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Model specific boards => Golf mk8 => Topic started by: Carlosfandango on 13 August 2024, 07:51
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Have you ordered an 8.5? If so, what model and spec?
I thought it would be interesting to see if many people are taking the plunge now that the new improved model has arrived, particularly current mk8 owners, I’ve had my 8 for a couple of years now, and although I like the car, it has various frustrations, last week after a long period of little to no issues, the infotainment rebooted in a major way, the dash also switched views and various bongs occurred, due to this and the fact it is near end of warranty I visited the dealership and placed an order for an 8.5, I’m pretty excited to get it, and unfortunately know I won’t miss the 8 once it arrives.
Here’s what I’ve ordered,
Ordered August 10th
Currently an ETA of 20 weeks.
GTI (265)
Urano Grey Now changed to Dolphin after comparing them at the dealership.
Queenstown wheels
DCC
Pan Roof
Area View
HUD
Harman Kardon
Space saver spare wheel
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Urano Grey...when you have an option of descent metallic Dolphin Grey ? :undecided:
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Urano Grey...when you have an option of descent metallic Dolphin Grey ? :undecided:
Dolphin is certainly a nice colour, but Urano is a great colour too, and it’s a solid colour, which is a plus in my opinion, it looks really good on the edition40 in the US, looks lighter in full sun, and nearly black when overcast, the red really pops against it, plus it means I can add a another option. 👍
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I've ordered a standard GTI with just Moonstone Grey, to keep it under the 40K. To replace my stolen Clubsport.
Been quoted 13 weeks. Fingers crossed.
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I have ordered a Moonstone Grey vehicle with Queenstown wheels. Extras include DCC, Spare Wheel and additional airbags.
Delivery in December I hope!
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I should have ordered a new Mk 8.5 GTI by now (my current Mk 7.5 GTI PP reached end of it's 4yr PCP last month) but I just can't bring myself to so far (I'm still waiting for more reviews/specs/price/colours confirmation)
Yes, the pro's of 8.5 for me (over the Mk 8 GTI) are: better looks at the front (headlight re-design), infotainment system that now works, real buttons on the steering wheel, power increase BUT the new screen looks like an ugly large ipad stuck on top of the dash, the GTI badges on the door are ridiculous, and there is still no sunglasses holder/bonnet strut/knee cubby storage etc all of which I have on my (better looking) Mk 7.5 GTI PP.
If I do put in an order it will be for a GTI (265) in Kings Red with Queenstown 19's, DCC, Pan Roof, Area view and Harmon Kardon (even though many people are saying HK not as good as the Dynaudio I have in my current Mk 7.5) - in the end discounts and prices will determine I suspect.
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I've ordered a standard GTI with just Moonstone Grey, to keep it under the 40K. To replace my stolen Clubsport.
Been quoted 13 weeks. Fingers crossed.
Moonstone is a great colour, and was in my top three along with Dolphin. 13 weeks isn’t too bad if correct, the salesman at the dealership I ordered from, thinks that the pan roof will delay mine, as he believes they only build golfs with them 3 times a year when the correct volume is ready to go through the line.
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I have ordered a Moonstone Grey vehicle with Queenstown wheels. Extras include DCC, Spare Wheel and additional airbags.
Delivery in December I hope!
Moonstone with the gloss black of the Queenstown wheels will be a great combination.
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I should have ordered a new Mk 8.5 GTI by now (my current Mk 7.5 GTI PP reached end of it's 4yr PCP last month) but I just can't bring myself to so far (I'm still waiting for more reviews/specs/price/colours confirmation)
Yes, the pro's of 8.5 for me (over the Mk 8 GTI) are: better looks at the front (headlight re-design), infotainment system that now works, real buttons on the steering wheel, power increase BUT the new screen looks like an ugly large ipad stuck on top of the dash, the GTI badges on the door are ridiculous, and there is still no sunglasses holder/bonnet strut/knee cubby storage etc all of which I have on my (better looking) Mk 7.5 GTI PP.
If I do put in an order it will be for a GTI (265) in Kings Red with Queenstown 19's, DCC, Pan Roof, Area view and Harmon Kardon (even though many people are saying HK not as good as the Dynaudio I have in my current Mk 7.5) - in the end discounts and prices will determine I suspect.
The headlight re design vastly improves the look of the front end, much less soft looking. I’ve been driving an 8.5 style this past week, and the new larger screen is really not that bad in terms of size and positioning, it’s far better then the out going model, and I totally agree about the GTI badge on the door, so much so that I may have them remove them during the PDI.
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Ordered 4th July. Standard GTI with moonstone paint only, to keep under £40k. Will change the wheels to something aftermarket. Popped in last week and provisional build week 36, I should have it mid October.
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Ordered 4th July. Standard GTI with moonstone paint only, to keep under £40k. Will change the wheels to something aftermarket. Popped in last week and provisional build week 36, I should have it mid October.
To me, for UK customers, this is unfortunately the only approach that makes any sense. Ok, maybe a few added cheapie options if it didn’t delay the build while VW sneak in a few price increases.
That extra £400 a year mandatory road tax negates quite a large amount of any negotiated up front discount and won’t help resale value. Add to that an imminent £500ish price rise and the smart money will be dealing sooner rather than later.
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I totally hear ya @Exonian, but I’m a sucker for the bells and whistles, and this may well be a car I keep for the long term, and could possibly be the last ICE GTI we see too, so wouldn’t get a second roll of the dice in this form, some of the options I’ve chosen will certainly delay its build, especially the pan roof apparently, fortunately VW honour the price at point of order, and l would of exceeded 40k with only a couple of the options I’ve chosen anyway, so with a bit of classic man math, I added more! 😁, although it should be, to me it’s not really about what will and won’t help residuals, I did however manage to get a decent discount of 5k off of the cars RRP of £42,734, this was only around £500 higher than DTD quoted me, plus I now pick the car up myself from my local dealership instead of it being driven 140 miles to me, plus my car will be traded in which DTD don’t offer, so overall I’m happy, even if I have that extra tax to pay.
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I agree with the sentiment. It will probably be my last ICE vehicle, and if I am spending that much money I may as well order what I want. I did not go mad on the extras but I know I will be happy despite the extra tax. I think I will be keeping it for many years.
I cannot take it with me, so I might as well enjoy it.
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I'm keeping my powder dry for an ed50 gti...
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I'm keeping my powder dry for an ed50 gti...
Hmmm.🤔 now there’s a thought.
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I totally get where you’re coming from Carlosfandangio and Derrydiva and any others in the same position. If anyone is fortunate enough to be in the position to order a new GTI they’ll each have their own reasoning, circumstances and desires, so there’s no wrong decision. I suppose I’m just in the mode of ‘get in sharpish’ while you can still pick up a GTI under the tax threshold before any price rises (and any likelihood of build delays putting even a modestly specced car over the tax barrier by the time it’s delivered, irrespective of what it actually cost at point of order) and while there’s a good supply of vanilla spec cars coming through.
I guess £600 tax means different things to different people too. Some are against it in principle and will avoid it and full kudos to that, some see £600 as not a lot of money and some (like me!) begrudgingly pay it but wish they didn’t as they object to a Golf paying luxury tax when they see huge 2.5 tonne SUV’s with 2ft wide tyres ripping about doing about 15mpg that should be taxed to the hilt.
If a car was going over the £40k threshold I’d probably be spending a few grand extra and getting a Clubby or R (Black Edition), but that doesn’t detract from what a great car a 265PS regular GTI now is.
Or hang on to see what the Ed50 is all about as fredgroves says :cool:
Anyway, back on topic - who else has ordered an 8.5?
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What is this £600 tax all about and why is it important to keep below £40k if someone could explain I’d appreciate it
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https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/tips-advice/363493/what-luxury-car-tax-expensive-car-supplement-explained
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I guess £600 tax means different things to different people too. Some are against it in principle and will avoid it and full kudos to that, some see £600 as not a lot of money and some (like me!) begrudgingly pay it but wish they didn’t as they object to a Golf paying luxury tax when they see huge 2.5 tonne SUV’s with 2ft wide tyres ripping about doing about 15mpg that should be taxed to the hilt.
If a car was going over the £40k threshold I’d probably be spending a few grand extra and getting a Clubby or R (Black Edition), but that doesn’t detract from what a great car a 265PS regular GTI now is.
Reviews indicate that the 8.5.GTI is now the car the mk8 should have been. However, like you, if I was speccing a basic GTI to above £40k I would opt for Clubsport (RRP £41,655). I had a 7.5 R for 2 years and I find my 7.5 GTI more fun to drive.
BTW, do we know anything about this ED50 yet? Just exterior styling I assume?
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I've been quoted on a new clubsport with a decent discount to replace my 2 year old clubsport, but just not sure it's worth swapping for something pretty much identical that will cost me more money?
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You guys complaining about luxury car tax and a GTI that breaks the 40k barrier - have you seen what us mugs here In Ireland have to stump up for one? :grin:
The 8.5 starts here at about €58k! Which is actually a little cheaper than the outgoing car. So if you only tick a couple of options (wheels, paint, etc), you'll easily top €60k here for one.
No prices have been released for the CS or the R yet. I'd expect the CS to be about €4.5k on top of the standard GTI. Road tax on them here is about €450 per annum, there is no equivalent here of a luxury car tax. However, if you go wild with the options list, you could potentially put the car into a higher tax bracket (as the tax is based on Co2 emissions), which would both make the purchase price higher and the annual road tax higher - for the entire life of the car!
Personally I have my MK8 CS almost 3 years now and I've been very happy with it. I'd be tempted to go for a new CS next year perhaps, just need to see how the numbers stack up. One thing making me hesitant is that I don't even use the car that much, especially since my wife got a new car recently, which has taken over the "Family car" duties.
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Ordered 4th July. Standard GTI with moonstone paint only, to keep under £40k. Will change the wheels to something aftermarket. Popped in last week and provisional build week 36, I should have it mid October.
I ordered exact same spec on 15th July and my dealer had just been in touch to say it's got a confirmed build in week 36 as well. Looks like they are building a batch of them that week
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Also - can't believe those horrid 18's are still the standard wheel offered on the CS. It makes spec'ing a wheel option pretty much obligatory.
I wish they'd done something with the door stripe too, extend it into the back door, or dare I say, actually add a "CS" logo somewhere on the car. Such a lazy effort in that regard.
On the positive side, I do love the styling tweaks, the front end looks a lot lot better... amazing what tweaking the headlights shape slightly can do. And the gloss black plastic trims are much better than before although they will be easily marked! Interior wise, that new screen is a huge improvement... We've an ID4 in the household with the same infotainment screen and its night and day compared to the MK8 effort.
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BTW, do we know anything about this ED50 yet? Just exterior styling I assume?
No nothing yet other than it will arrive late 2025/ early 2026.
Likely to just be a pile of expensive options and some stickers, but as it is 50 and likely the last ED...I might just be tempted.
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I had a 7.5 R for 2 years and I find my 7.5 GTI more fun to drive.
BTW, do we know anything about this ED50 yet? Just exterior styling I assume?
The 8R is a much sharper drive than the mk7(.5), I’ve had both albeit a 2015 7R. The front geometry tweaks the 8R shares with the Clubsport make more of an immediate noticeable difference than the rear diff, the latter being the area most ‘reviewers’ tend to bang on about. But you can feel the clutches shifting the drive around on fast tight bends. You pay for the pleasure at the fuel pumps though!
Having said that I somehow managed to achieve 40mpg on my early morning commute today which is a first.
The 8.5R and Clubsport both benefit from the anti-lag turbo so should be even better to drive. You’re dead right saying it’s the car the mk8 should have been.
Small tweaks can make big differences to those that care about such things.
With the Worthersee GTI Treffen now moved to Wolfsburg I reckon the Ed50 might well be a bit special. Or at least they will probably do something big to mark the anniversary.
I can just imagine the groans if VW announce “we will be marking the anniversary by launching the Electric GTI…” 😁
For now we know nothing.
But keep an eye on Andy Mindt (andymindtofficial) if you do social media. He’s VW’s design guy.
I've been quoted on a new clubsport with a decent discount to replace my 2 year old clubsport, but just not sure it's worth swapping for something pretty much identical that will cost me more money?
Maybe you’ve answered your own question there!
There will be tweaks, the turbo anti lag addition being one. Maybe a test drive would be needed to see if it justifies the change.
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Who know's for the ED50 they may bring the manual back for a limited amount of cars. A long shot, but wouldn't write it off.
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I had a 7.5 R for 2 years and I find my 7.5 GTI more fun to drive.
BTW, do we know anything about this ED50 yet? Just exterior styling I assume?
The 8R is a much sharper drive than the mk7(.5), I’ve had both albeit a 2015 7R. The front geometry tweaks the 8R shares with the Clubsport make more of an immediate noticeable difference than the rear diff, the latter being the area most ‘reviewers’ tend to bang on about. But you can feel the clutches shifting the drive around on fast tight bends. You pay for the pleasure at the fuel pumps though!
Having said that I somehow managed to achieve 40mpg on my early morning commute today which is a first.
The 8.5R and Clubsport both benefit from the anti-lag turbo so should be even better to drive. You’re dead right saying it’s the car the mk8 should have been.
Small tweaks can make big differences to those that care about such things.
With the Worthersee GTI Treffen now moved to Wolfsburg I reckon the Ed50 might well be a bit special. Or at least they will probably do something big to mark the anniversary.
I can just imagine the groans if VW announce “we will be marking the anniversary by launching the Electric GTI…” 😁
For now we know nothing.
But keep an eye on Andy Mindt (andymindtofficial) if you do social media. He’s VW’s design guy.
I've been quoted on a new clubsport with a decent discount to replace my 2 year old clubsport, but just not sure it's worth swapping for something pretty much identical that will cost me more money?
Maybe you’ve answered your own question there!
There will be tweaks, the turbo anti lag addition being one. Maybe a test drive would be needed to see if it justifies the change.
Well, developments are I’ve been offered one with a couple of options for £420 a month with £1k deposit… not sure I can turn that down?
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Depends on how it compares to your existing deal WelshGolf.
Be interesting to know what the dealer is putting in towards your deposit.
Assuming it’s your car plus £1k? 48 months and 8k mileage a year?
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Depends on how it compares to your existing deal WelshGolf.
Be interesting to know what the dealer is putting in towards your deposit.
Assuming it’s your car plus £1k? 48 months and 8k mileage a year?
I put more money in last time, if I put the same deposit in this time I would be paying the same a month but decided against it.
Dealer has a 2.5k contribution, plus I have a couple of grand equity in my car, plus there is a loyalty bonus so all adds up to a good chunk towards the car.
Base price of the clubsport has gone up 4k since I bought mine so was expecting everything to go up but this “feels” like a good deal?
4 year term is out 8k mileage.
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Depends on how it compares to your existing deal WelshGolf.
Be interesting to know what the dealer is putting in towards your deposit.
Assuming it’s your car plus £1k? 48 months and 8k mileage a year?
I put more money in last time, if I put the same deposit in this time I would be paying the same a month but decided against it.
Dealer has a 2.5k contribution, plus I have a couple of grand equity in my car, plus there is a loyalty bonus so all adds up to a good chunk towards the car.
Base price of the clubsport has gone up 4k since I bought mine so was expecting everything to go up but this “feels” like a good deal?
4 year term is out 8k mileage.
I managed to get £5.5k from the dealer (inc the £2.5k which is from VWFS), give them a harder push!
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Depends on how it compares to your existing deal WelshGolf.
Be interesting to know what the dealer is putting in towards your deposit.
Assuming it’s your car plus £1k? 48 months and 8k mileage a year?
I put more money in last time, if I put the same deposit in this time I would be paying the same a month but decided against it.
Dealer has a 2.5k contribution, plus I have a couple of grand equity in my car, plus there is a loyalty bonus so all adds up to a good chunk towards the car.
Base price of the clubsport has gone up 4k since I bought mine so was expecting everything to go up but this “feels” like a good deal?
4 year term is out 8k mileage.
I managed to get £5.5k from the dealer (inc the £2.5k which is from VWFS), give them a harder push!
Yes, similar, I’m getting £6k off and then using equity for my current clubsport on top.
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6k is a nice discount, I managed 5k, VW must really want these cars out there, presumably to heal some of the negativity the 8 received.
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That’s a great deal then, are they giving a guarantee on your trade in price however long the new one takes?
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6k is a nice discount, I managed 5k, VW must really want these cars out there, presumably to heal some of the negativity the 8 received.
Yeah that's what I thought, seem very keen get some sold even though it's literally just on the system
That’s a great deal then, are they giving a guarantee on your trade in price however long the new one takes?
Yeah guaranteed plus maybe i'd eek out a little more equity.
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6k is a nice discount, I managed 5k, VW must really want these cars out there, presumably to heal some of the negativity the 8 received.
Through DTD or directly from a dealer? I managed 3.5k (inc 2.5k dep con) going into a dealer & they wouldn't budge at all. :sick:
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I went to a dealer I know and trust and showed him the DTD price. He matched it no questions asked. £5.7k off including the 2.5k deposit contribution
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6k is a nice discount, I managed 5k, VW must really want these cars out there, presumably to heal some of the negativity the 8 received.
Through DTD or directly from a dealer? I managed 3.5k (inc 2.5k dep con) going into a dealer & they wouldn't budge at all. :sick:
Direct from dealer.
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This 'discount business' is evidently still a bit of a (postcode) lottery, with a possible 'loyal customer' factor thrown in. It would be interesting to know what sort of discount you could get for straight cash (no trade in). I suspect very little so the old trick of taking the finance and paying off the whole amount in a few weeks would still be the smart option if you have a large pot of money. If the RRP was more than £40k, you could then put £2k of the money saved to one side (:grin:) to pay for the extra road tax between years 2-6! However, it would probably still pain you when the annual tax demand drops through your letter box :angry:
As for a possible loyalty discount, I recently rang the dealer I bought my GTI from 2 years ago. Yes, they have the sale records, but both the guys I dealt with (one sales, one finance) have both "moved on". Fairly typical for a main car dealer business.
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This 'discount business' is evidently still a bit of a (postcode) lottery, with a possible 'loyal customer' factor thrown in. It would be interesting to know what sort of discount you could get for straight cash (no trade in). I suspect very little so the old trick of taking the finance and paying off the whole amount in a few weeks would still be the smart option if you have a large pot of money. If the RRP was more than £40k, you could then put £2k of the money saved to one side (:grin:) to pay for the extra road tax between years 2-6! However, it would probably still pain you when the annual tax demand drops through your letter box :angry:
As for a possible loyalty discount, I recently rang the dealer I bought my GTI from 2 years ago. Yes, they have the sale records, but both the guys I dealt with (one sales, one finance) have both "moved on". Fairly typical for a main car dealer business.
I bought my current car following getting a VIP invite from the VW dealer I’ve dealt with since 2002, so presumably I satisfied their criteria of being a loyal customer. The dealer pretty much matched the best of the DTD / Carwow discounts at the time and offered me a good p/ex on my then current car.
As used car prices were increasing while I was waiting for my car to be built, I was also able to renegotiate a better trade in price for my then car (dealer knew I’d done my homework on what was happening in the used car market). I took the PCP finance to get the deposit contribution, then withdrew from the finance within the 14 day cooling off period.
All in all, probably the best deal I’ve done on any car I’ve owned.
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This 'discount business' is evidently still a bit of a (postcode) lottery, with a possible 'loyal customer' factor thrown in. It would be interesting to know what sort of discount you could get for straight cash (no trade in). I suspect very little so the old trick of taking the finance and paying off the whole amount in a few weeks would still be the smart option if you have a large pot of money. If the RRP was more than £40k, you could then put £2k of the money saved to one side (:grin:) to pay for the extra road tax between years 2-6! However, it would probably still pain you when the annual tax demand drops through your letter box :angry:
As for a possible loyalty discount, I recently rang the dealer I bought my GTI from 2 years ago. Yes, they have the sale records, but both the guys I dealt with (one sales, one finance) have both "moved on". Fairly typical for a main car dealer business.
I went in to my local dealer, who I’d never bought from before. I had the DtD quote scribbled down on the back of an envelope. Said I was calling them back at lunchtime, and if they could get within a couple of hundred quid I’d get my credit card out for the deposit.
I think if they know you know the numbers and have done your research you’ll likely get a better deal. If they can pull the wool they will, and present you with the monthly payment as the main figure
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This 'discount business' is evidently still a bit of a (postcode) lottery, with a possible 'loyal customer' factor thrown in. It would be interesting to know what sort of discount you could get for straight cash (no trade in). I suspect very little so the old trick of taking the finance and paying off the whole amount in a few weeks would still be the smart option if you have a large pot of money. If the RRP was more than £40k, you could then put £2k of the money saved to one side (:grin:) to pay for the extra road tax between years 2-6! However, it would probably still pain you when the annual tax demand drops through your letter box :angry:
As for a possible loyalty discount, I recently rang the dealer I bought my GTI from 2 years ago. Yes, they have the sale records, but both the guys I dealt with (one sales, one finance) have both "moved on". Fairly typical for a main car dealer business.
I went in to my local dealer, who I’d never bought from before. I had the DtD quote scribbled down on the back of an envelope. Said I was calling them back at lunchtime, and if they could get within a couple of hundred quid I’d get my credit card out for the deposit.
I think if they know you know the numbers and have done your research you’ll likely get a better deal. If they can pull the wool they will, and present you with the monthly payment as the main figure
That is essentially what I did too, except after getting the quote from drive the deal, I first went to a rival VW dealership nearby, I had no intention in buying from them, but they had a reasonable stab at getting as close as they could, I then went to my preferred dealer who I’d already booked an appointment with, they beat the other dealer and got close enough to DTD, plus I can collect the car myself instead of it being driven 150 miles to me from Yorkshire had I used DTD.
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Seen on Pistonheads
Stock GTI 8.5 version with extra metallic Black paint,
Deposit of £1,911 and £318 a month,
6k miles per year deal, for 2 years.
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Seen on Pistonheads
Stock GTI 8.5 version with extra metallic Black paint,
Deposit of £1,911 and £318 a month,
6k miles per year deal, for 2 years.
Great deal that. Need more than 6kpa otherwise I'd be calling
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Seen on Pistonheads
Stock GTI 8.5 version with extra metallic Black paint,
Deposit of £1,911 and £318 a month,
6k miles per year deal, for 2 years.
I looked on PH but couldn't see it. Got a link?
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Urano Grey...when you have an option of descent metallic Dolphin Grey ? :undecided:
You’re correct, After some further deliberation, and seeing Dolphin, Urano and Moonstone lined up together on some Mk8 Rlines at a local dealership, I have now changed the order to Dolphin. 👌
Urano actually takes on a slight green tint when in full sun, which didn’t look particularly good to me.
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Urano Grey...when you have an option of descent metallic Dolphin Grey ? :undecided:
You’re correct, After some further deliberation, and seeing Dolphin, Urano and Moonstone lined up together on some Mk8 Rlines at a local dealership, I have now changed the order to Dolphin. 👌
Urano actually takes on a slight green tint when in full sun, which didn’t look particularly good to me.
It's great to hear you've made the right choice :smiley: I've had a Dolphin Grey color for almost three years now. It looks so great, but, to be honest, I'm a little tired of keeping it clean. So the next one would probably be Kings Red or Moonstone Grey. I believe Kings Red looks decent with the updated front optics and red fangs, though I'm not a big fan of how Kings Red looks when it's dark outside.
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Urano Grey...when you have an option of descent metallic Dolphin Grey ? :undecided:
You’re correct, After some further deliberation, and seeing Dolphin, Urano and Moonstone lined up together on some Mk8 Rlines at a local dealership, I have now changed the order to Dolphin. 👌
Urano actually takes on a slight green tint when in full sun, which didn’t look particularly good to me.
It's great to hear you've made the right choice :smiley: I've had a Dolphin Grey color for almost three years now. It looks so great, but, to be honest, I'm a little tired of keeping it clean. So the next one would probably be Kings Red or Moonstone Grey. I believe Kings Red looks decent with the updated front optics and red fangs, though I'm not a big fan of how Kings Red looks when it's dark outside.
Yes indeed, I originally intended to get a Dolphin Mk8, but the Kings Red one came up at a decent price with the right spec, I wouldn’t get Kings Red again though, very difficult to keep looking good, just a hint of dirt and it starts to look not so great, it can even look a touch pink once dusty!I actually prefer it once the sun starts to set, it looks a lot deeper in shade at that point. had moonstone been a little bit darker however, I’d have probably gone for it, as it should be a doddle to keep looking great, and swirls etc shouldn’t really be an issue
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Urano Grey...when you have an option of descent metallic Dolphin Grey ? :undecided:
You’re correct, After some further deliberation, and seeing Dolphin, Urano and Moonstone lined up together on some Mk8 Rlines at a local dealership, I have now changed the order to Dolphin. 👌
Urano actually takes on a slight green tint when in full sun, which didn’t look particularly good to me.
It's great to hear you've made the right choice :smiley: I've had a Dolphin Grey color for almost three years now. It looks so great, but, to be honest, I'm a little tired of keeping it clean. So the next one would probably be Kings Red or Moonstone Grey. I believe Kings Red looks decent with the updated front optics and red fangs, though I'm not a big fan of how Kings Red looks when it's dark outside.
it can even look a touch pink once dusty!I actually prefer it once the sun starts to set, it looks a lot deeper in shade at that point. had moonstone been a little bit darker however, I’d have probably gone for it, as it should be a doddle to keep looking great, and swirls etc shouldn’t really be an issue
Yeah, I recently noticed dirty Kings Red Arteon during a cloudy day, and it almost looked pink..
I'm not a fan of Kings Red during a heavy cloudy day or sunset probably because I'm a big fan of Tornado Red, and Kings Red almost looks like Tornado Red only when it's sun outside :smiley: Other times, Kings Red could look a bit "deep red/cherry", which I'm not a big fan of, though still have to admit how great 8.5 GTI looks in that color (not 8.5 Clubsport, that one looks too fussy for my taste)
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DTD now have the standard GTI with no options for £32,745. Discount of £6,155 inc £3,250 deposit contributuion. For a limited time only. Pretty good deal.
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DTD now have the standard GTI with no options for £32,745. Discount of £6,155 inc £3,250 deposit contributuion. For a limited time only. Pretty good deal.
Pretty good price that. The thing that put me off using DTD, was the fact that the dealership that is providing the cars at that rate is located in Yorkshire, for me that would have meant the car would have been a driven delivery of 150 miles, at that point I wouldn’t regard it as a new car, they also wouldn’t entertain a trade in unfortunately. My local dealership got pretty darn close to that mind you.
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There is a further £750 off when using VWFS from Friday as part of their ‘Summer Sale’.
Prime time to order between then and the 3rd September price rise.
Got a confirmed build week of 36 on my Moonstone today. I asked the question as to whether they could get the extra £750 added on…. shall see!
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DTD now have the standard GTI with no options for £32,745. Discount of £6,155 inc £3,250 deposit contributuion. For a limited time only. Pretty good deal.
Pretty good price that. The thing that put me off using DTD, was the fact that the dealership that is providing the cars at that rate is located in Yorkshire, for me that would have meant the car would have been a driven delivery of 150 miles, at that point I wouldn’t regard it as a new car, they also wouldn’t entertain a trade in unfortunately. My local dealership got pretty darn close to that mind you.
Is there an option to pick it up?
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DTD now have the standard GTI with no options for £32,745. Discount of £6,155 inc £3,250 deposit contributuion. For a limited time only. Pretty good deal.
Pretty good price that. The thing that put me off using DTD, was the fact that the dealership that is providing the cars at that rate is located in Yorkshire, for me that would have meant the car would have been a driven delivery of 150 miles, at that point I wouldn’t regard it as a new car, they also wouldn’t entertain a trade in unfortunately. My local dealership got pretty darn close to that mind you.
Is there an option to pick it up?
Yes, you can always tell DtD and the dealer you want to pick it up. When I ordered my mum's Polo from there last year I was actually asked by DtD if I want free driven delivery or want to collect it. I opted for free driven delivery as thought it's only a 1litre 95 bhp, the driver can hardly rip it. With a GTI I would definitely be picking it up though no matter where it is and then enjoy the drive back
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DTD now have the standard GTI with no options for £32,745. Discount of £6,155 inc £3,250 deposit contributuion. For a limited time only. Pretty good deal.
Pretty good price that. The thing that put me off using DTD, was the fact that the dealership that is providing the cars at that rate is located in Yorkshire, for me that would have meant the car would have been a driven delivery of 150 miles, at that point I wouldn’t regard it as a new car, they also wouldn’t entertain a trade in unfortunately. My local dealership got pretty darn close to that mind you.
Is there an option to pick it up?
I’d imagine so, once DTD have introduced you, the rest of the sale is conducted through the dealership, I don’t see why you couldn't have it transported too, but that would be at your own cost as only driven delivery is offered free.
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There is a further £750 off when using VWFS from Friday as part of their ‘Summer Sale’.
Prime time to order between then and the 3rd September price rise.
Got a confirmed build week of 36 on my Moonstone today. I asked the question as to whether they could get the extra £750 added on…. shall see!
I’ve put an order in to take advantage of this extra £750 and get in before the price rise. Was not planning on ordering this year but don’t think I’ll get a better deal next year, but who knows
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What are peoples thoughts on the new wheel option for the Clubsport and R? Can't decide to go with the 'Warmenau' or stick with the 'Estoril' I have now.
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What are peoples thoughts on the new wheel option for the Clubsport and R? Can't decide to go with the 'Warmenau' or stick with the 'Estoril' I have now.
I’d stick with Estoril’s; fewer spokes, less fussy and cleaner design, so easier to wash.
And I’d definitely not go for the diamond cut version for the reasons I’ve mentioned many times before on the forum.
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What are peoples thoughts on the new wheel option for the Clubsport and R? Can't decide to go with the 'Warmenau' or stick with the 'Estoril' I have now.
I’d stick with Estoril’s; fewer spokes, less fussy and cleaner design, so easier to wash.
And I’d definitely not go for the diamond cut version for the reasons I’ve mentioned many times before on the forum.
I should of said, I really don't care about washing my car a lot, like it dirty :rolleyes: , so the cleaning aspect doesn't bother me. (sorry in advance to the detailers)
However I do think the Estorils are less fussy, but if I stick with them i'd have an identical car to what I have now :huh:
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Personally, I'd choose the new Queenstown wheel, as it's the new wheel, distinctively the facelift wheel and I think they look good. They're also unique to the GTI whereas the Estorils and those fussy spoke'd wheels can be spec'd on an R. I've Estoril's on my MK8 and I'd want something different. Not a fan of fussy intricate spokes so I wouldn't consider the other alternative.
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There is a further £750 off when using VWFS from Friday as part of their ‘Summer Sale’.
Prime time to order between then and the 3rd September price rise.
Got a confirmed build week of 36 on my Moonstone today. I asked the question as to whether they could get the extra £750 added on…. shall see!
I will be asking the same question today, although, having only just ordered, I could possibly cancel and order again if needs be.
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Personally, I'd choose the new Queenstown wheel, as it's the new wheel, distinctively the facelift wheel and I think they look good. They're also unique to the GTI whereas the Estorils and those fussy spoke'd wheels can be spec'd on an R. I've Estoril's on my MK8 and I'd want something different. Not a fan of fussy intricate spokes so I wouldn't consider the other alternative.
I really do not like the Queenstown wheel, too chunky for me, much prefer an open multispoke wheel.
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Has anyone seen an Ice Blue Metallic car? , thinking of ordering but can't decide on the colour
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Not going to lie the light weight multispoke forged wheels are Warm-erau on me :grin:
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Has anyone seen an Ice Blue Metallic car? , thinking of ordering but can't decide on the colour
Yes, they had a golf in that colour outside VW cheltenham, didn’t look good to me, looked ok in the press shots of the GTE, but definitely looked different in the ‘flesh’, may be that it’s a model specific thing, I think it was on a style when I looked at it, perhaps looks better on others?! Wouldn’t be my choice.
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Has anyone seen an Ice Blue Metallic car? , thinking of ordering but can't decide on the colour
Volkswizard shows a glimpse of a Clubsport in that colour, about 3 mins 30 seconds into this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vq3AoFefemg
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I'd really recommend seeing whatever colour you are thinking about with your own eyes.
I know when i looked at all of the colours I thought I might have wanted in the dealer yard it became obvious some of the colours weren't anything like what you see in photos or videos or VW brochures...
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Thanks for your views, I am planning a visit just trying to make a short list of colours.
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There is a further £750 off when using VWFS from Friday as part of their ‘Summer Sale’.
Prime time to order between then and the 3rd September price rise.
Got a confirmed build week of 36 on my Moonstone today. I asked the question as to whether they could get the extra £750 added on…. shall see!
I asked the same question for my existing order, and this was the reply
Thank you for asking, unfortunately the criteria VW UK set for the event is that a vehicle must be ordered within the period of the Summer Sale event, between 19th August and 3rd September, so a vehicle must be tagged (assigned to a customer) between 19th August and 3rd September.
It was what I was expecting, so not really surprised. Worth asking though!
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There is a further £750 off when using VWFS from Friday as part of their ‘Summer Sale’.
Prime time to order between then and the 3rd September price rise.
Got a confirmed build week of 36 on my Moonstone today. I asked the question as to whether they could get the extra £750 added on…. shall see!
I asked the same question for my existing order, and this was the reply
Thank you for asking, unfortunately the criteria VW UK set for the event is that a vehicle must be ordered within the period of the Summer Sale event, between 19th August and 3rd September, so a vehicle must be tagged (assigned to a customer) between 19th August and 3rd September.
It was what I was expecting, so not really surprised. Worth asking though!
The response from my dealership earlier today, was that they had in fact already included the £750 in the discounts, as they knew it was coming up, I have only ordered very recently though, so perhaps they were able to somehow, he did explain but I didn’t get a grasp of the numbers as I was away from home and didn’t have the paperwork in front of me!
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I plan to have my GTI for just over another 19 months. I’m enjoying the car now after the “bongs” have finally been silenced. I won’t be buying another VW next though. Totally disillusioned with their shortcomings re the Mark 8 particularly for those who bought their cars outright. I still love the King's Red finish with the Adelaide wheels, it’s a good looking car and dirty or clean I have never noticed a pink tinge!
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I plan to have my GTI for just over another 19 months. I’m enjoying the car now after the “bongs” have finally been silenced. I won’t be buying another VW next though. Totally disillusioned with their shortcomings re the Mark 8 particularly for those who bought their cars outright. I still love the King's Red finish with the Adelaide wheels, it’s a good looking car and dirty or clean I have never noticed a pink tinge!
Yes never so much as an appology to me directly, despite even the VW CEO stating on multiple times publicly how they'd cocked it up.
Certainly not super keen to spend more money on VW despite it getting mainly fixed in the end.
Its the bad honesty that is the worst thing.
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The response from my dealership earlier today, was that they had in fact already included the £750 in the discounts, as they knew it was coming up, I have only ordered very recently though, so perhaps they were able to somehow, he did explain but I didn’t get a grasp of the numbers as I was away from home and didn’t have the paperwork in front of me!
I could be wrong, but that sounds a bit fishy to me. If that had been the case why didn't they mention it specifically when you ordered? I think the response that Joet got from his dealer sounds more honest and straightforward.
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The response from my dealership earlier today, was that they had in fact already included the £750 in the discounts, as they knew it was coming up, I have only ordered very recently though, so perhaps they were able to somehow, he did explain but I didn’t get a grasp of the numbers as I was away from home and didn’t have the paperwork in front of me!
I could be wrong, but that sounds a bit fishy to me. If that had been the case why didn't they mention it specifically when you ordered? I think the response that Joet got from his dealer sounds more honest and straightforward.
Yes I agree, it does sound a little weird, my suspicion is that they will add the extra 750 sum how and remove part of their discount, therefore keeping the pricing the same but increasing their margin, I will delve deeper for sure.
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The response from my dealership earlier today, was that they had in fact already included the £750 in the discounts, as they knew it was coming up, I have only ordered very recently though, so perhaps they were able to somehow, he did explain but I didn’t get a grasp of the numbers as I was away from home and didn’t have the paperwork in front of me!
I could be wrong, but that sounds a bit fishy to me. If that had been the case why didn't they mention it specifically when you ordered? I think the response that Joet got from his dealer sounds more honest and straightforward.
Yes I agree, it does sound a little weird, my suspicion is that they will add the extra 750 sum how and remove part of their discount, therefore keeping the pricing the same but increasing their margin, I will delve deeper for sure.
Sounds like a salesman's trying to up the margin a bit to me!
Tell them if an additional 750 doesn't come off it you will cancel and order elsewhere bet they soon knock it off then!
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If drive the deal and carwow discounts haven’t gone up by £750 in the last few days then the £750 support more than likely will be funded entirely by the dealer.
As in to participate in the Volkswagen marketing they will have to put the £750 in them selves anyway unlikely that VW will be putting in this extra £750.
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If drive the deal and carwow discounts haven’t gone up by £750 in the last few days then the £750 support more than likely will be funded entirely by the dealer.
As in to participate in the Volkswagen marketing they will have to put the £750 in them selves anyway unlikely that VW will be putting in this extra £750.
What dealer were you sales manager at Lee?
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If drive the deal and carwow discounts haven’t gone up by £750 in the last few days then the £750 support more than likely will be funded entirely by the dealer.
As in to participate in the Volkswagen marketing they will have to put the £750 in them selves anyway unlikely that VW will be putting in this extra £750.
They were circa £5.5k, now circa £6.25k so think its additional support from VWFS
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If drive the deal and carwow discounts haven’t gone up by £750 in the last few days then the £750 support more than likely will be funded entirely by the dealer.
As in to participate in the Volkswagen marketing they will have to put the £750 in them selves anyway unlikely that VW will be putting in this extra £750.
What dealer were you sales manager at Lee?
Inchcape Cheltenham
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If drive the deal and carwow discounts haven’t gone up by £750 in the last few days then the £750 support more than likely will be funded entirely by the dealer.
As in to participate in the Volkswagen marketing they will have to put the £750 in them selves anyway unlikely that VW will be putting in this extra £750.
They were circa £5.5k, now circa £6.25k so think its additional support from VWFS
Yeah, I think that right (VWFS).
The DTD discount does appear to have increased (website: "The discounted prices quoted include an additional £750 “Volkswagen Summer Sale” finance deposit contribution. This offer is valid for orders placed with us between 16th – 30th August 2024, and delivered before 31st March 2025"), but I haven't confirmed this by way of an actual quote.
I think the official offer period runs from 23 August - 3 September (if you pop along to a main VW dealer).
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The response from my dealership earlier today, was that they had in fact already included the £750 in the discounts, as they knew it was coming up, I have only ordered very recently though, so perhaps they were able to somehow, he did explain but I didn’t get a grasp of the numbers as I was away from home and didn’t have the paperwork in front of me!
I could be wrong, but that sounds a bit fishy to me. If that had been the case why didn't they mention it specifically when you ordered? I think the response that Joet got from his dealer sounds more honest and straightforward.
Yes I agree, it does sound a little weird, my suspicion is that they will add the extra 750 sum how and remove part of their discount, therefore keeping the pricing the same but increasing their margin, I will delve deeper for sure.
Sounds like a salesman's trying to up the margin a bit to me!
Tell them if an additional 750 doesn't come off it you will cancel and order elsewhere bet they soon knock it off then!
Possibly, but when they first gave me a price , I revealed that I’d already placed an order the day before from MonMotors, at this point I showed him the figures MM had given me, he went back to the business manager and came back with a price that firmly beat MM, this is where they may well of applied the 750 extra, when I later asked about the extra 750, he was insistent that they had done the absolute best price they could by already including the 750, saying ‘we’ve really squeezed the margins on this one’. taking various factors into account, I’m pretty happy with the price overall, it was very close to DTD at the time and I’d rather not fall out with them about it so doubt I’ll mention it again, with a 1k deposit and 6k of options I’ll be paying £569 pcm, DTD were a little cheaper, but amongst other things, I want to pick the car up locally.
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I’m pretty happy with the price overall, it was very close to DTD at the time and I’d rather not fall out with them about it so doubt I’ll mention it again, with a 1k deposit and 6k of options I’ll be paying £569 pcm, DTD were a little cheaper, but amongst other things, I want to pick the car up locally.
Fair enough. Your money, your choice. What are you planning to do with your current car? Always interesting to know what folk do with cars having a lot of expensive options.
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I’m pretty happy with the price overall, it was very close to DTD at the time and I’d rather not fall out with them about it so doubt I’ll mention it again, with a 1k deposit and 6k of options I’ll be paying £569 pcm, DTD were a little cheaper, but amongst other things, I want to pick the car up locally.
Fair enough. Your money, your choice. What are you planning to do with your current car? Always interesting to know what folk do with cars having a lot of expensive options.
They’re taking it as a trade in at full current market value, they have agreed to honour that should the value drop between now and then, or in the unlikely event of it increasing in value they’d up the offer, I’ve also got the option to trade it in now and save the current monthly payments until the new car arrives.
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Went in today to ask about the additional £750. Can’t be applied to my order. But I can place a new order for a stock car that is built and awaiting shipment. It’s in black, instead of moonstone.
£295 more list price, but £750 extra discount. So could have a black one a month sooner for £455 saving. After I got rid of my black S3 I said to myself no more black cars. But they do look great when clean… said I’d pop in Monday to let them know
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Went in today to ask about the additional £750. Can’t be applied to my order. But I can place a new order for a stock car that is built and awaiting shipment. It’s in black, instead of moonstone.
£295 more list price, but £750 extra discount. So could have a black one a month sooner for £455 saving. After I got rid of my black S3 I said to myself no more black cars. But they do look great when clean… said I’d pop in Monday to let them know
My GTI MK8.5 in black is supposed to be delivered in September. Did your guy say when it's been shipped?
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No, just it should be available for delivery late September
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Ordered today a GTI in Kings Red, Queenstown wheels with DCC, sunroof and spare wheel. Delivery could be up to 5 months which seems longer than others have been quoted. I asked if it would be quicker without the sunroof and they said it made no difference.
Quite happy to stick with the 7.5 until then.
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Ordered today a GTI in Kings Red, Queenstown wheels with DCC, sunroof and spare wheel. Delivery could be up to 5 months which seems longer than others have been quoted. I asked if it would be quicker without the sunroof and they said it made no difference.
Quite happy to stick with the 7.5 until then.
Congrats. I spoke to a main VW dealer in Yorkshire a few days ago and he also said "we are now quoting 20 weeks but it could be a bit quicker". There have apparently been a lot of UK orders for the new Golf R and this has apparently had a knock-on effect on GTI orders.
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https://www.ukcarline.co.uk/car-leasing/volkswagen/golf-5-door-hatch/golf-pa-5dr-hat-20-tsi-265-7sp-gti-dsg
6k 6+23
£1834
£306 maintenance and tyres
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Went into local dealer on Sunday, managed to order a GTI in black 8.5 and said delivery would be mid September
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Went into local dealer on Sunday, managed to order a GTI in black 8.5 and said delivery would be mid September
Yeah, there are quite a few either sat at dealers or on their way to them in the next few weeks. All the ones I have seen are cars where the colour (e.g. black metallic) is the only option included. If you want to spec other options (e.g. unusual colour, different wheels, sunroof, DCC, etc) then the official "20 weeks" kicks in as a fresh factory order.
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Went into local dealer on Sunday, managed to order a GTI in black 8.5 and said delivery would be mid September
Yeah, there are quite a few either sat at dealers or on their way to them in the next few weeks. All the ones I have seen are cars where the colour (e.g. black metallic) is the only option included. If you want to spec other options (e.g. unusual colour, different wheels, sunroof, DCC, etc) then the official "20 weeks" kicks in as a fresh factory order.
Yep thats exactly how my ordering process went, i wanted to change the wheels but it took it over the 40k OTR price.. so decided to do this after market
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Unusual, I'd expect to see like before where dealers get a mix of builds - colours, options etc.... I know I picked my Mk8 from a list of possible cars the dealer had in their compound. Maybe the closeness to the dreaded 40K has meant they haven't gambled on "expensive" builds?
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Think you've hit the nail on the head there Fred.
Most people who go over £40k will go well over and add numerous options. No point in adding one item and facing extra tax of £'000s. All or nothing!
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Yep thats exactly how my ordering process went, i wanted to change the wheels but it took it over the 40k OTR price.. so decided to do this after market
Interesting - that is exactly what I was thinking of doing. My thought was to stick with 18's (there are loads to chose from for around £600) and swap the tyres over. I would then "just" have the issue of selling the Richmonds on Ebay or such like. Is there a better option, or were you thinking 19s anyway?
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I'd keep the OEM wheels... either to go back on when you sell it/hand it back or just in case.
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I'd keep the OEM wheels... either to go back on when you sell it/hand it back or just in case.
My branch offered to buy them back off me and then i could either purchase the new ones seperately or throigh them!
Its such a shame as if i was to chose the wheels i wanted it would take it over the £40k, then i would have added a few more extras as no point adding just one thing which tips it over
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I’ve changed my moonstone to black. The dealer was able to pull a car that was destined for another dealership in the group. Meant I could get the extra £750 summer sale contribution, and have the car a month earlier. I’m aiming to collect end of September.
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Does anybody here understand VW order status codes? My salesman tells me that my order has just changed to status (20), my understanding was that this is ‘factory ordered - production week confirmed’ ? But he tells me he cannot see any dates, and it is still at ordered status!?
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I'd keep the OEM wheels... either to go back on when you sell it/hand it back or just in case.
Sorry, I should have made clear that it would be a conventional purchase +/- trade-in (or only on finance for a few weeks prior to the loan being paid off). If the car was on long-term finance (PCP) I obviously wouldn't be able to swap the wheels (or do any other significant mod) without permission. Keeping the OEM wheels still has some merit (re: future sale?), but I think I would need to turn them into hard cash.
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Just ordered a Mk8.5 :grin:
Options: None :grin:
Colour: White NCO
Wanted to keep it under the luxury car tax as it’s part of a little fleet for us.
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Just ordered a Mk8.5 :grin:
Options: None :grin:
Colour: White NCO
Wanted to keep it under the luxury car tax as it’s part of a little fleet for us.
Congrats! I really quite like the white, especially with the updated rear lights, would probably be my choice too if I were not adding any options. Did they give an estimate of the delivery timeframe?.
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Just ordered a Mk8.5 :grin:
Options: None :grin:
Colour: White NCO
Wanted to keep it under the luxury car tax as it’s part of a little fleet for us.
Have they guaranteed the pre September price (£38,900 list)? When I changed my order yesterday things didn’t look quite right. Got the calculator out and realised it was £500 higher than the website (September price rise). They are honouring the pre price rise as I originally ordered in July
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Does anybody here understand VW order status codes? My salesman tells me that my order has just changed to status (20), my understanding was that this is ‘factory ordered - production week confirmed’ ? But he tells me he cannot see any dates, and it is still at ordered status!?
Yes, Status 20 is Production Week Confirmed, so there must be a confirmed build week assigned to the vehicle.
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Just ordered a Mk8.5 :grin:
Options: None :grin:
Colour: White NCO
Wanted to keep it under the luxury car tax as it’s part of a little fleet for us.
Have they guaranteed the pre September price (£38,900 list)? When I changed my order yesterday things didn’t look quite right. Got the calculator out and realised it was £500 higher than the website (September price rise). They are honouring the pre price rise as I originally ordered in July
I paid a lot less than that. There was one UK car available, its already at port and will be available for collection in 10 days time. They more or less matched the Drive the Deal quoted on one of threads in here.
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Just ordered a Mk8.5 :grin:
Options: None :grin:
Colour: White NCO
Wanted to keep it under the luxury car tax as it’s part of a little fleet for us.
Congrats! I really quite like the white, especially with the updated rear lights, would probably be my choice too if I were not adding any options. Did they give an estimate of the delivery timeframe?.
Week after next. Its already at port.
Seems dealers have realised the <40k attraction. There is nothing in this sort of bracket under 40k and so ordered a load of non option cars. I even had choice of colour (including metallics)
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Does anybody here understand VW order status codes? My salesman tells me that my order has just changed to status (20), my understanding was that this is ‘factory ordered - production week confirmed’ ? But he tells me he cannot see any dates, and it is still at ordered status!?
Yes, Status 20 is Production Week Confirmed, so there must be a confirmed build week assigned to the vehicle.
Thanks @TurboTrev, that was what I thought, hopefully I’ll receive an update from them with a date soon.
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Just ordered a Mk8.5 :grin:
Options: None :grin:
Colour: White NCO
Wanted to keep it under the luxury car tax as it’s part of a little fleet for us.
Congrats! I really quite like the white, especially with the updated rear lights, would probably be my choice too if I were not adding any options. Did they give an estimate of the delivery timeframe?.
Week after next. Its already at port.
Seems dealers have realised the <40k attraction. There is nothing in this sort of bracket under 40k and so ordered a load of non option cars. I even had choice of colour (including metallics)
That’s great! Not long to wait then, I firmly believe VW are very keen to get the 8.5 out on the roads, and are ensuring there is a good supply.
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Does anybody here understand VW order status codes? My salesman tells me that my order has just changed to status (20), my understanding was that this is ‘factory ordered - production week confirmed’ ? But he tells me he cannot see any dates, and it is still at ordered status!?
Brilliant news, congrats!
I also got the £750 summer saving too
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Does anybody here understand VW order status codes? My salesman tells me that my order has just changed to status (20), my understanding was that this is ‘factory ordered - production week confirmed’ ? But he tells me he cannot see any dates, and it is still at ordered status!?
Brilliant news, congrats!
I also got the £750 summer saving too
I reckon you quoted the wrong post there @NewtoGolfs24 🤔😬
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As new as i am to Golfs im as new to forums :grin:
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Looks like the Golf's on DrivetheDeal have already increased by £500 list price!
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Hi all, first time poster here (returning to the forum after 5 years away) - ordered an 8.5 Clubsport last week in Kings Red with almost a full options list. Managed to bag £4500 towards my finance deposit, £600 discount & parking pack as a freebie. I guess the dealer was very keen to get my business !
Been told to expect Dec - Feb for delivery.
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Hi all, first time poster here (returning to the forum after 5 years away) - ordered an 8.5 Clubsport last week in Kings Red with almost a full options list. Managed to bag £4500 towards my finance deposit, £600 discount & parking pack as a freebie. I guess the dealer was very keen to get my business !
Been told to expect Dec - Feb for delivery.
Sounds like she’ll be a bute! looks to me like VW are keen to get these out there, many are reporting similar incentives.
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Thank you, looking forward to getting back into a GTI after 5 years in Audis.
Full option list & spec is:
Kings Red with black roof
19" Queenstowns
DCC
HK stereo
Pan roof
Heads up display
360 camera
Park assist
Performance pack with Akra exhaust
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Hi all, first time poster here (returning to the forum after 5 years away) - ordered an 8.5 Clubsport last week in Kings Red with almost a full options list. Managed to bag £4500 towards my finance deposit, £600 discount & parking pack as a freebie. I guess the dealer was very keen to get my business !
Been told to expect Dec - Feb for delivery.
Sounds like she’ll be a bute! looks to me like VW are keen to get these out there, many are reporting similar incentives.
Either VW are keen to get the mk8.5 Golf out there or maybe;
a) they’ve been struggling with new vehicle sales
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b) they have some very ambitious sales targets
or
c) a combination of both (a) and (b).
Some other models also have what I’d consider to be quite generous financial incentives too - e.g. finance deposit contribution of £4,500 on the Passat, £3,500 on the Taigo and £3,000 on the T-Roc. There’s also the additional £750 summer sale finance deposit contribution on top of those figures until 3rd September.
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I went via Carwow which got me £1250 deposit contribution, then got £3250 as well on top thanks to their promotion. Certainly not complaining !
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I went via Carwow which got me £1250 deposit contribution, then got £3250 as well on top thanks to their promotion. Certainly not complaining !
Congrats, i would give them a shout and try and push for a little more if possible.. i managed to squeeze them for nearly 6k contribution in the end on a GTI.
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I went via Carwow which got me £1250 deposit contribution, then got £3250 as well on top thanks to their promotion. Certainly not complaining !
Congrats, i would give them a shout and try and push for a little more if possible.. i managed to squeeze them for nearly 6k contribution in the end on a GTI.
Wow! Is that 6k figure on top of any discount, summer sale and VWFS loyalty incentive??
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I went via Carwow which got me £1250 deposit contribution, then got £3250 as well on top thanks to their promotion. Certainly not complaining !
Congrats, i would give them a shout and try and push for a little more if possible.. i managed to squeeze them for nearly 6k contribution in the end on a GTI.
Wow! Is that 6k figure on top of any discount, summer sale and VWFS loyalty incentive??
That was their contribution and the summer sale, all in was about 5.8k.. i didnt get any loyalty incentive as this is my first golf
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I went via Carwow which got me £1250 deposit contribution, then got £3250 as well on top thanks to their promotion. Certainly not complaining !
Congrats, i would give them a shout and try and push for a little more if possible.. i managed to squeeze them for nearly 6k contribution in the end on a GTI.
Wow! Is that 6k figure on top of any discount, summer sale and VWFS loyalty incentive??
That was their contribution and the summer sale, all in was about 5.8k.. i didnt get any loyalty incentive as this is my first golf
You did well, I managed to get £5400 in total in the end, which wasn’t far off DTD at the time, and it turns out that they were not able to apply the extra £750 to my order as it was placed too early, so I don’t think I did too bad really, plus they’re taking my Mk8 at full current market value, plus a full tank of juice and some other bits and pieces, all in all I’m happy, and will gladly pay a bit more to be able to collect and deal locally.
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I went via Carwow which got me £1250 deposit contribution, then got £3250 as well on top thanks to their promotion. Certainly not complaining !
Congrats, i would give them a shout and try and push for a little more if possible.. i managed to squeeze them for nearly 6k contribution in the end on a GTI.
I was going to say the same. just got £6,700 off a std Gti. £3,250 finance contribution, £750 summer sale, £2,700 from the dealer. could have got another £400 off for a factory order, but I was worried list price would increase to over £40,000 by the time it arrived (20 weeks). Hence why low optioned car.
Think I'd have added DCC otherwise. time will tell if that becomes a regret.
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I ordered a standard GTi in Urano grey last week. But now I’m thinking I should change to moonstone. Seen a few uranos but all on mk8 life’s and r lines. I’m not sure
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I ordered a standard GTi in Urano grey last week. But now I’m thinking I should change to moonstone. Seen a few uranos but all on mk8 life’s and r lines. I’m not sure
:undecided:
I originally chose Urano for my 8.5, but changed it to Dolphin in the end, after a lot of comparing at the dealership, since then though I’ve seen an 8.5 Rline in Urano, which actually looked pretty good, also since seen this video of a Urano mk8 GTI, I think if I’d seen the video below before I changed to dolphin I may have stayed with Urano and saved £700. Urano did to me look to take on a slight green tinge in full sun however, which put me off.
https://youtu.be/MMFk31u2p00?si=kLSnm9J4R793JhyW
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Just had an email from my salesman, my car has now got a confirmed build week of Wk 39, which is week commencing 23rd September, this is a nice surprise considering that it has many options ticked, and I only placed the order on August 10th! :smiley: fingers crossed that it doesn’t get pushed back. 🤞
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I ordered a standard GTi in Urano grey last week. But now I’m thinking I should change to moonstone. Seen a few uranos but all on mk8 life’s and r lines. I’m not sure
:undecided:
I originally chose Urano for my 8.5, but changed it to Dolphin in the end, after a lot of comparing at the dealership, since then though I’ve seen an 8.5 Rline in Urano, which actually looked pretty good, also since seen this video of a Urano mk8 GTI, I think if I’d seen the video below before I changed to dolphin I may have stayed with Urano and saved £700. Urano did to me look to take on a slight green tinge in full sun however, which put me off.
https://youtu.be/MMFk31u2p00?si=kLSnm9J4R793JhyW
Does look good there on the gti. The ones I’ve seen haven’t been particularly clean and just looked a bit dull and boring.
I think they also look a bit grey-blue too. Been told Jan/Feb delivery. So I’d better make my mind up
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Just had it confirmed. MK8.5 GTI Granadilla Black has arrived at the supplier, ready to be delivered early next week. Honestly shocked, thought it would be at the end of the month :smiley:
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Just had it confirmed. MK8.5 GTI Granadilla Black has arrived at the supplier, ready to be delivered early next week. Honestly shocked, thought it would be at the end of the month :smiley:
Lovely. Std car?
when do you collect?
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Just had it confirmed. MK8.5 GTI Granadilla Black has arrived at the supplier, ready to be delivered early next week. Honestly shocked, thought it would be at the end of the month :smiley:
Congrats i bet youre very excited! mines still sat at the dock in Germany
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Just had it confirmed. MK8.5 GTI Granadilla Black has arrived at the supplier, ready to be delivered early next week. Honestly shocked, thought it would be at the end of the month :smiley:
Lovely. Std car?
when do you collect?
Yep! Standard, could not be asked waiting till jan for fully optioned one.
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Just had it confirmed. MK8.5 GTI Granadilla Black has arrived at the supplier, ready to be delivered early next week. Honestly shocked, thought it would be at the end of the month :smiley:
Congrats i bet youre very excited! mines still sat at the dock in Germany
Dude, I thought mine probably was this morning. Couldn't believe he told me that it arrived
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Just had it confirmed. MK8.5 GTI Granadilla Black has arrived at the supplier, ready to be delivered early next week. Honestly shocked, thought it would be at the end of the month :smiley:
Congrats i bet youre very excited! mines still sat at the dock in Germany
Dude, I thought mine probably was this morning. Couldn't believe he told me that it arrived
Do you know roughly how long yours was at the dock for? Also when did you order?
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Apparently my Clubsport is being built in October... when did VW get their sh!t together and decide they can build performance models in weeks, rather than months?
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Anyone elses still stuck at status 38 at Emden docks?
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When did date people order? And what bw and delivery date have you been given?
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When did date people order? And what bw and delivery date have you been given?
I ordered 26th Aug was advised should have within 2 weeks, its still at the port awaiting transport
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When did date people order? And what bw and delivery date have you been given?
I placed a fresh factory order on 10th August, it is now at status 20 with a confirmed build week of wk39 (23rd September ).
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When did date people order? And what bw and delivery date have you been given?
I ordered 26th Aug was advised should have within 2 weeks, its still at the port awaiting transport
I ordered 27th too and have been told January 🤦🏼♂️
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When did date people order? And what bw and delivery date have you been given?
I placed a fresh factory order on 10th August, it is now at status 20 with a confirmed build week of wk39 (23rd September ).
Ordered 27/08 and told Jan
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When did date people order? And what bw and delivery date have you been given?
I ordered 26th Aug was advised should have within 2 weeks, its still at the port awaiting transport
I ordered 27th too and have been told January 🤦🏼♂️
Why the lead time on some customer’s cars is longer than others has always been a bit of a mystery. Spec can have an impact - highly spec’d cars may take longer as more parts / components may be required for the build. This increases the dependency on VW’s suppliers; if a supplier can’t deliver certain parts for specific builds, then that could cause build delays.
Also historically, dealers have been known to accept more customer orders than the number of build slots they’ve been allocated by VW in a given period. If this happens, assuming VW still use the same - or similar - system of build slot allocation, those excess orders won’t be progressed until VW issue a new allocation for the next build period (hope that makes sense!).
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Hi. Ordered last week a pure white with black roof, DCC, Queenstown, HK, area view, panroof and a spare wheel. Paying luxury car tax of course, but got a sensible deal on the price and am trading in my 7.5 which I’ve had from new for 6 years. Looking forward to it, albeit I’ve not idea when it will arrive!!
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When did date people order? And what bw and delivery date have you been given?
I placed a fresh factory order on 10th August, it is now at status 20 with a confirmed build week of wk39 (23rd September ).
Ordered 27/08 and told Jan
I was initially told delivery would be approximately 20 weeks, which would be late December/early January, mine has so far progressed much faster than the dealer or myself expected, as long as there are no issues🤞 and it doesn’t get pushed back that is! Delivery to the uk is usually around 4 weeks after build, so I am hoping that I will receive the car late October or early November.
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So is that 3 months from order to expected delivery now Carlos?
That really would be quick for a car with options and I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.
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I’ve been given a date of 28th Nov - pretty much 12 weeks from ordering. And that’s for a standard model that was already at stage 10. Hoping it will be sooner. Will be good to hear if others are coming sooner than expected.
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I’ve been given a date of 28th Nov - pretty much 12 weeks from ordering. And that’s for a standard model that was already at stage 10. Hoping it will be sooner. Will be good to hear if others are coming sooner than expected.
What colour did you manage to get ordered?
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So is that 3 months from order to expected delivery now Carlos?
That really would be quick for a car with options and I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.
Thanks BillSan, Assuming that the 4 weeks from build date to dealer delivery is correct, then yes, that would be around 3 months until collection, I except the fact however that there’s a huge possibility that this could change, hope not though!
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Just had an update from VW, there is a big delay at the emden port at the moment and hundreds of cars are sat at the mercy of the shipping companies, but to expect a hefty delay
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There's always delays in Emden and the dealers are powerless to influence it or even have any insight as to whats going on. My wife was waiting on an ID4 earlier this year, the car was built and sitting at Emden for 6+ weeks and eventually we pushed the dealer to find an alternative. He sourced us another ID4, fresh off the boat and the inexplicable thing is, it was a newer build than our original order, which was still sitting on the docks. This suggests that it's not safe to assume at all that its first come first served, cars could end up at the back of a queue for whatever reasons while other cars skip ahead.
I believe our original car eventually turned up 2-3 weeks later in the end.
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Just had an update from VW, there is a big delay at the emden port at the moment and hundreds of cars are sat at the mercy of the shipping companies, but to expect a hefty delay
‘Hundreds of cars’ is just a small part of a single vehicle transport ship, vessel PATARA is currently birthed at Emden and will shortly be en-route to the port of sheerness UK, (ETA sept 13th 01:00hrs), anyone who's car was at status 38 as of today (sept 10th) may find their car is on that ship.
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Just had a call to say that mine (base spec, black) has arrived at the dealers. Won’t be collecting until the end of the month as got to sell my transporter privately first. But going to pop in for a look after work today!
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You lucky devil fair play, hope you can get your transporter sold ASAP
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Just had a call to say that mine (base spec, black) has arrived at the dealers. Won’t be collecting until the end of the month as got to sell my transporter privately first. But going to pop in for a look after work today!
I had my black delivered on Monday. Dude... This car looks next level in person. Real head turner, you will enjoy
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(https://i.postimg.cc/XYz4cbxq/IMG-9129.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/VJnxm2xP)
First stop will be ceramic coating (not by the dealers) and change the wheels
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Mine has just arrived too
Collect next week hopefully
Completely std
(https://i.imgur.com/0fbbT9A.jpg)
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Mine has just arrived too
Collect next week hopefully
Completely std
(https://i.imgur.com/0fbbT9A.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/dqOT3In.jpg)
Lovely colour, can i ask when you ordered please?
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2 weeks ago :grin:
Dealer found a stock car which matched spec I wanted
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2 weeks ago :grin:
Dealer found a stock car which matched spec I wanted
Fair comment, i did exactly the same nearly 3 weeks aho and mine is still stuck in Emden at the port!
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My dealer emailed today to say that production of my car (base GTI in Moonstone) had been completed on 5th September as scheduled. It then arrived at Emden on 11th September. Anybodys guess as to how long it will sit there...
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My dealer emailed today to say that production of my car (base GTI in Moonstone) had been completed on 5th September as scheduled. It then arrived at Emden on 11th September. Anybodys guess as to how long it will sit there...
Hopefully not as long as mine, mine finished build 12th Aug and is still sat in Emden
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My dealer emailed today to say that production of my car (base GTI in Moonstone) had been completed on 5th September as scheduled. It then arrived at Emden on 11th September. Anybodys guess as to how long it will sit there...
Hopefully not as long as mine, mine finished build 12th Aug and is still sat in Emden
As it is a stock car that they had already ordered, I suggest you perhaps ask your dealer to source a different one, which dealer was it? Something doesn’t add up, as it was at status 38 if I remember correctly!? 38 is ‘released to shipping’ , as I understand it this wouldn’t have happened unless it had a ship to go on. 🤔
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My dealer emailed today to say that production of my car (base GTI in Moonstone) had been completed on 5th September as scheduled. It then arrived at Emden on 11th September. Anybodys guess as to how long it will sit there...
Hopefully not as long as mine, mine finished build 12th Aug and is still sat in Emden
As it is a stock car that they had already ordered, I suggest you perhaps ask your dealer to source a different one, which dealer was it? Something doesn’t add up, as it was at status 38 if I remember correctly!? 38 is ‘released to shipping’ , as I understand it this wouldn’t have happened unless it had a ship to go on. 🤔
Thats exactly what i thought too but all i ever get from them is "its status 38 awaiting to be shipped and should be with us shortly" it was Marshalls Volkswagen
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Put a little pressure on the dealer and they came up with some answers for me, advised my car is due to be shipped within the next 3 days into sheerness and fingers crossed should be in the country by next Monday/Tuesday
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Put a little pressure on the dealer and they came up with some answers for me, advised my car is due to be shipped within the next 3 days into sheerness and fingers crossed should be in the country by next Monday/Tuesday
That’s good news, and at least you now know there’s some sort of movement, fingers crossed, not long now. 🤞.
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Receieved a phone call yesterday to advise its status 39 and should be in sheerness this morning
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Receieved a phone call yesterday to advise its status 39 and should be in sheerness this morning
Great news. 👌
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Receieved a phone call yesterday to advise its status 39 and should be in sheerness this morning
Great news. 👌
Got the phone call this morning to advise its now at status 40 and arrived in the UK, just got to be transported to the dealer now :)
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Great news, hopefully get it by the end of the month?
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Great news, hopefully get it by the end of the month?
He said its on their monthly targets to get it to me by the end of September, but its now in the hands of the transport company, so depends how quick it can get from Sheerness to the dealer :)
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I popped in to our local dealer today to see if they had taken delivery of an 8.5 GTI.
I’m picking it up in 48hrs time. That was not the plan but there you go, some good deals out there right now.
Black with estorils.
New infotainment seems to be a vast improvement over the 8.
Looking forward to it.
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Bloody Hell. I wish I could make decisions like that.
All the best, let us know how it goes. :grin:
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I popped in to our local dealer today to see if they had taken delivery of an 8.5 GTI.
I’m picking it up in 48hrs time. That was not the plan but there you go, some good deals out there right now.
Black with estorils.
New infotainment seems to be a vast improvement over the 8.
Looking forward to it.
Congrats, was it a southern dealership? i saw a black GTI with estorils as available on the VW website.. rang the dealer and they advised its not meant to be down as for sale as its a customers car :|
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I have ordered a GTI 265ps in Pure White with DCC and Area View Camera. It's a lease vehicle and my current car is not due back until Feb 2025, so planning on delivery in Feb/March 2025 hopefully!
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Had an email from the dealer today to say mine is now in the country. Arrived at Emden on 11th, so that's pretty good going.
Not long now hopefully!
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I popped in to our local dealer today to see if they had taken delivery of an 8.5 GTI.
I’m picking it up in 48hrs time. That was not the plan but there you go, some good deals out there right now.
Black with estorils.
New infotainment seems to be a vast improvement over the 8.
Looking forward to it.
Congrats, was it a southern dealership? i saw a black GTI with estorils as available on the VW website.. rang the dealer and they advised its not meant to be down as for sale as its a customers car :|
Ha ha yes, it’s the only one advertised on A/T with Estorils. They expect higher spec cars to drive December/January.
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Bloody Hell. I wish I could make decisions like that.
All the best, let us know how it goes. :grin:
Sometimes the best decisions are the ones we don’t think about too much. I didn’t even have time for a coffee.
Thank you, yes I’ll put some photos on later in the week.
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Had an email from the dealer today to say mine is now in the country. Arrived at Emden on 11th, so that's pretty good going.
Not long now hopefully!
We are both at the same point, awaiting delivery from the port to dealership.. are you south, midlands or north?
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I'm in the south. Dealer is very close to Sheerness
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I'm in the south. Dealer is very close to Sheerness
ok cool, good luck you get your call soon.. ive just had mine to advise car should be ready for collection Monday afternoon
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Thank you.
Enjoy the new car when you collect it and I hope it lives up to expectations!
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Thank you.
Enjoy the new car when you collect it and I hope it lives up to expectations!
Thank you !
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Is the “black pack” still an inexplicably high price on the UK configurator? If so, anyone spec’ing it should definitely query it strongly! It was on the Irish configurator at a silly €1600 but they’ve updated the price list and configurator today and it’s now a much more sensible €243. The old price was clearly not right and it’s probable that they were charging on the double for the matrix lights.
(https://i.postimg.cc/6qbXxcyW/IMG-7882.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
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Still a completely ludicrous £1,285 over here.
Also, no alloy wheel upgrade for the GTE!?!
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Well I took delivery Monday after work. Had it for 48 hours before taking it in for Gtechniq ceramic coating. Also had them debadge the GTI logos from the doors and boot. Got it back this afternoon looking how it should do from the dealers.
Only done 40 miles so far, feels a world away from my Transporter - haven’t driven a car in 6 years! Van being sold next week hopefully to pay off the bulk of the finance
(https://i.postimg.cc/zXVqNT1n/IMG-9418.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rKXBC0sm)
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Looks superb👌, I too will be removing the GTI badge from the doors when mine arrives.
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They didn’t look as bad in the flesh, but still not keen. The boot badge was ok, but think I may replace with a black GTI badge and matching black rear VW overlay badge
I’ve kept them in a little bag for when the time comes to sell or trade in
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Clubsport is built. Let's see when it arrives now as apparently they are still holding petrol cars at the docks so they can hit their electric car quota.
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Clubsport is built. Let's see when it arrives now as apparently they are still holding petrol cars at the docks so they can hit their electric car quota.
My GTI is now at the dock awaiting release to shipping, the dealer has said it will be here this month. Hopefully they are correct!🤞
I’m not sure leaving ICE cars at the dock and sending EV’s is quite how the ‘quota’ system works! I do know however, that recent holdups at Emden were down to insufficient shipping allocations, this has apparently been resolved, and all vehicles are now moving through the system as they should.
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Clubsport is built. Let's see when it arrives now as apparently they are still holding petrol cars at the docks so they can hit their electric car quota.
My GTI is now at the dock awaiting release to shipping, the dealer has said it will be here this month. Hopefully they are correct!🤞
I’m not sure leaving ICE cars at the dock and sending EV’s is quite how the ‘quota’ system works! I do know however, that recent holdups at Emden were down to insufficient shipping allocations, this has apparently been resolved, and all vehicles are now moving through the system as they should.
No I didn't think it was right either, I assume that their quota numbers would be when cars are signed off in the factory. Why even put ICE cars on the production line if they need to keep the numbers down, they could just spread the builds out. Unless they build them to give false hope to customers then blame shipping for the delay, then they are signed off as 'built' when they leave the dock.
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Clubsport is built. Let's see when it arrives now as apparently they are still holding petrol cars at the docks so they can hit their electric car quota.
My GTI is now at the dock awaiting release to shipping, the dealer has said it will be here this month. Hopefully they are correct!🤞
I’m not sure leaving ICE cars at the dock and sending EV’s is quite how the ‘quota’ system works! I do know however, that recent holdups at Emden were down to insufficient shipping allocations, this has apparently been resolved, and all vehicles are now moving through the system as they should.
No I didn't think it was right either, I assume that their quota numbers would be when cars are signed off in the factory. Why even put ICE cars on the production line if they need to keep the numbers down, they could just spread the builds out. Unless they build them to give false hope to customers then blame shipping for the delay, then they are signed off as 'built' when they leave the dock.
I think it’s more likely they would either delay the build of ICE cars or scale back ICE car production in order to reduce the risk of not hitting the BEV quota under the EU Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate. Apologies but I’m about to go off topic, although IMHO it is a relevant issue as the ZEV mandate does have an impact on ICE production.
On the subject of the ZEV mandate, if a car manufacturer fails to hit the BEV sales quota, then they’ll be hit with a sizeable fine; £15k per non-compliant car sold over the limit. I’m assuming a non compliant car anything that’s not is a BEV. By default, if the 2024 EV quota is 22% then the non-EV quota is 78%. The BEV quota increases year on year and is to be 80% 2030 before becoming 100% in 2035.
https://www.fleeteurope.com/en/new-energies/europe/article/11-oems-demand-more-uk-government-support-evs?
So it’s going to become increasingly challenging for car manufacturers to hit the BEV quota, if - as it currently seems - there’s little appetite by consumers to buy a BEV. Because of the mandate, car manufacturers will be compelled to build more BEV’s but may have to offer sizeable discounts and large finance contributions, along with other incentives such as low APR’s, free servicing and longer warranties to be able to sell them. If so, then that increases the likelihood of them making a loss on each BEV sold, and that’s a financially unsustainable position in anything other than the short term. Heavy discounting also impacts residual values of BEV’s which is bad news for existing owners.
Interesting video at the link below from Petrol Ped’s YouTube channel which is worth a watch. He talks through the issues facing car manufacturers with the transition to 100% BEV production by 2035 for the UK market and many other markets.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IqJMC2bwW4
Once again, apologies for going off topic :embarrassed:.
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Unfortunately it’s still hideously expensive to buy a BEV and most will be victims of the £40k tax over the next couple years.
It’s far from just a UK thing as I’ve watched a few Euro magazine style programs on the subject from the likes of Arte and DW News (English language versions) on YouTube.
EV sales suddenly fell off a cliff almost overnight with the exception of salary sacrifice and company cars. It happened so quickly I suspect other political forces were at play.
There are a few smaller BEV’s coming to the market soon at long last to give us a break from the zillion SUV’s. Let’s hope they’re actually affordable and fun to drive. £40k for a MINi? Maybe not, but the Renault 5 and small VW group cars might actually pose a challenge as to the “what to buy next?” question
Conspiracy theories aside and back on the subject of GTI’s - I literally just saw my first 8.5 GTI on a dark country road and the light up badge does look pretty cool :cool:
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@Exonian; I’m not a big fan of the illuminated front VW badge but then we all like different things. If it does look cool, then that goes some way to off-setting the weird positioning of the front door mounted GTI badges.
Yes, small desirable BEV’s have been few and far between, and I agree; £40k for a Mini is just too much. If I was considering a small EV in the near future for my next car, the Renault 5 would be a serious contender. I think Renault have done a brilliant job with the design; it’s modern but IMHO unmistakably a Renault 5. And it’s great that the production car is hardly changed from the original concept car. I think I’d pass on the optional baguette holder though……… :grin:
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Has anyone ordered the CS with Performance pack? Am looking to order but noticed when you choose PP with the black estorils the price for PP is around £1000 and not £3500, anyone else noticed this?
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Hi all, first time poster here (returning to the forum after 5 years away) - ordered an 8.5 Clubsport last week in Kings Red with almost a full options list. Managed to bag £4500 towards my finance deposit, £600 discount & parking pack as a freebie. I guess the dealer was very keen to get my business !
Been told to expect Dec - Feb for delivery.
How did you manage that PhillyJ81?
Do you have any tips on haggling the price down at all on a factory order or does anyone else? Not ordered a new car in over 20 years so keen to learn some tips :)
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The price only goes up £95 if you select Queenstown wheels and then PP afterwards, so looks like a glitch of some sort?! 🤷♂️
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In fact after doing more looking it is only £95 is I choose pp then go back and choose stories in black. I don't want to spend that then realise when it arrive there was in fact a glitch and there's no Acrapovik
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Hi all, first time poster here (returning to the forum after 5 years away) - ordered an 8.5 Clubsport last week in Kings Red with almost a full options list. Managed to bag £4500 towards my finance deposit, £600 discount & parking pack as a freebie. I guess the dealer was very keen to get my business !
Been told to expect Dec - Feb for delivery.
How did you manage that PhillyJ81?
Do you have any tips on haggling the price down at all on a factory order or does anyone else? Not ordered a new car in over 20 years so keen to learn some tips :)
I originally went via Carwow for which the dealer gave me a chunk towards my finance. I was fortunate enough to get another VW promotion on top of that as well - just good timing.
Regarding the free parking pack - said I could have it as goodwill for them quoting me wrongly for something, still not sure what it was though !
And on top of that they just gave me a discount. Must be just a very friendly dealership :grin:
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In fact after doing more looking it is only £95 is I choose pp then go back and choose stories in black. I don't want to spend that then realise when it arrive there was in fact a glitch and there's no Acrapovik
As I’m sure you already know, the PP includes Estoril wheels, however, I find it odd that when you select PP it shows the car as having the correct diamond cut Estorils, but you cannot spec those wheels on their own, the Configurator summary pictures do show it as having the Akro when PP is chosen however, and of course the PP does include that exhaust, so if PP is on the order sheet, it will be fitted, however, you will need to order the car at the dealership, and the prices will likely differ in their system, all I can suggest is configuring the car online with the lower price, and then saving the configuration and giving that config code to the dealer, who knows, you may well be able to positively gain from the irregularities of VWs notoriously glitchy system. 👌
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Hi all, first time poster here (returning to the forum after 5 years away) - ordered an 8.5 Clubsport last week in Kings Red with almost a full options list. Managed to bag £4500 towards my finance deposit, £600 discount & parking pack as a freebie. I guess the dealer was very keen to get my business !
Been told to expect Dec - Feb for delivery.
Hey @PhillyJ81, how is your order progressing?? I ordered a near fully optioned 265 GTI just before yourself, I too was quoted late December / early Jan delivery! However my car is now at Status 40 (in the UK) and will be at the dealership imminently, has your order moved along with similar speed??
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In fact after doing more looking it is only £95 is I choose pp then go back and choose stories in black. I don't want to spend that then realise when it arrive there was in fact a glitch and there's no Acrapovik
As I’m sure you already know, the PP includes Estoril wheels, however, I find it odd that when you select PP it shows the car as having the correct diamond cut Estorils, but you cannot spec those wheels on their own, the Configurator summary pictures do show it as having the Akro when PP is chosen however, and of course the PP does include that exhaust, so if PP is on the order sheet, it will be fitted, however, you will need to order the car at the dealership, and the prices will likely differ in their system, all I can suggest is configuring the car online with the lower price, and then saving the configuration and giving that config code to the dealer, who knows, you may well be able to positively gain from the irregularities of VWs notoriously glitchy system. 👌
Yes, although the PP comes with estorils I've had enough of the worry of diamond cut wheels over the years so would rather stick to none. I don't really like the black editorials either but they're the cheapest non diamond cut wheels I can have with PP, I'd rather have prets :)
When we looked it did still have the PP code so fingers crossed it'll come with the black wheels and acra :)
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Thank you, looking forward to getting back into a GTI after 5 years in Audis.
Full option list & spec is:
Kings Red with black roof
19" Queenstowns
DCC
HK stereo
Pan roof
Heads up display
360 camera
Park assist
Performance pack with Akra exhaust
Good to see you're also getting the PP with different wheels, did the price also drop for you when changing wheels?
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Thank you, looking forward to getting back into a GTI after 5 years in Audis.
Full option list & spec is:
Kings Red with black roof
19" Queenstowns
DCC
HK stereo
Pan roof
Heads up display
360 camera
Park assist
Performance pack with Akra exhaust
Good to see you're also getting the PP with different wheels, did the price also drop for you when changing wheels?
Since I posted that, there has been a change....
They asked me to go back in person to get the order amended. Even though the VW website allows you to specify Queenstowns AND PP together, the VW system doesn't permit it, i saw it myself. The wheel with the PP is diamond turned Estorils, not too much of a problem for me as they were my 2nd choice. Interesting to see you can still select Queenstowns on the configurator.
I originally specified two tone red/black paint via Carwow, but was later told that wasnt available either.
Order now sorted anyway & is now with the factory waiting to be built, was updated a couple of days ago.
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Hi all, first time poster here (returning to the forum after 5 years away) - ordered an 8.5 Clubsport last week in Kings Red with almost a full options list. Managed to bag £4500 towards my finance deposit, £600 discount & parking pack as a freebie. I guess the dealer was very keen to get my business !
Been told to expect Dec - Feb for delivery.
Hey @PhillyJ81, how is your order progressing?? I ordered a near fully optioned 265 GTI just before yourself, I too was quoted late December / early Jan delivery! However my car is now at Status 40 (in the UK) and will be at the dealership imminently, has your order moved along with similar speed??
I was contacted a few days ago & the order was at Wolfsburg awaiting to be accepted into production. Unsure what ststus that would be.
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Interesting thank you, so the only way you can have PP is to have the wheels which come with it and no other option?
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Well I took delivery Monday after work. Had it for 48 hours before taking it in for Gtechniq ceramic coating. Also had them debadge the GTI logos from the doors and boot. Got it back this afternoon looking how it should do from the dealers.
Only done 40 miles so far, feels a world away from my Transporter - haven’t driven a car in 6 years! Van being sold next week hopefully to pay off the bulk of the finance
(https://i.postimg.cc/zXVqNT1n/IMG-9418.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rKXBC0sm)
(https://i.postimg.cc/NGNQZpZs/IMG-9419.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/F1LtLg98)
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Looks amazing!!! Can I ask how much the coating was please? Really interested in getting it done
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Thank you, looking forward to getting back into a GTI after 5 years in Audis.
Full option list & spec is:
Kings Red with black roof
19" Queenstowns
DCC
HK stereo
Pan roof
Heads up display
360 camera
Park assist
Performance pack with Akra exhaust
Good to see you're also getting the PP with different wheels, did the price also drop for you when changing wheels?
Since I posted that, there has been a change....
They asked me to go back in person to get the order amended. Even though the VW website allows you to specify Queenstowns AND PP together, the VW system doesn't permit it, i saw it myself. The wheel with the PP is diamond turned Estorils, not too much of a problem for me as they were my 2nd choice. Interesting to see you can still select Queenstowns on the configurator.
I originally specified two tone red/black paint via Carwow, but was later told that wasnt available either.
Order now sorted anyway & is now with the factory waiting to be built, was updated a couple of days ago.
Interesting thank you, so the only way you can have PP is to have the wheels which come with it and no other option?
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Thank you, looking forward to getting back into a GTI after 5 years in Audis.
Full option list & spec is:
Kings Red with black roof
19" Queenstowns
DCC
HK stereo
Pan roof
Heads up display
360 camera
Park assist
Performance pack with Akra exhaust
Good to see you're also getting the PP with different wheels, did the price also drop for you when changing wheels?
Since I posted that, there has been a change....
They asked me to go back in person to get the order amended. Even though the VW website allows you to specify Queenstowns AND PP together, the VW system doesn't permit it, i saw it myself. The wheel with the PP is diamond turned Estorils, not too much of a problem for me as they were my 2nd choice. Interesting to see you can still select Queenstowns on the configurator.
I originally specified two tone red/black paint via Carwow, but was later told that wasnt available either.
Order now sorted anyway & is now with the factory waiting to be built, was updated a couple of days ago.
Interesting thank you, so the only way you can have PP is to have the wheels which come with it and no other option?
I can only comment on what I saw myself, I was using their tablet to add my extras on & it showed the Estorils only. There may have been an option to have black Warmenau design wheels but don't hold me to that. As I said, we used their system to build it, they said the VW website was very mixed up as it wouldn't allow them to process the order with the options I selected off the website.
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It was £478 by a Gtechniq approved detailer. Paint and glass, he would have done the wheels too but I said I’ll be changing them soon. But when I do he will coat my new wheels for me
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It was £478 by a Gtechniq approved detailer. Paint and glass, he would have done the wheels too but I said I’ll be changing them soon. But when I do he will coat my new wheels for me
Thanks Sharpe, will look into the coating :)
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Thank you, looking forward to getting back into a GTI after 5 years in Audis.
Full option list & spec is:
Kings Red with black roof
19" Queenstowns
DCC
HK stereo
Pan roof
Heads up display
360 camera
Park assist
Performance pack with Akra exhaust
Good to see you're also getting the PP with different wheels, did the price also drop for you when changing wheels?
Since I posted that, there has been a change....
They asked me to go back in person to get the order amended. Even though the VW website allows you to specify Queenstowns AND PP together, the VW system doesn't permit it, i saw it myself. The wheel with the PP is diamond turned Estorils, not too much of a problem for me as they were my 2nd choice. Interesting to see you can still select Queenstowns on the configurator.
I originally specified two tone red/black paint via Carwow, but was later told that wasnt available either.
Order now sorted anyway & is now with the factory waiting to be built, was updated a couple of days ago.
Interesting thank you, so the only way you can have PP is to have the wheels which come with it and no other option?
As your in the market for an 8.5 Clubsport with black Estoril wheels, you may want to call up listers VW in Evesham, I’ve been there today and they have an 8.5 CS with black Estorils, pan roof, area view and harman kardon in Crystal ice blue metallic in the showroom, it’s only been in there for a day or two and they’ve had lots of interest already, could be a great way of skipping the long wait for one.
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Thank you, looking forward to getting back into a GTI after 5 years in Audis.
Full option list & spec is:
Kings Red with black roof
19" Queenstowns
DCC
HK stereo
Pan roof
Heads up display
360 camera
Park assist
Performance pack with Akra exhaust
Good to see you're also getting the PP with different wheels, did the price also drop for you when changing wheels?
Since I posted that, there has been a change....
They asked me to go back in person to get the order amended. Even though the VW website allows you to specify Queenstowns AND PP together, the VW system doesn't permit it, i saw it myself. The wheel with the PP is diamond turned Estorils, not too much of a problem for me as they were my 2nd choice. Interesting to see you can still select Queenstowns on the configurator.
I originally specified two tone red/black paint via Carwow, but was later told that wasnt available either.
Order now sorted anyway & is now with the factory waiting to be built, was updated a couple of days ago.
Interesting thank you, so the only way you can have PP is to have the wheels which come with it and no other option?
As your in the market for an 8.5 Clubsport with black Estoril wheels, you may want to call up listers VW in Evesham, I’ve been there today and they have an 8.5 CS with black Estorils, pan roof, area view and harman kardon in Crystal ice blue metallic in the showroom, it’s only been in there for a day or two and they’ve had lots of interest already, could be a great way of skipping the long wait for one.
Aah what a shame that's not grey with PP as I'd have been straight on the phone. Thanks for the heads up tho, did it look good?
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Thank you, looking forward to getting back into a GTI after 5 years in Audis.
Full option list & spec is:
Kings Red with black roof
19" Queenstowns
DCC
HK stereo
Pan roof
Heads up display
360 camera
Park assist
Performance pack with Akra exhaust
Good to see you're also getting the PP with different wheels, did the price also drop for you when changing wheels?
Since I posted that, there has been a change....
They asked me to go back in person to get the order amended. Even though the VW website allows you to specify Queenstowns AND PP together, the VW system doesn't permit it, i saw it myself. The wheel with the PP is diamond turned Estorils, not too much of a problem for me as they were my 2nd choice. Interesting to see you can still select Queenstowns on the configurator.
I originally specified two tone red/black paint via Carwow, but was later told that wasnt available either.
Order now sorted anyway & is now with the factory waiting to be built, was updated a couple of days ago.
Interesting thank you, so the only way you can have PP is to have the wheels which come with it and no other option?
As your in the market for an 8.5 Clubsport with black Estoril wheels, you may want to call up listers VW in Evesham, I’ve been there today and they have an 8.5 CS with black Estorils, pan roof, area view and harman kardon in Crystal ice blue metallic in the showroom, it’s only been in there for a day or two and they’ve had lots of interest already, could be a great way of skipping the long wait for one.
Aah what a shame that's not grey with PP as I'd have been straight on the phone. Thanks for the heads up tho, did it look good?
It looked absolutely awesome to be honest! Made me doubt my choice of Dolphin for my GTI. Although I don’t think crystal ice blue would look quite right with the red grill stripe which my car will have, this car had the black pack though, what a car!, had I not of already ordered I think I would have left there today as its owner, no joke!, I’d take it over a slightly bigger spoiler and akra all day long, the saving on the PP would pay for this ones many other options, plus it has the wheels you prefer. Each to their own though of course, different strokes for different folk! as they say.
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Thank you, looking forward to getting back into a GTI after 5 years in Audis.
Full option list & spec is:
Kings Red with black roof
19" Queenstowns
DCC
HK stereo
Pan roof
Heads up display
360 camera
Park assist
Performance pack with Akra exhaust
Good to see you're also getting the PP with different wheels, did the price also drop for you when changing wheels?
Since I posted that, there has been a change....
They asked me to go back in person to get the order amended. Even though the VW website allows you to specify Queenstowns AND PP together, the VW system doesn't permit it, i saw it myself. The wheel with the PP is diamond turned Estorils, not too much of a problem for me as they were my 2nd choice. Interesting to see you can still select Queenstowns on the configurator.
I originally specified two tone red/black paint via Carwow, but was later told that wasnt available either.
Order now sorted anyway & is now with the factory waiting to be built, was updated a couple of days ago.
Interesting thank you, so the only way you can have PP is to have the wheels which come with it and no other option?
As your in the market for an 8.5 Clubsport with black Estoril wheels, you may want to call up listers VW in Evesham, I’ve been there today and they have an 8.5 CS with black Estorils, pan roof, area view and harman kardon in Crystal ice blue metallic in the showroom, it’s only been in there for a day or two and they’ve had lots of interest already, could be a great way of skipping the long wait for one.
Aah what a shame that's not grey with PP as I'd have been straight on the phone. Thanks for the heads up tho, did it look good?
It looked absolutely awesome to be honest! Made me doubt my choice of Dolphin for my GTI. Although I don’t think crystal ice blue would look quite right with the red grill stripe which my car will have, this car had the black pack though, what a car!, had I not of already ordered I think I would have left there today as its owner, no joke!, I’d take it over a slightly bigger spoiler and akra all day long, the saving on the PP would pay for this ones many other options, plus it has the wheels you prefer. Each to their own though of course, different strokes for different folk! as they say.
I can see a visit to Evesham coming up....
It'd be nice to take a look at the 8.5.
Interesting you mention the spoiler, I've heard the PP has a larger spoiler that the already large CS spoiler, has anyone any more info at all or even pics?
Was thinking about the wheels and may just have to firm the diamond cut stories and offer to swap them with someone who has the black versions :smiley:
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Hello chaps, saw this at Autostadt Wolfsburg a couple of weeks back. May help show some of the bits & bobs spoken about
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Wow, looks stunning, the Akra looks very cool, that's Dolphin grey too right?
Thanks for the pics!!! :)
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I think it's Dolphin but don't hold me to that !
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Found a few more pics
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Wow, looks stunning, the Akra looks very cool, that's Dolphin grey too right?
Thanks for the pics!!! :)
Yes, definitely Dolphin grey, dolphin does look very smart, and works very well with the red, glad I chose it.
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Hello chaps, saw this at Autostadt Wolfsburg a couple of weeks back. May help show some of the bits & bobs spoken about
(https://i.postimg.cc/CKCVPpWL/20240927-101453.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/06N3jFkL)
I'll say it once again, Dolphin Grey is by far the best colour for MK8 and MK8.5. So sporty & aggressive.
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"ll say it once again, Dolphin Grey is by far the best colour for MK8 and MK8.5. So sporty & aggressive"
I had one in that colour, and in pristine condition and under the showroom spotlights/sunny skies I agree, but on a dull grey day (i.e. most of the time) not so much.
Still a lovely colour though.
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I had one in that colour, and in pristine condition and under the showroom spotlights/sunny skies I agree, but on a dull grey day (i.e. most of the time) not so much.
Still a lovely colour though.
yeah the drawback is that it's a perfect-looking colour only when completely clean. Some dust & rain makes it every other grey colour, unfortunately.
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I had one in that colour, and in pristine condition and under the showroom spotlights/sunny skies I agree, but on a dull grey day (i.e. most of the time) not so much.
Still a lovely colour though.
yeah the drawback is that it's a perfect-looking colour only when completely clean. Some dust & rain makes it every other grey colour, unfortunately.
Pretty much no car paint colour looks at its best in either poor lighting conditions or when anything other than clean.
IMHO light, brighter paint colours can still look OK in dull light and are easier to maintain, so these days for me it’s no more dark paint colours which can be a labour of love to keep them looking good :smiley:.
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Where’s the Silver? Looks so good in UK light. Long overdue for a return to fashion!
Silver & Black. Proper Silver tho, not Oyster Silver or whatever they’re calling it now.
(Remember when nigh every car sold was Silver, haha?)
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I had one in that colour, and in pristine condition and under the showroom spotlights/sunny skies I agree, but on a dull grey day (i.e. most of the time) not so much.
Still a lovely colour though.
yeah the drawback is that it's a perfect-looking colour only when completely clean. Some dust & rain makes it every other grey colour, unfortunately.
That’s much the same with Kings Red, unless spotless it looks pretty meh! In my opinion. I’ve owned several carbon steel grey GTIs, and if Dolphin is anything like those were, they won’t look too bad when dirty, having now seen crystal ice blue in person, I’d say it will probably be one of the easiest colours VW offer to maintain, much like my old storm bay metallic M135i, it won’t show any swirls and will be very forgiving.
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Shame they now do so many flat, dull looking colours and stop doing Tornado red.
So many manufacturers now seem to offer so many grey colour variations and not lot else.
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Shame they now do so many flat, dull looking colours and stop doing Tornado red.
So many manufacturers now seem to offer so many grey colour variations and not lot else.
Agree; colour choices invariably comprise different shades of dullness. Maybe that’s what the majority of customers want? VW have tried some more vibrant colours in recent years but they seem to have had a relatively short lifespan - e.g. Turmeric Yellow on the mk7 Golf, Energetic Orange on the current shape Polo. The Spektrum colour range - comprising 40 customer colours - was also offered in the North American market on the mk7.5 Golf; it wasn’t cheap though - back in 2019 it was a $2,500 extra cost option (would probably cost $3k now if it were still offered).
I can remember back in the 1970’s / 1980’s Ford having some very bright colour options on the mk2 Escort Sport and RS performance models; Ford offered their ‘signal’ colour range that included orange, yellow, and a very vibrant green. There was also Olympic Blue which I think may have been a signature colour for the mk1 Escort RS1600 and RS2000.
Back to the 2020’s; Renault seem to be a little braver with their colour options on their smaller cars than some car manufacturers (IMHO bright colours tend to work best on small cars). There’s a bright orange option for the Clio and on the forthcoming Renault 5 EV, you can have yellow and bright green. I’ve also seen pictures of the forthcoming high performance Renault 5 Alpine A290 EV in quite a vibrant bright blue, similar to Ford’s Olympic Blue of the 1970’s.
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How about the powder pink BMW i7 that lives near me???
It seems wealth is no signifier of taste.
I love VW Reflex Silver. It suits the chiselled lines of their cars so well. I could never understand why they deleted it when changing from the Mk 7 to 7.5.
When I raised the topic I was left with the impression that it was an unfashionable choice. Who knew?
I think Silver is back for the 8.5 which goes to show that if you live long enough, flares and kipper ties will become cool again. Good job I hung on to mine.
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Reflex silver was an option on the MK8. I have one! Agree it suits the car's lines, it always looks very smart and it's easy to live with. Low maintenance.
That dolphin grey CS posted above looks sensational in those photos! But I've seen many VW's in that colour and it tends to look quite dull and flat to me. Goes to show the huge difference lighting makes.
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Shame they now do so many flat, dull looking colours and stop doing Tornado red.
I saw a Mk7.5 GTI the other day in TR.... i did think its a shame its no longer an option as it really did look amazing.
Kings red is such a disappointment.
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If you enjoy keeping your car clean, which many enthusiasts do, then Kings Red with the black styling pack and 19” wheel option would look nice.
When I picked up my Golf there was a Dolphin Grey Clubsport in the showroom with polished face Estorils which did look really nice under the showroom lighting not dissimilar to that 8.5 Clubby at Autostadt. The red highlights really popped against the darker grey paint, but personally I’d still go for Moonstone I reckon.
In fact I’d actually go for pure white again as it’s free and looks great on a Golf (fact not opinion :laugh: ) plus hides light swirls best.
Maybe on a Clubsport I’d go for the Ice Blue as that would work well with the gloss black but I don’t think that colour would work quite as well on a GTI with the matte plastic trim.
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In fact I’d actually go for pure white again as it’s free and looks great on a Golf (fact not opinion :laugh: ) plus hides light swirls best.
I think it was you Mr Ex many moons ago that made the point about VW showcasing white mk7 GTI’s at the launch of that car. Pure White showed off the lines of the car to good effect and contrasted very well against the red and black accents. Black certainly wouldn’t have worked as well.
As you’ve said, white hides light swirls, it’s also easy to do DIY stone chip repairs and the results are pretty much undetectable, and it’s an easy colour to match if you ever need paint repairs. The only real downsides IMHO are it may look dirty sooner than some other lighter metallic shades, and it shows tar spots, although tar spots are easily sorted with a decent tar removal product 🙂.
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Yes, that was me back in 2013 boring everyone to death with my opinion!
And indeed as the order books opened back then I duly ordered a 3 door GTI PP and paid £250 extra for the white paint.
Oddly exactly 10 years and two months after receiving that car I took delivery of a pure white R and waved goodbye to a pure white Clubsport both of which have had stonechips touched in with VW touch up paint acquired for that 2013 GTI! The colour still matches almost perfectly.
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I'm at a loss why there's no GTi 'Special Edition' at £39,999 to keep below the luxury car tax.
Careful optioning is required ! I think I'll stick to DCC with metallic paint. Would love to stretch to a sunroof though.
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Even that will tip you just over. Minus off £680 for first year VED and £55 for first registration, that’s you’ve got to play with!
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My thoughts are why wouldn't you option your car the way you want it? You're spending a lot of money on the car and if like me you're planning on keeping it for quite a few years, spec it the way you want it. Yes the luxury car tax is a pain and the threshold should now be raised, but over the period of year 2 - 5 (first year is in the total price of the car) its an extra £1,640, or £34 per month over and above what you would have paid with the regular car tax. If you're adding on additional options to get the spec you want, its not really a huge amount of money in addition, so maybe treat as another option you have added (not a great one I admit). Or, haggle with the dealer to get another say £1,500 discount and it pretty much pays for itself.
Just my thought process, but looking forward to when mine is delivered - hopefully before the end of this year!
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My thoughts are why wouldn't you option your car the way you want it? You're spending a lot of money on the car and if like me you're planning on keeping it for quite a few years, spec it the way you want it. Yes the luxury car tax is a pain and the threshold should now be raised, but over the period of year 2 - 5 (first year is in the total price of the car) its an extra £1,640, or £34 per month over and above what you would have paid with the regular car tax. If you're adding on additional options to get the spec you want, its not really a huge amount of money in addition, so maybe treat as another option you have added (not a great one I admit). Or, haggle with the dealer to get another say £1,500 discount and it pretty much pays for itself.
Just my thought process, but looking forward to when mine is delivered - hopefully before the end of this year!
I should have done this, VW originally took so long to deliver it, I ended up paying anyway.
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I'm at a loss why there's no GTi 'Special Edition' at £39,999 to keep below the luxury car tax.
That’s not VW’s style.
As for the tax - it might be *just* £1640 over the period but it’s a point of principle for a lot of folk. £600 a year (which is a sum that needs proper budgeting for as far as regular people are concerned) for a small shopping car not a two ton SUV or luxury barge.
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My GTI has arrived at the dealership. :smiley: I’ll be collecting it on Thursday afternoon, it was ordered on 10th August, so that will be ten and a half weeks from start until finish.. not too shabby considering they originally said it would be a late December / early January delivery.👌
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My GTI has arrived at the dealership. :smiley: I’ll be collecting it on Thursday afternoon, it was ordered on 10th August, so that will be ten and a half weeks from start until finish.. not too shabby considering they originally said it would be a late December / early January delivery.👌
Don't forget to post up a decent review on how it compares to your current mk8?
Did you get a good part ex and deal or are you selling current car elsewhere?
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Yeah, it would be great to hear some more detailed comparison of those who went from MK8 GTI to 8.5 GTI. In terms of driving, handling, if the steering (heft, etc..) is similar, etc..
Because you can't hear a decent information from journalists who spent 15 min in MK8, 4 years ago, and 15 min now in 8.5.
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I’ll certainly relay my thoughts here once I’ve had some time behind the wheel.
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I put in an order today for a new CS! I hummed over it for a while, as I already have a really mint low mileage 2021 CS, so it's difficult enough to justify upgrading. But I feel I'm getting an OK trade in figure and the little subtle changes in the 8.5 are really tempting me, so why not !
I'm going for:
- moonstone grey
- 19" Queenstown wheels
- adaptive chassis
- pano roof
- harmon kardon
The "black pack" is currently priced at 1700 euro (Irish configurator), but I asked my dealer to query this with VW and I've had it confirmed that this is a mistake! It should be 245 euro! I know it has some crazy price on the UK. configurator too, so if anyone here is spec'ing it I'd strongly suggest querying it. That said, I think I'd prefer to keep the red grill stripe, so I prob won't bother with the black pack.
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I put in an order today for a new CS! I hummed over it for a while, as I already have a really mint low mileage 2021 CS, so it's difficult enough to justify upgrading. But I feel I'm getting an OK trade in figure and the little subtle changes in the 8.5 are really tempting me, so why not !
I'm going for:
- moonstone grey
- 19" Queenstown wheels
- adaptive chassis
- pano roof
- harmon kardon
The "black pack" is currently priced at 1700 euro (Irish configurator), but I asked my dealer to query this with VW and I've had it confirmed that this is a mistake! It should be 245 euro! I know it has some crazy price on the UK. configurator too, so if anyone here is spec'ing it I'd strongly suggest querying it. That said, I think I'd prefer to keep the red grill stripe, so I prob won't bother with the black pack.
Nice spec, sounds like it’ll be a beauty .good info about the black pack too, it’s quite obvious that the price in both the UK and Ireland is incorrect given that matrix headlights are standard, if they adjust the price at some point, I wonder if they’ll reimburse those who overpaid already??
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I put in an order today for a new CS! I hummed over it for a while, as I already have a really mint low mileage 2021 CS, so it's difficult enough to justify upgrading. But I feel I'm getting an OK trade in figure and the little subtle changes in the 8.5 are really tempting me, so why not !
I'm going for:
- moonstone grey
- 19" Queenstown wheels
- adaptive chassis
- pano roof
- harmon kardon
The "black pack" is currently priced at 1700 euro (Irish configurator), but I asked my dealer to query this with VW and I've had it confirmed that this is a mistake! It should be 245 euro! I know it has some crazy price on the UK. configurator too, so if anyone here is spec'ing it I'd strongly suggest querying it. That said, I think I'd prefer to keep the red grill stripe, so I prob won't bother with the black pack.
On the UK config the CS option is called "Exterior styling package Black Style with matrix LED headlights", priced at £1285. And yes, it includes two items that are on the standard equipment list ('LED rear tail lights with dynamic turn signal', and 'Matrix LED headlights with automatic headlight control, poor weather light and entry lighting')! Seems like the configurator is full of bugs!
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Loving this thing! Still only in double digit mileage so far, But my first impressions are VERY positive, feels more premium than the Mk8 somehow, it’s hard to put into words as to why, but it feels different compared to the Mk8 GTI I traded in. I’ll post more as I get a bit more time behind the wheel.
(https://i.postimg.cc/TwBhyF4j/IMG-4388.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hzbK6ygh)
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Looks great! I haven’t had a Mk8 to compare with, but very happy with mine.
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That's stunning Carlos :smiley:
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@Sharpe @JoeGTI , Thanks. I’m very pleased! It really is a huge improvement over the Mk8, so glad I chose Dolphin Grey too.
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@Sharpe @JoeGTI , Thanks. I’m very pleased! It really is huge improvement over the Mk8, so glad I chose Dolphin Grey too.
Can't wait to get mine now! I also have a MK8, so I'm keen to see if I notice much difference. I really think they've sorted out some of the iffy aspects of the looks from the MK8. The 8.5 is a much sharper better looking car. Amazing what a few subtle tweaks can do.
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I have to say that GTi does look stunning. You’ve got to get it with the extras to take it look as this one does. I know the car tax is a problem but when your forking out such money in the first instance adding the queenstown alloys and panroof plus other niceties finishes the motor off and makes it kore of a pleasure to drive. It also makes it more desirable when selling it again. So good call Carlosfango.
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Lovely shot there Carlosfandango, car, backdrop, lighting etc.
The Queenstown wheels suit the body colour well (and they’re not too wide to fit through the gate!), looking forward to hearing more of your comparison thoughts between the GTIs.
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I have to say that GTi does look stunning. You’ve got to get it with the extras to take it look as this one does. I know the car tax is a problem but when your forking out such money in the first instance adding the queenstown alloys and panroof plus other niceties finishes the motor off and makes it kore of a pleasure to drive. It also makes it more desirable when selling it again. So good call Carlosfango.
Thanks, totally agree with you about the options, making the car your own is the way to go in my opinion, a base GTI is probably going to hit the 40k mark soon anyway so may as well load it up to your own preference, this car gives me the same feeling my Mk7 did, it may well be a keeper!
A couple of things to note so far.
The car no longer does the ‘eco’ freewheeling in Comfort, it only now does that in eco mode.
The infotainment functionality is night and day compared to the Mk8 pre facelift, the shortcut buttons at the top and bottom of the screen are fully customisable and have everything that you’d need available with a single press.
To those who already have a WeConnect account and will be getting an 8.5, Add the new car before you delete the old one, if not then you’ll not be able to become primary user and will need to re register with a different email in order to do so.
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Lovely shot there Carlosfandango, car, backdrop, lighting etc.
The Queenstown wheels suit the body colour well (and they’re not too wide to fit through the gate!), looking forward to hearing more of your comparison thoughts between the GTIs.
Thanks Exonian, Dolphin is a great colour, the wheels were a must have for me and do suit the car rather well with that paint,unfortunately there wasn’t a ‘super wide’ wheel option available! :grin:
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Thanks Exonian, Dolphin is a great colour, the wheels were a must have for me and do suit the car rather well with that paint,unfortunately there wasn’t a ‘super wide’ wheel option available! :grin:
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I'm old enough to remember that. :grin:
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Loving this thing! Still only in double digit mileage so far, But my first impressions are VERY positive, feels more premium than the Mk8 somehow, it’s hard to put into words as to why, but it feels different compared to the Mk8 GTI I traded in. I’ll post more as I get a bit more time behind the wheel.
HK and HUD are new to you right?
What do you think about those?
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Loving this thing! Still only in double digit mileage so far, But my first impressions are VERY positive, feels more premium than the Mk8 somehow, it’s hard to put into words as to why, but it feels different compared to the Mk8 GTI I traded in. I’ll post more as I get a bit more time behind the wheel.
HK and HUD are new to you right?
What do you think about those?
New to me in a golf, yes. But I did have both in my old M135i xDrive,
The HUD is just as good as the one in the BMW, very good quality image, and works as you’d expect, I haven’t done many miles yet so haven’t had a lot of chance to drive in different scenarios with the HUD, but as with the BMW I’ll likely not always have it switched on, actually probably off more so, this is just a personal preference however, as it works really well and displays the required information nicely. As for the HK, from memory, it’s not quite as good as the system in the BMW, but that one did have logik7 and was set up a little different with more speakers in extra locations, when I picked up the GTI I initially thought it didn’t sound much different to the standard system, but overlooked the fact that the equaliser was set flat and it was set to speech etc, once set up and surround was active, it actually sounds pretty good to be honest, clarity is very good, and it is plenty load enough, the lows are nicely balanced but could be stronger, there are limits though I guess considering the hardware available, overall I’m pleased with the sound quality and glad I specced them both.
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Folks let’s hope your cars are delivered before April next year as the budget is now doubling the first year duty rates for cars above76g/km of co2. Examples quoted are a Qashqai on 142g/km would go up by £270 a year and an M3 on 228g/km would double by £2340 a year making it £4680.
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New to me in a golf, yes. But I did have both in my old M135i xDrive,
The HUD is just as good as the one in the BMW, very good quality image, and works as you’d expect, I haven’t done many miles yet so haven’t had a lot of chance to drive in different scenarios with the HUD, but as with the BMW I’ll likely not always have it switched on, actually probably off more so, this is just a personal preference however, as it works really well and displays the required information nicely. As for the HK, from memory, it’s not quite as good as the system in the BMW, but that one did have logik7 and was set up a little different with more speakers in extra locations, when I picked up the GTI I initially thought it didn’t sound much different to the standard system, but overlooked the fact that the equaliser was set flat and it was set to speech etc, once set up and surround was active, it actually sounds pretty good to be honest, clarity is very good, and it is plenty load enough, the lows are nicely balanced but could be stronger, there are limits though I guess considering the hardware available, overall I’m please with the sound quality and glad I specced them both.
The equaliser takes a bit of tinkering with. I'm not that keen on the surround effect as it messes with how I expect my music to sound. I seem to remember the effect was even more pronounced on the BMW I had for the day too.
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Folks let’s hope your cars are delivered before April next year as the budget is now doubling the first year duty rates for cars above76g/km of co2. Examples quoted are a Qashqai on 142g/km would go up by £270 a year and an M3 on 228g/km would double by £2340 a year making it £4680.
Yeah, I saw that reported in Autocar. The GTi is quoted at 162 g/km so there will presumably be a similar price hike to the Qashqai? It's included in the price of a new car so I wonder whether the manufacturers will absorb any of it, or just pass it on in full to the customer?
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It's included in the price of a new car so I wonder whether the manufacturers will absorb any of it, or just pass it on in full to the customer?
Changes in VED rates are not guaranteed by car sellers. You pay whatever the going rate is on day of registration.
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So the rates by the sounds of it from new cars 01/04/25 are
151 to 170g/km - £680 will rise to £1,360
171 to 190g/km - £1,095 will rise to £2,190
191 to 225g/km - £1,650 will rise to £3,300
226 to 255g/km - £2,340 will rise to £4,680
Over 255g/km - £2,745 will rise to £5,490
So the new GTi will be £1360 ignore the £40k threshold issue these are totally new VED rates. The clubsport will fall into the next bracket at £2190 and the R will be in the same bracket as well. The figures if correct will be devastating for new car owners.
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Aren't those first year ved rates though? Not the ongoing rate which is subject to the luxury add on...
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So I've had my base spec 8.5 GTI now for a couple of weeks. This was to replace the Mark 8 Clubsport that was stolen back in June and I discussed on another thread.
I've gone for base spec (with Moonstone paint) because I wanted to keep under £40K as a matter of principle. I must say, apart from the wheels, it really looks very sharp. The tweaks the've made add up to more than the sum of the parts. To my eye Moonstone suits the shape better than the Dolphin I had on the CS. So I'm pleased with the colour choice.
Interior feels very similar and yet quite different. Clearly the infotaiment screen makes a big difference, but overall it seems a bit more premium. Hard to say why. And talking of infotainment, I don't feel it's too intrusive, and is a world apart from the Mark 8. Intuitive, responsive, very customisable and not a single bong or peep out of it in two weeks. Fingers crossed. So a massive step up.
Driving wise, it's early days, but the engine feels every bit as strong as the CS. In day-to-day driving I don't think I will miss the additional 35 bhp. In standard driving mode it seems to hold on to the gears slightly longer than the CS did, which gives it a nice sporty feeling without having to put it into Sport mode. It also seems to sound a bit more interesting. I don't know what they have done there to make it so.
I have 18 inch wheels and no DCC, whereas the CS had 19 and DCC. Somehow it feels more 'taught' and connected than the CS - must be the lack of DCC, and altough the ride is firm, it's in no way unpleasant. I seem to recall a post from Exonian a while back where he mentioned that he preferred a non DCC setup, and so far I have to say I am not missing it. Time will tell.
So overall, I'm very happy with the car and it does not feel like a step down from the CS at all.
Couple of pictures attached after ceramic coating.
(https://i.postimg.cc/SR9Z1Kbz/Photo-1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JH1cGMn1)
(https://i.postimg.cc/RCJbZgJV/Photo-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/XX3g2cgT)
(https://i.postimg.cc/KvXpktt7/Photo-3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9zpYsR8z)
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Nice car! I had the option of Moonstone on a new car that a dealer had, full of spec. I was on the fence with the colour and the wife didn't like it, so I ended up making a factory order. Looks great in the pics though.
A question, how to the brakes feel compared to your CS? They are of course smaller, but is there any difference on the day to day use? I have a 7.5PP at present and I believe the brakes on that are bigger than the 8.6 also. The look is certainly different.
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Nice car! I had the option of Moonstone on a new car that a dealer had, full of spec. I was on the fence with the colour and the wife didn't like it, so I ended up making a factory order. Looks great in the pics though.
A question, how to the breaks feel compared to your CS? They are of course smaller, but is there any difference on the day to day use? I have a 7.5PP at present and I believe the breaks on that are bigger than the 8.6 also. The look is certainly different.
Thank you!
I have to say I have not noticed a great deal of difference in the brakes, but then I've not had to use them in anger yet. For day-to-day they are absolutely fine.
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@joet; your GTI looks great :cool:. I really like Moonstone Grey and I think it really suits the GTI. Even though the standard GTI alloys aren’t the first choice of many, at least they’re not a fussy design so will be easy to clean - even more so with yours being ceramic coated.
I had a mk8.5 Golf (not a GTI) as a courtesy car a couple of months ago while my car was being serviced and I agree with you on the infotainment screen - it did seem large initially, but after a few minutes in the car you soon get used to it and it’s not at all intrusive.
Enjoy your new car :smiley:.
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Thanks.
I must admit the wheels are not my favourite. But the Queenstowns would have taken me over the £40K.
I might change them for some aftermarket ones in the future.
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Very nice! 😎 moonstone was one of my shortlist colours, but went with dolphin in the end as I felt moonstone was a little too light, looks really good in your pics though, several(including myself) seem to have also mentioned the feeling of being more premium but without being able to put a finger on it as to why!? The 8.5 Seems to be built a little better too in my opinion.
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Nice car! I had the option of Moonstone on a new car that a dealer had, full of spec. I was on the fence with the colour and the wife didn't like it, so I ended up making a factory order. Looks great in the pics though.
A question, how to the brakes feel compared to your CS? They are of course smaller, but is there any difference on the day to day use? I have a 7.5PP at present and I believe the brakes on that are bigger than the 8.6 also. The look is certainly different.
The brakes on the 8 and 8.5 GTI are 340mm, I believe the 7.5 PP had the same size? 🤔
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So I've had my base spec 8.5 GTI now for a couple of weeks. This was to replace the Mark 8 Clubsport that was stolen back in June and I discussed on another thread.
I've gone for base spec (with Moonstone paint) because I wanted to keep under £40K as a matter of principle. I must say, apart from the wheels, it really looks very sharp. The tweaks the've made add up to more than the sum of the parts. To my eye Moonstone suits the shape better than the Dolphin I had on the CS. So I'm pleased with the colour choice.
Interior feels very similar and yet quite different. Clearly the infotaiment screen makes a big difference, but overall it seems a bit more premium. Hard to say why. And talking of infotainment, I don't feel it's too intrusive, and is a world apart from the Mark 8. Intuitive, responsive, very customisable and not a single bong or peep out of it in two weeks. Fingers crossed. So a massive step up.
Driving wise, it's early days, but the engine feels every bit as strong as the CS. In day-to-day driving I don't think I will miss the additional 35 bhp. In standard driving mode it seems to hold on to the gears slightly longer than the CS did, which gives it a nice sporty feeling without having to put it into Sport mode. It also seems to sound a bit more interesting. I don't know what they have done there to make it so.
I have 18 inch wheels and no DCC, whereas the CS had 19 and DCC. Somehow it feels more 'taught' and connected than the CS - must be the lack of DCC, and altough the ride is firm, it's in no way unpleasant. I seem to recall a post from Exonian a while back where he mentioned that he preferred a non DCC setup, and so far I have to say I am not missing it. Time will tell.
So overall, I'm very happy with the car and it does not feel like a step down from the CS at all.
Couple of pictures attached after ceramic coating.
(https://i.postimg.cc/SR9Z1Kbz/Photo-1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JH1cGMn1)
(https://i.postimg.cc/RCJbZgJV/Photo-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/XX3g2cgT)
(https://i.postimg.cc/KvXpktt7/Photo-3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9zpYsR8z)
Looks amazing. I’d originally ordered moonstone and swapped to black to take advantage of the additional £750 summer saving. Sort of wish I’d stuck with my original choice now. I’d planned on having the lower part of the bumper wrapped black, in between the flicked up edges
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Nice car! I had the option of Moonstone on a new car that a dealer had, full of spec. I was on the fence with the colour and the wife didn't like it, so I ended up making a factory order. Looks great in the pics though.
A question, how to the brakes feel compared to your CS? They are of course smaller, but is there any difference on the day to day use? I have a 7.5PP at present and I believe the brakes on that are bigger than the 8.6 also. The look is certainly different.
The brakes on the 8 and 8.5 GTI are 340mm, I believe the 7.5 PP had the same size? 🤔
Oh, are they! The brake callipers are different though. They seem smaller and don’t have the GTI logo printed on them.
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(https://i.postimg.cc/9Q5bqdRB/IMG-0416.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/KRfB6g5K)
In its natural environment, getting a coffee.
Still only done about 30 miles so can’t really comment much on dynamics, however it seems a little more responsive? Did they do anything for the responsiveness for the 8.5?
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I don’t know if they did anything to the 8.5 or not, but my GTI feels so much better than the 8, in hindsight I’m starting to also think there was something wrong with the transmission on my Mk8!
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Still only done about 30 miles so can’t really comment much on dynamics, however it seems a little more responsive? Did they do anything for the responsiveness for the 8.5?
yeah, they implemented "anti-lag" turbo from R20 to all new sports models. (GTI, CS R).
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Still only done about 30 miles so can’t really comment much on dynamics, however it seems a little more responsive? Did they do anything for the responsiveness for the 8.5?
yeah, they implemented "anti-lag" turbo from R20 to all new sports models. (GTI, CS R).
Ah well I’m not imagining it then. Good to know thanks.
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I seem to recall a post from Exonian a while back where he mentioned that he preferred a non DCC setup
Yep, that’d be me. The lone voice in the wilderness who prefers the predictability and response of the standard dampers despite the constant attempted brainwashing of the influencers.
I enjoyed the little write up there joet, and the car looks superb under those studio lights.
As does your Clubsport WelshGolf, you can never have too much Moonstone GTI content!
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I seem to recall a post from Exonian a while back where he mentioned that he preferred a non DCC setup
Yep, that’d be me. The lone voice in the wilderness who prefers the predictability and response of the standard dampers despite the constant attempted brainwashing of the influencers.
I enjoyed the little write up there joet, and the car looks superb under those studio lights.
As does your Clubsport WelshGolf, you can never have too much Moonstone GTI content!
Thanks! I’m with you though, none of my golfs have had DCC. Dont see the point of it, I find the ride comfortable and predictable.
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I don't have DCC and find the ride suits both sporty and more placid driving as it is. I'm sure I could find a DCC setting for both situations which would be marginally better but I probably wouldn't mess with the settings very often so it wouldn't be VFM. I find the ride very good as it is.
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My mk7 on 19’s didn’t have DCC and I found the ride to be both comfortable and yet plenty firm enough when pressing on, my old mk8 was the first car I’ve had with adaptive dampers, I found the adjustability to be a good edition for me, as I do like to set it to full soft when I’m simply ‘wafting’ about, had the queenstowns been available without DCC I may well have opted to not to spec it this time though, but it does ride very nicely, so I’m quite pleased I ordered it that way.
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I’d certainly not suggest to anyone NOT to spec DCC, and indeed at around £720(?) it’s a very well priced option for what you get, it’s just that I’d never class it as essential. Unless you do want Queenstowns in which case it is essential!! 😁
I wonder whether VW slip YouTubers and journos £500 for every time they mention it?!!
Joking aside, that brings me to the 19” wheel options for the 265 GTI, obviously the Queenstowns set you back £2k ish with DCC but I do wonder what necessitates the extra £500 or so added to the Estorils at £1350 as compared to the £770 when speccing them on a Clubsport.
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I’d certainly not suggest to anyone NOT to spec DCC, and indeed at around £720(?) it’s a very well priced option for what you get, it’s just that I’d never class it as essential. Unless you do want Queenstowns in which case it is essential!! 😁
I wonder whether VW slip YouTubers and journos £500 for every time they mention it?!!
Joking aside, that brings me to the 19” wheel options for the 265 GTI, obviously the Queenstowns set you back £2k ish with DCC but I do wonder what necessitates the extra £500 or so added to the Estorils at £1350 as compared to the £770 when speccing them on a Clubsport.
I'm still trying to find an answer to the Estorils question and why you can't spec DCC with them. Spoke to my local dealer and they didnt have a clue. Just said that's what the configurator says, as helpful as a chocolate fireguard.
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I’d certainly not suggest to anyone NOT to spec DCC, and indeed at around £720(?) it’s a very well priced option for what you get, it’s just that I’d never class it as essential. Unless you do want Queenstowns in which case it is essential!! 😁
I wonder whether VW slip YouTubers and journos £500 for every time they mention it?!!
Joking aside, that brings me to the 19” wheel options for the 265 GTI, obviously the Queenstowns set you back £2k ish with DCC but I do wonder what necessitates the extra £500 or so added to the Estorils at £1350 as compared to the £770 when speccing them on a Clubsport.
Its because you aren't actually adding DCC when you select Estorils (£1350). You are just obliged to add 'Sports suspension for 19inch alloy wheels' (effectively as a £0 option), which sounds like it is just uprated shocks front and rear (?). If you try to specifically add DCC on top of that, you are then obliged to switch to Queenstown wheels with DCC (£1270+£720 = £1990), Why? Like Monkeymagik, I have no idea. As others have said, its probably a configurator error - one of several.
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I’d certainly not suggest to anyone NOT to spec DCC, and indeed at around £720(?) it’s a very well priced option for what you get, it’s just that I’d never class it as essential. Unless you do want Queenstowns in which case it is essential!! 😁
I wonder whether VW slip YouTubers and journos £500 for every time they mention it?!!
Joking aside, that brings me to the 19” wheel options for the 265 GTI, obviously the Queenstowns set you back £2k ish with DCC but I do wonder what necessitates the extra £500 or so added to the Estorils at £1350 as compared to the £770 when speccing them on a Clubsport.
Its because you aren't actually adding DCC when you select Estorils (£1350). You are just obliged to add 'Sports suspension for 19inch alloy wheels' (effectively as a £0 option), which sounds like it is just uprated shocks front and rear (?). If you try to specifically add DCC on top of that, you are then obliged to switch to Queenstown wheels with DCC (£1270+£720 = £1990), Why? Like Monkeymagik, I have no idea. As others have said, its probably a configurator error - one of several.
This sums it up perfectly, most of these discrepancies are simple errors that you’d think would have been corrected by now!
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Just got an email from Drive the Deal saying GTI list price is going up £600 on 21st November. I understand luxury car tax banding takes effect from registration date so the delay on mine could mean it’s now in that band and much more expensive to run.
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Just got an email from Drive the Deal saying GTI list price is going up £600 on 21st November. I understand luxury car tax banding takes effect from registration date so the delay on mine could mean it’s now in that band and much more expensive to run.
Yes, forum member @evo1986 started a discussion topic about the 21/11/2024 price increase around 3 weeks ago - link to that topic; https://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=290729.0
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Just got an email from Drive the Deal saying GTI list price is going up £600 on 21st November. I understand luxury car tax banding takes effect from registration date so the delay on mine could mean it’s now in that band and much more expensive to run.
You can cancel the order I think.... I probably would but I'm a tight arse!
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Woah, so a base GTI with no extra options would have a list price of exactly £40k?! Not only that but they have increased APR to 7.5% from 6.9%
I think this is VW trying to make sure they sell less ICE cars compared to electric to meet their targets to avoid fees, and to think the price will increase again by April 2025 with first year road tax increasing.
This will push up used low mileage Golf GTI prices for sure!
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Contacted the dealer who confirmed that yes it would now be subject to luxury car tax. They were not forthcoming with that information earlier so I guess hoped I’d just end up stuck with it.
Also said they’d not discount the car further to make up the difference, so cancelling the order.
I’ll run out the rest of my PCP deal and probably make the jump to electric in the new year, but won’t be with VW.
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If it’s exactly £600 increase, it would put it at £39,995 plus £680 VED and £55 1st registration fee
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Problem is that they’ve also increased the option prices, so sticking basic black paint on it pushes it above.
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Ah yes, hadn’t thought of that. Suppose the only option now is white, urano or moonstone to keep it under £40k. 2 price rises within 5 months of release!
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Ah yes, hadn’t thought of that. Suppose the only option now is white, urano or moonstone to keep it under £40k. 2 price rises within 5 months of release!
Or just spec the car as you desire and enjoy it, I realise that it’s the principle of it in regards to the extra VED, but I’m very pleased I decided to go to town with the options, the 8.5 is a great car.
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Comes down to money unfortunately. Going from sub £400pm to nearly £500pm for the same spec car just doesn’t add up.
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Comes down to money unfortunately. Going from sub £400pm to nearly £500pm for the same spec car just doesn’t add up.
Too true!
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Sales must be good at VW. Phoned to check they were processing my refund and not a hint of giving a sh1t. No attempt to keep a customer of 16 years.
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Contacted the dealer who confirmed that yes it would now be subject to luxury car tax. They were not forthcoming with that information earlier so I guess hoped I’d just end up stuck with it.
Also said they’d not discount the car further to make up the difference, so cancelling the order.
I’ll run out the rest of my PCP deal and probably make the jump to electric in the new year, but won’t be with VW.
If you are thinking of getting a new electric be mindful from 1st of April 2025 new electric cars over £40,000 are going to be charged the luxury car tax….
So if you are going for a new electric car on lease or buying one on PCP and it’s over £40k you need to take delivery and have it registered before the 1st of April.
If you want to consider leasing a new electric car let me know 👍🏻
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I thought the luxury tax wasn't grandfathered Lee?
That all electric things under five years old would pay it for the balance of the five years...
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https://www.gov.uk/guidance/vehicle-tax-for-electric-and-low-emissions-vehicles#how-the-changes-will-affect-your-vehicle
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Sales must be good at VW. Phoned to check they were processing my refund and not a hint of giving a sh1t. No attempt to keep a customer of 16 years.
From people I know who work at VW dealers I think things are pretty good.
The first few batches of 8.5’s looked half decent value by current market pricing. Since then we’re looking at over £1k increase in list price over a matter of a few months, and now extra tax looming as the build waits return to VW norms Obviously people are happy to pay it and few will watch the market as closely as forum members.
Sometimes you’ve just got to take stock and refuse to pay the prices. I’d have done the same as you Colh
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@Colh there is always the option of finding a car that is already registered but low miles, I saw this on autotrader, http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202411116173488
I realise it’s not the colour you had ordered and I don’t know what your discount was,but it only has 900 miles on the clock.
white does look pretty good on the 8.5 imo,
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Down yer in sunny Devon there are two pre-reg’d in Plymouth VW at £33,995, one PW and one in Kings, both likely being used as dealer management cars. Sister site Newton Abbot VW had a grey one which was only £33,495 and under 1k miles (74 plate) which soon got snapped up.
The trouble with these on a PCP would be much higher %APR than buying a discounted new car so the actual monthlies might not be much, if any, better. Although from past experience fiddling about on the finance calculator with a dealer pre-reg’d car you can sometimes reduce the monthlies quite a bit by going for quite a short term, say 18-24 months. That might depend very much on the car and how much they’ve knocked off the original retail though, with the higher GFV bringing the monthlies down if you’ve put in a decent deposit.
Mind you I’m crap at maths so none of the above could be true! 😁
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Down yer in sunny Devon there are two pre-reg’d in Plymouth VW at £33,995, one PW and one in Kings, both likely being used as dealer management cars. Sister site Newton Abbot VW had a grey one which was only £33,495 and under 1k miles (74 plate) which soon got snapped up.
The trouble with these on a PCP would be much higher %APR than buying a discounted new car so the actual monthlies might not be much, if any, better. Although from past experience fiddling about on the finance calculator with a dealer pre-reg’d car you can sometimes reduce the monthlies quite a bit by going for quite a short term, say 18-24 months. That might depend very much on the car and how much they’ve knocked off the original retail though, with the higher GFV bringing the monthlies down if you’ve put in a decent deposit.
Mind you I’m crap at maths so none of the above could be true! 😁
Agree, there’s probably not much in it when considering the monthly payments on a brand new GTI v’s a nearly new one.
VW’s current PCP representative APR is 7.5% on new cars and 9.9% on used. The independent dealer selling the GTI on AutoTrader at the link posted by @Carlosfandango is also showing a PCP APR of 9.9% through their finance provider; example monthly payments for that car are £475 per month which is pretty close to the ‘nearly £500’ monthly figure quoted by @Colh for a brand new GTI in their post at reply #290 in this discussion topic.
Setting aside the forthcoming price increase, there’s also a good chance that many nearly new / pre-registered GTI’s would have broken the £40k list price threshold when they were first registered. If so, then prospective purchasers won’t have the benefit of paying just the standard VED rate either by buying nearly new - they’ll also be hit with the enhanced VED rate for five years from year two.
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After ordering in August before the price rises, finally got confirmed build week 50, so looking forward to delivery in January ( hopefully)
Did not order many extras but did push over the £40k. A pain but if looking at that sort of price I may as well spec what I want. With Covid and a job change reducing my mileage I thought I would hold onto my 18 plate GTI non pp manual for longer than the 3/4 years that I would normally. It is a great car
Rather than sell it, we have decided to get rid of the family runabout instead and enjoy life.
The points made on price rises are well made, but I see this as my last ICE car assuming that battery technology and infrastructure improves to the level that makes me comfortable.
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Down yer in sunny Devon there are two pre-reg’d in Plymouth VW at £33,995, one PW and one in Kings, both likely being used as dealer management cars. Sister site Newton Abbot VW had a grey one which was only £33,495 and under 1k miles (74 plate) which soon got snapped up.
The trouble with these on a PCP would be much higher %APR than buying a discounted new car so the actual monthlies might not be much, if any, better. Although from past experience fiddling about on the finance calculator with a dealer pre-reg’d car you can sometimes reduce the monthlies quite a bit by going for quite a short term, say 18-24 months. That might depend very much on the car and how much they’ve knocked off the original retail though, with the higher GFV bringing the monthlies down if you’ve put in a decent deposit.
Mind you I’m crap at maths so none of the above could be true! 😁
Just had a play with their finance calculator on Murray’s own site. Using the same terms as mine - 36 months 1k deposit and 8k miles per year. The used white one was £583 a month versus mine at £491 with 6.9% APR. Glad I jumped on as an early adopter!
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That’s quite a jump!
If one wanted to avoid the £40k tax then being an early adopter was the only sure fire way.
If you wanted a bit of spec and weren’t fussed about the tax then not so much, just increasing wait times and even higher new registration tax likelihood to rub salt in financial wounds.
Going back to Colh’s dilemma - what electric car to get? If wishing to avoid the £40k tax you’d need to guarantee delivery before the end of March next year otherwise it’d be something like an Alpine A290 maybe? (Assuming a hot hatch type EV was criteria)
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Going back to Colh’s dilemma - what electric car to get? If wishing to avoid the £40k tax you’d need to guarantee delivery before the end of March next year otherwise it’d be something like an Alpine A290 maybe? (Assuming a hot hatch type EV was criteria)
At the moment you would be fishing in a very small pond. The Alpine 290 GTS (estimated price £38k) is reviewed in this week's Autoexpress. It may be of interest if you are under 50, very rarely carry rear passengers, and still favour go-cart handling, but it is no match for the all-round capabilities of the Golf GTI. Any other "performance EV" will be well north of £40k, including the Hyundai Ioniq 5N (£62k?), which looks like a hatchback in the photos but is actually massive! More a medium sized SUV. The main competitor for the Alpine 290 GTS is probably the MINI Cooper SE.
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Going back to Colh’s dilemma - what electric car to get? If wishing to avoid the £40k tax you’d need to guarantee delivery before the end of March next year otherwise it’d be something like an Alpine A290 maybe? (Assuming a hot hatch type EV was criteria)
including the Hyundai Ioniq 5N (£62k?)
Ioniq 5N def a nice car, but as of now looks more like a "prototype" of what to expect moving forward. I bet Ioniq 6N, and further generations will be a lot better, and 5N will loose it's value quite fast.
As of now, bad sound, low range, and too heavy (probably this issue won't be solved anyway :smiley:)
But it's still a decent car for the price if you have where to charge it and it's only for city routs. Def no travel with such range.
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Morning all, hopefully I’ll be in the position to order a factory build GTI in the next week or so. Anyone ordered recently and what’s the expected delivery? Also, Drive the deal are currently offering £4K discount plus the extra £2,500 PCP deposit, so bringing the car down from £45k to £38.5k, as I plan to pay off the PCP next June. Anyone used Drive the deal as I’ve never ordered a car this way before.
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Drive the deal is fine Monkey.
You are probably looking at four months plus for delivery, possibly longer.
Be aware that you will definitely pay luxury car tax and if its delivered in April the first year ved will double... And vw won't cover it.
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Drive the deal is fine Monkey.
You are probably looking at four months plus for delivery, possibly longer.
Be aware that you will definitely pay luxury car tax and if its delivered in April the first year ved will double... And vw won't cover it.
Agree regarding DTD. I haven't used them but plenty on the Golf R forum have and found them very reliable. I enquired about GTI delivery times at my local VW dealer last week and was told "officially 18 weeks, but it may come a bit sooner". However, I agree that "unexpected things can happen" to delay delivery, in which case anyone ordering now would be perilously close to that 1 April 2025 date. Not a risk I was prepared to take (the luxury car tax is bad enough!) so I will wait for a nice stock (or ex demo) car to pop up.
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Ordered mine on the 8th September and just today I have received an email from VW saying they're about to begin the build. The dealer said last month he thought a build date of the last week of November, and delivery by end of January. If it does come then, that will be just under 5 months, which works out around the 18 weeks you were told.
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That new VED emissions tax upgrade is going to be a killer for any cars after the 1st of April. It’s not just what you will pay and the impact it will have on used values will also be very telling. It was bad enough paying the £570 on my old Ed 45 but to double that price is like having a separate finance payment. I off loaded the 45 and got a brand new end of run Mark IV VRS 245 estate with some extras (pan roof, tow bar prep) keep it under the tax threshold. Love the car love the space it has and its reliability is fantastic. Get up to 47 mpg on a good run and have the fun without that horrific cost. Sorry but it’s just going to far at what price enjoyment is going to cost!
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Not been on for a week or so. Choice of EV is exactly the problem.
Range on the Golf sized ones (ID3, Born) are also too short, and the bigger ones are barges. The ID4/5 are horrible to look at.
Had a look at the ID3 GTX but its stupidly priced for an ID3 with a body kit.
Just going to wait it out and see what comes out. Still waiting on my deposit being refunded 10 days on. Dealer hasn't even confirmed the order was cancelled. Phoned today, not call back. Phoning the sales manager tomorrow.
That’s quite a jump!
If one wanted to avoid the £40k tax then being an early adopter was the only sure fire way.
If you wanted a bit of spec and weren’t fussed about the tax then not so much, just increasing wait times and even higher new registration tax likelihood to rub salt in financial wounds.
Going back to Colh’s dilemma - what electric car to get? If wishing to avoid the £40k tax you’d need to guarantee delivery before the end of March next year otherwise it’d be something like an Alpine A290 maybe? (Assuming a hot hatch type EV was criteria)
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I think leasing might be the best way to go with an EV right now unless open to buying a used car. And a shortish lease at that as technology is changing pretty quick.
But aside from the Mini SE (or JCW E) which is very mini inside they’re all just generic SUV’s and VW is likely binning the MEB platform soonish and going in with XPENG(?) so hopefully that’ll mean vaguely more affordable cars. VW ICE chassis quality improved massively with the MQB cars so hopefully those engineering skills will move over to developing decent handling EV’s which don’t require complex engines and emissions add ons so therefore should actually be cheaper to produce despite expensive batteries.
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Morning all, hopefully I’ll be in the position to order a factory build GTI in the next week or so. Anyone ordered recently and what’s the expected delivery? Also, Drive the deal are currently offering £4K discount plus the extra £2,500 PCP deposit, so bringing the car down from £45k to £38.5k, as I plan to pay off the PCP next June. Anyone used Drive the deal as I’ve never ordered a car this way before.
Ordered mine 2 weeks ago and had build week 51 confirmed today. Hoping for a March registration but we’ll see. I only got £2k discount (trading in - no finance).
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Does anyone know what the costs are for repaying the Solutions PCP early are. I’d be looking to clear the finance after a couple of months, so am assuming that there will be 60 days interest to pay. Anyone had any experience of this? I’m trying to get a copy of the finance agreement from VWFS but no luck so far. Just don’t want to get into an agreement that I can’t get out of.
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Why not just read it on their website?
https://customer.vwfs.co.uk/car-finance-options/solutions-personal-contract-plan.html
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I’ll dig mine out tomorrow for exact wording. But basically you have a right of withdrawal within 14 days of signing the agreement (not car delivery day). You still pay a daily interest charge. After that you can request an early settlement figure. What I spoke to VWFS to exercise my right of withdrawal they said if it was after 14 days then I’d have to pay 56 days interest?
If you do exercise your right to withdraw within 14 days, you then have 30 days from informing them to actually make the payment to clear the outstanding balance.
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Why not just read it on their website?
https://customer.vwfs.co.uk/car-finance-options/solutions-personal-contract-plan.html
Because the page you linked too doesn’t answer my question, but thanks for your help anyway.
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I’ll dig mine out tomorrow for exact wording. But basically you have a right of withdrawal within 14 days of signing the agreement (not car delivery day). You still pay a daily interest charge. After that you can request an early settlement figure. What I spoke to VWFS to exercise my right of withdrawal they said if it was after 14 days then I’d have to pay 56 days interest?
If you do exercise your right to withdraw within 14 days, you then have 30 days from informing them to actually make the payment to clear the outstanding balance.
Thanks “Sharpe”, appreciate it. That seems to align with what I’ve managed to source elsewhere, seems like a no brainer to get the £2,500 deposit contribution even after paying the 56 days interest penalty. Just wanted clarity that it doesn’t say anything about losing that contribution if repaid early.
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Thanks “Sharpe”, appreciate it. That seems to align with what I’ve managed to source elsewhere, seems like a no brainer to get the £2,500 deposit contribution even after paying the 56 days interest penalty. Just wanted clarity that it doesn’t say anything about losing that contribution if repaid early.
Yeah, you'll be fine. People have been using this "trick" for many years. I am always a bit surprised you are allowed to get away with it, but I think its to do with your basic rights when taking out a loan. I don't think the early settlement affects the dealer's commission as I've had a dealer actually suggest it to me. As you say, a no-brainer.
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Collected my red 8.5 on Saturday. Feels different to my previous mk8, oh maybe I remember it wrong. Very impressed by travel assist and fuel consumption on the motorway, made 45mpg on the M40.
After two year with Audi A4, driving a GTI is much more fun, even if this car is much noisier and interior feels cheaper. However, it feels like wearing a favourite shirt again!:)
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Hi all, new member here, quick question, I've ordered a new Mk 8.5 GTI, I've been given a build date of week commencing 13th Jan and told usually takes 6 weeks to get it over here and available for delivery once built.. am i right in thinking build should be completed that week so looking likely of delivery end of Feb?
Thanks
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Hi I have an confirmed build date of 6th of January with a 6 weeks, have just asked for registration and delivery for March as it will be close to then anyways.
Mine is a lease i did ask if could change the colour but was told it would have to be done as a new order so just left it as is.
Hi all, new member here, quick question, I've ordered a new Mk 8.5 GTI, I've been given a build date of week commencing 13th Jan and told usually takes 6 weeks to get it over here and available for delivery once built.. am i right in thinking build should be completed that week so looking likely of delivery end of Feb?
Thanks
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Hi I have an confirmed build date of 6th of January with a 6 weeks, have just asked for registration and delivery for March as it will be close to then anyways.
Mine is a lease i did ask if could change the colour but was told it would have to be done as a new order so just left it as is.
Hi all, new member here, quick question, I've ordered a new Mk 8.5 GTI, I've been given a build date of week commencing 13th Jan and told usually takes 6 weeks to get it over here and available for delivery once built.. am i right in thinking build should be completed that week so looking likely of delivery end of Feb?
Thanks
Thanks, it's looking like a similar time then.. i'm told the factory build only takes a couple of days.. not sure how true that is. Mines a lease too, will know more in the coming weeks but just trying to judge when it's likely to be here
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Bear in mind that VW workers in Germany are currently striking due to threatened job losses, wage reductions and plant closures...
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Finally pulled the trigger on a new GTI today. Deposit paid and order has gone through. Advised could be up to 6 months for delivery though but should be earlier. Cannot wait.
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Finally pulled the trigger on a new GTI today. Deposit paid and order has gone through. Advised could be up to 6 months for delivery though but should be earlier. Cannot wait.
I ordered on 10th August, It took exactly 10 weeks from order until delivery day for me!👌 they originally told me it would be at least 20 weeks, so with a little luck you’ll receive it a lot sooner. 🤞
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Autocar Christmas special
VW to make a Clubsport version of the R, just in case you want to wait.
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Autocar Christmas special
VW to make a Clubsport version of the R, just in case you want to wait.
R-lovers shouldn't hold their breath just yet, as Autocar seems to be the only media outlet that has picked up on this 'story'. The article has one artist's impression drawing and some very sketchy details. I haven't seen it myself, but a YouTuber has made a short video that amounts to him reading a few paragraphs from the article. Lol. There has been no official announcement from VW (as far as I can see) and nothing on VWROC.
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Mine was build week 51 but was informed yeaterday that it’s still in build and no further update. I suppose Xmas holidays and possibly strikes impacting.
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Mine was week 50 and arrived in Port of Tyne yesterday. Maybe I was just lucky but it’s probably just waiting on a ship in Emden.
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It seems I was super lucky and had a build date of the 9th via email and picked it up from the dealer on Xmas Eve. Super quick somehow and the dealer was really surprised.
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Ordered mine in end of Oct the said first week of Jan...
Pushed back to end of Jan.. called yesterday to say next week... So who knows when it will actually arrive lol
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Ordered mine on 12th December, order accepted at the factory but as of yesterday no build date, although appreciate factory has been on shutdown over Christmas.
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Ordered a GTi September according to the dealer it's being built week commencing 6th January.
" Good morning Graham,
Your vehicle is due to go into build week commencing 06 January – from there, it usually takes 6-8 weeks to arrive with you, so we are looking at a February delivery."
Hope it's a March registration lol
First VW car ever always had BMW's but the latest styling has went to pot and quite liked the boy in works mk7 GTi and with a dealer being right across from my work it was a no brainer.
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You should be able to tell them you want it 1st March and they should be fine with and new reg.
Ordered a GTi September according to the dealer it's being built week commencing 6th January.
" Good morning Graham,
Your vehicle is due to go into build week commencing 06 January – from there, it usually takes 6-8 weeks to arrive with you, so we are looking at a February delivery."
Hope it's a March registration lol
First VW car ever always had BMW's but the latest styling has went to pot and quite liked the boy in works mk7 GTi and with a dealer being right across from my work it was a no brainer.
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Ordered a GTi September according to the dealer it's being built week commencing 6th January.
" Good morning Graham,
Your vehicle is due to go into build week commencing 06 January – from there, it usually takes 6-8 weeks to arrive with you, so we are looking at a February delivery."
Hope it's a March registration lol
First VW car ever always had BMW's but the latest styling has went to pot and quite liked the boy in works mk7 GTi and with a dealer being right across from my work it was a no brainer.
My build is meant to be next week... hoping for start of March delivery fingers crossed with March Reg
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I might be very close to ordering and returning to driving a performance golf. After a couple years owning a Tiguan R with all the trimmings, i am wondering whether to proceed to now order a new mk8.5 Golf R Estate with all the trimmings to replace it. The Tiguan R is a great car, its like driving an XL Golf with higher suspension you barely notice. The Tiguan was bought from stock and although close, was not exact configuration i would have normally specced. So now feel time is right to look at other options especially with the great offer of around £6500 discount on the configuration i am currently looking at, on a new Golf R Estate with my VW dealer.
Can anyone let me know if there is more legroom in the rear seats of a golf R Estate compared to a golf hatchback?
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After placing an order on 1st August, I will be picking my Dolphin Grey GTI up on Tuesday. Really looking forward to it.
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My order was 24 August and I’m picking mine up on Tuesday too. Maybe we had the same build week and ship over to the UK.
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I might be very close to ordering and returning to driving a performance golf. After a couple years owning a Tiguan R with all the trimmings, i am wondering whether to proceed to now order a new mk8.5 Golf R Estate with all the trimmings to replace it. The Tiguan R is a great car, its like driving an XL Golf with higher suspension you barely notice. The Tiguan was bought from stock and although close, was not exact configuration i would have normally specced. So now feel time is right to look at other options especially with the great offer of around £6500 discount on the configuration i am currently looking at, on a new Golf R Estate with my VW dealer.
Can anyone let me know if there is more legroom in the rear seats of a golf R Estate compared to a golf hatchback?
According to Thomas (autogefühl), there is more legroom, he refers to the golf estate/variant as LWB, using the same floorplan as the Octavia estate. https://youtube.com/@autogefuehl?si=4SEqYXvEcz1hihMJ
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I might be very close to ordering and returning to driving a performance golf. After a couple years owning a Tiguan R with all the trimmings, i am wondering whether to proceed to now order a new mk8.5 Golf R Estate with all the trimmings to replace it. The Tiguan R is a great car, its like driving an XL Golf with higher suspension you barely notice. The Tiguan was bought from stock and although close, was not exact configuration i would have normally specced. So now feel time is right to look at other options especially with the great offer of around £6500 discount on the configuration i am currently looking at, on a new Golf R Estate with my VW dealer.
Can anyone let me know if there is more legroom in the rear seats of a golf R Estate compared to a golf hatchback?
According to Thomas (autogefühl), there is more legroom, he refers to the golf estate/variant as LWB, using the same floorplan as the Octavia estate. https://youtube.com/@autogefuehl?si=4SEqYXvEcz1hihMJ
Thanks for the heads up. I am gonna see if another dealer can match or do better than the offer i have already had for the Golf R estate. My 5yr old son tells me i need to get a smaller blue car, so that could be a Golf in Lapiz Blue?
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I might be very close to ordering and returning to driving a performance golf. After a couple years owning a Tiguan R with all the trimmings, i am wondering whether to proceed to now order a new mk8.5 Golf R Estate with all the trimmings to replace it. The Tiguan R is a great car, its like driving an XL Golf with higher suspension you barely notice. The Tiguan was bought from stock and although close, was not exact configuration i would have normally specced. So now feel time is right to look at other options especially with the great offer of around £6500 discount on the configuration i am currently looking at, on a new Golf R Estate with my VW dealer.
Can anyone let me know if there is more legroom in the rear seats of a golf R Estate compared to a golf hatchback?
According to Thomas (autogefühl), there is more legroom, he refers to the golf estate/variant as LWB, using the same floorplan as the Octavia estate. https://youtube.com/@autogefuehl?si=4SEqYXvEcz1hihMJ
Thanks for the heads up. I am gonna see if another dealer can match or do better than the offer i have already had for the Golf R estate. My 5yr old son tells me i need to get a smaller blue car, so that could be a Golf in Lapiz Blue?
https://youtu.be/xTsLU2HYsOE?feature=shared
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around £6500 discount on the configuration i am currently looking at, on a new Golf R Estate with my VW dealer.
Can anyone let me know if there is more legroom in the rear seats of a golf R Estate compared to a golf hatchback?
That’s a pretty impressive discount. Does it include the £2500 PCP deposit contribution?
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Some good news today. Dealer called and my car is now at a UK port. It was build week 51 and up until last week it apparently kept showing at in factory build still.
Dealer wanted me to take it this month but I ordered specifically for a March registration / collection so they are gonna keep it in their compound. Also means I can get the final service done on my trade in car which is on a service plan.
Let’s just hope it doesn’t get door dings sat in their compound.
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Dealer wanted me to take it this month but I ordered specifically for a March registration / collection so they are gonna keep it in their compound. Also means I can get the final service done on my trade in car which is on a service plan.
Let’s just hope it doesn’t get door dings sat in their compound.
Or splattered with birds poo which is then left on the paintwork. If the dealer leaves the protective sheeting on the bonnet, roof and tailgate, those panels will be safe, but birds seem to be quite good at aiming and shooting at the vertical panels!
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My new CS arrived at dealers today - hope to collect later in the week!
(https://i.postimg.cc/wBZz8Gy1/IMG-8363.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bGxW1LRP)
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Looks great. 👍
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The Clubsport looks fab Joe. Great choice with the colour :cool:
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My new CS arrived at dealers today - hope to collect later in the week!
(https://i.postimg.cc/wBZz8Gy1/IMG-8363.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bGxW1LRP)
Gorgeous colour. Do update us when you've been out and about in it :nerd:
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Looks great, which wheels did you go for?
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Looks great, which wheels did you go for?
Queenstown! Also spec’d pano roof, DCC and HK audio.
I don’t have any other decent pics of it yet as it was still in transport mode, up on blocks, covered in stickers etc. I’ll post some proper pics after I’ve collected it! Very happy with how it looks though even in that state, always really liked moonstone so I’m delighted with the colour choice. It’s years since I had a sunroof on any car so I’m looking forward to that novelty. I love how it makes it look like a black roof too (from the front!).
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Yes, the pan roof adds a nice bit of contrast against the lighter paint shades, the other gloss black trim will pop against the moonstone paint work too, it’ll be a beauty for sure! looking forward to further photos.
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One more MK8.5 Clubsport order gone in today. My second GTI and replaces my MK7 PP.
I'm trying not to get too excited, since it'll make the wait feel all the longer :)
Lots of advice received from JoeGTI from this forum, and here's the spec I've gone for.
- Crystal Ice Blue Metallic
- Queenstown 19"
- DCC
- Area View
- Harmon Kardon
- HUD
- Pano roof
I'm hoping it'll arrive in April but we'll see how long lead times are 🤞
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Congrats on pressing the button on a new Clubsport.
Same spec as mine bar the colour.
I changed my colour and sales lady confirmed it today and sent me a factory screenshot of this.
Order originally started 13/01 and screenshot shows current production week as 202510. (Start of march)
I appreciate its status 10 so not confirmed yet but still a lot quicker than I expected as I was allowing 6 months.
If yours takes a similar time you've got a good chance of april delivery.
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You went Pure White did you ?
White was tempting too, the gloss black parts really show well against it.
I was between Moonstone and Crystal Blue but in the end couldn't resist the blue. There's something a bit special about it in my eyes.
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You went Pure White did you ?
White was tempting too, the gloss black parts really show well against it.
I was between Moonstone and Crystal Blue but in the end couldn't resist the blue. There's something a bit special about it in my eyes.
I’ve seen a Crystal ice blue clubsport in the ‘flesh’ in the showroom, it looked very nice indeed, the gloss black looked superb against the blue, you will not be disappointed! 👌
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You went Pure White did you ?
White was tempting too, the gloss black parts really show well against it.
I was between Moonstone and Crystal Blue but in the end couldn't resist the blue. There's something a bit special about it in my eyes.
I’ve seen a Crystal ice blue clubsport in the ‘flesh’ in the showroom, it looked very nice indeed, the gloss black looked superb against the blue, you will not be disappointed! 👌
Yeah, but many people keep saying this crystal ice blue "is better in real life than in the pictures".
I have to say, it's ABSOLUTELY the same as in the pictures :grin:
I didn't like it in the picture, and I didn't like it in real life :wink: :rolleyes: . It's the same smooth ice blue as in the pictures. If you like it - go for it. At least some more interesting colors for the Golf.
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I think the difference people talk about are down to different lighting.
I agree that it does look like the pictures in person, but it looks different in different lights, from almost white through to baby blue. I have a few different pictures of a couple of them and in the first pics I saw (indoor, not great light) I genuinely thought it was white.
All that said, before i ordered I made sure to see one in person since it's one of the more 'out there' colours to choose.
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I’d go white on a Clubsport as I’m too tight to pay £800 or whatever for Crystal Meth blue, however having seen the blue on a Passat or Golf estate in a VW showroom when mine was in for service I have to say I absolutely LOVED it.
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I think the difference people talk about are down to different lighting.
I agree that it does look like the pictures in person, but it looks different in different lights, from almost white through to baby blue. I have a few different pictures of a couple of them and in the first pics I saw (indoor, not great light) I genuinely thought it was white.
All that said, before i ordered I made sure to see one in person since it's one of the more 'out there' colours to choose.
Yes, the lighting does make C,I,B look different, not in a bad way though in my opinion. However I did see the car in the showroom, that would have perhaps enhanced how it looked due to vw dealerships currently appearing to use soft, coloured lighting above the cars of late, I must say, it did neglect to say that the car I saw did have the black pack, that is important, as for me, the colour really doesn’t go well with the red stripe, that is partly why I decided against it and went for dolphin, as I was definitely not having the black pack due to its inflated price.
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Yeah the UK Black pack is a rip off. I can’t believe someone hasn’t got their dealer to challenge the price with VWUK using Irish and Euro configurators as evidence.
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The black pack is priced completely wrong on the UK configurator, like Exonian, I can’t believe it hasn’t been corrected! If you spec it, you’re effectively paying them twice for the IQ/matrix lights. I challenged VW Ireland about it as they also had it incorrectly priced and they immediately corrected it. In the end I didn’t spec it as I wanted to keep the red stripe. And a set of black mirror caps can be gotten for small money and are easy to swap.
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Yes, the lighting does make C,I,B look different, not in a bad way though in my opinion. However I did see the car in the showroom, that would have perhaps enhanced how it looked due to vw dealerships currently appearing to use soft, coloured lighting above the cars of late, I must say, it did neglect to say that the car I saw did have the black pack, that is important, as for me, the colour really doesn’t go well with the red stripe, that is partly why I decided against it and went for dolphin, as I was definitely not having the black pack due to its inflated price.
The one I saw in person had the black pack and I just couldn't order it, even for about 200 quid. A GTI without the red stripe looks completely wrong to me. Like it's trying to be something that it's not.
The blue plus the red stripe might be polarising to some but I think it works. It might be a little bit 'loud' but I like it :smiley:
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The baby blue makes it look like a i30N :whistle:
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Yes, the lighting does make C,I,B look different, not in a bad way though in my opinion. However I did see the car in the showroom, that would have perhaps enhanced how it looked due to vw dealerships currently appearing to use soft, coloured lighting above the cars of late, I must say, it did neglect to say that the car I saw did have the black pack, that is important, as for me, the colour really doesn’t go well with the red stripe, that is partly why I decided against it and went for dolphin, as I was definitely not having the black pack due to its inflated price.
The one I saw in person had the black pack and I just couldn't order it, even for about 200 quid. A GTI without the red stripe looks completely wrong to me. Like it's trying to be something that it's not.
The blue plus the red stripe might be polarising to some but I think it works. It might be a little bit 'loud' but I like it :smiley:
(https://i.postimg.cc/MGvgFgf6/ibmwheels1.png) (https://postimg.cc/R3xP3sTy)
Yes I agree, a GTI should have the red stripe, that’s why I wouldn’t have chosen CIB, the red looks great against colours such as Dolphin, white etc, also CIB really doesn’t suit the 265 GTI (which I settled upon) at all, I would only have considered it on a CS, but only with the black pack, but as we’ve both said, a GTI needs the red stripe, but as with most of things like this, it’s down to personal taste, and my opinion doesn’t mean jack in regards to you buying and speccing a car, and at the end of the day, all 8.5 GTIs look great in my opinion, enjoy it, it wont disappoint. 👌
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Anyone ordered a new build car since the start of December? I’ve still no updates from VW apart from the fact the order has been accepted at the factory. Getting impatient now although I did expect it to be 4 months plus.
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Anyone ordered a new build car since the start of December? I’ve still no updates from VW apart from the fact the order has been accepted at the factory. Getting impatient now although I did expect it to be 4 months plus.
Have you recently asked the dealership to check the system for its current status code? I ordered in August last year, and it was exactly 10 weeks from order day to delivery day, I haven’t heard of any customers complaining of long delays, so fingers crossed I’d hope your order would have a similar time frame!?
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I ordered a Clubsport on about 11 January via DtD and after a colour change its currently status 10 with,
Original build week 202510 (Start of March)
Current build week 202510
This was off a screenshot sent to me by the dealer. Obviously not confirmed yet but colour change didnt move it backwards
As above, worth just phoning your dealer for an update
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Just had an update for my 8.5 GTI. It's currently code 36 Port of Exit not released. Ordered back end of October.
It's going to be a March Delivery with March registration. It's taken a fair while but worth the wait all being well :nerd:
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Just had an update for my 8.5 GTI. It's currently code 36 Port of Exit not released. Ordered back end of October.
It's going to be a March Delivery with March registration. It's taken a fair while but worth the wait all being well :nerd:
Is yours via a lease ?
Mines is had update before Xmas that was going into build 6th of Jan but someone pointed out there was strikes on going so don't know if that's caused any issues.
Did ask for an update this week not had anything back so far.
Hopefully get it for March ordered 28th August
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Just had an update for my 8.5 GTI. It's currently code 36 Port of Exit not released. Ordered back end of October.
It's going to be a March Delivery with March registration. It's taken a fair while but worth the wait all being well :nerd:
Thanks all. I’ll give them a chase up on Monday
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Just had an update for my 8.5 GTI. It's currently code 36 Port of Exit not released. Ordered back end of October.
It's going to be a March Delivery with March registration. It's taken a fair while but worth the wait all being well :nerd:
Is yours via a lease ?
Mines is had update before Xmas that was going into build 6th of Jan but someone pointed out there was strikes on going so don't know if that's caused any issues.
Did ask for an update this week not had anything back so far.
Hopefully get it for March ordered 28th August
Hi mate, yes mines a lease. That seems a very long lead for yours seeing as you ordered end of August.. i'd be certainly putting in a big chaser
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Just had an update for my 8.5 GTI. It's currently code 36 Port of Exit not released. Ordered back end of October.
It's going to be a March Delivery with March registration. It's taken a fair while but worth the wait all being well :nerd:
Is yours via a lease ?
Mines is had update before Xmas that was going into build 6th of Jan but someone pointed out there was strikes on going so don't know if that's caused any issues.
Did ask for an update this week not had anything back so far.
Hopefully get it for March ordered 28th August
Hi mate, yes mines a lease. That seems a very long lead for yours seeing as you ordered end of August.. i'd be certainly putting in a big chaser
Is it with ukcarline?
Had emailed last week and haven't had a response probably should call.
But finance agreement and everything went through on 28th August and there was meant to be a few cars left for September delivery but once I had done all that was none left except the red which was extra if I was wanting to pay for paint I would have went for a different colour.
was told I could get one December that went out the window with hardly any contact was told 6th Jan my car would go to build then read about strikes etc so have sent an email to see if everything was on track for March delivery but no response, lack of decent lease deals only thing keeping me hanging on.
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Yep, with same company mate. firmed up order for mine 24th October though i did start ball rolling end of Sept. Would definitely give them a call. I had to ring to chase as no email, and they told me was at port awaiting release and they don't usually update via email until is in UK. They will call me or email me next week with a further update..
To be fair to them, the lad i ordered via has been good, he kept me updated with the build date and confirmed that it had gone ahead as instructed. I suspect yours has been built w/c 6th and is probably at Port like mine.
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was told I could get one December that went out the window with hardly any contact was told 6th Jan my car would go to build then read about strikes etc so have sent an email to see if everything was on track for March delivery but no response, lack of decent lease deals only thing keeping me hanging on.
Did you look at Select Car Leasing before going ahead? I have never done a lease deal, but have always been impressed with the clarity and quality of their web site. Also got a call from them once and they seemed very efficient. Looking at what they are currently offering on an 8.5 GTI, it looks expensive to my eyes. Then again, everything is a lot more expensive than it was 5 years ago!
https://www.selectcarleasing.co.uk/car-leasing/volkswagen/golf/hatchback/20-tsi-265-gti-5dr-dsg?mileage=8000&term=48&initial_payment=6 (https://www.selectcarleasing.co.uk/car-leasing/volkswagen/golf/hatchback/20-tsi-265-gti-5dr-dsg?mileage=8000&term=48&initial_payment=6)
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That is expensive. My deal with UKCarline is a lot cheaper than that on a similar basis. UKcarline do have a good rep, lots of good reviews. The lender is Alphabet who have a rep of being a bit slow with orders as i understand it though
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Personal leasing always seems too bloody fast moving for anyone wanting something specific.
For all of the cheapness it just strikes me as a lot of stress.
Maybe I am just too old for stress like that.
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just had UK Carline call this morning with a delivery date of 11th Feb to my house
happy days, ordered October so not to bad.
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For all of the cheapness it just strikes me as a lot of stress.
Maybe I am just too old for stress like that.
Haha yes. Someone said to me a long time ago "the key to a happy life is not about what you want; its more about what you don't want". And stress is near the top of that list, especially as you get older!
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For all of the cheapness it just strikes me as a lot of stress.
Maybe I am just too old for stress like that.
Haha yes. Someone said to me a long time ago "the key to a happy life is not about what you want; its more about what you don't want". And stress is near the top of that list, especially as you get older!
Great quote that. Very wise words
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just had UK Carline call this morning with a delivery date of 11th Feb to my house
happy days, ordered October so not to bad.
Great news. Not that much notice though especially if you need to arrange leave from work etc but can't complain too much can we :laugh:
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pretty much the same minus the call had an email for delivery, but im away with work so managed to get it delivered for March.
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pretty much the same minus the call had an email for delivery, but im away with work so managed to get it delivered for March.
Good news. Is it coming with a March Registration then?
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I ordered Jan 29th. My build week will apparently be 202513, so that's the week of 24th of March. In case anyone is curious as to current lead times.
That makes it 7.5 weeks from order to build week.
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I ordered Jan 29th. My build week will apparently be 202513, so that's the week of 24th of March. In case anyone is curious as to current lead times.
That makes it 7.5 weeks from order to build week.
How long after that until delivery?
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pretty much the same minus the call had an email for delivery, but im away with work so managed to get it delivered for March.
Good news. Is it coming with a March Registration then?
Yes they said it would be registered on 25 plate.
This will be my first VW car I tried ordering an alternative when they first came about can't mind the reason but build date kept being moved and eventually gave up cancelled it.
Glad this one came through eventually looking forward to delivery now.
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I ordered Jan 29th. My build week will apparently be 202513, so that's the week of 24th of March. In case anyone is curious as to current lead times.
That makes it 7.5 weeks from order to build week.
How long after that until delivery?
No idea. I think that depends on a bunch of different factors.
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I ordered Jan 29th. My build week will apparently be 202513, so that's the week of 24th of March. In case anyone is curious as to current lead times.
That makes it 7.5 weeks from order to build week.
How long after that until delivery?
I had build date of 6th of January email 5th Feb to arrange the delivery thats with a lease company.
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I ordered Jan 29th. My build week will apparently be 202513, so that's the week of 24th of March. In case anyone is curious as to current lead times.
That makes it 7.5 weeks from order to build week.
How long after that until delivery?
Should be around 4 weeks from build until UK customer collection.
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Mine comes tomorrow between 9 & 9:30am
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Mine comes tomorrow between 9 & 9:30am
Nice one. let me know what the delivery process was like. They are the company arranging mine. Photos also please :smiley: :smiley: :nerd:
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UK Carline just emailed me today, car is with the Dealer, they are letting me know about delivery very shortly.. I still might hold on for a delivery in March as i want a 25 plate...
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Asked for a hold to get a 25 plate was told no lol
Car was driven up from Group 1 VW in Stafford
230 miles added onto the car
Foot well full of dirt and debris
Sweet wrappers in the footwell of the rear seat
Vehicle outside was quite dirty but the roads are horrific.
Sent an email regarding the mileage as I was under the impression it would be trailered and the interior left in the condition.
I've since had to vacuum and wipe down everything.
Not a great start of I'm honest.
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZKZWKRSs/PXL-20250211-111205823.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/8sKpZTsL)
(https://i.postimg.cc/CxxdkQdj/PXL-20250211-110952551.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YhTpw869)
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Asked for a hold to get a 25 plate was told no lol
Car was driven up from Group 1 VW in Stafford
230 miles added onto the car
Foot well full of dirt and debris
Sweet wrappers in the footwell of the rear seat
Vehicle outside was quite dirty but the roads are horrific.
Sent an email regarding the mileage as I was under the impression it would be trailered and the interior left in the condition.
I've since had to vacuum and wipe down everything.
Not a great start of I'm honest.
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZKZWKRSs/PXL-20250211-111205823.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/8sKpZTsL)
(https://i.postimg.cc/CxxdkQdj/PXL-20250211-110952551.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YhTpw869)
so stafford there being driven from ? about 262miles onto mines then.
doesn't sound good guy just flinging sweet wrappers everywhere and dirty inside would expect the car to be dropped off clean !
I also went with urano definetly wish I had just went for the white now hoping it looks better in person than in photos.
Let us know an update with what they say about the dirty car
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Falkirk for me was about 230 odds barely any fuel either.
Tomorrow I'll get it washed and hopefully looking a bit better.
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Asked for a hold to get a 25 plate was told no lol
Car was driven up from Group 1 VW in Stafford
230 miles added onto the car
Foot well full of dirt and debris
Sweet wrappers in the footwell of the rear seat
Vehicle outside was quite dirty but the roads are horrific.
Sent an email regarding the mileage as I was under the impression it would be trailered and the interior left in the condition.
I've since had to vacuum and wipe down everything.
Not a great start of I'm honest.
That's shocking service. Mine is coming next Tuesday. When i had my A3 delivered, it had 120 miles on it for delivery, but the chap from Audi was very good, he washed it just outside my local village and it was spotless inside. I'd 100% make a big complaint, and don't let them palm you off either, they should at least pay for a full tank for you imo and pay for it valeting.
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so stafford there being driven from ? about 262miles onto mines then.
doesn't sound good guy just flinging sweet wrappers everywhere and dirty inside would expect the car to be dropped off clean !
I also went with urano definetly wish I had just went for the white now hoping it looks better in person than in photos.
Let us know an update with what they say about the dirty car
I had Urano Grey on my Mk7 Golf GT TDI, it looks very nice when clean and the brighter weather gets on it. I've ordered Urano again. You won't be disappointed.
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Falkirk for me was about 230 odds barely any fuel either.
Tomorrow I'll get it washed and hopefully looking a bit better.
Mines coming from Stockport to Wakey so not too far (60 miles). Just had to delay delivery to next Friday as can't send old car back until Thurs next week and insurers being a mare trying to cover both on my policy temporarily.. :angry:
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If was ordering a new car, I would jump on a train and go pick it up rather than have it delivered. Better to check it over at the garage you are buying from rather than some oppo dropping it off.
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If was ordering a new car, I would jump on a train and go pick it up rather than have it delivered. Better to check it over at the garage you are buying from rather than some oppo dropping it off.
Don't get the choice with a lease.
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Email from ukcarline there for delivery from 4th March
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I placed my order for a clubsport on 30/12 at my local dealer, they matched the DTD price without any hesitation so I was happy. They initially quoted upto 18 months delivery due to the (historic) delivery issues but I suspect it's just they they haven't had a lot ordered.
I'm hoping it appears before the end of March, the dealer signed me up to the email notifications so it's been nice to see the different stages being confirmed.
30/12 Ordered
01/01 Order confirmation from VW
02/01 Order with factory
11/01 Build date of 05/02
05/02 Build confirmation
I've gone with DCC, HK sound and curtain airbags. I've currently got a manual mk7.5 PP so actually feeling a bit of pain with leaving manual.
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I placed my order for a clubsport on 30/12 at my local dealer, they matched the DTD price without any hesitation so I was happy. They initially quoted upto 18 months delivery due to the (historic) delivery issues but I suspect it's just they they haven't had a lot ordered.
I'm hoping it appears before the end of March, the dealer signed me up to the email notifications so it's been nice to see the different stages being confirmed.
30/12 Ordered
01/01 Order confirmation from VW
02/01 Order with factory
11/01 Build date of 05/02
05/02 Build confirmation
I've gone with DCC, HK sound and curtain airbags. I've currently got a manual mk7.5 PP so actually feeling a bit of pain with leaving manual.
wow, thats one heck of a long delivery time for a Golf (albeit a fast one :smug:) :shocked:
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I ordered September and got mine just last week
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Just had confirmation that mine is going into build w/c 3rd March, ordered 8th December. Probably won’t be here before the tax increase on 1st April though but it is what it is I suppose.
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Just had confirmation that mine is going into build w/c 3rd March, ordered 8th December. Probably won’t be here before the tax increase on 1st April though but it is what it is I suppose.
That seems like a very long time to get to a build if you ordered before Christmas.
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Just had confirmation that mine is going into build w/c 3rd March, ordered 8th December. Probably won’t be here before the tax increase on 1st April though but it is what it is I suppose.
That seems like a very long time to get to a build if you ordered before Christmas.
Grizzle34 above ordered in September and just got his so seems normal
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Just had confirmation that mine is going into build w/c 3rd March, ordered 8th December. Probably won’t be here before the tax increase on 1st April though but it is what it is I suppose.
That seems like a very long time to get to a build if you ordered before Christmas.
Quite normal for UK orders. Not normal here for us in Ireland.
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Just had confirmation that mine is going into build w/c 3rd March, ordered 8th December. Probably won’t be here before the tax increase on 1st April though but it is what it is I suppose.
That seems like a very long time to get to a build if you ordered before Christmas.
Quite normal for UK orders. Not normal here for us in Ireland.
I ordered a factory fresh high spec GTI on the 10/8/2024, and collected on the 24/10/2024, far quicker than anyone predicted.
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Locked away, just out of reach, awaiting collection on Monday…. :cool:
Kings Red Clubsport. My first GTI!
Ordered 01 Nov.
(https://i.postimg.cc/FRwRMXQS/IMG-1919.png) (https://postimg.cc/DJdnGD0f)
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Welcome UNCLE27 :smiley:
Lovely looking Clubsport, aside from black Estorils what other spec does it have?
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Welcome UNCLE27 :smiley:
Lovely looking Clubsport, aside from black Estorils what other spec does it have?
Well, it should have… DCC, Area View Cameras, HUD and… Dynamic self-levelling centre caps! 😎
Pretty excited about getting this car.
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You saved the best until last - the dynamic caps! :cool:
Are they dealer fit or factory?
I’d be pretty excited too :smiley:
Looking forward to seeing some more photos after the car is collected
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Happy collection day for tomorrow, anyone who is getting a new 25 plate.
5 months on, curious as to the values, I tapped my reg into WBAC. Pleasantly surprised at £31,265. Standard GTI in black with 2400 miles. Not bad depreciation at all
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Happy collection day for tomorrow, anyone who is getting a new 25 plate.
5 months on, curious as to the values, I tapped my reg into WBAC. Pleasantly surprised at £31,265. Standard GTI in black with 2400 miles. Not bad depreciation at all
That’s an amazing price after 5 years! Is it really only 2400 miles? Or 24K?
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5 months!
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5 months!
🤣🤣 Ah! That makes more sense. 🤣🤣 Didn’t read that properly-
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Sorted insurance out today, car due 14th waiting game now! smart the clubsport in red also !
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Going to pick up mine at 2...... God time drags when you dont want it too!! :laugh:
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Going to pick up mine at 2...... God time drags when you dont want it too!! :laugh:
It didn’t happen without pics. 😉
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Here are couple of pics for you. A couple in the showroom, plus one on the way out yesterday at pick up. 👍👍
(https://i.postimg.cc/MZ4vJYw3/IMG-20250222-112230.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/8sR1hMjL)
(https://i.postimg.cc/xTwJM3FN/IMG-20250222-112742.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/GHjm1GRb)
(https://i.postimg.cc/3NPRj39Q/IMG-20250301-155622.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/FkVNN52T)
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Looks great, enjoy it! Liking the black mirror caps against the white which I am considering for my standard GTI
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Very nice! The black pack is a must with crystal ice blue in my opinion, the red stripe looks odd with that colour, the gloss black really suits it too. Enjoy. 👌
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That looks stunning Fin, congrats! :cool:
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Very nice! 😎 Enjoy.
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Lovely. Very nice colour. Enjoy bud.
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Holy sh!t that looks absolutely incredible!
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Collection day of my Kings Red Clubsport 😎
(https://i.postimg.cc/PrS00csq/IMG-0608.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/HV7Sy6LG)
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(https://i.postimg.cc/gjYBTygR/IMG-0617.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/R6DR3t5V)
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You saved the best until last - the dynamic caps! :cool:
Are they dealer fit or factory?
I’d be pretty excited too :smiley:
Looking forward to seeing some more photos after the car is collected
It seems that the dynamic centre caps are a dealer fit. They gave me a box with the ‘originals’ too.
They are pretty cool. 😎
(https://i.postimg.cc/65qMdj7J/IMG-0617.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xcrGQPyt)
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Looking resplendent in red in the sunshine UNCLE27 :cool:
I like how you’ve got the centre cap neatly lined up with the valve and R badge too :smiley:
Congrats!
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Had confirmation from VW that my build started today. Hopefully not too long to wait now.
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should be about 4 weeks until delivery/pick up
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should be about 4 weeks until delivery/pick up
Hopefully it lands in 4 weeks so we can get it registered on the 31st March to save me having to pay the extra tax, but not holding out much hope :cry: :grin:
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Could be tight mate... might have to put a call in or two..
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How much extra tax would you have to pay if they don’t get the car delivered before April?
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The first year RFL on the Clubsport is doubling from £1095 to £2190.
I had it put on my price from the start in january so if its lucky enough to be registered before 1st april then £1095 will come off. My car is also getting build this week but not holding my breath for it being here in time.
The standard Gti is in a lower rfl band due to lower CO2 figure.
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How much extra tax would you have to pay if they don’t get the car delivered before April?
An extra £650. It’s budgeted for but would rather not have to pay it :cry:
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The first year RFL on the Clubsport is doubling from £1095 to £2190.
I had it put on my price from the start in january so if its lucky enough to be registered before 1st april then £1095 will come off. My car is also getting build this week but not holding my breath for it being here in time.
The standard Gti is in a lower rfl band due to lower CO2 figure.
Wowzers that's eye watering..
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The first year RFL on the Clubsport is doubling from £1095 to £2190.
I had it put on my price from the start in january so if its lucky enough to be registered before 1st april then £1095 will come off. My car is also getting build this week but not holding my breath for it being here in time.
The standard Gti is in a lower rfl band due to lower CO2 figure.
Wowzers that's eye watering..
Yes all of the first year rates have doubled.... that and the luxury car tax makes owning a new one of these an expensive thing.
Not as bad as Ireland mind you :laugh:
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Well after 5 months I’ve just ordered a replacement! New Audi A5 Avant coming in 3 weeks. Absolutely love the GTI and sure I’ll probably regret it, just fancied something a bit bigger.
Car will be for sale if anyone is on the lookout for one, before WBAC get it
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The first year RFL on the Clubsport is doubling from £1095 to £2190.
I had it put on my price from the start in january so if its lucky enough to be registered before 1st april then £1095 will come off. My car is also getting build this week but not holding my breath for it being here in time.
The standard Gti is in a lower rfl band due to lower CO2 figure.
Wowzers that's eye watering..
Yes all of the first year rates have doubled.... that and the luxury car tax makes owning a new one of these an expensive thing.
Not as bad as Ireland mind you :laugh:
The road tax on my R here is €600, ye are catching up with us!!
Mind you that’s after about €25k vehicle registration tax in the price so maybe not… :grin:
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The road tax on my R here is €600, ye are catching up with us!!
Mind you that’s after about €25k vehicle registration tax in the price so maybe not… :grin:
From April 1 2025, the annual road tax (applicable between yrs 2-6) for any petrol car initially costing more than £40k will be an eye watering £620 (£195 basic plus £425 'luxury car tax' supplement), so quite a bit more than 600 euros. Remember that, despite its name, this is just yet another general tax. Relatively little of the massive income gets spent on the roads, as we can all clearly see.
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The road tax on my R here is €600, ye are catching up with us!!
Mind you that’s after about €25k vehicle registration tax in the price so maybe not… :grin:
From April 1 2025, the annual road tax (applicable between yrs 2-6) for any petrol car initially costing more than £40k will be an eye watering £620 (£195 basic plus £425 'luxury car tax' supplement), so quite a bit more than 600 euros. Remember that, despite its name, this is just yet another general tax. Relatively little of the massive income gets spent on the roads, as we can all clearly see.
Have to agree with you on the roads - have been travelling to England periodically for years and the roads are in shocking condition to be honest these days.
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The road tax on my R here is €600, ye are catching up with us!!
Mind you that’s after about €25k vehicle registration tax in the price so maybe not… :grin:
From April 1 2025, the annual road tax (applicable between yrs 2-6) for any petrol car initially costing more than £40k will be an eye watering £620 (£195 basic plus £425 'luxury car tax' supplement), so quite a bit more than 600 euros. Remember that, despite its name, this is just yet another general tax. Relatively little of the massive income gets spent on the roads, as we can all clearly see.
Have to agree with you on the roads - have been travelling to England periodically for years and the roads are in shocking condition to be honest these days.
Even when they do get resurfaced, they end up falling apart again after only 18 months to 2 years, partly down to tendering out the work and then selecting the cheapest contractor each and every time!
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Well after 5 months I’ve just ordered a replacement! New Audi A5 Avant coming in 3 weeks. Absolutely love the GTI and sure I’ll probably regret it, just fancied something a bit bigger.
Car will be for sale if anyone is on the lookout for one, before WBAC get it
A shame to see you move on (so soon) but I’d imagine the Audi was much nicer inside and more comfortable
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Well after 5 months I’ve just ordered a replacement! New Audi A5 Avant coming in 3 weeks. Absolutely love the GTI and sure I’ll probably regret it, just fancied something a bit bigger.
Car will be for sale if anyone is on the lookout for one, before WBAC get it
A shame to see you move on (so soon) but I’d imagine the Audi was much nicer inside and more comfortable
Yeah I’ll definitely miss it for performance. I’ve always been an Audi man, and the A5 will have more room to fit camping gear and a Weimaraner in.
I wouldn’t have changed if it wasn’t for the strong residuals, will work out having cost me about £460 a month for 6 months so not too bad at all. And the huge discount on the A5 despite it being a just released model
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Sounds like a win/win and especially for the woof woof who must lament the lack of space in the Golf after the Van.
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My CS went to "In Production" today, on target for week 12 as promised, just about.
Getting closer..
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Just had an email from the dealer to say that the car is on the boat! Not sure how long that means left to wait but its nearly in the country at last.
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10 to 14 days i'd say.
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Just had an email from the dealer to say that the car is on the boat! Not sure how long that means left to wait but its nearly in the country at last.
Roughly 10 days in my experience.
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Just had an email from the dealer to say that the car is on the boat! Not sure how long that means left to wait but its nearly in the country at last.
Good to hear its on its way and wont be too long now. 👍
I received a phonecall yesterday to say mine is still lying at Emden and now think it will be mid/late April before collection.
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Landed in Grimsby, hopefully not dredged up by a trawler. Im trying to see if I can get it registered early as it's now in the country to avoid the extra tax, so I'm chasing the dealer as we speak. I have a friend in the industry who says it should be possible, but not holding out much hope as they previously said they would need it at the dealership before it could be registered.
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Good luck with that. I don't think dealers are bothered, even though it can mean a big difference for most people. Hopefully your dealer will be one of the good guys and pull out all the stops.
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I've looked out of the window but can't see your car monkeymajik...
Mind you, it is dark
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Car landing at the dealer today and picking up next Wednesday. 1 week to go.
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Taken me so long to get some pics up, but got my kings Red CS late Feb & absolutely love it 😁
(https://i.postimg.cc/X7BLbHdq/20250218-111006.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/6ywnVhHx)
(https://i.postimg.cc/KcHfCSKC/20250218-111029.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/vD556Ktv)
(https://i.postimg.cc/13fQsZM6/20250323-153946.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JsVg5vf4)
(https://i.postimg.cc/2j2M6K1x/Screenshot-20250222-175942-Gallery.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PNv2VKzL)
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Stunning Phill. Lovely looking CS. Love the wheels too... :cool:
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Stunning Phill. Lovely looking CS. Love the wheels too... :cool:
Well thank you 😏😏
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And a few fresh from the detailers....
(https://i.postimg.cc/YSxprR75/20250314-105523.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rdK6gSKj)
(https://i.postimg.cc/HxxCpCBM/20250314-110415.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Z91QcXkY)
(https://i.postimg.cc/MTKzvBKv/20250314-111602.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SX5BPJ9h)
(https://i.postimg.cc/mgD3NXXw/20250314-112107.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SJBzmrp2)
(https://i.postimg.cc/cHbGC5bb/20250314-112144.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jwPFkvKH)
(https://i.postimg.cc/LsmpbPPN/20250314-113953.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/v42k1c3V)
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That’s very nice!
I see you also ditched the door badges and got the MK8 wing badges. I did the same thing recently. Much better.
(https://i.postimg.cc/pd153qgT/IMG-8742.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CZkKqHMT)
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Hi there, yeah, thought the blade badges look much more pleasing to the eye !
(Even better now I've put them in the right place since I took the pics 😄 )
Nice grey btw 👌
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Hi there, yeah, thought the blade badges look much more pleasing to the eye !
(Even better now I've put them in the right place since I took the pics 😄 )
Nice grey btw 👌
Ah I see you had them positioned up too high :grin:
Where did you get the CS logo for the rear door?
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Yeah, and there was me wondering why they wouldn't stick 😄😄😄
The CS vinyl logos were an etsy special:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1856097007/2x-cs-thermoformable-covering-stickers?ref=shop_home_active_35&pro=1&logging_key=316a6941c13aec11513ab28d16ef9e794ddf8fdf%3A1856097007
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New car day today, will post some pictures later.
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(https://i.postimg.cc/L5Ft0gj5/IMG-1499.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/r0gRDmn2)
(https://i.postimg.cc/50C53SYD/IMG-1500.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/R6vnCfTT)
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Here she is. Just driven home from Sheffield to Stockport. Opened her up a couple of times. Still smiling now.
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Stunning
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The moonstone looking glorious in the sunshine Monkeymagik. Congrats :cool:
I’m more impressed by the spiral privet though!
Interesting to see your car is on Bridgestones as I’ve seen a raft of newly registered 8.5’s on Hankooks over the last few weeks.
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Lovely stuff, looks fantastic - welcome to 8.5 club ! :grin:
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Well, that the Clubsport in the garage after the 350 mile drive home from Sheffield. Very happy with the way it drives. Feels lighter on its toes than the S3 and steering is defo a bit lighter.
I'll miss some of the handy buttons (climate control, drive modes, etc) but found the new screen easy to use, very clear and below my eye line for the bottom of the front windscreen.
Its covered in dead flies but I'll get some pics up when cleaned.
My only real negative is the tyres. It drives smothly on the Hankooks but they have very little sidewall protection for the alloys compared to the Goodyear Supersports on the S3.
I'm not going kerb hunting but its nice to have some decent tyre lip.
The S3 leaves us on tuesday and was a great car, no negatives on it but I just keep going back to Gti's!!
(https://i.postimg.cc/Hk6w0GWt/20250410-221955.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/yDS3BbZJ)
(https://i.postimg.cc/PJffQ75m/20250410-222013.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/TLSXRCmw)
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZYfJhVqM/20250410-222028.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5jFhB5LB)
(https://i.postimg.cc/VNH2VHgq/20250410-222039.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zLKdL79v)
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Looking good. Love the alloys
More pics pls
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Well, that the Clubsport in the garage after the 350 mile drive home from Sheffield. Very happy with the way it drives. Feels lighter on its toes than the S3 and steering is defo a bit lighter.
I'll miss some of the handy buttons (climate control, drive modes, etc) but found the new screen easy to use, very clear and below my eye line for the bottom of the front windscreen.
Its covered in dead flies but I'll get some pics up when cleaned.
My only real negative is the tyres. It drives smothly on the Hankooks but they have very little sidewall protection for the alloys compared to the Goodyear Supersports on the S3.
I'm not going kerb hunting but its nice to have some decent tyre lip.
The S3 leaves us on tuesday and was a great car, no negatives on it but I just keep going back to Gti's!!
(https://i.postimg.cc/Hk6w0GWt/20250410-221955.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/yDS3BbZJ)
(https://i.postimg.cc/PJffQ75m/20250410-222013.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/TLSXRCmw)
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZYfJhVqM/20250410-222028.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5jFhB5LB)
(https://i.postimg.cc/VNH2VHgq/20250410-222039.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zLKdL79v)
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Feels lighter on its toes than the S3 and steering is defo a bit lighter.
I guess steering in S3 is closer to Golf R, where it is heavier than in GTI.
Congrats with the purchase, love new Clubsport in White. So classy and sporty. No wonder they choose white for all Clubposrt press cars and advertisements.
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I got confirmation from the dealer today that my car has made the boat as of yesterday and is meandering its way across the water to Dublin as we speak. Nearly there....
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And a few fresh from the detailers....
(https://i.postimg.cc/YSxprR75/20250314-105523.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rdK6gSKj)
Like the wheel badges, where are they from?
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@PhillyJ81, where are the wheel badges from please?.
Cheers
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Apologies, I'm not very frequent the forum so only just read your question. The gel badges I designed & had them made up my a company called Stickers International. They were a bit pricey but to me it was worth it !
https://www.stickersinternational.co.uk/engine-specify-domed-stickers/
Info should be there, hope that helps. 25mmx10mm was the size I ordered.
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(https://i.postimg.cc/PxBNmK8d/image.png) (https://postimages.org/)
It's arrived :)
Another few days to sort out registration and PDI and then a trip to the detailer for PPF and ceramic coat and then she's mine.
29/01/2025 - Ordered
20/02/2025 - Week 12 build confirmed
21/03/2025 - Build started (Friday of week 12)
24/03/2025 - Hand over to sales, exit production plant
26/03/2025 - Arrival at port of shipment
16/04/2025 - Finally boarded a ship
22/04/2025 - Arrival at importer
26/04/2025 - Arrival at dealer
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Apologies, I'm not very frequent the forum so only just read your question. The gel badges I designed & had them made up my a company called Stickers International. They were a bit pricey but to me it was worth it !
https://www.stickersinternational.co.uk/engine-specify-domed-stickers/
Info should be there, hope that helps. 25mmx10mm was the size I ordered.
Thanks Phil, I will have a look. Cheers
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(https://i.postimg.cc/PxBNmK8d/image.png) (https://postimages.org/)
It's arrived :)
Another few days to sort out registration and PDI and then a trip to the detailer for PPF and ceramic coat and then she's mine.
29/01/2025 - Ordered
20/02/2025 - Week 12 build confirmed
21/03/2025 - Build started (Friday of week 12)
24/03/2025 - Hand over to sales, exit production plant
26/03/2025 - Arrival at port of shipment
16/04/2025 - Finally boarded a ship
22/04/2025 - Arrival at importer
26/04/2025 - Arrival at dealer
Nice 👍 any more pics with it all detailed etc
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It's with the detailer as we speak, so a few more days to way. There'll be plenty of pics then :)
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It's with the detailer as we speak, so a few more days to way. There'll be plenty of pics then :)
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Sacrilegious post incoming. It's been a while as I joined the dark side in getting an Audi S3 just over 2 years ago, for a number of reasons:
Ridiculous waiting times on the Golf
Not keen on Mk8's nose
Software seemed flakier on VW platfor compared to Audi
More physical buttons (steering wheel and climate controls)
Well I've just chopped it in for an Audi RS3, with the wife's blessing. Just to give you all the heads up that there's some canny deals out there right now and some new/unallocated stock coming through if you fancy it. By far the most I've ever paid for a car, but residuals look great and my car is £8170 less than its £65415 list price. Good standard spec (for an Audi), great spec with the Tech Pro pack added. Good indicated residuals make it reasonably priced Vs List. I'm going to clear finance as soon as I pick it up to get deposit contribution (which will completely skint me), but the terms I went with was £15k down, giving £500pm for 4 years, with a GFV of about £34k.
Getting it next Saturday. S3 value held up well - £43.5k RRP, paid £38k new, sold for £31k at 26 months old via Carwow.
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Congrats MH. :smiley:
Always promised myself an RS3, never got round to it and probably never will. Would be interested to hear your thoughts on it after delivery :cool:
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Congrats MH. :smiley:
Always promised myself an RS3, never got round to it and probably never will. Would be interested to hear your thoughts on it after delivery :cool:
Hoping it'll be a little more fun and lairy than the S3. Stupid amount of money to spend on a car, but residuals/discounts soften the blow, and it's hard to find even a humdrum Golf is pushing £40k RRP.
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An awful lot of money but sounds a bit nicer than an ID.3!
It’s a car that has very few negatives in my book
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Congrats MH. :smiley:
Always promised myself an RS3, never got round to it and probably never will. Would be interested to hear your thoughts on it after delivery :cool:
Hoping it'll be a little more fun and lairy than the S3. Stupid amount of money to spend on a car, but residuals/discounts soften the blow, and it's hard to find even a humdrum Golf is pushing £40k RRP.
MH - I switched from a 2023 MK8 R with the performance pack and DCC to a new RS3 Vorsprung back in January. Apart from fuel economy and ride comfort in comfort mode the RS3 beats the R hands down.
Love it! Enjoy your pick up on Saturday
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Congrats MH. :smiley:
Always promised myself an RS3, never got round to it and probably never will. Would be interested to hear your thoughts on it after delivery :cool:
Hoping it'll be a little more fun and lairy than the S3. Stupid amount of money to spend on a car, but residuals/discounts soften the blow, and it's hard to find even a humdrum Golf is pushing £40k RRP.
MH - I switched from a 2023 MK8 R with the performance pack and DCC to a new RS3 Vorsprung back in January. Apart from fuel economy and ride comfort in comfort mode the RS3 beats the R hands down.
Love it! Enjoy your pick up on Saturday
What's with ride comfort in comfort mode Vs the R, better/worse/softer/harder? Not getting a Vorsprung, mine is standard plus Tech pack pro, so no adjustable damping on mine. Hope it's not too much harder than the S3. Fuel economy will definitely be down, but we're talking about maybe an extra £200 a year at the pumps, not worth worrying about, although in sure Sootchucker could crack 50mpg in an RS3! :grin:
Hoping to escape the Bridgestones curse on this one - odd are against it, most RS3s I've seen through the dealers advertising new stock are on Bridgestones, I was shown a video of one in stock at Tunbridge Wells yesterday and it was on Pirelli P-Zeros.
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I found the R to be softer in comfort. The RS is firmer (spring rate) but it’s still comfortable as the damping is better.
Fuel economy is not too bad if you are sensible - I did a 600 mile round trip to Newcastle recently and averaged 37 in efficiency mode and that included around half a dozen pulls from roundabouts etc but if I take it for a 20 mile blast with 10 miles driven relatively hard it returns around 20 mpg.
Mine is on PZeros but they are the R version and grip really well - I wanted the Bridgestones as they are the better tyre - Audi only fit the Potenza Sport and that tyre gets great reviews - definitely light years ahead of the S001!
What colour did you go for? And did you spec the buckets? Not sure that many pipeline stock cars will have the buckets.