Calling August orders

[boardlord]

I ordered a 3 door with DSG, 18's and winter pack on July 17th. Got build date of wk38, then got confirmed at wk40, then reconfirmed at wk43 got told yesterday it was at final inspection so should be on a boat soon....fingers crossed....

[rjwojcik]

I ordered a 3 door with DSG, 18's and winter pack on July 17th. Got build date of wk38, then got confirmed at wk40, then reconfirmed at wk43 got told yesterday it was at final inspection so should be on a boat soon....fingers crossed....

So even when it's confirmed it's not set in stone.  What's the point.

[DonnieDarko]

Quick update... Or not -   still no build date despite telling dealer I'm considering getting my money back. I've seen a BMW 330 auto leather for 25k with 3k on the clock which I could have this side of ever...

[herbie911]

Got a call from my dealer. The car is currently on a boat on its way to England. It will take another 2-3 days for it to be transported over to my local dealer. I might able to pick up the car by the end of next week.
Hope they got the colour and spec right! Can't imagine if I reject the car how long I have to wait for another one!!

Mine might be on the same boat, was told a few days ago it was waiting at the docks.

NB I hope they are tied down well, It's a bit rough here in the North Sea at the moment.

I am more worry about pirates!
Been to Youtube a few times looking at Gti with the same colour as mine just to wet my appetite!

[Snoopy]

I ordered a 3 door with DSG, 18's and winter pack on July 17th. Got build date of wk38, then got confirmed at wk40, then reconfirmed at wk43 got told yesterday it was at final inspection so should be on a boat soon....fingers crossed....

Was it the dealer who told you it was confirmed or VW customer service. Was this confirmed within 4 to 5 weeks of its confirmed build week date if not its not officially factory confirmed.
Was the spec the reason it changed shortage of parts etc. Sunroof and Xenons have earlier in the year cause delays.

[Snoopy]

Quick update... Or not -   still no build date despite telling dealer I'm considering getting my money back. I've seen a BMW 330 auto leather for 25k with 3k on the clock which I could have this side of ever...

Ask your dealer for the VW commision number, then you can phone vw customer service and find out the real story of whats been going on. If he does not give you the number then i would walk.

[boardlord]

I ordered a 3 door with DSG, 18's and winter pack on July 17th. Got build date of wk38, then got confirmed at wk40, then reconfirmed at wk43 got told yesterday it was at final inspection so should be on a boat soon....fingers crossed....

Was it the dealer who told you it was confirmed or VW customer service. Was this confirmed within 4 to 5 weeks of its confirmed build week date if not its not officially factory confirmed.
Was the spec the reason it changed shortage of parts etc. Sunroof and Xenons have earlier in the year cause delays.

Only spoke to dealer. They gave me the factory order number at the end of July so I could speak to customer services but I never did. Got told wk38 by end of July, rang on Sept 11th and they said it had changed and was confirmed for wk 40, rang Oct 2nd and got told it had changed to wk 43 didn't ask why. Will also add that when we were deciding between this and a Focus RS the 6 week delivery time the dealer quoted us at the beginning of July swung the decision abit....... Now when we order a R in about 18 months we'll be visiting a different dealer... And perhaps do a little more research  LOL

[mb26]

What a pile of crud. All this talk got me calling customer services just to make sure that my confirmed build week 47 was still good. Apparently now it hasn't got a confirmed build at all. All they can say is that I'll have the car by Xmas. I will never be buying another new factory ordered VW. By the time I get it the Mk7s will be available to order!!

[Snoopy]

Just FYI for people new to VW group, of the ones i have factory ordered in the past SEAT,Skoda,VW & Audi, factory orders have always been between 10 and 12 weeks. 
Unless
a) Your unluckie to hit the factory shut down period then its abit longer for that reason.
b) Theres a parts shortage.
c) Your dealer already has a car in the system and changes the spec to suit a customer order. So the time is much shorter.
d) The dealer finds a cancelled order or a car in the system in stock somewere to the spec you ordered he can get sooner.

Updates added 24/10/09 13:03

Thanks guys nice to know how we are all doing.

JULY

JAM July 1st BW 38 (arrived 24th Sep)
HERBIE911 July 3rd BW 41
ROLFE July 7th BW 35 (arrived 17th Sep)
SPARTICUS July 7th BW 42
KEELAW July 15th BW 34 (arrived 11 Sep)
VW KEV July 21st BW 40 (arrived 15th Oct)
GAZDEBAZ July 22nd BW 42
DONNIEDARKO July 30th BW n/a

AUGUST

DUNCREFLEX Aug na BW 49 (not confirmed)
MDSS MK6 Aug 12th BW 49 (not confirmed)
FREAKINSWEET Aug 12th BW 44 (confirmed)
H12 Aug 15th BW n/a
MAKSTA Aug 17th BW 48 (not confirmed)
LIVERLEGEND Aug (mid?) BW 48
RJWOJCIK Aug 16th BW 48 (not confirmed)
SNOOPY Aug 20th BW 48 (not confirmed)
STEVEN_9709 Aug 22nd BW 46 (confirmed)
DENYASON Aug 24th BW n/a (arrived 7th Sep)
MB26 Aug 27th BW 47 (not confirmed)

[denyason]

What a pile of crud. All this talk got me calling customer services just to make sure that my confirmed build week 47 was still good. Apparently now it hasn't got a confirmed build at all. All they can say is that I'll have the car by Xmas. I will never be buying another new factory ordered VW. By the time I get it the Mk7s will be available to order!!

i think you might need a tissue.  i got mine within 2 weeks from my order in august- no joke.  i couldnt wait 45 wks!  afterall its exactly what i wanted anyways.  if i was using it as my main car i'd probably get it specced up a bit more, like everyone else here.   dont blame vw- they aint some cheap mass production co like nissan who make cars every second.  vw's biggest sellers is the basic golf- they aint going to make millions of gti's.  at least you'd know it was built well.  i wouldnt be so happy with a 5 minute (guess) car like they do at nissan.  service aint so good- it depends on the dealer.  they used to give bouquet of flowers few yrs ago, now you get nothing- not even a full tank unless you're haggle.  btw usually next mark ie, mark 7 usually comes every 6 yrs or so...