31 Weeks lead time for an R

[Booth11]

Finalised my order for an R today. Estimated build week 28 (early July) which seems a very optimistic lead time of 22 weeks.  Expecting that to get pushed back, no big deal as was expecting early Sept delivery anyway.

[mikeok]

Um mm yep very optimistic. .but fingers crossed.  All depends on spec aswell

[p3asa]

Finalised my order for an R today. Estimated build week 28 (early July) which seems a very optimistic lead time of 22 weeks.  Expecting that to get pushed back, no big deal as was expecting early Sept delivery anyway.

Bec,

You'll probably find the dealer you ordered from has such a high turnover, that they order bundles of cars continuously so they may very well be further on in the process when your order gets attached to them.

I know when I got my GTD their estimate was spot on and relatively short compared to what other folk were waiting.

Welcome to the Mk7 section officially 

[Booth11]

Finalised my order for an R today. Estimated build week 28 (early July) which seems a very optimistic lead time of 22 weeks.  Expecting that to get pushed back, no big deal as was expecting early Sept delivery anyway.

Bec,

You'll probably find the dealer you ordered from has such a high turnover, that they order bundles of cars continuously so they may very well be further on in the process when your order gets attached to them.

I know when I got my GTD their estimate was spot on and relatively short compared to what other folk were waiting.

Welcome to the Mk7 section officially 

Thanks for the 'official' welcome Steven 

Yeah I was surprised at the initial estimated BW, and allowing 3 weeks from build to delivery, looking at 25 weeks.  Hmm, time will tell I guess.  You could be right about high turnover of cars resulting in shorter lead times.

Spoke to James at JCB today to confirm everything, really nice guy.  Had a good chat and, though it's a way off yet, went over pre collection requirements.  Might as well know how fussy I am from the outset 

[monkeyhanger]

They've got a Lapiz blue r at Pulman Durham matt.

I will ask Mick about it, if it isn't loaded to the hilt with options I don't want.

[mcmaddy]

Looks like it's a 63 plate with 10k miles on it at 30k price with leather, nav pro, maybe dcc but can't make out the pictures.

[monkeyhanger]

Looks like it's a 63 plate with 10k miles on it at 30k price with leather, nav pro, maybe dcc but can't make out the pictures.

I thought you meant a new one. I wouldn't want to swap a 63 plate GTD for a 63 plate R and pay more than i'm paying for a new one (albeit with a few more toys), I can wait if that's the only other option.

I'll be asking him today (he never replied to a voicemail I sent him about 17:30 last night) if he can grab a Lapiz or DBP R in manual, with Pretorias from a cancelled order on the system. If he can then i'll tolerate paying for one or 2 very cheap options. It's in his best interests too because my fixed p/x GTD is depreciating at about £220 a month and right now i'm looking at the middle of May for delivery if it doesn't move any further.

[matchboy]

I definitely wouldn't be wanting to pay for options I didn't want because the spec is "close" to what I wanted. I've gone right off the Cadiz, so much so that I would only consider an R with Prets for a grabbable unallocated car. I'd only stomach paying for the camera (still consider it a novelty) to get my car earlier. I'd consider Lapiz or DBP, the other colours just don't do it for me on an R. I might ask the question.

If you're not interested in extras then yes, you may struggle to find one.  I'd have never specced the camera but actually its really helpful!  I know someone else has mentioned that because of the shortfall dealers are saying 'why should we discount the ones we physically have' and yes I had loads of those kinds of conversations - but persistence paid off in the end and I found a dealer who wanted a sale there and then - just lucky really.  I'd certainly have a look around if I were you, if you're desperate that is - you never know 

[monkeyhanger]

If you're not interested in extras then yes, you may struggle to find one.  I'd have never specced the camera but actually its really helpful!  I know someone else has mentioned that because of the shortfall dealers are saying 'why should we discount the ones we physically have' and yes I had loads of those kinds of conversations - but persistence paid off in the end and I found a dealer who wanted a sale there and then - just lucky really.  I'd certainly have a look around if I were you, if you're desperate that is - you never know 

Well I put the question to my salesman this morning via email and he hasn't come back to me yet. I'm by no means desperate for my R, but if there's one I can have now without shelling out for £2k options I neither want nor need then i'll take it. Should be mutually beneficial - they get paid quicker, get to put my GTD up for sale quicker and I get my R quicker. Unfortunately most unallocated cars bought "for stock" usually come with about £3k of options on them. Leather is a strict no-no for me. Saw Benfield Scotswood Road's demo with vienna leather on a 64 plate and it was saggy as hell already. Maybe a few cancelled Rs going for those who were banking on the better GFVs but their dealer didn't secure them?

[matchboy]

If you're not interested in extras then yes, you may struggle to find one.  I'd have never specced the camera but actually its really helpful!  I know someone else has mentioned that because of the shortfall dealers are saying 'why should we discount the ones we physically have' and yes I had loads of those kinds of conversations - but persistence paid off in the end and I found a dealer who wanted a sale there and then - just lucky really.  I'd certainly have a look around if I were you, if you're desperate that is - you never know 

Well I put the question to my salesman this morning via email and he hasn't come back to me yet. I'm by no means desperate for my R, but if there's one I can have now without shelling out for £2k options I neither want nor need then i'll take it. Should be mutually beneficial - they get paid quicker, get to put my GTD up for sale quicker and I get my R quicker. Unfortunately most unallocated cars bought "for stock" usually come with about £3k of options on them. Leather is a strict no-no for me. Saw Benfield Scotswood Road's demo with vienna leather on a 64 plate and it was saggy as hell already. Maybe a few cancelled Rs going for those who were banking on the better GFVs but their dealer didn't secure them?

I didn't even bother with my own dealer at the time - its not in his interest as he's already got an order with you.  I just phoned around all the VW dealer groups in a 100 mile radius.  Took some time, but I was desperate for one    Yes, mine had extras on it that I wouldn't have specced, but then I haggled hard    As for the leather, yes I'm not a fan of the normal leather, but mine came with the carbon nappa (which I wouldn't have specced as its so pricey) but I'm very impressed with it, much better than the leather on the mk 5 and 6 golfs.  I think mine was a chap who cancelled because of a change of circumstance ie. he was getting divorced.  Sad for him, but good for me  (and presumably for his ex missus as well  )