MY09, MY10 & MY11 Differences

[noel]

Hi.  This is my first post and I am looking for your help on Model Year changes for this incoming year i.e. MY2012.  I ordered a GTD full loaded with DSG in October 2010.  I was told it would be 16 weeks delivery time. I then read the changes on the forum from Snoopy for Week build 45 MY2011 and as a result I updated my order.   
My dealer has informed me today that at the moment my car is scheduled for week build 17!.  This will be 12 weeks past the expected delivery date.  So, having waited 6 months should I expect further changes for MY2012 at week build 22 (as last year) and if so will any of these be significant?  Another 4 weeks is nothing on this timescale. 

[Snoopy]

We don't normally get to hear changes this early. Around April time is when VW inform the dealers.
Most changes are very minor.

[noel]

Thank you.  The dealer told me that there is only one change in the Model Year towards  the end of each year.  I have found they same to know less than the forums although the dealership staff are very helpful.

[Snoopy]

There is a model year change at around week 22. Then there is a slight tweek to the specs at around week 45. So he is sort of right but its a cheaky way of saying it. As there is one change per model year (week 45-46) but the model year changes at around week 22.

[noel]

Thanks.  Just to clarify, week 22 usually sees the main model changes.  I assume this has the been the case for some years.  I am paying 30K with all the extras and intend keeping the car forever!  Happy to do this and thought I may have car by April however, if they are not going to build until week 17 having waited 6 months am thinking I should tell them to hold until the 22 build week.  Obviously not knowing what may change does not help, but if you look back to previous changes and listen to others on the forum some changes are worth waiting for, all within reason of course. Can't wait indefinitely.

Thanks again.