a courtesy car in 2 weeks time until my car arrives which I have been told is very unlikely this year due to Xmas holidays. 
The positives:  I have heard that after bw45 the car will have updated software and few different things like folding side mirrors.
Newer reg
driving a free car
Able to get confirmation that my car will have reversing camera.
Negatives: Losing focus and cost has increased, hate driving my car as feel I should be in a GTD!!!!
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: 2014GTi on 23 October 2013, 11:41
Quote from: MajorKhan on 23 October 2013, 11:35
Placed order..well I cant even remember exactly but start of July, dealer confirms BW 45 then changed to BW44, dealer told me get ready to receive your my car end of Nov!!! :laugh:
Called VWUK they went an extra mile checked with factory came back and said your car should be delivered by xmas, told them that date changes and no confirmation on tracker is getting me worried and really feel like cancelling my order as all I keep doing is adding an extra and its getting further away from my original order spec, ive even ordered bits of the ABT kit from Germany ....VWUK will be supplying me with a courtesy car in 2 weeks time until my car arrives which I have been told is very unlikely this year due to Xmas holidays. 
The positives:  I have heard that after bw45 the car will have updated software and few different things like folding side mirrors.
Newer reg
driving a free car
Able to get confirmation that my car will have reversing camera.
Negatives: Losing focus and cost has increased, hate driving my car as feel I should be in a GTD!!!!
Hi,

I have a build week 46 and dealer told me we are still on track for mid december delivery.  :cry:
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: MajorKhan on 23 October 2013, 12:01
I really cant see how someone has ordered in Mid August and car is being delivered to them start of Nov....from what VWUK manager  told me and they did take 2 days to get back to me ( so I presuming, they had a good chat with the factory) that they have managed to get my order prioritized: sounds empowering but actually just bulltihs,
  and how they just offered me a courtesy vehicle..... I feel the only reason they did all this is because my car is going to be delayed, I can not see them offering me a courtesy car ( I didn't even request 1 nor raise a complaint) if they are expecting my car to be on time or even a week or 2 late.....I just hope I don't get a call from the dealership telling me my car has arrived and there's 6 inchs of snow packed on the roads!!!
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: 2014GTi on 23 October 2013, 12:15
Quote from: MajorKhan on 23 October 2013, 12:01
I really cant see how someone has ordered in Mid August and car is being delivered to them start of Nov....from what VWUK manager  told me and they did take 2 days to get back to me ( so I presuming, they had a good chat with the factory) that they have managed to get my order prioritized: sounds empowering but actually just bulltihs,
  and how they just offered me a courtesy vehicle..... I feel the only reason they did all this is because my car is going to be delayed, I can not see them offering me a courtesy car ( I didn't even request 1 nor raise a complaint) if they are expecting my car to be on time or even a week or 2 late.....I just hope I don't get a call from the dealership telling me my car has arrived and there's 6 inchs of snow packed on the roads!!!

I want mine ASAP, hope it arrives in December and that VWUK have allowed BW45 cars to have the new USB / iPod interface when having the Advanced Phone Kit. Currently people who have ordered the Advanced Phone Kit have no MDI, it not been installed because its not part of the UK configuration when adding Phone Kit. Araagh.  :angry:
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monsta on 23 October 2013, 13:01
Thread hijack alert!  This is BW43 folks :)

Title: Re: BW43
Post by: 2014GTi on 23 October 2013, 13:07
Quote from: monsta on 23 October 2013, 13:01
Thread hijack alert!  This is BW43 folks :)

Haha sorry folks....  :smiley:
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: MajorKhan on 23 October 2013, 13:46
IS it really or is the tracker playing tracks on you
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: JellyB on 23 October 2013, 17:16
If my bw gets pushed back, I will jump to the new bw thread.

This could get a little confusing :D
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monsta on 25 October 2013, 10:12
Just had an email from my dealer, no progress yet  :sad:
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: virginVWman on 25 October 2013, 11:19
Sent an e mail to my dealer asking when il tick over to build in progress...will it be this week and his reply was:

the build week is this week, nothing should happen for around 1 more week, then it will begin to progress through the stages of arriving here with me, we will turn the car around in 24 hours for you when it is here.

So looks like it wont change till the middle of next week...grrrrr. cant see it being here for mid nov




Title: Re: BW43
Post by: JellyB on 26 October 2013, 00:52
I agree, the BW39 people seem to be still getting their cars so I do expect delivery 4 weeks or more beyond BW.

So late Nov/early Dec is more likely.
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: RikWebb on 26 October 2013, 01:37
Quote from: JellyB on 26 October 2013, 00:52
I agree, the BW39 people seem to be still getting their cars so I do expect delivery 4 weeks or more beyond BW.

So late Nov/early Dec is more likely.

And some of us are not! mine is still "being built"
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monsta on 26 October 2013, 11:06
Quote from: JellyB on 26 October 2013, 00:52
I agree, the BW39 people seem to be still getting their cars so I do expect delivery 4 weeks or more beyond BW.

So late Nov/early Dec is more likely.

But then by contrast some BW42 cars are in transit already  :shocked:
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: JellyB on 26 October 2013, 13:50
Weird isn't it. I think the wide range of build times is them getting everything out as soon as possible rather than stick to a longer/consistent but fairer build time for all.

That's what I hope is happening anyway, it could of course be jus chaos :/

EDIT: Tracker showing build in progress for me now :cool:
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: Ian.C on 27 October 2013, 11:40
Finally it looks like my tracker moved on last night.....

(http://www.sciroccocentral.co.uk/forum/download/file.php?mode=view&id=5218&sid=198c89977fbc40636c979b08cb6df8c9)

Ian
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monsta on 27 October 2013, 11:45
Yep mine moved too, I believe this is the auto update that occurs regardless of whether build has started though!

Still, exciting times!  :laugh:
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: Ian.C on 27 October 2013, 12:02
Quote from: monsta on 27 October 2013, 11:45
Yep mine moved too, I believe this is the auto update that occurs regardless of whether build has started though!

Still, exciting times!  :laugh:

LOL.....I know what you mean.....Im starting to think mine is going to be a "post x-mas" car at this rate.

Ian
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: JellyB on 28 October 2013, 21:09
Would be pure comedy if my winter wheels and tyres arrive before the car does.  :grin:
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: virginVWman on 30 October 2013, 07:31
Car ticked over to in transit...get in!!!!!!
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: JellyB on 30 October 2013, 07:55
Mine too  :laugh:
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: neilgcal on 30 October 2013, 08:55
When did you guys move to build in progress? I'm BW 44 but no movement yet. Good news that it's on its way!!
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: virginVWman on 30 October 2013, 09:19
Quote from: neilgcal on 30 October 2013, 08:55
When did you guys move to build in progress? I'm BW 44 but no movement yet. Good news that it's on its way!!

Seemed like it took no longer than a few days, maybe 4 or 5 for it to go in to "transit" from "build in progress"
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monsta on 30 October 2013, 10:56
You absolute ****s!

Mine is still being built   :cry:
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: virginVWman on 30 October 2013, 11:04
Quote from: monsta on 30 October 2013, 10:56
You absolute ****s!

Mine is still being built   :cry:

Sure it will tick over tomorrow for you. Fingers crossed!
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: RikWebb on 30 October 2013, 11:13
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/68905459/suicide.gif)

BW43 going into transit!

My BW39 still in build.......
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: virginVWman on 30 October 2013, 11:30
BW 39...how the hell is your car still in "build in progress"? Id be on to the dealer kicking up a sh*t storm
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: RikWebb on 30 October 2013, 11:37
Quote from: virginVWman on 30 October 2013, 11:30
BW 39...how the hell is your car still in "build in progress"? Id be on to the dealer kicking up a sh*t storm

Oh, I have been - but I'm getting nothing from them

All I get is "delayed"
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: virginVWman on 30 October 2013, 11:55
Quote from: RikWebb on 30 October 2013, 11:37
Quote from: virginVWman on 30 October 2013, 11:30
BW 39...how the hell is your car still in "build in progress"? Id be on to the dealer kicking up a sh*t storm

Oh, I have been - but I'm getting nothing from them

All I get is "delayed"

Surely you should be offered something in the way of a discount or freebie. Don't ask don't get as they say.

This "delay", so ambiguous how they cant put a time frame on things
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: RikWebb on 30 October 2013, 12:09
Quote from: virginVWman on 30 October 2013, 11:55
Quote from: RikWebb on 30 October 2013, 11:37
Quote from: virginVWman on 30 October 2013, 11:30
BW 39...how the hell is your car still in "build in progress"? Id be on to the dealer kicking up a sh*t storm

Oh, I have been - but I'm getting nothing from them

All I get is "delayed"

Surely you should be offered something in the way of a discount or freebie. Don't ask don't get as they say.

This "delay", so ambiguous how they cant put a time frame on things

Oh, they say there will be a gesture of goodwill

I just want my bl00dy car, nothing more

I have been told that there is some note on the order at the factory saying "minimum 27 weeks" - dealer estimates that the earliest now is end of November - but wont confirm the dtae
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monkeyhanger on 30 October 2013, 12:31
Rikwebb: Undisclosed goodwill gesture? It’ll probably be a £250 high street voucher or free Autoglym treatment (like I got). For the length of your wait I’d be looking for a bit more than that.
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: virginVWman on 30 October 2013, 12:41
Monkeyhanger, question for you seeing as you already have your car. If my car is in "transit" what timescales am I looking at to receive it? 2 weeks or? Cheers
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: RikWebb on 30 October 2013, 12:43
Quote from: monkeyhanger on 30 October 2013, 12:31
Rikwebb: Undisclosed goodwill gesture? It’ll probably be a £250 high street voucher or free Autoglym treatment (like I got). For the length of your wait I’d be looking for a bit more than that.

No mention of what it will be
TBH - I just want the car now - all the joy has gone
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monkeyhanger on 30 October 2013, 13:32
Quote from: virginVWman on 30 October 2013, 12:41
Monkeyhanger, question for you seeing as you already have your car. If my car is in "transit" what timescales am I looking at to receive it? 2 weeks or? Cheers

If your car is going to Tyne then I suspect (like mine, my dad’s and mcmaddy’s) it’ll take no more than 3 days to get between Wolfsburg and Emden (tracker status = 4 weeks), 5 to 7 days to get on a ship (tracker status = 3 weeks), a day to sail from Emden to Tyne (tracker status = 10 days) and 4 or 5 working days to get delivered to your dealer. PDI depends on the dealer – some people seem to be made to wait a week, mine was picked up the day after arrival at dealership, my dad’s was in the dealership all of 3 hours before he drove it away. For a Tyne bound car, 2 to 3 weeks is probably all it will take.
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monsta on 30 October 2013, 16:46
Quote from: virginVWman on 30 October 2013, 07:31
Car ticked over to in transit...get in!!!!!!

Quote from: JellyB on 30 October 2013, 07:55
Mine too  :laugh:

What spec have you guys got?

Mine is;

Carbon Grey Metallic
Performance Pack
DynAudio
Panoramic Roof
Chassis Control
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: virginVWman on 30 October 2013, 18:35
Quote from: monsta on 30 October 2013, 16:46
Quote from: virginVWman on 30 October 2013, 07:31
Car ticked over to in transit...get in!!!!!!

Quote from: JellyB on 30 October 2013, 07:55
Mine too  :laugh:

What spec have you guys got?

Mine is;

Carbon Grey Metallic
Performance Pack
DynAudio
Panoramic Roof
Chassis Control

Gone for the oil birnwr GTD due to the miles i do. 20plus easy a year and the way i drive it i cdnt make a GTI work
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: JellyB on 30 October 2013, 19:12
Gti 5dr
Blue metallic
Sunroof
Dynaudio
Winter pack
Rear airbags

Honestly had to think then, ordered in July.
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monsta on 31 October 2013, 16:05
Quote from: virginVWman on 30 October 2013, 11:04
Quote from: monsta on 30 October 2013, 10:56
You absolute ****s!

Mine is still being built   :cry:

Sure it will tick over tomorrow for you. Fingers crossed!

Nothing yet, I even had a dream about being at the factory and speaking German last night.
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: 2014GTi on 31 October 2013, 16:19
Quote from: monsta on 31 October 2013, 16:05
Quote from: virginVWman on 30 October 2013, 11:04
Quote from: monsta on 30 October 2013, 10:56
You absolute ****s!

Mine is still being built   :cry:

Sure it will tick over tomorrow for you. Fingers crossed!
Snell snell  :grin:

Nothing yet, I even had a dream about being at the factory and speaking German last night.
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monsta on 04 November 2013, 11:57
From my dealer this morning....

Quote
We have been informed some Golf’s are running a week to 10 days behind their confirmed build week & unfortunately one seems to be yours. (as I’m sure you have been checking on the VW website)

As soon as I have any news, I’ll let you know.

Still "build in progress"   :huh:
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monsta on 04 November 2013, 13:59
In a subsequent email the dealer confirms build hasn't begun yet but hopefully "in the next day or two"   :cry:
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: virginVWman on 04 November 2013, 17:15
So the Richbrook black tax disc is here as well as the 12v Audi dummy cigarette cover. The cars also been booked in for re spraying all 4 callipers red as well as the back three windows tinted to a darker shade. 2/3 weeks and it's here...finally
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: JellyB on 04 November 2013, 23:14
Quote from: monsta on 04 November 2013, 13:59
In a subsequent email the dealer confirms build hasn't begun yet but hopefully "in the next day or two"   :cry:

Fingers crossed for everyone who hasn't seen any progress yet.
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monsta on 05 November 2013, 12:17
Finally, I'm in build - my dealer sent me this screenshot of their system!

(http://wanstall.co.uk/image-hosting/Capture.PNG)

Title: Re: BW43
Post by: JellyB on 05 November 2013, 14:47
Awesome, really pleased for you monsta :D

Anyone else from BW43 still in build?
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monsta on 05 November 2013, 15:10
Quote from: JellyB on 05 November 2013, 14:47
Awesome, really pleased for you monsta :D

Anyone else from BW43 still in build?

Cheers mate, I'm very excited now obviously!

My dealer has said it will probably be finished by the end of tomorrow but he'll email me again either today or tomorrow to tell me which stage it's at.

Great guy, thoroughly recommend Caffyns in Brighton!
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: virginVWman on 05 November 2013, 16:02
Just received a call from VW, car is still at the port, hasn't moved in days....grrrrr. Still being advise it will be here on the 16th of Nov
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monsta on 08 November 2013, 09:54
Mine is now in transit!   :laugh:
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: virginVWman on 08 November 2013, 11:39
Cracking on now, you'll be chuffed! Mine has been in transit for the last 5 days and still at the port I've been told. Next boat to leave il be on it. How considerate of me to wait for you to catch up ha. Not long now...
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monsta on 08 November 2013, 11:47
Yeah dead excited now, any ideas on shipping schedules?  I looked around for one of those dealer bulletin things but couldn't find anything...
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: virginVWman on 08 November 2013, 12:06
Not a clue...some people on here I believe have been able to look at ships leaving ports but I wouldn't have a clue where to start with this one. I'd like to think it takes 2 days at most to get here then a couple to get to the dealer. The salesman still advises me il have it for the 16th but I really can't see it.
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: JellyB on 10 November 2013, 03:13
Mine is still showing 3 weeks, so I guess its having an extended stay at the port. Also, not heard anything from the dealership of late and you would have thought that with only a few weeks left they would be trying to arrange something..

Will give them a call this week and find out.
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: virginVWman on 10 November 2013, 09:32
I ticked over to "10 days" yesterday morning and confirmation its on its way here. Dealer sent me an email to state it should be here with a stroke of luck late next week
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monsta on 10 November 2013, 10:42
Great stuff if my detective work on shipping to sheerness is correct then there's a chance mine could be on a boat by Tuesday/Wednesday.
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: JellyB on 10 November 2013, 11:59
Excellent news VVWM :D

And here's hoping for a good result monsta.

Totally hyped now.. to the point I have had to ban myself from buying anything else until I have the car :D
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: virginVWman on 11 November 2013, 16:20
Confirmation from salesman that the car has arrived in the UK. Having to wait till tomorrow afternoon re timescales to get here to Edinburgh
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: JellyB on 12 November 2013, 07:52
Clicked over to 10 days this morning...   :laugh:

Edit: Had a call from the dealership to confirm my car was riding the high seas, no idea of landfall yet though. Least I know the tracker is fairly representative.
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monsta on 12 November 2013, 14:15
Been told mine is still sitting dockside in Emden.  Fingers crossed Autorunner will be my boat tomorrow  :whistle:
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: Ian.C on 12 November 2013, 16:18
The wait is killing me.....Ill maybe call the dealers tomorrow to see if they know the current location of our car.....Hope to maybe get it December with any luck.

Ian
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monsta on 13 November 2013, 07:49
Mine says 3 weeks is that an auto tick over as a week has gone by?
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: JellyB on 13 November 2013, 08:45
I thought it was automatic unless there was a problem.

However mine seems to have been spot on.

Fingers crossed you get that magical 10 days change soon.
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: hastd2 on 13 November 2013, 13:12
Quote from: monsta on 12 November 2013, 14:15
Been told mine is still sitting dockside in Emden.  Fingers crossed Autorunner will be my boat tomorrow  :whistle:

Hi, who tells you what boat your car is on??
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monsta on 13 November 2013, 14:10
Quote from: hastd2 on 13 November 2013, 13:12
Quote from: monsta on 12 November 2013, 14:15
Been told mine is still sitting dockside in Emden.  Fingers crossed Autorunner will be my boat tomorrow  :whistle:

Hi, who tells you what boat your car is on??

Nobody unfortunately it's pure guess work you can use http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/ (http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/) and search for ports and vessels to see which ones are coming/going.
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: Ian.C on 13 November 2013, 16:09
Apparently ours is "At port of exit and released to ship" which means its about to get loaded onto a ship by all accounts...

Ian
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: JellyB on 14 November 2013, 07:51
Mine has arrived in the UK  :laugh:
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monsta on 14 November 2013, 09:31
Quote from: JellyB on 14 November 2013, 07:51
Mine has arrived in the UK  :laugh:

Jealous  :whistle:
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: virginVWman on 14 November 2013, 12:24
Cars being delivered tomorrow pm so collection 9am sat....brilliant
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monsta on 14 November 2013, 12:46
Quote from: virginVWman on 14 November 2013, 12:24
Cars being delivered tomorrow pm so collection 9am sat....brilliant

Congrats guys, mines still dockside in Germany, looking forward to seeing your pics though   :smiley:
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: virginVWman on 14 November 2013, 15:12
Quote from: monsta on 14 November 2013, 12:46
Quote from: virginVWman on 14 November 2013, 12:24
Cars being delivered tomorrow pm so collection 9am sat....brilliant

Congrats guys, mines still dockside in Germany, looking forward to seeing your pics though   :smiley:

Thanks! Glad to see you have come on leaps and bounds considering you were delayed a fair bit. Once it gets to the UK to the garage, I think its 5 days, so not too long to wait!!  :laugh:
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monsta on 14 November 2013, 15:31
Cheers!  I'm dreaming of getting it next week, fingers crossed for the next boat from Emden to Sheerness  :whistle:
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: JellyB on 14 November 2013, 17:32
Guys, I would speak to your dealers if you haven't already as I popped in this afternoon and was given some even better news...  :laugh:

(http://www.foranangel.co.uk/files/20131114.jpg)

(rubbish photo but the storage area was cramped and I was genuinely shocked!)

There was also a Black 3dr there too which had appeared unexpectedly early.
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monsta on 14 November 2013, 18:01
Quote from: JellyB on 14 November 2013, 17:32
Guys, I would speak to your dealers if you haven't already as I popped in this afternoon and was given some even better news...  :laugh:

What does your tracker say?
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: JellyB on 14 November 2013, 18:15
The standard.

"Step 6/7 Arrived in UK. Normally delivered in 7 days"

Like I said I was shocked.
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monsta on 15 November 2013, 21:47
Right come on everyone, keep your fingers crossed for me... 

The ship "Emden" is bound for Sheerness, due to arrive tomorrow. 

If my car is on there, I could be picking it up next weekend.  What makes it even more special is that it's my birthday on the Monday. 

The photo on the Marine Traffic site is of the ship in Sydney which is where my sister lives.  Could it be fate?

Cross everything for me please (clutching at straws!)  :laugh:
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: JellyB on 16 November 2013, 09:57
Hoping for good news from you monsta!
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monsta on 18 November 2013, 15:11
Nothing changed with my BW 43 car - still sitting dockside according to my dealer.

He says he hopes it will be on a boat this week.  They have promised to turn the car around in 24 hours when it's arrived so at least that's something.

Birthday a week today... here's hoping  :whistle:
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: virginVWman on 18 November 2013, 17:55
Quote from: monsta on 18 November 2013, 15:11
Nothing changed with my BW 43 car - still sitting dockside according to my dealer.

He says he hopes it will be on a boat this week.  They have promised to turn the car around in 24 hours when it's arrived so at least that's something.

Birthday a week today... here's hoping  :whistle:

Yeh they turn it about quick, mine arrived PM Friday and I collected Sat morning at 9am! Enjoy when it gets here
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: Ian.C on 18 November 2013, 23:29
Ive been told there is a ship due into Grimsby port tonight......fingers crossed....!!!

Ian
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: Ian.C on 20 November 2013, 15:26
Another ship is in Grimsby dock now.....Its been confirmed our car is awaiting off loading......
Just drove past as we live in Grimsby to see multiple GTI's coming off the ramp.....YEY.....

Ian
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monsta on 20 November 2013, 17:52
Quote from: Ian.C on 20 November 2013, 15:26
Another ship is in Grimsby dock now.....Its been confirmed our car is awaiting off loading......
Just drove past as we live in Grimsby to see multiple GTI's coming off the ramp.....YEY.....

Ian

Did your tracker change ahead of it shipping?  I'm wondering if mine arrived in Sheerness today or not but I still get 3 weeks on the tracker....  :whistle:
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: Ian.C on 20 November 2013, 19:00
My tracker moved to "10 days till delivery" when the car was loaded onto the ship.....Still showing 10 days now but id expect it to change maybe tonight to "arrived in UK"

Ian
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monsta on 20 November 2013, 19:52
Quote from: Ian.C on 20 November 2013, 19:00
My tracker moved to "10 days till delivery" when the car was loaded onto the ship.....Still showing 10 days now but id expect it to change maybe tonight to "arrived in UK"

Ian

How long was it on 10 days for? Doesn't it only take a day to ship? 
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: JellyB on 21 November 2013, 06:52
My car is all ready to be picked up... sadly I am away working until next Friday so I have to wait until 30th... longest week ever ahead ;)
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: Ian.C on 21 November 2013, 15:46
Quote from: monsta on 20 November 2013, 19:52
Quote from: Ian.C on 20 November 2013, 19:00
My tracker moved to "10 days till delivery" when the car was loaded onto the ship.....Still showing 10 days now but id expect it to change maybe tonight to "arrived in UK"

Ian

How long was it on 10 days for? Doesn't it only take a day to ship?

I would say about 5 working days......Turns out my dealer was correct....Our GTI is now in the UK

(http://www.sciroccocentral.co.uk/forum/download/file.php?mode=view&id=5262&sid=c242412516e775e1708cff5b2c02bacd)

Hope to get some good news tomorrow as the compound is only about 500 meters from the dealers...!!

Ian
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monsta on 22 November 2013, 12:32

Got a tweet from VW after I asked them when I was going to finally get shipped

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Good news Justin! Your vehicle is loading on a boat tomorrow, it should be in the UK early next week.. - Volkswagen UK Help (@VWUKHelp)


https://twitter.com/VWUKHelp/statuses/403860797513687041 (https://twitter.com/VWUKHelp/statuses/403860797513687041)

Fingers crossed it'll arrive in the UK Sunday and be with me shortly after that...
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monsta on 24 November 2013, 18:16
Signed the paperwork and got my registration today.  Arrives in the UK at 7am tomorrow.  Hoping for a lorry during the afternoon (optimistic) so it gets to the dealers Tuesday and I can pick it up Wednesday.  Otherwise we have scheduled Saturday morning collection.

Soooo excited  :laugh:
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: Mk608841 on 24 November 2013, 19:44
Autoprestige?? I'm hoping to be on it as well, GTD has been sitting at Emden since 12th!
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monsta on 24 November 2013, 19:50
Yeah autoprestige had it confirmed by VW after weeks of waiting
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: Ian.C on 26 November 2013, 16:35
Finally got the call today car has arrived at the dealership ..... But would you believe it.... I'm away in Manchester.... Gutted.....

Ian
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monsta on 26 November 2013, 17:06
Quote from: Ian.C on 26 November 2013, 16:35
Finally got the call today car has arrived at the dealership ..... But would you believe it.... I'm away in Manchester.... Gutted.....

Ian

Typical! When are you picking it up?  I'm getting mine on Saturday  :laugh:
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: noobmonkey on 26 November 2013, 18:05
Oooo (I'm not BW43, but...) Would be great to a see a GTI nearby! :) - Getting my GTD friday, and not so many down here on the south coast :)
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monsta on 26 November 2013, 19:24
Quote from: noobmonkey on 26 November 2013, 18:05
Oooo (I'm not BW43, but...) Would be great to a see a GTI nearby! :) - Getting my GTD friday, and not so many down here on the south coast :)

Is there a VW garage in Worthing or are you Portslade (Brighton) too? 
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: noobmonkey on 26 November 2013, 19:30
There is! (Goring by sea) - however mine is on lease, so coming from a Northumberland garage! (Makes sense hey!) ...
(I'm pretty central worthing, but spend alot of time around brighton for work... so will do the generic bumflash <<see spotted thread!>> if i see a gti/gtd ;) )
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monsta on 26 November 2013, 19:57
Oh yeah I remember that one when I used to work in Durrington and I had a mk3.

Feel free to snap me, plate ends "MYN" :)
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: noobmonkey on 26 November 2013, 19:59
Awesome, mine ends (Or will end in... when i pick up on friday) in FAK :P - lol... insert any pun required :P
I used to live in durrington, right next to the lloyds roundabout. But now in west worthing.
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monsta on 26 November 2013, 21:48
Will be over that way Saturday afternoon so I'll look out for you :)
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: Ian.C on 28 November 2013, 16:21
Finally got to see our GTI last night....cannot wait.... :cool:

(http://www.sciroccocentral.co.uk/forum/download/file.php?id=5276&mode=view)

Ian
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: noobmonkey on 28 November 2013, 21:21
for some odd reason i can only see a place holder for the picture? not the actual pic? (Just me?!)
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monsta on 28 November 2013, 23:27
Same here...
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: JellyB on 29 November 2013, 08:47
Collecting my car first thing tomorrow morning  :laugh:

Minor disaster with my part exchange this week but between a short term loan and what I got for scrap things are sorted - I really do think it was jealous of the new car  :grin:
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monsta on 29 November 2013, 09:55
Mine isn't coming on Saturday now by the looks of it :(
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monsta on 29 November 2013, 18:22
Bloody lorries.  Mine has been in the UK since Monday and I've got the registration/paperwork/etc all sorted just waiting for that lorry to delivery it to Brighton.

Was originally pencilled in for 10am collection tomorrow but it hasn't turned up. They have been officially notified that it arrives Monday.  We're hoping for an AM delivery so I can collect last thing Monday otherwise Tuesday 9am.

Disappointing but nearly there...  :laugh:
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: JellyB on 30 November 2013, 16:44
Just picked up mine. And though I live less than 20 miles from the dealership.. somehow I managed to clock up 120 miles on the trip home :laugh:
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monsta on 30 November 2013, 18:28
Quote from: JellyB on 30 November 2013, 16:44
Just picked up mine. And though I live less than 20 miles from the dealership.. somehow I managed to clock up 120 miles on the trip home :laugh:

Congratulations! Very jealous, cannot wait to get mine :)
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: JellyB on 30 November 2013, 19:53
Ta. Just been out in the dark. Lights are amazingly good, even compared with the xenons I had on my Volvo S80. All the lighting assistance made zipping round my local narrow country roads very easy.

Hoping they get yours sorted for Monday afternoon  :smiley:
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monsta on 02 December 2013, 15:43
You couldn't make this stuff up.   My car is on a lorry which has broken down between the port and the dealership.

It's not going to arrive until late tomorrow. Which means (as I'm away for work) no pickup until Thursday afternoon.

 :cry:
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: Ian.C on 02 December 2013, 16:31
We finally got a good look at ours today.....protection bits and pieces have been removed....looks better now...

(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/ian5858/IMAG1756_zps621b4e86.jpg)

Ian
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: FNJ-GTI on 03 December 2013, 09:33
Hi All, new forum member. Had my GTI for a week now, I was also build week 43. Wish I had found this forum whilst I was waiting for my car as I see a lot of threads that cover the same issues / feelings that I had whilst waiting for the car. Mine was built and shipped over to the UK all within 5 days, then sat at the UK docks for 7! Loving the car now, done about 200miles.
Cheers
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monsta on 03 December 2013, 10:31
The eagle has landed  :laugh:

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/justinwanstall/gti_zps405c4839.png)
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: JellyB on 03 December 2013, 21:35
Whoohoo  :grin:

So when is the handover happening?
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monsta on 03 December 2013, 22:51
Quote from: JellyB on 03 December 2013, 21:35
Whoohoo  :grin:

So when is the handover happening?

Back in Brighton tomorrow night so 9am Thursday. Cannot wait to get behind the wheel!
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: JellyB on 04 December 2013, 08:18
Quote from: monsta on 03 December 2013, 22:51
Quote from: JellyB on 03 December 2013, 21:35
Whoohoo  :grin:

So when is the handover happening?

Back in Brighton tomorrow night so 9am Thursday. Cannot wait to get behind the wheel!

longest 24hours in the last few months I bet!

Still totally worth it imo. :)
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: FNJ-GTI on 04 December 2013, 08:58
I felt sick the night before I picked mine up as I was sooo excited. You will love it.
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monsta on 04 December 2013, 09:45
Quote from: JellyB on 04 December 2013, 08:18


longest 24hours in the last few months I bet!

Still totally worth it imo. :)

Actually it's strange, the loaned me a Mk7 GT so it's been fun driving that around and playing with DSG so I've not been thinking about my GTI every five minutes.

Booked the morning off work to go for a drive when I collect it though :)
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: monsta on 04 December 2013, 17:32
Ready for the morning...

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/justinwanstall/photo_zpsc824ed52.jpg)
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: JamesR27 on 04 December 2013, 17:44
Good luck for tomorrow. I am really hoping I get the same treatment when I pick mine up with the cover.
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: 2014GTi on 04 December 2013, 18:13
Quote from: monsta on 04 December 2013, 17:32
Ready for the morning...

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/justinwanstall/photo_zpsc824ed52.jpg)
Quality.... now do I take my small Fuji X100 camera or the big DSLR? Mmmm lol
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: JellyB on 04 December 2013, 18:50
Take both.. and a tripod so you can get a decent photo of yourself in the car  :wink:
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: 2014GTi on 04 December 2013, 19:50
Quote from: JellyB on 04 December 2013, 18:50
Take both.. and a tripod so you can get a decent photo of yourself in the car  :wink:
  :rolleyes: but I will look like a right nerd.....  :embarrassed:  :whistle:
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: Slippery Slope on 04 December 2013, 19:55
Yes, but you're in good company.....plenty on this web site!
Title: Re: BW43
Post by: JellyB on 04 December 2013, 19:56
And.. If you get photographed in your car, its better to be the one doing the taking  :wink: :grin: