Have VW restricted production of the GTD/GTI too much this time

[Gryzor]

I hear ya' drisser, even getting contacted to say there has been no movement but they will keep you updated is better tha nothing. I ended up contacting VW Executive Customer Services or whatever they are called, and I got a name, number, and e-mail address of an individual who did keep me regularly updated via phone calls and texts.  Unfortunately, build weeks are not confirmed until about 4 weeks before its due to go into build, so you could have a bit of a wait.  See how the BMW drives and take it from there.  Based on what I've seen and read, I'm not sure it'll be the all-rounder that buyers of the GTI generally look for.

[drisser]

tbh I am hoping I dont like the M135, but already having got a BMW 6 cyl motor I am not sure I wont like it...

As you say, will see how it drives, that is the most important thing rather than a £1 or £2k price difference..

[Thornster]

I think you're going to have a real dilemma come Sunday...

[Gryzor]

It'll be easy to get sucked into the speed for sure!  I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but I like my cars to look nice too, and the 135 hatch doesn't do anything for me at all.  Having said that, I think the 1 series coupe looks much nicer.

[drisser]

totally agree with you

I did see an estoril blue 120d M sport this morning and to be fair it looked a lot better in the flesh than in pics.. but I just think the GTi is so much more cool and understated, I mean you are not likely to turn back too often and stare at the M135 when you park it up are you !

Aaagh here is hoping I dont like the 135 !!  I think at the end of day it will come down to raw speed v cool understatement.

[matchboy]

thing is my dealer originally said early October build for mid to late October customer delivery ...

Given a month has passed now since I ordered and today they cant even tell me when they can tell me when build week will be confirmed.. I am starting to think early October is pie in the sky  ?

I would love to have the GTi but if it comes down to a £1k difference for the M135 and its on my drive in 6 weeks, v 6 months that is worth considering.  Especially as I dont want to spend any more cash on my 330Ci before getting the new motor - even a couple of tyres will be £350 wasted for example..

Will come down to Sunday I think and how the 135 drives.  If it blows me away, I could be sticking with BMW, if it isnt as good an all rounder despite being faster, then I will be patient..

Waiting a month?  Try waiting 17 weeks all ready and still another 6 (minimum) to go.  If I had known how long this would take 12 weeks ago I would have got the 135i without a shadow of a doubt, and then traded that in for a Golf R in a couple of years time.  Ridiculous wait for a new car. 

[drisser]

Dealer just mailed me..

They said if I ordered that spec of car on monday, it would be delivered to them on 10th September and keys in my hand on the 14th.

Slightly better proactive customer service...

[Bill_the_Bear]

6 weeks from order to driving away!

If true this totally humiliates VW.

[Thornster]

The BMW order system is very good by all accounts (think i mentioned this earlier in the thread).

[MrY]

Hi All. Yes the GTD delivery times are ridiculous. I ordered mine last week with a minimum spec ie Dyno sound, winter pack and a base colour. Mine is a fleet order. I am aware that fleet orders can be quicker in some instances, however my estimated delivery time is JULY 2014....