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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: p3eps on 05 June 2007, 18:07
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A week ago last Friday (25/5/07) I got a call from my stealer saying that my Ed30 was built, and would be shipping after its inspection and WOULD be with me within 2 weeks.
I spoke to him last week about getting a stereo fascia ordered up so I could collect it when I collect the car. He checked the status for me and advised that the car was on the boat, and would be good to go within the specified 2 weeks... and he'd phone me at the end of the week.
I called on Monday, and after calling about 10 times I managed to get hold of him. He told me it would be ready on the 14th June - which is another whole week than I was expecting!! I was actually starting to get excited - thinking that I could pick it up at the weekend. He said it would be docking on Monday 11th, and would be ready for me on the 14th.
The car was ordered 3rd March and I was told 8-12 weeks. By the time I get to pick it up it'll be a day short of 15 weeks :cry:
The 13 week delay I've suffered has already been long enough... I'm sure the next 9 days will feel even longer!!!
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It'll be all the sweeter when you get it. :cool:
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Anticipation is half the enjoyment of getting a new car :smiley:
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A week ago last Friday (25/5/07) I got a call from my stealer saying that my Ed30 was built, and would be shipping after its inspection and WOULD be with me within 2 weeks.
I spoke to him last week about getting a stereo fascia ordered up so I could collect it when I collect the car. He checked the status for me and advised that the car was on the boat, and would be good to go within the specified 2 weeks... and he'd phone me at the end of the week.
I called on Monday, and after calling about 10 times I managed to get hold of him. He told me it would be ready on the 14th June - which is another whole week than I was expecting!! I was actually starting to get excited - thinking that I could pick it up at the weekend. He said it would be docking on Monday 11th, and would be ready for me on the 14th.
The car was ordered 3rd March and I was told 8-12 weeks. By the time I get to pick it up it'll be a day short of 15 weeks :cry:
The 13 week delay I've suffered has already been long enough... I'm sure the next 9 days will feel even longer!!!
15 weeks! :shocked: bollocks! that suckz! :embarassed:
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A week ago last Friday (25/5/07) I got a call from my stealer saying that my Ed30 was built, and would be shipping after its inspection and WOULD be with me within 2 weeks.
I spoke to him last week about getting a stereo fascia ordered up so I could collect it when I collect the car. He checked the status for me and advised that the car was on the boat, and would be good to go within the specified 2 weeks... and he'd phone me at the end of the week.
I called on Monday, and after calling about 10 times I managed to get hold of him. He told me it would be ready on the 14th June - which is another whole week than I was expecting!! I was actually starting to get excited - thinking that I could pick it up at the weekend. He said it would be docking on Monday 11th, and would be ready for me on the 14th.
The car was ordered 3rd March and I was told 8-12 weeks. By the time I get to pick it up it'll be a day short of 15 weeks :cry:
The 13 week delay I've suffered has already been long enough... I'm sure the next 9 days will feel even longer!!!
I ordered mine on the 5th March, I spoke to the dealer Mon who said it should arrive Thursday and should be ready to pick up Fir/Sat but his tone of voice did not reassure me and having read the above I am begining to think I will also be delayed.
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I ordered mine on the 5th March, I spoke to the dealer Mon who said it should arrive Thursday and should be ready to pick up Fir/Sat but his tone of voice did not reassure me and having read the above I am begining to think I will also be delayed.
I would guess its probably on the same boat?
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I ordered mine on the 5th March, I spoke to the dealer Mon who said it should arrive Thursday and should be ready to pick up Fir/Sat but his tone of voice did not reassure me and having read the above I am begining to think I will also be delayed.
I would guess its probably on the same boat?
I hope not otherwise it's another week, If it is on the same boat then maybe as I live down south hopefully they will drop mine off first and then ship it up north, I think from memory you are up in Scotland ?? I will call them today and see what they will say.
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Yeah... I'm in Scotland. I thought it would dock somewhere on the coast of England and then be taken up by transporter?
Hence why the boat comes in on Monday and I don't get it till Thursday.
The guy said its normally a 1 day turnaround when they get it.
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I go to Sheerness (Kent) most weekends with work and regularly see VW's/Audis on the car transporters from the docks, this sunday just gone I saw a red Ed30 the only thing I could see was it didn't have xenons! Might be someone on here is waiting for it!! I'll keep an eye out for yours pe3ps! :wink:
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I have just spoken to the dealer, said he has spoken to Sheernes and they have confirmed that delivery to them will be late Thur pm and that the car will be ready Fri pm or SAT am.
These next 3 days are going to be like watching paint dry!!!!!
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I go to Sheerness (Kent) most weekends with work and regularly see VW's/Audis on the car transporters from the docks, this sunday just gone I saw a red Ed30 the only thing I could see was it didn't have xenons! Might be someone on here is waiting for it!! I'll keep an eye out for yours pe3ps! :wink:
Its apparently due in on Monday and will be with me on Thursday (14th) - so if you're only up at the weekend you probably won't see it!
Its gonna be a grey 3dr with xenons and rear tints - so it should be fairly easy to spot!!!
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I was up at the Stealer today handing over my reg retention certificate and my insurance documents for the car.
He told me my car had docked in Tyne - and they're waiting for it to be transported up to Aberdeen for me.
Roll on Thu at 2pm! 7 days to go... :cool:
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Such a painful wait! But it will be well worth it! Make sure you post a picture of it, lovin' them steel grey GTi's!! :cool:
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I ordered mine 1st week in March, I was told "build week 20", then 21. Chased a few times and was told it was at the docks, 36 hours on a ship to Grimsby, a day to get transported to dealer, a day later on my drive.
If you think you might be getting the run around from the dealer just mention to them that your going to speak to VW in Milton Keynes. I soon got daily phone calls with updates from my dealer.
Also to save time you can take advantage of the free weeks VW insurance so you don't have to wait for a cover note from your own insurers. See VW website for details.
Anyway my ed30 arrived on Wednesday by Thursday I had put 400 miles on the clock.
Smiles and smiles of fun.
It's well worth the wait.
(http://www.pabs32mysite.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/1181490590.JPG)
Candy White, Sunroof, DSG, Xenons, SatNav, Parking sensor, Highline, Ipod
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Not waiting any more, finally picked up my ED30 on Friday, just filled up for the 1st time, done 320 Miles on the 1st tank = 26.5 MPG, 200 miles of motorway and 120 in traffic.
I thought waiting to get delivery was a pain in the ar*e but I am finding waiting for the night to pass so I can get to drive it just as bad !!!! (I have used every excuse to drive the car at any given moment)
The car is perfect, only 3 gripes:
1. I orderd Cruise Control but it came without so have to have dealer fit.
2. The DSG Gear knob metal bits move apart, I know its minor but really irritating as you can see where the metal parts should clip together.
3. The plastic bumber covers where the headlight washers comes out are not flush.
I have spoken to the dealer, said they will look at these things when I have the CC fitted.
For those of you who are still waiting,beleive me it's worth the wait, you will not be dissapointed.
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Not waiting any more, finally picked up my ED30 on Friday, just filled up for the 1st time, done 320 Miles on the 1st tank = 26.5 MPG, 200 miles of motorway and 120 in traffic.
I thought waiting to get delivery was a pain in the ar*e but I am finding waiting for the night to pass so I can get to drive it just as bad !!!! (I have used every excuse to drive the car at any given moment)
The car is perfect, only 3 gripes:
1. I orderd Cruise Control but it came without so have to have dealer fit.
2. The DSG Gear knob metal bits move apart, I know its minor but really irritating as you can see where the metal parts should clip together.
3. The plastic bumber covers where the headlight washers comes out are not flush.
I have spoken to the dealer, said they will look at these things when I have the CC fitted.
For those of you who are still waiting,beleive me it's worth the wait, you will not be dissapointed.
CONGRATS you can change your name how :smug: ???????
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Not waiting any more, finally picked up my ED30 on Friday, just filled up for the 1st time, done 320 Miles on the 1st tank = 26.5 MPG, 200 miles of motorway and 120 in traffic.
I thought waiting to get delivery was a pain in the ar*e but I am finding waiting for the night to pass so I can get to drive it just as bad !!!! (I have used every excuse to drive the car at any given moment)
The car is perfect, only 3 gripes:
1. I orderd Cruise Control but it came without so have to have dealer fit.
2. The DSG Gear knob metal bits move apart, I know its minor but really irritating as you can see where the metal parts should clip together.
3. The plastic bumber covers where the headlight washers comes out are not flush.
I have spoken to the dealer, said they will look at these things when I have the CC fitted.
For those of you who are still waiting,beleive me it's worth the wait, you will not be dissapointed.
CONGRATS you can change your name how :smug: ???????
Good Point, now 'not waiting anymore'
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Hmm notwaiting anymore eh :smiley:
Missing the factory installed cruise control is a bonus as the dealer fit is exactly the same and costs £150 as opposed to £270 from thfactory. Make sure you ask about the dealer fit price if you haven't already :wink:
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Hmm notwaiting anymore eh :smiley:
Missing the factory installed cruise control is a bonus as the dealer fit is exactly the same and costs £150 as opposed to £270 from thfactory. Make sure you ask about the dealer fit price if you haven't already :wink:
You know what dealers are like, they said it would be the same price and that it probably costs more, however I directed them to their website and their price book and quoted the £150, to which the reply was stunned silence and said they will get back to me.