GTD build dates (estimated or confirmed)

[The Running Man]

I've not ordered a GTD, but the GTI.

I'm sure all will be good with your order e.l.s 

Well done anyway on getting the VW GOLF 

[e.l.s]

Thank you, to be honest we don't really mind waiting (I've waited 17 years, what's another 6 months   )
We just don't want to be told December and then it ends up being march. Hubby phoning the dealer tomorrow

[monkeyhanger]

I've not ordered a GTD, but the GTI, so feel like I'm slightly intruding here.

I'm sure all will be good with your order e.l.s 

Well done anyway on getting the VW GOLF 

No intrusion - they're both subject to the same build timelines and delay causes right now. When is yours due? Must be getting near.

[monkeyhanger]

Thank you, to be honest we don't really mind waiting (I've waited 17 years, what's another 6 months   )
We just don't want to be told December and then it ends up being march. Hubby phoning the dealer tomorrow

Aye you might score on the allocation (dealer dependent) to get it by Christmas, or maybe the dealer has a recently cancelled GTI from one of the BMW turncoats (only joking fellas!  ) that he can adjust the spec to your needs.

[Bill_the_Bear]

Although safely it would appear that my dealer canned mine.  I think because it was a fleet sales rather than retail they no longer wanted it.

[monkeyhanger]

Although safely it would appear that my dealer canned mine.  I think because it was a fleet sales rather than retail they no longer wanted it.

If fleet are less subject to allocation considerations than retail then I suppose it makes sense for them to cancel it. Or maybe the dealer hasn't had many GTI enquiries and don't want to be stuck with a car that doesn't have a buyer (especially if it is packed with options that some may not want to pay for).

[Bill_the_Bear]

Although safely it would appear that my dealer canned mine.  I think because it was a fleet sales rather than retail they no longer wanted it.

If fleet are less subject to allocation considerations than retail then I suppose it makes sense for them to cancel it. Or maybe the dealer hasn't had many GTI enquiries and don't want to be stuck with a car that doesn't have a buyer (especially if it is packed with options that some may not want to pay for).

Yes my crazy options might have made it tough to sell.  Personally I think they just dropped it because they are fleet and people aren't going to be coming in the door to see what is in stock.

[mcmaddy]

Just checked the tracker and its gone from build week confirmed 1.9.2013 to "Your order has been confirmed for production. Please contact your Volkswagen retailer for further information" What does this mean in real world terms? Has my car started to be built??
 

[Nairn1980]

Just checked the tracker and its gone from build week confirmed 1.9.2013 to "Your order has been confirmed for production. Please contact your Volkswagen retailer for further information" What does this mean in real world terms? Has my car started to be built??

I'm also that week and mine now says the same... Hmmm!!!

[columbo]

My Missus ordered a five door GTD mid may, standard spec - manual, supposed to be here this week they said, turns out now it's gonna be the first week in December..

Funny enough, I just seen one of them old VW campers from the 70's - it was on an 09 plate so I guess the guy driving it had a long wait for that too