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Model specific boards => Golf mk8 => Topic started by: Exonian on 13 June 2025, 15:38
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First press releases from VW
https://www.vwpress.co.uk/releases/5309
From the photos the record car has the same bodykit as the regular Clubsport model but minus the stickers which are yet to be revealed.
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The seats appear to have a different fabric, looks like a mixture of tartan or something like what the CS 40 buckets had.
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Fastest production golf round the ring?
And most expensive no doubt...
I'd said I'd love an ED50 as the last ED they are likely to make but... no. Its going to be something like £47k I'll bet...
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The seats appear to have a different fabric, looks like a mixture of tartan or something like what the CS 40 buckets had.
You missed the red seat belts 😉 👍
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So much potential, so much disappointment.
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The seats appear to have a different fabric, looks like a mixture of tartan or something like what the CS 40 buckets had.
You missed the red seat belts 😉 👍
I can’t believe I missed those on my first look at video.
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Fastest production golf round the ring?
And most expensive no doubt...
I'd said I'd love an ED50 as the last ED they are likely to make but... no. Its going to be something like £47k I'll bet...
@Fredgroves Yes I think you’re right but perhaps if there is an optional performance pack then maybe base price will be a little lower. (Ok I’m probably dreaming).
@Joegti, yes I spotted the seat fabric and it looks like grey tartan pattern on side bolsters with a different pattern on seat backs. No doubt “50” must feature somewhere on the seats.
Certainly got time to save up if not out till next year.
Andy
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So much potential, so much disappointment.
No disappointment at all, as there were no expectations. Typical VW stuff over the last years.
Add some decals, make richer standard equipment, add a couple of horsepower (if any). that's it.
They don't like..okay..they HATE to add something new to the production line :smiley:
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Record lap onboard.
https://youtu.be/ndbcR5nTz8s?si=qkbbR-1tw4Pe9PjJ
And of course, there was no way it was going to complete a full lap without at least one bong! 🤪
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So far, Not impressed - Doesn't look "very special" as an Edition 35 owner, I would expect it to be set out abit - looks like any other white 8.5 GTi to me.
No exclusive wheels or bumpers or even splitters from what I can see.
Every "edition" that has come out has had at least an exclusive set of wheels made by BBS.
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So far, Not impressed - Doesn't look "very special" as an Edition 35 owner, I would expect it to be set out abit - looks like any other white 8.5 GTi to me.
No exclusive wheels or bumpers or even splitters from what I can see.
Every "edition" that has come out has had at least an exclusive set of wheels made by BBS.
BBS declared themselves insolvent last year (not for the first time). The suspension component manufacturer KW automotive acquired all of BBS’s assets so production of BBS branded alloys could well commence again soon, but probably not in time to produce a set of exclusive wheels for the Edition 50 Golf GTI.
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The Belvederes on the CS40 were made by Fuchs not BBS and I’m pretty sure the Scottsdale wheels on the Ed45 weren’t BBS although they were German made.
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Fair - I didn't know that.
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Faster round the Ring than the Golf R.
They saved the best Golf till last by the looks of it..
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Faster round the Ring than the Golf R.
They saved the best Golf till last by the looks of it..
Even if it was using an optional extra handling pack and slick tyres… :whistle:😁
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A very cut down version of the lap record with Benny.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1PanfuJ9yc
Benny going over the N24 GTI racing this weekend.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ko1c806l_hI&t=3s
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Full lap of The Ring in the Edition 50.
https://youtu.be/ndbcR5nTz8s?si=BsWgbvdGzgYS63wO
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Proper update:
https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en/press-releases/golf-gti-edition-50-volkswagen-presents-the-most-powerful-production-gti-19393
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Wow Tornado red is making a comeback!
The seats do look great on this.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObdmwT1gn20
VW have made much more effort with these changes compared with the Polo GTI 25 years or any other recent anniversary models.
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Tornado red looks great. The seats are also gorgeous. I'm a fan of the seatbelts. It's a special car, it should be a bit fun.
Not so sure on the pedals and the wheel accents. I'll have to see more pics of the wheels to make up my mind.
The spinner caps come as standard which is a nice little touch. Might pick these up for mine, as soon as I can muster up the courage to close my eyes and hit buy.
320hp vs 300hp for the CS. They've eked out a little more from it. It'll be interesting to see if any reviewers think it makes any difference.
The performance pack seems to be quite aggressive, probably completely so they could set the record time on the ring. It comes with semi slick tyres. I wonder if it'll be 'too much' for road use.
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It looks wonderful. Seats are beautiful. Tornado Red is :laugh:
I'm so surprised and glad they did a great job for the anniversary edition!
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Even I would consider opening my wallet for Tornado Red, I could even ignore the slitty lights and potential dubious software. I doubt if my wallet will contain enough though :embarrassed:
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It looks really good :cool: - I even like the red alloys, probably because they’re on a Tornado Red car (red alloys wouldn’t work so well on some other coloured cars). The only thing I don’t like is the red pedal rubbers which IMHO look a cheap and tacky. They could easily be changed to the normal GTI foot pedal covers with black rubbers though.
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Tornado Red with red wheels looks mega. Not so sure about the red wheels on new dark green colour. As for that colour alone, I wish it was brighter. Something like BMW's Isle of Man Green, or RS3 Kyalami green..
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This is how they did the record.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptQCZLEPP6c
Love the colour of this one.
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The red wheels (basically just the existing Queenstown wheels with red substituted for the diamond cut) are absolutely awful imo. Straight into the bin they'd go!
Some of the other touches are dreadful too imo, such as the half-assed spoiler sticker and the red pedals. Even the steering wheel looks not to my taste, the nice brushed silver effect replaced by dark grey/black, very "R black edition" style and NOT GTI imo. Anyone notice in the pics that the usual LHD aluminium dead pedal is missing? Oh no! Some idiot decided that the pedals should be painted red, but forgot about the aluminium dead pedal. So they've left it out.
It really feels like they've let some 21 year old intern loose with the VW credit card on Temu.com. Shocking.
On the positive side, I like the seats (albeit the same seats as the standard car with different fabric). And I like that they've brought back tornado red, because I've never liked kings red (old man's burgundy wine does not work on a GTI). And that new green looks interesting.
It also seems likely that the arka exhaust will not be standard, which is a step backwards from the 45. So you're kinda forced to spec the performance pack, which has the bonus of dodging those awful clown-show wheels, but at a significant extra cost.
Overall, yes I'd love one. Of course. But honestly, it's a lazy enough effort and exactly what I expected. I didn't quite expect them to go so far into the Temu shopping trolley though.
A couple of more interesting things I've noticed:
- no GTI door badge. Clearly they decided this was a crap idea
- nowhere in the blurb does it mention "Clubsport". It's just GTI 50.
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I haven't checked all the links above, but there are some decent photos of the interior in this Autocar piece:
"VW has yet to confirm prices nor how many units will be built, but it is understood to be a limited-run model, and prices are expected to start around £45,000. UK order books are due to open towards the end of this year, with first right-hand-drive deliveries in early 2026"
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-321bhp-edition-50-most-powerful-vw-golf-gti-yet? (https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-321bhp-edition-50-most-powerful-vw-golf-gti-yet?)
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Apparently only 1,974 units will be produced globally, according to this video, wonder how accurate that is.
https://youtu.be/sqLV9ImvPng?si=lyx6DDmRYPF2w2Lc
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Apparently only 1,974 units will be produced globally, according to this video, wonder how accurate that is.
https://youtu.be/sqLV9ImvPng?si=lyx6DDmRYPF2w2Lc
That's AI sh!tty video.
Model will not be limited to numbers of units but to some time period.
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The red wheels (basically just the existing Queenstown wheels with red substituted for the diamond cut) are absolutely awful imo. Straight into the bin they'd go!
Some of the other touches are dreadful too imo, such as the half-assed spoiler sticker and the red pedals. Even the steering wheel looks not to my taste, the nice brushed silver effect replaced by dark grey/black, very "R black edition" style and NOT GTI imo. Anyone notice in the pics that the usual LHD aluminium dead pedal is missing? Oh no! Some idiot decided that the pedals should be painted red, but forgot about the aluminium dead pedal. So they've left it out.
It really feels like they've let some 21 year old intern loose with the VW credit card on Temu.com. Shocking.
On the positive side, I like the seats (albeit the same seats as the standard car with different fabric). And I like that they've brought back tornado red, because I've never liked kings red (old man's burgundy wine does not work on a GTI). And that new green looks interesting.
It also seems likely that the arka exhaust will not be standard, which is a step backwards from the 45. So you're kinda forced to spec the performance pack, which has the bonus of dodging those awful clown-show wheels, but at a significant extra cost.
Overall, yes I'd love one. Of course. But honestly, it's a lazy enough effort and exactly what I expected. I didn't quite expect them to go so far into the Temu shopping trolley though.
A couple of more interesting things I've noticed:
- no GTI door badge. Clearly they decided this was a crap idea
- nowhere in the blurb does it mention "Clubsport". It's just GTI 50.
Honestly, I couldn't agree more with you - I dont like most of it and it doesn't at all seem special - Nothing "Anniversary" about it imho
Also did you notice the "50" on the spolier looks like its semi cut off? not sure if that is intentional or its just the pictures but looks to me like they made the sticker to big then thought, oh well.
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Compared to the ED45,VW has made a significant effort. Agree with some of the styling comments, but the car looks great in TR with the warmenau wheels - shame they still have the R symbol!
Does the ED50 grab my attention like the ED40 did - no it doesn’t, but I think it will be a hoot to drive. The additional power and chassis dynamics will translate to real world fun on the road, and surely that’s the main point and probably VWs focus imo.
I think VW has made more effort in this area compared to any other edition model, and definitely more effort than they did with the ED40 as a driving package (engine & chassis).
The ED40 chassis did not get any special upgrades apart from different springs. It had the stupid overboost feature. The exhaust was restricted after the first resonator by 10mm so it didn’t sound as good as the Clubsport S.
Looking forward to seeing the pricing and final specification.
Well done VW!
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I pop back on here now and again to see what’s happening in the world of Golf GTI…
I saw the GTI ED 50 online and thought I’d see what’s what. I actually like it, I agree they’ve made more effort than the 45, and if the focus has been on the driving experience…. Good for them!
I have no idea on what’s standard or optional on the 8.5 now, I understand from posts that the wheels are a painted version of the standard ones? If so, that’s a bit lazy! Wheels are the easiest mod to make a special edition look different, so why not put something similar to ED30 or 35 wheels, they would’ve looked cool. I would also appreciate standard silver wheels, but that’s just me who’s not a fan of diamond cut or (red) variants off.
I don’t care if they’re BBS or not, just slap on a set of forged “BBS style” and call them lightweight for lower rotating mass, that would have been an instant win.
We’ll see what the journalists have to say I suppose. I expect it to be expensive, but then again, what car isn’t nowadays???
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I pop back on here now and again to see what’s happening in the world of Golf GTI…
I saw the GTI ED 50 online and thought I’d see what’s what. I actually like it, I agree they’ve made more effort than the 45, and if the focus has been on the driving experience…. Good for them!
I have no idea on what’s standard or optional on the 8.5 now, I understand from posts that the wheels are a painted version of the standard ones? If so, that’s a bit lazy! Wheels are the easiest mod to make a special edition look different, so why not put something similar to ED30 or 35 wheels, they would’ve looked cool. I would also appreciate standard silver wheels, but that’s just me who’s not a fan of diamond cut or (red) variants off.
I don’t care if they’re BBS or not, just slap on a set of forged “BBS style” and call them lightweight for lower rotating mass, that would have been an instant win.
We’ll see what the journalists have to say I suppose. I expect it to be expensive, but then again, what car isn’t nowadays???
Agreed, I like the green, reminds me of the MK3 Dragon green colour but the wheels look bloody awful onit :sick:
(https://cdn.motor1.com/images/mgl/7Z3g1q/s3/vw-volkswagen-golf-gti-edition-50.jpg)
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Definitely a car would love, actually think it earns its ED50 tag but for me the colours that are true GTI are Red or White and I would want my anniversary in one of them colours, so I would be out on the green and out on them wheels, as think someone said the performance pack (which should be standard!) has black rims.
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The green is nice... but i once had a dark green metallic car and omg what a nightmare. I'm not a clean car fanatic but even i used to cry about how dirty it got.
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Agreed, I like the green, reminds me of the MK3 Dragon green colour but the wheels look bloody awful onit :sick:
I completely agree with you. The dark red on the green, with the lighter red of the GTI stripe really doesn't work for me.
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Most of the pics and vids so far are glossy press shots, this is a slightly better look albeit in German
https://youtu.be/lFw0f7S7bLQ?si=KST-wzA_Cq66BdZC
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Most of the pics and vids so far are glossy press shots, this is a slightly better look albeit in German
https://youtu.be/lFw0f7S7bLQ?si=KST-wzA_Cq66BdZC
The green paint really ‘pops’ in the sunshine - looks fantastic. As @fredgroves has implied, it’ll be a labour of love to look after, but IMHO that’s no different to any other dark coloured car. I’ve had many black and dark grey cars but dark coloured cars aren’t for me these days; too much like hard work and I’m not getting any younger! :grin:
I’m pretty certain the red on the alloys is a red tinted lacquer on the diamond cut faces so they’ll have all the usual disadvantages of diamond cut alloys - e.g. poor durability, susceptibility to white worm etc. They get a big thumbs down from me on a green car, but I think they look OK with Tornado Red.
The seats look great, but those pedal covers with red rubbers :sick:; they’d definitely have to go……
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I think that green will only look good in the sunshine. I don't think any red goes with that green, including the red stripe below the hood. Personal opinion but Tornado Red is way better and I think suits the car much better.
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"Redish" wheels are good only with Tornado Red, and will look absolutely awful with any other colour (green as well).
For the colour alone. put tornado red and this dark green near each other. which one wins? I would peak this bright and sporty tornado red any day of the week.
If you put kings red and this green - okay, green :grin:
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I love the green, would have seriously considered it as an option if it was available on the Clubsport. However I just don't think darker colours show the car very well, all the detail is black and it just gets lost against a dark colour.
Anyone notice that the button surround on the wheel is a much darker colour though... I do like this.
Other than that, I don't feel this car is that special for a 50th anniversary, but anything more special probably wouldn't sell in the numbers they want.
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Absolutely love this variant. Can't wait to see one in the flesh. Think they have done a great job at embodying the last 50 years into a single car.
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Misha had a green one with black warmenau wheels on his YT channel, although mildly better suited to the green than the weird red tinted option, I personally think a bright silver wheel would suit that green best. 👌
https://youtu.be/ptQCZLEPP6c?si=s0VDtwgCXiqqPOo-
Also, is the steering wheel slightly different where it says GTI 50? Or am I imagining that??
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Also, is the steering wheel slightly different where it says GTI 50? Or am I imagining that??
Yeah, definitely slightly different. No red trim and "GTI 50" instead of "GTI". The badge plate looks a little wider to accommodate it.
Personally I prefer the silver/red trim on the standard car.
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Misha had a green one with black warmenau wheels on his YT channel, although mildly better suited to the green than the weird red tinted option, I personally think a bright silver wheel would suit that green best. 👌
https://youtu.be/ptQCZLEPP6c?si=s0VDtwgCXiqqPOo-
Also, is the steering wheel slightly different where it says GTI 50? Or am I imagining that??
That would look very Mini JCW with the green and upgraded silver wheels combo.
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Also, is the steering wheel slightly different where it says GTI 50? Or am I imagining that??
yes, darker. I'd leave the red stitching though. Darker looks cooler. The standard silver one looks cheap after haptic buttons.
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Also, is the steering wheel slightly different where it says GTI 50? Or am I imagining that??
Yeah, definitely slightly different. No red trim and "GTI 50" instead of "GTI". The badge plate looks a little wider to accommodate it.
Personally I prefer the silver/red trim on the standard car.
Yes I thought it was wider too, it surprises me that VW went to the trouble of doing that instead of just using a ‘50’ in the original narrower spoke.
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Also, is the steering wheel slightly different where it says GTI 50? Or am I imagining that??
yes, darker. I'd leave the red stitching though. Darker looks cooler. The standard silver one looks cheap after haptic buttons.
I agree about darker, but I’d take the normal buttons on my 8.5 over the haptics that were on my 8 any day.
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I like to post at least one a year so here’s my thoughts.
As an owner of the CS45, I’m not sure it’s a massive step forward. Disappointing that the Akra isn’t standard with this edition as it was with the 45. Think the car really needs it otherwise why bother imo.
Of course I say this without knowing how the driving will be changed by the upgrades to chassis etc.
I’m kind of in the position now where I wouldn’t consider a GTI without it being a special edition due to the impending death of the ICE.
Will I look at one? Yes. Have I already made dealer contact? Yes. Am I desperate for one as I was with the 45? No.
Looking forward to more details though.
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I like to post at least one a year so here’s my thoughts.
As an owner of the CS45, I’m not sure it’s a massive step forward. Disappointing that the Akra isn’t standard with this edition as it was with the 45. Think the car really needs it otherwise why bother imo.
Of course I say this without knowing how the driving will be changed by the upgrades to chassis etc.
I’m kind of in the position now where I wouldn’t consider a GTI without it being a special edition due to the impending death of the ICE.
Will I look at one? Yes. Have I already made dealer contact? Yes. Am I desperate for one as I was with the 45? No.
Looking forward to more details though.
As I have gotten older and had many different cars, I am with you on this.
I had a MK7 GTD before my MK6 Edition 35 and a MK4 R32 before the GTD.
There is a certain feeling you get have a special car its hard to explain, maybe its the feeling of knowing you have something rarer I don't know but for me, I think I will continue on that route myself.
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Has anyone placed a ‘join the queue’ deposit of £500 with their local dealer?
VW are clearly expecting a high demand or are they trying to gauge interest??
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Has anyone placed a ‘join the queue’ deposit of £500 with their local dealer?
VW are clearly expecting a high demand or are they trying to gauge interest??
I haven't joined the queue, but will certainly be looking to get one having had Ed20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 (missed 45). I think the demand will be greater than the Ed40 which only sold around 570 units by the production date cut-off (of the allocated 1,000 build slots) despite the hype of the CSS. I reckon there'll be quite a few non VW enthusiasts buying this time around which may make getting one a bit harder.
It all depends on whether VW are going to sell as many as they get orders for by a certain date, or whether they are going limit the production slots and once they're gone that's it. I think I'm just going to wait and see and hope I don't miss out!
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Whilst discussing another matter with my local dealer in March this year I did ask about the Ed50 as the sales manager had literally just got back from the big event VW threw for dealers and sales staff in Wolfsburg.
They had been shown the Ed50 at the event but sworn to secrecy as far as spec and looks are concerned. What they were allowed to say was the model would be produced for the whole year of 2026 with no limitations to numbers. We can assume that some cars won’t be delivered until the following year going from that.
Obviously this was a while ago now so they had no idea on pricing or whether it would be exempt from sales promotions etc.
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Seems to have all gone quiet on the E50, anyone any new news?
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Factory and back room staff closedown for the holidays imminent.
Expect a big social media push in the autumn
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Has anyone placed a ‘join the queue’ deposit of £500 with their local dealer?
VW are clearly expecting a high demand or are they trying to gauge interest??
I’ve spoken to my local dealer and they have no knowledge of this ‘join the queue’ deposit. Is it a specific dealer doing this?
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Has anyone placed a ‘join the queue’ deposit of £500 with their local dealer?
VW are clearly expecting a high demand or are they trying to gauge interest??
I’ve spoken to my local dealer and they have no knowledge of this ‘join the queue’ deposit. Is it a specific dealer doing this?
I don't think it's an official thing. My dealer has a 'list' and is taking deposits of £500. I think they expect to be given an allocation which then they'll apply to the list.
Someone mentioned that there won't be a set number though so in which case you might be able to oder online on the configurator as normal
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it's just the hype around it. keep calm.