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Title: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: Exonian on 17 January 2026, 12:23
For a point of reference maybe it’ll be good for an Edition 50 order thread.

Leave the chatter for other threads, only actual orders/purchases in here please.

Spec, price, any discounts, dealer if you wish and country where the car was ordered.
Anything else directly relevant such as advised wait times might also be useful to others.
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: king monkey on 18 January 2026, 11:48
Ordered. 18.1.26

Tornado Red
Performance Pack with Warmenau wheels.

Ordered from VW Oldham. 3/5 build slots now full.


Anyone interested, speak to Harry. Brilliant to deal with.

BUILD DATE 18.6.26
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: Paul70 on 18 January 2026, 11:55
Tornado Red witb Performance Pack - black Warmenau

Ordered 16.01
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: Paul70 on 18 January 2026, 13:09
Thanks for setting up the topic/thread Exonian. Not sure how many replies will be posted  :whistle:

Congrats King Monkey.

Apparently, we are bat-sh*t crazy for buying one!
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: theoriginalfunky on 19 January 2026, 15:09
Just ordered moss green with pp,area view, hk etc
Also was told by another dealer that there will only be 300. How true is this ?
Has anyone else got a discount got 2k off mine.
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: Hertsman on 20 January 2026, 13:38
This to me, is the jealous of those who have ordered the ED50 thread, i know who to point my green eyes at now!

Can see me later in year ED50 spotting and making similar aspersions, :)

Think we be looking to trade in present Golf R in 3 years as hits ten years, so be interesting to see where these are at in price, so remember to order all the goodies for us looking down the road though think it will always be just outside what willing to pay and likely talk self into a Black Edition R for likely less ££

Have always been in camp of if you can genuinely afford it, and want it, you buy it so genuinely happy for those in position to and like Exonian looking forward to seeing them delivered.
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: GTI354 on 21 January 2026, 16:54
Placed my order last week - Tornado Red, Performance Pace, black Warmenau wheels and HK sound system. Can't wait for delivery - hopefully April.
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: TomGti50 on 23 January 2026, 23:07
Golf Gti edition 50 in Moss green with black Warmenau wheels, HK, no pp but planning on installing a Remus, Milltek or Ragazzon exhaust.
Ordered 31/12/2025 in Belgium.
Delivery should be between 15/5 and 1/6.
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: miromen on 24 January 2026, 13:56
Golf Gti edition 50 in Moss green with black Warmenau wheels, no PP, HK, all assistants, winter package, 5 years warranty and 5 years service.
Ordered 12.12. 2025 in Czech Republic.
Should be delivered February/March.
Price after dealer discount 47 400 euro
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: davo245 on 24 January 2026, 21:41
Ordered. 18.1.26

Tornado Red
Performance Pack with Warmenau wheels.

Ordered from VW Oldham. 3/5 build slots now full.


Anyone interested, speak to Harry. Brilliant to deal with.

Did you get a discount then?
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: king monkey on 25 January 2026, 07:30
Ordered. 18.1.26

Tornado Red
Performance Pack with Warmenau wheels.

Ordered from VW Oldham. 3/5 build slots now full.


Anyone interested, speak to Harry. Brilliant to deal with.

Did you get a discount then?

Not a penny! 🤣
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: P6GTD on 26 January 2026, 17:51
I idly checked DTD today to see if they included Ed 50 only to find they currently list only EVs on their VW section.
I think this means something significant for the future more generally……. but I don’t know what!
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: TurboTrev on 26 January 2026, 18:57
I idly checked DTD today to see if they included Ed 50 only to find they currently list only EVs on their VW section.
I think this means something significant for the future more generally……. but I don’t know what!
They told a friend of mine last week that the usual models would be back up on the site within a couple of weeks.  I think they are just finalising a new VW dealer partner following Hayselden's demise.
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: ianmb on 01 February 2026, 18:33
Looking to place an order in the coming days ,has anyone managed to get a discount ,anybody recommend a dealer.When are you expecting your cars to be delivered?
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: TomGti50 on 04 February 2026, 18:38
Ordered mine in Belgium on 31/12/25.
Ordered it without PP as I was afraid it would be to harsh for daily use.
It wasn't until last friday,when the first online reviews came, and all of them were very clear that the PP is a must and it doesn't compromise the comfort much.
I rang the dealer on saturday to try to change my order to include the PP.
He said he couldn't change it anymore, as it was allready planned in the factory.
On monday I got a call back that there still was a small chance it could be done by the Belgian importer, but I shouldn't get my hopes up to high. He mailed me a new order, I signed it and mailed it back to the dealer. He would contact me on tuesday to let me know if the importer was successfull.
Didn't hear him on tuesday and couldn't reach him today, so in my mind I allready gave up.
Untill five minutes ago: got a call from the dealer and the importer has managed to change my car to a PP  :laugh:
Only slight disadvantage is that they couldn't tell me if the deliverydate would be a little later, but I can live with that.
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: TomGti50 on 06 February 2026, 23:08
It looks like it's gonna be a limited run afterall. In Belgium and Germany the Edition 50 can't be configurated / ordered anymore.
Perhaps only temporary?...
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: Garwen on 08 February 2026, 21:19
Ordered  deposit left in August 25
Called in to dealer on the 13 of January to confirm orde
 Dark moss green
Performance pace with queenstown alloys red inserts
Heads up display
Area view
 Alacantra steering wheel added today 8 February
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: MrEdition50 on 19 February 2026, 13:16
Ordered 15th January 10:30am
Dark moss
Black forged alloys with sports tyres
Steering wheel
Area camera
Panoramic sunroof
HK sound
Performance pack
Wind deflectors
Boot inlay
All weather mats
Darkened turn signal tint
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: MrEdition50 on 24 February 2026, 15:58
Anyone had any further updates regarding the build/delivery dates?
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: Donster on 24 February 2026, 19:14
Nothing just checked with dealership today and yet to be assigned a build date.
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: MrEdition50 on 25 February 2026, 04:20
My order isn’t even coming up on my VW id when I log in, its just asking for a vin number that I don’t have  :cry: but I did get an email saying the the factory has received my order but I don’t have a build date or anything else yet, bound to be the next few days surely,
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: The WolfMan on 25 February 2026, 20:57
I have ordered one yesterday. The salesman called me today saying that the predicted production week is 13 or 14.
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: MrEdition50 on 02 March 2026, 00:28
Epic that’s fast! I’m hoping they just do a run and build all 1000 for the uk and ship them all out for the same time,  :cool:
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: The WolfMan on 02 March 2026, 14:53
Epic that’s fast! I’m hoping they just do a run and build all 1000 for the uk and ship them all out for the same time,  :cool:
That number is confirmed?

In Portugal we had 15. Spain had 325, confirmed by VW Spain. France had 50 according to the media.
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: jvgti on 03 March 2026, 11:44
I placed an order on the 21 Feb. Moss green,. performance pack with the 19" Warmenau in black. I.e the performance pack as is. Pretty standard order.

Today the dealer phoned me and said that VW are not allowing that configuration of wheels, and that VW have given no reason as to why. They were prompting me to change wheels so the build could go ahead and that I could choose the diamond cut ones instead. I told them that seems wrong and will wait to see if VW correct themselves.

Has anyone else had this? Feels like a kick to not be offered them given it's all over their press materials for this edition.

Also had the £1000 offer from my dealer.
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: Donster on 03 March 2026, 12:52
I saw your post earlier via Volkswizard , I also had similar spec ordered here in Ireland and would also feel aggrieved if I couldn't order the black option wheel.
I contacted my dealer re above and have yet to hear anything back. I don't know how this is the case as the black option wheel was used as the flagship model on launch of car. Seems bizarre
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: Watts on 03 March 2026, 13:11
Perhaps they are running short and have stock of the others.
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: MrEdition50 on 03 March 2026, 13:23
My guess is they don’t have enough sets of them wheels and want to get all the 1000 and it has been confirmed for the uk, apparently they are or could be trying to get all the uk cars over or at least th en majority of them for the launch in late April/may and have them all at the dealerships ready for handover all at the same time
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: The WolfMan on 03 March 2026, 13:34
Weird. I order mine on the 24th os February with the Performance Pack (PR Code WPG) and the black Warmenau Wheels (PR Code C7M).

With the newest conflict in the Middle East are production delays expected? Many electronic components come from Asia. If ships avoid the Suez Canal, deliveries are delayed one to two weeks.
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: Exonian on 03 March 2026, 13:44
From VW’s own UK website:

(https://i.postimg.cc/cHbjJLc5/IMG-3902.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/wyDFfHZh)



Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: TORJOR on 03 March 2026, 16:15
Hi
I ordered a Clubsport with Warmenau Diamond Cut wheels in September and it was originally quoted as due into dealer early February. As yet I still don’t even have a build date confirmation. Dealer claims the delay is due to the wheels being unavailable? Not sure I actually believe that though 🤔
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: MrEdition50 on 04 March 2026, 15:55
That’s a hell of a wait! Did you get the email saying the factory has your order and getting things ready and looking out parts ect..?
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: TORJOR on 04 March 2026, 16:18
Yeah I have an online “brochure” that states order is with the factory and parts are being checked. This hasn’t changed for sometime. The dealer emails every few weeks to there’s no change in the status. I’m not stressing about it I’m sure it will be worth the wait 🤔
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: MrEdition50 on 04 March 2026, 17:05
Usually 8-10 weeks from receiving that email the car is with the dealership but yeah definitely be worth the wait
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: Garwen on 04 March 2026, 18:21
I saw your post earlier via Volkswizard , I also had similar spec ordered here in Ireland and would also feel aggrieved if I couldn't order the black option wheel.
I contacted my dealer re above and have yet to hear anything back. I don't know how this is the case as the black option wheel was used as the flagship model on launch of car. Seems bizarre
You can have our wheels as we ordered performance pack with the queenstown red glaze wheel
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: MrEdition50 on 10 March 2026, 01:46
Has anyone else been contacted regarding anything needing changed?
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: Donster on 10 March 2026, 04:39
No
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: MrEdition50 on 11 March 2026, 15:11
Update on build week order date January 15th or see accepted 16th and build week commencing 20
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: The WolfMan on 11 March 2026, 19:00
Update on build week order date January 15th or see accepted 16th and build week commencing 20
Week 20 is the predicted week or is the confirmed one?

In a German forum I’ve read that Volkswagen will produce 2900 Edition 50 units. I assume that all these units will de produced in a small “time frame”. LHD and RHD versions probably are not produced in the same batch… Mine was ordered (at the dealer) in the 24th of February and according to my latest info it will be produced before yours…
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: MrEdition50 on 11 March 2026, 21:23
Update on build week order date January 15th or see accepted 16th and build week commencing 20
Week 20 is the predicted week or is the confirmed one?

In a German forum I’ve read that Volkswagen will produce 2900 Edition 50 units. I assume that all these units will de produced in a small “time frame”. LHD and RHD versions probably are not produced in the same batch… Mine was ordered (at the dealer) in the 24th of February and according to my latest info it will be produced before yours…

I am guessing this is a prediction build week but vw customer service said it has been allocated build week 20, im just going to presume 1st week in June before I get it
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: jvgti on 12 March 2026, 09:41
Has anyone else been contacted regarding anything needing changed?

Spoke to my dealership again this morning, I was told that they have spoken to the VW Sales office and that there is no way to have the Warmenau black wheels with the PP. Looks like they have updated the configurator now to reflect this.

Suppose I missed out and they have stock issues, so will be going with the Estoril instead.
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: MrEdition50 on 12 March 2026, 13:24
So if anyone were to order one now with the performance package they won’t get the black forged alloys and need to choose a different set? Or keep the original red finish ones? Definitely sounds like they are low on stock , they should stop them alloys from being aloud on the clubsports and R till the ED50 is out, being a special edition and wanting it launched in may/june
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: Garwen on 12 March 2026, 17:17
Bumper option
(https://i.postimg.cc/8z7MznK7/IMG-3859.png) (https://postimg.cc/YvwhX8w7)
 What do the two look like  what’s the differences
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: JoeGTI on 12 March 2026, 18:24
There is no difference aside from the paint colour! I’ve no idea why it’s called out like that in the configurator and clearly VW don’t know either. It’s just another configurator oddity.
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: Garwen on 12 March 2026, 20:49
I thought it looked identical it is why I asked the question
Thank you for explaining better than Vw
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: JoeGTI on 20 March 2026, 00:12
Ordered 19/03/26.

Tornado Red
Performance pack.
Pan roof.
HK audio.
Alcantara wheel.

The PP is forcing the tyres at an additional cost, the dealer is querying VW (Ireland) on this but I’m not hopeful. Probably will be a case of computer says no! I’d be interested in any other Irish buyers on here how they’ve got on in this regard.
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: MrEdition50 on 20 March 2026, 12:36
Has anybody received a confirmed build week yet? Seen someone with BW14 that’s potentially 10 days away   :cool:
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: Donster on 20 March 2026, 14:50
Irish Order here I got confirmed build week yesterday of week 17.
Joe regarding your order did you have any luck discount wise as I'm starting to become a little
Skeptical re the amount Vw Ireland are actually importing. I'm hearing of a few different dealers with edition 50's ordered to stock. If this is the case you'd definitely be wanting a discount of some sort.
Re the tyres I had no luck but if you do have I'd be definitely following suit.
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: Dav3smith on 20 March 2026, 14:57
Wow, seems like there's plenty of money swilling about on the Emerald Isle. Not only is it thirty grand more expensive than in the UK but it seems to have positively encouraged you all to order.

Good work, more power to you.
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: JoeGTI on 20 March 2026, 15:40
Irish Order here I got confirmed build week yesterday of week 17.
Joe regarding your order did you have any luck discount wise as I'm starting to become a little
Skeptical re the amount Vw Ireland are actually importing. I'm hearing of a few different dealers with edition 50's ordered to stock. If this is the case you'd definitely be wanting a discount of some sort.
Re the tyres I had no luck but if you do have I'd be definitely following suit.

There definitely seems to be more of them available than was initially thought. My dealer said he's had an allocation of 5. I expect the larger dealers in Dublin could have several more than this!

Re discounts, well, I am trading in a car and in my experience, when a trade-in is involved, the focus is on the overall "cost to change" rather than discounts. So e.g. new car is priced at 60k, trade in offer on old car is 25k... 35k cost to change. Whether that's really 23k for your old car and 2k discount, or 24k for old car and 1k discount, who knows!

It's obviously much clearer when no trade in is involved. In my experience the discount even then tends to be small, less than 2k maybe.
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: JoeGTI on 20 March 2026, 15:42
Wow, seems like there's plenty of money swilling about on the Emerald Isle. Not only is it thirty grand more expensive than in the UK but it seems to have positively encouraged you all to order.

Good work, more power to you.

This isn't news. All cars, well particularly high performance, emission-producing ICE cars, are very expensive in Ireland. It's not just the Golf! The Government hit them hard with carbon emission linked taxation.

And the gap is more like 20k, not 30k. But yes, still very significant. Thats how it is here unfortunately, being a car enthusiast in Ireland is an expensive business.
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: Donster on 20 March 2026, 15:52
Yes I'm similar to yourself re trading in, they usually put it on to take off.
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: JoeGTI on 20 March 2026, 15:59
Yes I'm similar to yourself re trading in, they usually put it on to take off.

Can you have a word with your dealer and ask them to query the tyres too? There's no justification for them charging extra for them when they're apparently included with the PP in other markets. If a few of us raise the issue, it may help!
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: Donster on 20 March 2026, 16:06
I will definitely, that would be a nice saving because as it stands I'll re bringing car to Tyre centre soon after collection to replace with road tyres.
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: JoeGTI on 20 March 2026, 16:08
I will definitely, that would be a nice saving because as it stands I'll re bringing car to Tyre centre soon after collection to replace with road tyres.

TBH I think you'll be fine on the semi-slicks. I won't be rushing to change them off the car anyway. I'll want to drive on them for a while and see how they feel, particularly in the summer months anyway. I might feel differently in the winter.
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: Kgti8 on 20 March 2026, 16:52
Nice spec Joe, didn’t think you would be changing from the 8.5! Thinking about it for a while or just a snap decision?

Was toying with it myself once or twice but I am happy with the R and finding it hard to justify shelling out big money on a performance Golf again, given the prices here.

I notice VW Ireland an dealers seem to be pushing advertising of the ED50.
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: JoeGTI on 20 March 2026, 17:25
Nice spec Joe, didn’t think you would be changing from the 8.5! Thinking about it for a while or just a snap decision?

Was toying with it myself once or twice but I am happy with the R and finding it hard to justify shelling out big money on a performance Golf again, given the prices here.

I notice VW Ireland an dealers seem to be pushing advertising of the ED50.

I know! I didn’t think I’d do it either! Ah I was day dreaming on the configurator since they launched, will I won’t I. I had ruled it out for the most part, particularly when I heard that they’d all “sold out” so I was happy then that, oh well, I missed the boat. But then the dealers got in touch a couple of weeks ago to tell me they’d secured a few more slots. So the hamster wheel started turning.

I’ve always hankered for an “Edition” GTI so I said this is now or never!
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: The WolfMan on 20 March 2026, 23:11
Has anybody received a confirmed build week yet? Seen someone with BW14 that’s potentially 10 days away   :cool:
I think that you are talking about me. I ordered the car on the 24th of February. In the next day the salesman called me and told me that according to the importer, car should be built in week 13/14.

On the 9th of March I received a message from him with the information that the order has been confirmed. He told me that once he got news he would tell me something and I haven't heard from him since.

Irish Order here I got confirmed build week yesterday of week 17.
Joe regarding your order did you have any luck discount wise as I'm starting to become a little
Skeptical re the amount Vw Ireland are actually importing. I'm hearing of a few different dealers with edition 50's ordered to stock. If this is the case you'd definitely be wanting a discount of some sort.
Re the tyres I had no luck but if you do have I'd be definitely following suit.
When did you ordered yours?

How do you plan to take care of yout Edition 50? When not using mine I want to keep it in a garage. I want a cover for it. Volkswagen doesn't have one in their accessories catalogue. Does anyone have any recommendations for a good quality cover?

What about "Tyre savers"? Something like this:
(https://dxramps.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/RR-FS-10-3.jpg)

There are so much that I don't know what to choose...
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: JoeGTI on 21 March 2026, 00:07
Unless you plan on never driving it, there’s no need for any of that stuff. In fact you might do more harm than good putting a cover on it. You’re fortunate to have a garage, keeping any car in from the winter elements is good.
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: Donster on 21 March 2026, 05:46
Order placed January 27th
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: The WolfMan on 21 March 2026, 21:11
Unless you plan on never driving it, there’s no need for any of that stuff. In fact you might do more harm than good putting a cover on it. You’re fortunate to have a garage, keeping any car in from the winter elements is good.
Life is more than cars and there is a strong possibility that I need to store my Edition 50 for 5-6 months.

During storage, there are four aspects that concern me: battery, body, fuel, and tyres. I have been researching how to properly care for these components.

Battery is easy, a battery charger. CTEK is a good choice.

Fuel, the tank should be full of petrol to avoid condensation inside and a petrol stabilizer I think is a good idea, like this one from Liqui Moly:
https://www.liqui-moly.com/en/gb/petrol-stabilizer-p000050.html#21646

Tyres one can also overinflate the tyres for storage, but a "tyre saver" should help.

Finally body. Before putting a cover the car needs to be washed, otherwise the cover can damage the paint. The car will be in a garage, but a cover will prevent dust to settle in the paint. There are lots of covers on the market and I don't know what to buy. I would like to have a cover with a soft cloth in contact with the paint, not a "plastic" one.

Order placed January 27th
So you are receiving the build week at least four weeks in advance. I think that is the normal "time frame".
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: Garwen on 27 March 2026, 20:03
Latest email from Vw anyone else had one regarding there car
(https://i.postimg.cc/mgtDbcss/IMG-3877.png) (https://postimg.cc/VJP1gkvG)
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: MrEdition50 on 28 March 2026, 01:12
Is this for an edition 50? And are you from the uk?
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: Garwen on 28 March 2026, 08:15
Yes and yes
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: Paul70 on 29 March 2026, 15:40
Latest email from Vw anyone else had one regarding there car
(https://i.postimg.cc/mgtDbcss/IMG-3877.png) (https://postimg.cc/VJP1gkvG)

Received my ‘Build Complete’ email confirmation today 😊
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: JoeGTI on 29 March 2026, 18:47
Fellow Irish members, I’ve had it confirmed by VW via my dealer that the extra cost for the semi-slick tyres in the configurator is a mistake. The tyres are included “free” in the performance pack.
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: king monkey on 29 March 2026, 18:50
Hi Paul and Garwen,

What were your original build dates??

Cheers
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: The WolfMan on 29 March 2026, 21:09
By backreading the thread, Paul ordered on 16.01 and Garwin left a deposit in the dealer on 25.05 and called the dealer on 13.01 to confirm the order.
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: Legally Binding on 29 March 2026, 21:09
I placed my order for a Dark Moss Green Edition 50 with most of the bells and whistles expect pan roof and leather seats in early Feb. I asked my dealer for a build week in early March and he said its week 26, but could be sooner. The VW tracker at some point in the last few weeks has moved to step 2 - your order is with our factory.

I hope it comes slightly early as I've booked A/L in mid August for a car trip around Scotland for a car I yet don't have...  :grin: It'll still need to be run in and oil changed too before I can drive it freely.

I going to take the car on many trips and drive it as intended. So I've been looking at getting PPF to protect the paintwork, but the cost is about 4k. By the time you add in the initial detailing to prep for the PPF and maybe ceramic coating you could easily get to 5k, or just shy of 10% of the value of the car. Not sure If I should go down the PPF route or just leave it completely. Any thoughts?
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: king monkey on 29 March 2026, 21:26
By backreading the thread, Paul ordered on 16.01 and Garwin left a deposit in the dealer on 25.05 and called the dealer on 13.01 to confirm the order.

Yeah. It’s the build date I was asking about, not the date of order. Cheers.
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: The WolfMan on 29 March 2026, 22:04
I placed my order for a Dark Moss Green Edition 50 with most of the bells and whistles expect pan roof and leather seats in early Feb. I asked my dealer for a build week in early March and he said its week 26, but could be sooner. The VW tracker at some point in the last few weeks has moved to step 2 - your order is with our factory.

I hope it comes slightly early as I've booked A/L in mid August for a car trip around Scotland for a car I yet don't have...  :grin: It'll still need to be run in and oil changed too before I can drive it freely.

I going to take the car on many trips and drive it as intended. So I've been looking at getting PPF to protect the paintwork, but the cost is about 4k. By the time you add in the initial detailing to prep for the PPF and maybe ceramic coating you could easily get to 5k, or just shy of 10% of the value of the car. Not sure If I should go down the PPF route or just leave it completely. Any thoughts?

I have read here that the Akrapovič exhaust, the Black Warmenau wheels and the rear spoiler were causing delays.

Regarding your car, I don't like PPF. I would apply only a ceramic coating.

I understand the care for your car, I do the same but that oil change that you mention, if it is performed after the break in periof I think it is a waste of money. I would do what VW says in the first 1500 km and then enjoy the car.

Yeah. It’s the build date I was asking about, not the date of order. Cheers.
Sorry, I didn't read well your message :P
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: JoeGTI on 29 March 2026, 23:47

I going to take the car on many trips and drive it as intended. So I've been looking at getting PPF to protect the paintwork, but the cost is about 4k. By the time you add in the initial detailing to prep for the PPF and maybe ceramic coating you could easily get to 5k, or just shy of 10% of the value of the car. Not sure If I should go down the PPF route or just leave it completely. Any thoughts?

If you’re particular about your paintwork and want to keep it looking as pristine as possible, then I would strongly recommend PPF. You don’t need to do the entire car though. The high impact areas are sufficient - so the front bumper and bonnet primarily. A good ceramic coating will also make it much easier to keep on top of the cleaning.
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: MrEdition50 on 30 March 2026, 01:14
So that’s 2 people that’s gotten an  email saying there car has been built? Did you get a build week email or did you just get an email saying that the car was built? Also what is the spec that you both configured? Thanks
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: Paul70 on 30 March 2026, 07:22
By backreading the thread, Paul ordered on 16.01 and Garwin left a deposit in the dealer on 25.05 and called the dealer on 13.01 to confirm the order.

Yeah. It’s the build date I was asking about, not the date of order. Cheers.

My initial email from VW in early Feb confirmed a build week in late May. I didn’t receive any further emails until yesterday. My dealer has kept me updated every few weeks and they confirm BW 13 around late February. Your dealer is the best source of information. Hope everyone hears soon.
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: king monkey on 30 March 2026, 07:43
Hi Paul, really appreciate that. I’m not going to pester the dealer as in zero rush but just wanted to see if the date had moved. Make sure you get some photos uploaded when it comes! 👍👍
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: Garwen on 30 March 2026, 09:22
By backreading the thread, Paul ordered on 16.01 and Garwin left a deposit in the dealer on 25.05 and called the dealer on 13.01 to confirm the order.
Our build fade was meant to be 16 April
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: Garwen on 30 March 2026, 10:28
Latest email from the dealer the car is actually in the dock in the uk and will be at the dealers within 2 weeks
Whoooooop whoooooop
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: MrEdition50 on 30 March 2026, 12:46
Great news Garwen!  Did you get a confirmation for a build week email or did you just hear nothing till now and have a surprise  :cool: can’t wait to see some pics when you get it!
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: Garwen on 30 March 2026, 12:58
Just SURPRISE  it’s been built lol
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: Legally Binding on 01 April 2026, 11:36
Yes, the black Warmenau wheels are indeed the bottleneck for production. I've been following the Germany forum, and from approx. page 100 onwards you can see many Germany and other EU customers have had delays due to the Black Warmenau wheels. It's a rather strange bottleneck because it's the default option on the PP car, and on the Black Edition Golf R so you would believe they have sufficient stock. In any case, I ordered with the sliver Warmenau wheels and had it double checked with the dealer - I didn't want the car to come with Black Warmenau wheels by mistake.

I only really considered about lots of stone chips, which would be evidence on a green car. Still debating it, it's a lot of money. It'll either PPF the whole car, or no PPF rather than having parts done so it won't be visible.

Congrats Garwen! You're probably part of the very first UK customers getting the car!
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: The WolfMan on 01 April 2026, 13:10
Can you share that German forum?

I thought that the black Warmenau wheels were “simpler” to produce than the silver/black ones…
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: Legally Binding on 01 April 2026, 15:29
Can you share that German forum?

I thought that the black Warmenau wheels were “simpler” to produce than the silver/black ones…

It's this forum:

https://www.motor-talk.de/forum/gti-50-jahre-jubilaeumsmodell-2026-t8175078.html?page=168

I believe this is the German Pistonheads like forum, it's very active.
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: MrEdition50 on 01 April 2026, 20:31
The 2 cars that are in the uk, your dealership should have the number plaques already so I’d be asking what numbers you have received id guess 1&2  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: Donster on 01 April 2026, 21:35
Fellow Irish members, I’ve had it confirmed by VW via my dealer that the extra cost for the semi-slick tyres in the configurator is a mistake. The tyres are included “free” in the performance pack.
Joe if this is the case it's a saving of 1400/1500 correct
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: JoeGTI on 01 April 2026, 22:32
Fellow Irish members, I’ve had it confirmed by VW via my dealer that the extra cost for the semi-slick tyres in the configurator is a mistake. The tyres are included “free” in the performance pack.
Joe if this is the case it's a saving of 1400/1500 correct

Correct. It was €1400 approx. Car is a bargain now  :grin:
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: Pooksta_5 on 09 April 2026, 15:42
New to the forum, my car has made a speedy delivery from the factory and is in the UK and should hopefully be at the dealership within the week….. :) wondering if im gonna be one of the first in the UK 😁
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: JoeGTI on 09 April 2026, 16:00
New to the forum, my car has made a speedy delivery from the factory and is in the UK and should hopefully be at the dealership within the week….. :) wondering if im gonna be one of the first in the UK 😁

Nice. What spec did you go for? Be sure to post pics.
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: Pooksta_5 on 09 April 2026, 17:13
Probably gonna disappoint as I DID NOT spec the PP. I couldn’t justify it at an already premium price point. I ain’t gonna be talking it on a track and I think the ride is gonna feel great either way. Tornado red, red glaze QT, area view, HK, and AV steering wheel. Debated the pano but went agaisnt it. My previous car (S3 saloon) I had the pano, and whilst good for the visuals I rarely used it, and as the ED50 has the black roof, this was enough for me :) hopefully have some nice pics after detailing in a week or two ☺️🙏
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: JoeGTI on 09 April 2026, 18:03
Probably gonna disappoint as I DID NOT spec the PP. I couldn’t justify it at an already premium price point. I ain’t gonna be talking it on a track and I think the ride is gonna feel great either way. Tornado red, red glaze QT, area view, HK, and AV steering wheel. Debated the pano but went agaisnt it. My previous car (S3 saloon) I had the pano, and whilst good for the visuals I rarely used it, and as the ED50 has the black roof, this was enough for me :) hopefully have some nice pics after detailing in a week or two ☺️🙏

Sounds lovely! Yep, the PP is a difficult one to justify. I dare you to look at what it costs to spec here in Ireland…

Looking forward to the pics!
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: Pooksta_5 on 09 April 2026, 20:42
I just looked, that’s unreal 🤯 I don’t understand how the prices vary so dramatically
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: JoeGTI on 09 April 2026, 21:47
I just looked, that’s unreal 🤯 I don’t understand how the prices vary so dramatically

We get a right seeing to over here I’m afraid! High taxes on cars, particularly anything performance that doesn’t come with batteries  :wink:
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: MrEdition50 on 18 April 2026, 09:29
Has anyone had any update regarding build dates or anything yet…? I was told to wait till the 1st of may for the system to be “most up to date” but I am inpatient, and I’m still waiting to hear back from my dealer for anything regarding what’s the hold up with a confirmed build date, because if it was alloys holding it up I’d happily change to get the car quicker,  :cool:
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: Paul70 on 18 April 2026, 11:12
I heard from my dealer that delays are specification dependent but we did not talk details. My car did not leave Wolfsburg for 17 days and I am hoping it was linked to my Black Warmenau wheel choice.
Title: Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
Post by: Garwen on 21 April 2026, 20:01

(https://i.postimg.cc/MTcGpVWT/IMG-3914.png) (https://postimg.cc/XGbW2ZBS)
Just found this on google