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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: 2014GTi on 21 October 2013, 13:59
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Hi all,
new here, thought I would kick off a build week 46 thread - 10.11.13 (get new revised BW45 spec)
Having read posts about long waiting timesand problems, I have to say that so far my buying experiance and delivery expectations have not dissapointed me.
The dealer told me to expect my car either Dec/Jan when I placed the order and so far it looks to be the case (or have I missed something?)
Ordered mine on Sept 14th
Got a confirmed build week of 46 - 10.11.13
Expecting delivery in December :smiley:
Anybody think that december delivery is not likely/possible?
Here is my specification:-
Golf GTi 3dr 6-speed manual
Tartan interior
Pure White
Performance Pack
19" Santiago alloys
Winter Pack
DynAudio Sound Pack
Keyless Entry
ACC (DCC) Adaptive Chasis
Advanced Phone Kit
Climate Windscreen
High-beam Assist
Parking Assist
Rear-view Camera
AutoGylm LifeShine
Service Plan 3yrs/30k miles
3 Year GAP RTI
4 Year Warranty
I am soooooooooo excited. :laugh: got a nice discount too..... :grin:
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2013GTi I have the same build week as you, I was scheduled for week 44 but it got pushed back.
I have been told it should be here for Christmas, we'll see.
Sleg
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2013GTi I have the same build week as you, I was scheduled for week 44 but it got pushed back.
I have been told it should be here for Christmas, we'll see.
Sleg
Fingers crossed... looking at the Volkswagen tracker site it states the following:-
Car takes 30 hours 2-4 days to build
Then once built takes 4 weeks to arrive at the dealership.
This would mean that if there are no delays and if the worst case build slot falls on 17/10 (still BW46) + 4 days.. it would mean the car could be shipped to the UK in time for mid december?
:smiley:
or maybe will get delayed by 3 months :sad:
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I ordered 4 days later than you 2013GTi, but have only been given an unconfirmed BW50, 4 weeks later than yours. I've got a much slimmer spec list too. Very odd. Wonder if some VW dealerships have a preferential relationship with the German factory perhaps? :huh:
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I ordered 4 days later than you 2013GTi, but have only been given an unconfirmed BW50, 4 weeks later than yours. I've got a much slimmer spec list too. Very odd. Wonder if some VW dealerships have a preferential relationship with the German factory perhaps? :huh:
I think it might be down to the factory probably producing cars in batches based on colours maybe?
I will be really chuffed if it turns up in december though and it will be a nice addition to my other Golf :evil:
My unconfirmed BW was also 46, so I would say your might stick at BW50.
My Polo Bluemotion is going to a new home and will be missed :huh: roll on GTi.
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Hi all I'm BW 46 too, ordered 3rd October, but will probably wait till March 1st for delivery *must control temptation*
To those who ordered at same time or before, did you order DSG? The manuals seem to be getting made faster for some reason but trying to find logic in VW is something of an inexact science.
Could someone do a quick roundup of the "new spec" post BW 45. I thought it was just the iphone connecter!
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Hi all I'm BW 46 too, ordered 3rd October, but will probably wait till March 1st for delivery *must control temptation*
To those who ordered at same time or before, did you order DSG? The manuals seem to be getting made faster for some reason but trying to find logic in VW is something of an inexact science.
Could someone do a quick roundup of the "new spec" post BW 45. I thought it was just the iphone connecter!
If mine arrived early feb I would have waited for March 1st (14) but I'm putting my own plate on it and rather have it this year. :)
There are very minor differences from BW45 onwards.
iPhone5 cable and a sound thingy for the GTD, there is another tread with more info.
However I am hope Volkswagen have installed the new updated USB/iPod connection as cars specified with Advanced Phone Kit lose MDI/iPod connections :(
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Spoken to two separate people from VW looking into my order, both said BW 46 should expect it just before Xmas, but of course quick to remind me how tentative this estimation is.
If a car's manufacture date is 2013 it's okay for it to be registered as 2014 by the DVLA if you choose not to register it until the new year?
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If a car's manufacture date is 2013 it's okay for it to be registered as 2014 by the DVLA if you choose not to register it until the new year?
Yes, because they record the date of first registration...
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Yes, because they record the date of first registration...
My point being will the 2013 manufacture date negatively affect resale value despite 2014 registration? (will 2013 have to be listed in any future sale?)
Apologies if the answer to this is very obvious
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Nope. A 2014 registered car is a 2014 car to whoever buys it in the future. Pre recession it was commonplace for car manufacturers to stockpile. Cars made 4 months or more before sale. The car has no consumer history before it is registered.
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Just rang the dealer. I got a confirmed BW46 and a confirmed day! The first of the BW. So my GTI isn't going to be a Friday car :smiley: But we will see. VW always works in mysterious ways :whistle:
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Just wondering if BW46 is a 'Pure white' week. Looking at all the specs listed in signatures that's all I see.
Whilst I can't see my build week (tax free sale so my order doesn't register on the system the same way as normal orders) my car has been forecast for arriving in the UK just before Christmas too (and it's pure white) although my spec isn't quite as extensive as the OP's!
Fingers crossed guys they all turn up on time and everyone has a daft smile plastered on their face on delivery!!!
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Build week 46 confirmed for my GTI as well, from 6th September order placement. Original lead time estimate was 22 weeks, so its likely to be much quicker than the dealer originally forecast. My order was timed to align with the forthcoming 14 plate, so the early build is a bit of a disappointment (although its very tempting to just take it early!). However the dealer thinks March 1st collection should still be possible as they claim to have 10 weeks leeway on delivery (although I suspect even 10 weeks may not be enough if the VW build/shipping process works quickly). Just hope the car is not parked in the open with the battery going flat between times!
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The excitement is building up :laugh:
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Just wondering if BW46 is a 'Pure white' week. Looking at all the specs listed in signatures that's all I see.
Whilst I can't see my build week (tax free sale so my order doesn't register on the system the same way as normal orders) my car has been forecast for arriving in the UK just before Christmas too (and it's pure white) although my spec isn't quite as extensive as the OP's!
Fingers crossed guys they all turn up on time and everyone has a daft smile plastered on their face on delivery!!!
Mine is pure white too. And performance pack. I wonder if the BW46 suggests that the rear rattling dampers are fixed. The BW45 seems like a benchmark. In Great Britain at least. I don't know about the rest of Europe though. And (a little out of topic) can someone tell me this one: does the rear armrest in the 3-door GTI guise have the nasty, cheap plastic cup holders? I hope not, I really hate them...
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Well, andygou ruined my 'Pure white' theory lol!
Didn't know there was a rear damper problem! I know there is a EU wide warranty but I think I'll end up driving mine straight from the dealers to the port ready for shipping to Cyprus - hopefully the dealers out here are more helpful than some of the UK ones!! Actually I'm more hoping I don't need to find out!
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Sorry for ruining your theory GnasherVXR!
I wonder if the timing is something to do with material availability for one or more of the options, e.g. I notice a fair proportion of Performance Pack cars specced in the thread. All it needs is something obscure like one of the bigger discs to have been on shortage!
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I find that we, BW46ers, are very patient! Only 18 posts from us in the dedicated thread! :smiley:
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Yes, we are remaining very patient. Don't want to jinx our delivery dates by delays lol.
I had a call from my dealer this week to say that everything is still on target for delivery by 31st Dec. :)
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Build week coming up, hope our trackers tick over to Build in Progress soon. Has anyone contacted their dealer about a build day? I assume this is the day that building the car commences, because it must take 2-3 days?
Geomets this is the calm before the storm, things are going to kick off next week
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Build in theory should start any day from Sunday to Sunday. It takes 30 hours to build split over 2-4 days.
I guess we will know by the end of next week if our cars are delayed or not :undecided:
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So Friday cars have some stigma because they're left unbuild over the weekend? (Friday, Monday, Tuesday).
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So Friday cars have some stigma because they're left unbuild over the weekend? (Friday, Monday, Tuesday).
not sure.... if I was Volkswagen I would be building cars 24/7 with all the automated build segments done on weekends :grin:
I'm trying not to get too excited in case we face delays for months and months :sad:
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Absolutely, and my tracker's still saying "Performance" so would forgive some delay if they want to throw in a cheeky complimentary PP!
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Absolutely, and my tracker's still saying "Performance" so would forgive some delay if they want to throw in a cheeky complimentary PP!
Are you 100% sure that your dealers accidentally ordered the Performance version? :laugh:
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My dealer's 100% confirmed that the PP has NOT been ordered from his end, but a boy can dream can't he? Even though it's a pipedream. :(
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My dealer's 100% confirmed that the PP has NOT been ordered from his end, but a boy can dream can't he? Even though it's a pipedream. :(
Well it seems odd, perhaps their was a error at the factory and it will arrive as a PP :laugh:
We will be getting the new revised BW45 spec change so that's a bonus although I use a iPhone4S and not a 5. May have to buy a red MDI iPhone cable.
I've already bought some cleaning items etc
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Anyone's tracker updated to stage 4 yet ours hasn't :sad:
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Anyone's tracker updated to stage 4 yet ours hasn't :sad:
Nope :( we got until the end of the week and then we should perhaps expect delays.
It's best to speak to your dealer at the end of this week for a progress report.
The online tracker isn't that detailed and can be slow to update.
For example some owners have been sat waiting on Step 3, then straight to Step 5 in transit. :s
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Monday is almost coming to a end and build hasnt started.... I hope it doesnt end up being a Friday rush build :undecided: :cry:
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Popped at the dealer yesterday. Though my car was confirmed for production in the first day of BW 46 (being that previous Sunday) the dealer system shows exactly the same thing. Confirmed for (last) Sunday!!! :sad:
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Delays :sad: :cry:
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I won't be able to pick mine up until the 01/01/2014 due to taxes etc we have here. But the last thing I want is it being delayed further this point, as I'm leaving the current one at the dealer at the end of the year. I'm not willing to live without a car, I love driving!
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I am going to call my dealership on Monday for an update, the customer facing tracker could be slow :huh:
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I have a question about the GTI PP. I ordered the car without the dynamic chassis control (due to the cost of the dampers when comes replacement time). Not DCC equipped, does it have the option on the composition media to alter the intervention of the differential (as shown on the demos/youtube cars)? I asked the dealer, you know the answer I got...
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I have a question about the GTI PP. I ordered the car without the dynamic chassis control (due to the cost of the dampers when comes replacement time). Not DCC equipped, does it have the option on the composition media to alter the intervention of the differential (as shown on the demos/youtube cars)? I asked the dealer, you know the answer I got...
Yes you should get the option to change the E-Diff between Normal & Sport.... you should also get options for Engine, Steering & Throttle too :cool:
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Perfect! So, I suppose that diff at sport is going to be pretty effective in the wet, slippery Tarmac of my country! I had a horrific trip (about 530km) yesterday in pretty "wet" conditions. I'll PM you a short video taken with my GOPRO if you like to see what I mean. You'll lose your night sleep seeing the roads I drove. Pretty good for driving, pretty bad for staying mentally healthy!!!
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My dealer has just said he doesn't know if it's been built yet but will no more after the weekend?
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My dealer has just said he doesn't know if it's been built yet but will no more after the weekend?
Cheers for the update... I guess officially BW46 ends this coming Sunday.
The dealers systems should have better tracking information than the online customer facing tracker.... I don't know why VW bothered with it when its not indepth nor accurate enough :whistle:
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It probably works ok when demand has worn down a bit, like all systems in life it just can't work right when overloaded im surprised we haven't crashed the website entirely yet with the constant checking yet lol
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It probably works ok when demand has worn down a bit, like all systems in life it just can't work right when overloaded im surprised we haven't crashed the website entirely yet with the constant checking yet lol
Very true, the amount of hits that tracker site is getting... :rolleyes:
Volkswagen will be rubbing their hands... all those owners waiting for the car.... ££££ c-ching for VW AG.
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I've just had a call from the sales guy. My car is in production!!! They'll better build it right, or else I'm going to Wolfsburg and rub it in their nose (local expression)
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I've just had a call from the sales guy. My car is in production!!! They'll better build it right, or else I'm going to Wolfsburg and rub it in their nose (local expression)
ooooo I will call mine on Monday, I'm putting off the possible bad news :(
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OMFG :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :lipsrsealed: :nerd: :whistle:
"Your car has been built and has now left the factory. On average it takes 4 weeks from build for this model to reach your local Volkswagen Retailer."
My tracker skipped the build step.... I guess it's safe to assume it will be here by end of December? :cool: :smiley: :grin:
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Great news! In this case it means that right-handed cars are being built faster than left-handed (like mine)! They must have upped the production of RHD cars due to demand. Late they were, but that suited you best! I hope you get it before that 4-week mark! Don't forget to share photos and a review!
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Great news! In this case it means that right-handed cars are being built faster than left-handed (like mine)! They must have upped the production of RHD cars due to demand. Late they were, but that suited you best! I hope you get it before that 4-week mark! Don't forget to share photos and a review!
Yes production seems to have gone smoothly for my car.
They forecast snow here in the UK so I will do my best. Got my Nikon all charged up and ready. :laugh:
I have owned a variety of cars so will do my best to review :cool:
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My tracker has just changed to stage 5 in transit :laugh:
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Mine too Paul thanks for posting, it me check too lol very happy. Is it really going to take 4 weeks from now to get to dealer?
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Still no movement on mine :angry: :cry:
I called VW Uk this week and they said the build week could be anytime this week or next, looks like mine might be next week then.
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Hopefully not, ours was ordered from jcb Medway which is the closest dealer the sheerness port
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Still no movement on mine :angry: :cry:
I called VW Uk this week and they said the build week could be anytime this week or next, looks like mine might be next week then.
Still a few days left of this week, have faith. Mine was still build week confirmed when I checked two days ago
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GrahamFR your positivity has worked and my car has moved from "build week confirmed" to "In transit". This is even after calling VW UK on Thursday and they had no idea that my car must have been built or in process :roll eyes:
I'm not complaining but was partly looking forward to watching the little robot arm moving on the tracker. So the next phase of the process now starts, moving from constantly clicking the refresh button on the tracker to following marine tracker.
Did anyone get to chose their number plate? I am going into the dealer later and will ask to do this if it is possible?
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Glad I could help lol and yeah you should get a choice of a few but I don't think you know until just before the pdi thing
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Mine has finally changed to stage 4 build in progress. Right behind ya
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Hopefully it'll make the same ship, if not don't worry. I have a feeling we'll all have our cars for Xmas.
My tracker is now showing....
"Your car is on the next stage of its journey to the UK. On average it takes 3 weeks for this model to reach your local Volkswagen Retailer."
Woooohoooo in properly excited, I've got my GTi furry dice and Lux mats ready to go in. lol
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Hopefully it'll make the same ship, if not don't worry. I have a feeling we'll all have our cars for Xmas.
My tracker is now showing....
"Your car is on the next stage of its journey to the UK. On average it takes 3 weeks for this model to reach your local Volkswagen Retailer."
Woooohoooo in properly excited, I've got my GTi furry dice and Lux mats ready to go in. lol
So how come it takes 3 weeks to sail from Germany!!!.....It didnt take that long when Hitler sent his boats across in WW2 :whistle:
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Hopefully it'll make the same ship, if not don't worry. I have a feeling we'll all have our cars for Xmas.
My tracker is now showing....
"Your car is on the next stage of its journey to the UK. On average it takes 3 weeks for this model to reach your local Volkswagen Retailer."
Woooohoooo in properly excited, I've got my GTi furry dice and Lux mats ready to go in. lol
So how come it takes 3 weeks to sail from Germany!!!.....It didnt take that long when Hitler sent his boats across in WW2 :whistle:
lol I would imagine the 3 weeks is from the moment it left the factory door to delivery at the dealers.
If this is true it could arrive 1st week of December :)
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Am a BW48, but have seen that some Gti's are getting built a week early, so fingers crossed that mine also starts a week early. Am home from Angola on the 27th for 3 weeks, till the 17th Dec, my dealer said to expect to see my car on the 15-16th Dec
So hope it arrives before I go away again for 28 days :sad:
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good news everyone, my dealer confirms my gti is on a boat that has just left Emden today for Grimsby and should be with them this week, hopefully this time next week I will be arranging to pick up my new pride and joy with its dodgy wipers, squeaky suspension, unopenable fuel caps lol cant wait. Have we all made our list of things to check before pick up?
Here is mine:
• Fuel filler cap springing open
• Squeaking knocking noises
• Wipers drivers side smearing
• Paint treatment, done right no swirl marks
• Wastegate clip
• Panels angling and matching up
• Alloys checked
• Check ACC (options in menu for dampers)
• Check PP (vented discs on rear)
• Keyless entry
• Tyre depth
• Any Dints
• Chocks or blocks used for transport removed.
Please add to it if you think ive missed anything!
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Just called my dealership, my car is at the port but not yet on the ship :cry:
But they said it shouldnt take too long, depends if its first or last on the ship I guess. :cool:
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Just called my dealership, my car is at the port but not yet on the ship :cry:
But they said it shouldnt take too long, depends if its first or last on the ship I guess. :cool:
Out of curiosity, which dealer you using, the one in Barnsley?
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oh yeah and dont forget to:
• Check for the Sub!
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So if my GTi missed todays ship, any idea when the next ship sets sail?
Next week? :embarrassed:
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http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/index/ships/range/port_id:175
NECKAR HIGHWAY
in port from Emden to Grimsby
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http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/index/ships/range/port_id:175
NECKAR HIGHWAY
in port from Emden to Grimsby
Cheers, so is that todays ship that set sail? Arrives in Grimsby tomorrow (20-11-2013 10:00) ?
Or is that another one sailing tomorrow? :nerd: :embarrassed:
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thats todays ship (mine hopefully) set to sail. Your dealer could be wrong you know, there must be more than just mine on that boat.
I'll have another look to see when Grimsby are next expecting something from Emden
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thats todays ship (mine hopefully) set to sail. Your dealer could be wrong you know, there must be more than just mine on that boat.
I'll have another look to see when Grimsby are next expecting something from Emden
ok not too sure now, there are no other boats leaving for Grimsby that are in port but http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/355390000 is heading for grimsby too but arriving tomorrow evening not morning, could have others on board
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Cheers mate, I guess I will just wait a week and see where things are.
We can't speed anything up at this stange and just have to wait :rolleyes:
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Just had an update from dealership.
Mine is at the port, so not shipped yet :(
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gutted buddy, did they advise when it would be on the next boat?
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gutted buddy, did they advise when it would be on the next boat?
Nope, no idea. They only get an update on their system once it's on the ship.
I'm hoping it's on the next ship whenever that will be.
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Mine's ticked over to in transit overnight.
It's coming too soon now but I'm so excited and getting v tempted!
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I'm in the BW47 club, however I've been following BW46 club with great interest :-). Good see you're all starting get your cars - or at least the cars are in transit.
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Just had an update from dealership.
Mine is at the port, so not shipped yet :(
Mine was BW43 but built in BW45 and still not shipped either.... :whistle:
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Just had an update from dealership.
Mine is at the port, so not shipped yet :(
Mine was BW43 but built in BW45 and still not shipped either.... :whistle:
Great! No tracker movement for me :( this is stressful.
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http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/index/ships/range/port_id:175
No ships today heading to Gimsby? :undecided: :cry:
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http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/index/ships/range/port_id:175
No ships today heading to Gimsby? :undecided: :cry:
Does yours still say 4 weeks but still in transit, reason i ask is mine now says on way to UK and 3 weeks, but according to that shipping list it should already be in the UK?
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http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/index/ships/range/port_id:175
No ships today heading to Gimsby? :undecided: :cry:
Does yours still say 4 weeks but still in transit, reason i ask is mine now says on way to UK and 3 weeks, but according to that shipping list it should already be in the UK?
My tracker has been showing 3 weeks since 17/11/13..... :rolleyes: :lipsrsealed:
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http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/index/ships/range/port_id:175
No ships today heading to Gimsby? :undecided: :cry:
Does yours still say 4 weeks but still in transit, reason i ask is mine now says on way to UK and 3 weeks, but according to that shipping list it should already be in the UK?
My tracker has been showing 3 weeks since 17/11/13..... :rolleyes: :lipsrsealed:
Calm down fellow BW46er... Since the 17/11/2013, 5 days gone past. Never mind 3 weeks!!! Think that some of us (well, me!) won't be able to get on the car until 02/01/2014 (due to taxes etc... Agrrrrrr :angry:)
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http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/index/ships/range/port_id:175
No ships today heading to Gimsby? :undecided: :cry:
Does yours still say 4 weeks but still in transit, reason i ask is mine now says on way to UK and 3 weeks, but according to that shipping list it should already be in the UK?
My tracker has been showing 3 weeks since 17/11/13..... :rolleyes: :lipsrsealed:
Calm down fellow BW46er... Since the 17/11/2013, 5 days gone past. Never mind 3 weeks!!! Think that some of us (well, me!) won't be able to get on the car until 02/01/2014 (due to taxes etc... Agrrrrrr :angry:)
True.. I guess the excitement is getting the better of me, I just don't want it to get delayed like others on here :cry:
I already have a new buyer for my Polo so he's waiting too :rolleyes:
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http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/index/ships/range/port_id:175
No ships today heading to Gimsby? :undecided: :cry:
Does yours still say 4 weeks but still in transit, reason i ask is mine now says on way to UK and 3 weeks, but according to that shipping list it should already be in the UK?
My tracker has been showing 3 weeks since 17/11/13..... :rolleyes: :lipsrsealed:
Calm down fellow BW46er... Since the 17/11/2013, 5 days gone past. Never mind 3 weeks!!! Think that some of us (well, me!) won't be able to get on the car until 02/01/2014 (due to taxes etc... Agrrrrrr :angry:)
True.. I guess the excitement is getting the better of me, I just don't want it to get delayed like others on here :cry:
I already have a new buyer for my Polo so he's waiting too :rolleyes:
He's buying a VW after all :grin:
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I hope no seagul is doing acid poo poo on my GTi at Emden port.... still waiting for a ship :whistle:
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Just had an update from dealership.
Mine is at the port, so not shipped yet :(
Mine was BW43 but built in BW45 and still not shipped either.... :whistle:
Bit of an update since I struck my oar in here before. VW via twitter have told me my car is going on a boat tomorrow. My dealer was as surprised as me to hear this so fingers crossed it's the truth and I'll be collecting next week :laugh:
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Just had an update from dealership.
Mine is at the port, so not shipped yet :(
Mine was BW43 but built in BW45 and still not shipped either.... :whistle:
Bit of an update since I struck my oar in here before. VW via twitter have told me my car is going on a boat tomorrow. My dealer was as surprised as me to hear this so fingers crossed it's the truth and I'll be collecting next week :laugh:
:laugh: Thats excellent news, I hope mine makes it onto the same boat. My dealership is now checking on a daily basis on the status. Its still at stage 38 - port to exit. :rolleyes: But they say they should see movement in the next few days.
So that could mean, my car may come early... I was really hoping to collect it in 2 weeks time. :evil:
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:laugh: Thats excellent news, I hope mine makes it onto the same boat. My dealership is now checking on a daily basis on the status. Its still at stage 38 - port to exit. :rolleyes: But they say they should see movement in the next few days.
So that could mean, my car may come early... I was really hoping to collect it in 2 weeks time. :evil:
Mine will be on a boat bound for Sheerness, I'm guessing you'll be Grimsby or Tyne?
Having said that I noticed that some of the Sheerness boats head up north after dropping in Kent.
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:laugh: Thats excellent news, I hope mine makes it onto the same boat. My dealership is now checking on a daily basis on the status. Its still at stage 38 - port to exit. :rolleyes: But they say they should see movement in the next few days.
So that could mean, my car may come early... I was really hoping to collect it in 2 weeks time. :evil:
Mine will be on a boat bound for Sheerness, I'm guessing you'll be Grimsby or Tyne?
Having said that I noticed that some of the Sheerness boats head up north after dropping in Kent.
Darn.... yes my boat needs to come to Grimsby :sad: Grimsby is about 1hr 30mins away from the dealership.
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Weser Highway is due to arrive in Grimsby tomorrow night 20:00, do you think my car will be on it :roll eyes:
How can you tell if its a car transporting ship? :embarrassed:
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Most of the ones with "Highway" or "Auto" in the title are car ones.
"Autoprestige" is my boat to Sheerness, arriving 7am Monday :)
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Just a stupid question.... :huh: how do you guys know what boat your car is on??...Are you given a boats name or something??
Am I missing something or do people just hope its on a random boat with the name Auto or Highway
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Just a stupid question.... :huh: how do you guys know what boat your car is on??...Are you given a boats name or something??
Am I missing something or do people just hope its on a random boat with the name Auto or Highway
There's a lot of guessing and hoping. In my case I got a confirmation from VW that mine is loading on a boat today. Using the marine traffic website you can look at the boats docked in Emden and see what their destinations are.
Mine will be bound for Sheerness as I'm in the South, the other options are Grimsby or Tyne.
I've spent the past couple of weeks hoping every boat bound for Sheerness is going to be mine but this time I know it's the right boat.
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I have just returned from my my dealer and they said they don't know which boat it will get on its at stage 38 on their system but once loaded on a boat it will change to stage 39.
They still think 2 to 3 weeks and it will be mine.
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I have just returned from my my dealer and they said they don't know which boat it will get on its at stage 38 on their system but once loaded on a boat it will change to stage 39.
They still think 2 to 3 weeks and it will be mine.
Same here, stage 38.... maybe ours will be side by side in the ship cuddling up :rolleyes:
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My car is not that type of car!!! :shocked:
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Weser Highway docking shortly in Grimsby..... not sure if our cars are on board though :cry:
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I really hope so for both of us, but my tracker still says 3 weeks.
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I really hope so for both of us, but my tracker still says 3 weeks.
Mine too, been stuck on the 3 week message for a week already so you'd think it would change to 2 weeks :undecided:
The ship is just reversing into the dock right this very minute..... :nerd: running a bit late lol.
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Still not moved to car in the UK step (6) but my tracker shows... "Your car is in the final stage of its journey to the UK. On average it takes 10 days from build for this model to reach your local Volkswagen Retailer."
I guess I didn't make yesterday Weser Highway ship and that it's heading on the next one? :)
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Still not moved to car in the UK step (6) but my tracker shows... "Your car is in the final stage of its journey to the UK. On average it takes 10 days from build for this model to reach your local Volkswagen Retailer."
I guess I didn't make yesterday Weser Highway ship and that it's heading on the next one? :)
I believe the 10 day message means it's on a boat :smiley:
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hmmm mine still says 3 weeks, think an email to the dealer is in order!
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Mine says 3 weeks still too
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Mine says 3 weeks still too
Mine says 3 weeks and I know it's in the UK (BW43) :whistle:
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"Your car has now arrived in the UK and will be delivered to your local Volkswagen Retailer shortly. This normally takes 7 days."
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"Your car has now arrived in the UK and will be delivered to your local Volkswagen Retailer shortly. This normally takes 7 days."
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Mines changed to this too this morning :laugh:q
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Mine's gone 4 weeks to 3 weeks to 10 days now. Really going through all the stages like a good boy !
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Mine still says 3 weeks where the feck is my car lol!!!
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dealers done a U-turn now says i never made the boat :angry: probably just drove it off the edge of the pier like Clarkson in a Twingo!!
Looks like a dec. delivery now not this week
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dealers done a U-turn now says i never made the boat :angry: probably just drove it off the edge of the pier like Clarkson in a Twingo!!
Looks like a dec. delivery now not this week
is yours at stage. 38 - port of exit?
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stage 38? im still showing as in transit 3 weeks
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Hi Guys, How do you know what stage your car is at (stage 38?).....as Mine went into build in progress as from yesterday,so it would be good to see what stage they are at.... :whistle:
Doug
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Guys, get onto your dealerships and ask them, it's on their system. :cool:
My dealership has kept me updated on a weekly basis :cool:
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Dealer said that in got on a ship in 18/11/2013!!! Presumes that it will be in the dealership mid-December.
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Arrived in the UK.
Pretty gutted I can't even take her if I wanted to as I had surgery on my spine last week so off driving for weeks and weeks.
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I should hopefully be collecting next week.
Dealership says they should have the car by Friday.
I just need to go in and sign the PCP forms and agree a collection date :)
So far my GTi story has gone well with no real delays.....
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Tracker switched over to 10days hoping it's wrong and it's here this week tho!
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Spoke to my dealer should be with him by the end of the week. He's going to keep it in the container at docks for as long as possible (probably less than a week) and then store in the dealership's secure covered compound until I'm ready to take it. He noted that many of their new cars are ordered without buyers so by the time somebody picks them up they've routinely been in the compound for a month or two, says 9/10 times doesn't lead to any problems down the line so here's hoping.
Going to be mighty jealous when the rest of you all get behind the wheel!
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Tracker has just moved to arrived in UK, maybe things are looking up :smiley:
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Yay!, mine still says arrived in the UK too so you are not far behind.
Call your dealership to find out what stage it is at and when it's going to be delivered to them. :) (mine is stage 40 - exit port).
I hope it makes delivery today or tomorrow to my dealership.
PDI first thing Monday and collection Tuesday.
But they have to PDI it (1 day), register and tax it etc :(
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Mine has arrived in the UK, But no contact from my dealer :angry:
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Mine has arrived in the UK, But no contact from my dealer :angry:
Ring them up, the car should be with them today hopefully.
Get them to PDI Monday, get everything ready for collection etc ;)
My registration has been assigned but I need to sign and send back the letter in the post.... I'm going to hand deliver it today to ensure no delays happen lol :)
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Yep I had to ring up my dealer to progress this too.
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Yep I had to ring up my dealer to progress this too.
Its pretty poor service but every sales person is different. So far my buying experience has been top class..., let's hope it continues :)
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I called the salesman today they say they now have no way of telling when the car will arrive at the dealers. I would like it next week but I haven't signed any PCP paperwork or anything to be honest.
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I called the salesman today they say they now have no way of telling when the car will arrive at the dealers. I would like it next week but I haven't signed any PCP paperwork or anything to be honest.
They say my car will be with them Monday, the sales person will give it the once over and then give me the green light to either collect Thursday/Friday :cool:
I too haven't signed the PCP form yet :rolleyes: I've actually asked them to redo the PCP based on 15k annual mileage, but they aren't sure if it will delay anything as my current quote has been approved.
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white GTI on a transporter on the A38 this morning, im hoping its mine but considering the size of the A38 it could be any of us
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white GTI on a transporter on the A38 this morning, im hoping its mine but considering the size of the A38 it could be any of us
Won't be mine, hopefully it should arrive today and then I can agree a collection date if it passes pre-PDI checks lol :)
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Final stretch guys. Let's bring this bad boy home.
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Final stretch guys. Let's bring this bad boy home.
Too right! But mine hasn't turned up at the dealership yet.... been 7 days now :(
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(Same)
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Mines at the dealership as of last Friday according to the tracker, hoping to get it this weekend
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Mines at the dealership as of last Friday according to the tracker, hoping to get it this weekend
I'm hoping to collect mine this week too.
Still need to sign all the PCP paperwork etc and agree a collection date :(
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Tracker has just rolled over to step 7 of 7, vehicle arrived at dealer!
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Tracker has just rolled over to step 7 of 7, vehicle arrived at dealer!
Mine too, yet to sign everything and arrange a collection date :) looking good for Friday/Sat collection :) wooooohoooooo really excited now... Das Auto!
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Same. Just waiting for that call from my dealer to come see it (no collection :( )
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Just going in to sign PCP and will collect car tomorrow or Thursday, :grin:
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Wooohoooo the time is almost here guys.... so far zero delays and to be delivered on time :) GTi! Woop woop
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So just back from the dealers and all paper work signed, only needed both parts of my driving licence and all done in 20 minutes.
My car was just going through its PDI and the computer was testing lights and things, they took it off the ramps for me to have a good look round. I love the colour, its the first CSG I have seen in person. I checked the options that I added and they all seem to be there. So I can collect on Thursday. Called for the 7 day free insurance and the service was superb they have already knocked £130 off the annual quote but that is still about £90 more than my quote from gocompare.
Checked the tracker and that is still showing as arrived in the UK :huh:
I know we have all seen pics but here are mine
(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt51/Sleggy/Golf%20GTI/IMG_3197.jpg) (http://s597.photobucket.com/user/Sleggy/media/Golf%20GTI/IMG_3197.jpg.html)
(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt51/Sleggy/Golf%20GTI/IMG_3198.jpg) (http://s597.photobucket.com/user/Sleggy/media/Golf%20GTI/IMG_3198.jpg.html)
Computer checking lights
(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt51/Sleggy/Golf%20GTI/IMG_3199.jpg) (http://s597.photobucket.com/user/Sleggy/media/Golf%20GTI/IMG_3199.jpg.html)
(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt51/Sleggy/Golf%20GTI/IMG_3195.jpg) (http://s597.photobucket.com/user/Sleggy/media/Golf%20GTI/IMG_3195.jpg.html)
Christmas has come early
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Glad it's finally with you, looking nice bet you can't wait till you pick it up.
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Glad it's finally with you, looking nice bet you can't wait till you pick it up.
Only two sleeps :cool:
I keep thinking of things I should have checked; iPhone 5 cable, heated seat switches. I did manage to come away with the manuals though.
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Fantastic, really happy for you
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just got off the phone with the dealer and i am pick up saturday :smiley:
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Seems our dealer was going to sort out our private plate transfer but as things have changed at the dvla we have had to send it off to get the plate put on retention from the old car, seems we have to wait for the certificate until we can get the new car :cry:
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Gutted for your delay, but is it not quicker to get them to register the car with a 63 plate and then put your plate on later?
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Yes, best option would have been to get the car on 63 plate and then sort your private plate out yourself at a later date.
It can cause upto 2 weeks delay in some cases waiting on DVLA.
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Yeah that's what we are doing but private plate is on our mk5 gti that we are part ex ing
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Yeah that's what we are doing but private plate is on our mk5 gti that we are part ex ing
darn :sad: dealer should have sent off for a transfer/retention earlier, unfortunately you are now at the peril of DVLA and how busy they might be. :cry:
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All green for collection :laugh:
So this means it's taken less than 13 weeks from start to end :rolleyes: :whistle:
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All the best 2013
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All the best 2013
cheers :) not long to go now....
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Enjoy every moment of tomorrow 2013. Its an awsome day. I hope to be doing the same in not too many weeks :)
Ian
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All the best 2013
cheers :) not long to go now....
Time you picking up?
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:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: It's landed...... can't fault my dealership one bit.... :laugh:
I collected it today...... its one epic car, you won't be disappointed.
Unfortunately it was raining so took what photos I could at the dealership.
PDI done correctly with no paint issues or swirl marks.
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3730/11240265123_946e598e89.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rizvanhussain/11240265123/)
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5504/11240216146_36e220b5f1.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rizvanhussain/11240216146/)
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5476/11240201784_098cfa6e45.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rizvanhussain/11240201784/)
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5519/11240268103_77f53c7e93.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rizvanhussain/11240268103/)
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3752/11240182975_4c6408fcd9.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rizvanhussain/11240182975/)
Interestingly my car came with a iPhone4 cable and no the BW45 iPhone5 version. Perhaps the factory was out of parts again :whistle:
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Well I hope mine comes with iphone4 cable, the 5 won't fit my iPod. Please for you, I only have 13 hours to go lol
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Very pleased for all you guys great to see these stunning beasts in the new arrivals thread too.
I'll post on here 1st March when I finally get my baby. Wishing her a sweet winter hibernation at the dealership comppund!
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:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: It's landed...... can't fault my dealership one bit.... :laugh:
I collected it today...... its one epic car, you won't be disappointed.
Unfortunately it was raining so took what photos I could at the dealership.
PDI done correctly with no paint issues or swirl marks.
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3730/11240265123_946e598e89.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rizvanhussain/11240265123/)
DSCF2265.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rizvanhussain/11240265123/) by Rizvan Hussain (http://www.flickr.com/people/rizvanhussain/), on Flickr
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5504/11240216146_36e220b5f1.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rizvanhussain/11240216146/)
DSCF2295.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rizvanhussain/11240216146/) by Rizvan Hussain (http://www.flickr.com/people/rizvanhussain/), on Flickr
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5476/11240201784_098cfa6e45.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rizvanhussain/11240201784/)
DSCF2291.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rizvanhussain/11240201784/) by Rizvan Hussain (http://www.flickr.com/people/rizvanhussain/), on Flickr
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5519/11240268103_77f53c7e93.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rizvanhussain/11240268103/)
DSCF2266.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rizvanhussain/11240268103/) by Rizvan Hussain (http://www.flickr.com/people/rizvanhussain/), on Flickr
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3752/11240182975_4c6408fcd9.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rizvanhussain/11240182975/)
DSCF2299.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rizvanhussain/11240182975/) by Rizvan Hussain (http://www.flickr.com/people/rizvanhussain/), on Flickr
Interestingly my car came with a iPhone4 cable and no the BW45 iPhone5 version. Perhaps the factory was out of parts again :whistle:
Happy for you 2013GTi! Have plenty of fun, but be careful in the first miles. Allow you some time to learn the car. As you have a three-door, could you please tell me if the rear armrest has cup-holders? I don't like them and I would like a confirmed answer. Nobody here ordered a three-door and the dealers know nothing about it (what else? :whistle:)
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2013 nice one, it finally arrives. Enjoy it, and I will keep an eye out for you around South Yorkshire.
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I can confirm the 3dr car does indeed have cup holders in the rear armrest.
Something I was not expecting was a spare space saver tyre in the boot :laugh:
I am going to take it steady for the first 800 miles and give it varied usage.... :cool:
Been out today and filled her up with the good stuff (V-Power Nitro+)
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Well I've had a good day with my new car, clocked up 30 miles, and I can safely say I have none of the issues that people seem to have been having on here. Wipers are fine and no squeaks at all, in fact it's like a library inside. I've even averaged 35 mpg so far with mixed driving so no complaints given the mileage.
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Thank you 2013GTi, not the answer I expected though, I hate them. The armrest is for letting your arm to rest over there, not feeling the crap plastic they chose to through.
Happy driving to all the fellow BWs here who got their Golfs. Mine is it transit since 18/11/2013 and is expected to be in the dealership either this Friday or the next one. Anyway, I can pick it up only after the 02/01/2014 so I just hope it'll stick to its program...
P.S. The long transportation time is due to the long trip the ship is doing to get here. From Northern Sea to East Mediterranean with all the ports in-between which has to make stops. But I can't find the ship it's into.... :sad:
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Any UK people still waiting for their BW46 car?
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I was BW45 but found out I had been delayed until BW46.
Now coming into the 4th week and my car has still not even made it to final stage of the build yet.
Not so much annoyed at the delay... its the clear lack of information and different answers I am being given by VW UK.
- Your car has been built we are just waiting for it to go through quality control
- Your car has been delayed going through quality control
- Your car hasn't finished being built yet as we are waiting for parts that are on back order
- There has been a production problem with your car
- I am unable to say what has happened with your order as VW in Germany do not supply us with that amount of information. I can only advise you to call back next week.....AGAIN.
It is safe to say the excitement of getting my first ever new car has faded. :undecided:
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Don't worry folks, the wait is worth it... the GTi is....
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LoL... Hope you are right. Just hope mine doesn't end up being a Friday afternoon lemon.
VW really do know how to keep you waiting. :whistle:
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Just a quick update, my dealer has swap my Blue iPod MDI cable for a new Red one, they ordered it in.
Excellent service... incredible.... amazing...... wicked.... awesome!.....
Not one issue to date.... faultless. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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- I am unable to say what has happened with your order as VW in Germany do not supply us with that amount of information.
That bit I would definately believe!
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My car landed to my country :smiley: I'll be a happy owner after the 2014 coming though, as it's much pricier if I do now because I should pay the 2013 taxes in full :angry: Oh, 2-3 weeks remain....
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Got a nice surprise today... Car has finally left the factory after 5 weeks at build step 7 and should hopefully be on route to the boat :smiley:
I'm sure this has been asked by loads of other people on here :embarrassed: but has anyone got a rough idea how long it took their car from being in transport to getting the first drive home from the dealership?
Hoping the weather won't be too bad driving the car to Liverpool for the boat home to Northern Ireland.
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Its hard to say given the christmas holidays etc.
I would say you will be able to have a better idea of delivery time once its actually on a ship.
My car was sat at Emden port for a few days and missed 1/2 ships.
It then takes a day or so for the ship to travel and dock in the UK, then upto 7 days to get to your dealership via a transporter truck :smiley:
The wait will be well worth it folks, the GTi has far exceeded my expectations, even getting decent mpg considering its not even run in yet.
I am getting 40-43mpg on my regular commutes to the office :shocked: :laugh:
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Its hard to say given the christmas holidays etc.
I would say you will be able to have a better idea of delivery time once its actually on a ship.
My car was sat at Emden port for a few days and missed 1/2 ships.
It then takes a day or so for the ship to travel and dock in the UK, then upto 7 days to get to your dealership via a transporter truck :smiley:
The wait will be well worth it folks, the GTi has far exceeded my expectations, even getting decent mpg considering its not even run in yet.
I am getting 40-43mpg on my regular commutes to the office :shocked: :laugh:
Appreciate it 2014 :smiley:
Hopefully there won't be any more delays and it arrives in the mid to end of January.
Sounds like it will be worth the extra wait anyway which is good :grin: