31 Weeks lead time for an R

[mark@vorny.co.uk]

Sept order for BW46 was always a little optimistic unless the dealer was snatching a cancelled order. I ordered Sept 20th, order accepted at the factory on Sept 24th, always provisional for BW4 (bog standard 5 door manual in Lapiz, so no fancy options potentially causing delays) - i'll check with VW UK to see if my provisional BW has slid (it might give you an idea as to whether yours will slide further). If you do end up being BW2, your confirmation should be imminent.

In the back of my mind I was thinking about a Cayman, but it was looking quite expensive. I suppose the difference per month on a fully loaded R vs a basic Cayman (that comes with absolutely nowt) is not so big residual % between the 2 cars aren't much different.

I latched onto a cancelled order, but evidently it wasn't as far down the track as I hoped. Sure it will be worth it in the end.
I think your R will be more enjoyable than a basic Cayman. It can be depressing looking at rows of blanked out buttons on a dash !
I always get into them at 12 months old where some unfortunate person has lost a load of cash, then PCP them and the further % depreciation looks almost bearable. The first owner of my current one lost £36k over 12 months and 3k miles. You have to be on a different financial planet to stomach that 

[monkeyhanger]

My R has just hit stage 2 (order with factory), and I checked with VW UK where mine currently is - unconfirmed BW4 a few weeks ago, now unconfirmed BW8 today. They did say it's always worst case when scheduling and it could shuffle back down. I was checking to ensure I had time to add on Pretorias. I do and so I have added them to the order, they may well put my order back further though! 

[Exonian]

My R has just hit stage 2 (order with factory), and I checked with VW UK where mine currently is - unconfirmed BW4 a few weeks ago, now unconfirmed BW8 today. They did say it's always worst case when scheduling and it could shuffle back down. I was checking to ensure I had time to add on Pretorias. I do and so I have added them to the order, they may well put my order back further though! 

Is that just so you can avoid Bridgestones MH? 
To be honest, that's the only "essential" option I'd tick on an R (aside from rear camera maybe)

[monkeyhanger]

Exonian: No, I'm actually more likely to get Bridgestones on 19". 

But I saw a Lapis with Prets on yesterday and my mind was made up. They were on the White demo I had my test drive in and I wasn't fussed. Have they grown on me or are they colour selective? My dealer just phoned me to say it's all done and their system says I'm unconfirmed BW18 (and was just before adding prets). If mine really is that long they'll try to grab a cancelled or non-committed order. BW18? I'll be holding out for the 65 plate if that comes to fruition!

[am1w]

Good Lord monkeyhanger, BW18 is a crazy long wait. It is not as if they are building a Veyron or perhaps they are if you listen to the posters on the R Forum.

My 2nd R (the 1st I cancelled as I got a better deal nearer home) is still on BW6 which I ordered 1st Week October. I was thinking of adding a Pano Roof, but now I am concerned it might adversely affect the BW. I'll speak to the Dealer on Monday next week to check the lay of the land. Not too fussed either way.

Are you ordering DCC with the Prets?

[monkeyhanger]

Good Lord monkeyhanger, BW18 is ridiculous. It is not as if they are building a Veyron.

My 2nd R (the 1st I cancelled as I got a better deal nearer home) is still on BW6 which I ordered 1st Week October. I was thinking of adding a Pano Roof, but now I am concerned it might adversely affect by BW. I'll speak to the Dealer on Monday next week to check the lay of the land. Not too fussed either way.

Are you ordering DCC with the Prets?

If there's any option that is most likely to extend your delivery time it'll be a sunroof. It's a pretty rare option and they're likely to wait until they have a fair few of them and make them together in a campaign.. There were huge delays on the Scirocco a few years ago on the back of a lack of sunroof parts - they were adding about 15 weeks onto the standard 10 week build wait.

I think my dealership might have gotten the wrong end of the stick with the BW18 prediction as literally an hour earlier, VW UK had stated BW8 to me when I wanted to ensure my order hadn't gone confirmed, and the BW18 prediction was before they modified my order.

According to my dealer they couldn't officially retain the price lock (pre Nov price) on the main car by adding the Prets, but that was nowt for me to worry about, they would do some work behind the scenes to keep it so. There always seems to be a way to fiddle it in.

[am1w]

Good Lord monkeyhanger, BW18 is ridiculous. It is not as if they are building a Veyron.

My 2nd R (the 1st I cancelled as I got a better deal nearer home) is still on BW6 which I ordered 1st Week October. I was thinking of adding a Pano Roof, but now I am concerned it might adversely affect by BW. I'll speak to the Dealer on Monday next week to check the lay of the land. Not too fussed either way.

Are you ordering DCC with the Prets?

If there's any option that is most likely to extend your delivery time it'll be a sunroof. It's a pretty rare option and they're likely to wait until they have a fair few of them and make them together in a campaign.. There were huge delays on the Scirocco a few years ago on the back of a lack of sunroof parts - they were adding about 15 weeks onto the standard 10 week build wait.

I think my dealership might have gotten the wrong end of the stick with the BW18 prediction as literally an hour earlier, VW UK had stated BW8 to me when I wanted to ensure my order hadn't gone confirmed, and the BW18 prediction was before they modified my order.

According to my dealer they couldn't officially retain the price lock (pre Nov price) on the main car by adding the Prets, but that was nowt for me to worry about, they would do some work behind the scenes to keep it so. There always seems to be a way to fiddle it in.

I was thinking of the Pano Roof or upgrading from DNS to DNS Pro. The latter is a real waste of money for me even though the big screen is soooo lovely. I'll see what the dealer says on Monday. One has to be careful not to over spec a car with too many lovely toys. Easily done.

[monkeyhanger]

am1w: No DCC for me. The standard set up on 18" rubber of my GTD is lightyears ahead of the crashy ride on my last MK5, I know the 19s will be a little firmer, but even on 2 Sciroccos the car was rarely out of "Sport" (just heard 20 people say together "the MK7 system  is more sophisticated than that on the Scirocco") - £895 for Prets, fair enough, it's a bit pricey but to have to add DCC, i'll live with the slightly firmer ride.

[am1w]

am1w: No DCC for me. The standard set up on 18" rubber of my GTD is lightyears ahead of the crashy ride on my last MK5, I know the 19s will be a little firmer, but even on 2 Sciroccos the car was rarely out of "Sport" (just heard 20 people say together "the MK7 system  is more sophisticated than that on the Scirocco") - £895 for Prets, fair enough, it's a bit pricey but to have to add DCC, i'll live with the slightly firmer ride.

I think the ride will be fine without DCC. However, I've specced DCC with 18" wheels plus 6 other options which includes Dynaudio. I think that is more than enough.

The Prets are lighter than the Cadiz, so the unsprung weight with them may be a bit less which I am sure has advantages.

[JB GTI]

Just thought I would give a little update on where I am now after I started this thread. After failing to agree a deal that suited and was about to walk away I was offered a proper curve ball.
We found a car in the system with a fairly basic spec that wasn't confirmed for production. My dealer spoke to VW UK to confirm we could alter the spec without pushing the build too far into next year and they have put an order in for my ideal spec without me having a commitment to buy (which I have in writing signed by the sales manager) when the car turns up providing we reach a deal I will buy if not I walk away no strings attached.
As of today it is at Stage 3 "Your order has been confirmed for production week commencing 21/12/14 Wk51!!
I also had it confirmed that if I do have it I can have it Mar 1st
Spec:  Golf R 3dr Lapiz Blue DSG, Pretoria's, Dynaudio, Discover Nav, Rear Camera, Keyless Entry