There is certainly demand (remember this is a GTI forum after all !!), but the only reason its outstripping supply is because of the parts supply chain into the factory (sunroofs initially, then xenons, now RCD510s), and dealer allocations.
The allocation for the UK has been cut to bring in line with current factory output (albeit it very busy by all accounts) and expected sales - the german scrappage scheme generated more interest than expected, as did the UK one for lesser Golfs. The fact dealers order 10s of basic 1.4S cars for scrappage sales is understandable, and will impact on other models production schedules.
Also for every one of those UK £s you spend in the showroom, VW Group in Germany gets less euros in their account due to the strength of the euro:£ so its hardly surprising they may favour other countries builds too. Not sure what a Golf GTI is in Germany but i reckon VAG get more euros on one of those than a sale in blighty.
My TDI will be at the dealers this week - i ordered early September, but it was a car they already had on order (i was able to amend the spec tho). No sunroof, no RCD510, no xenons, a few extras but nothign major. the build week moved about a little but the car will be delivered ahead of Xmas as per my original order requirements. Getting the equivalent of a broker discounts direct with the dealer no doubt helps (mine got within £50 of Carfiles 10% discount)
