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Offline Booth11

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Re: Build Date Confirmed!!
« Reply #160 on: 11 August 2015, 00:23 »
Sorry to hear that Bec. That's just ridiculous.
I think what makes it worse is the lack of communication.
If VW were to turn round and say they were having problems sourcing the wheels and to expect a 3 month delay then you can at least make an informed decision. But I doubt any company would be this truthful as it would lose them plenty of customers.
Which is a pity.

Thanks Steven.

You're right, it's the lack of information that's the killer in this situation.  I can't fault James for communication, he always is very prompt in getting back to me.  It's just that he doesn't have any answers to give.  I almost feel sorry for him.

It is as you say.  If only VW would just be upfront about the delay, then I could make a decision, but I agree, they will never admit to something that may potentially lose them sales.  So silence reigns.

I'm not unrealistic, I knew there was going to be a good, long wait, and was prepared for that, hence me ordering way back in Jan, but when the possibility of it turning into a possible 13 month wait came out of the blue last week, well, it was a bit too much!

I will stay positive and just hope that confirmation is forthcoming this week.
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Re: Build Date Confirmed!!
« Reply #161 on: 11 August 2015, 01:19 »
What will also make it worse for yourself is the fact you are a car nut  :laugh:

Being on here every day will be torture on one hand and relief on the other.  Being able to forget about it for a while would certainly help but you've no chance of that  :rolleyes:
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Re: Build Date Confirmed!!
« Reply #162 on: 11 August 2015, 08:16 »
What will also make it worse for yourself is the fact you are a car nut  :laugh:

Being on here every day will be torture on one hand and relief on the other.  Being able to forget about it for a while would certainly help but you've no chance of that  :rolleyes:

....says the man chatting on a car forum in the dark of the night.   :rolleyes: :tongue: :laugh:

It's a way of life. There are worse things to be be nuts about.

My forthcoming holiday will provide plenty of distraction (I hope!).  :cool:
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Re: Build Date Confirmed!!
« Reply #163 on: 11 August 2015, 08:52 »
It is as you say.  If only VW would just be upfront about the delay, then I could make a decision, but I agree, they will never admit to something that may potentially lose them sales.  So silence reigns.

I'm not even convinced you can get to speak to anyone who knows. I spoke to VWUK and told them that 'BMW can deliver me a car before you estimate you'll begin to build one even though you've had my order for four months and I don't believe your estimates anyway. Give me something realistic or a reason to stick with you or I'm cancelling.' I just kept getting the unconfirmed build week parroted at me so I cancelled. If they'd have said, drop the wheels and you can have it in 8 weeks they'd have kept the sale.
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Re: Build Date Confirmed!!
« Reply #164 on: 11 August 2015, 09:33 »
It is as you say.  If only VW would just be upfront about the delay, then I could make a decision, but I agree, they will never admit to something that may potentially lose them sales.  So silence reigns.

I'm not even convinced you can get to speak to anyone who knows. I spoke to VWUK and told them that 'BMW can deliver me a car before you estimate you'll begin to build one even though you've had my order for four months and I don't believe your estimates anyway. Give me something realistic or a reason to stick with you or I'm cancelling.' I just kept getting the unconfirmed build week parroted at me so I cancelled. If they'd have said, drop the wheels and you can have it in 8 weeks they'd have kept the sale.

Absolutely gitsy. 

As you and Steven (p3asa) say, if they gave accurate and honest info, then people could make an informed decision.  And yes, if they stated it was the wheels holding the order up, then I would probably switch to Cadiz and source the Prets separately.  But VWUK will never admit or give a straight answer about any problems in order to protect their sales, and I'm sure they don't give a toss about the angry ramblings of a few car nuts on forums.

I don't blame you for cancelling your order.  There is a limit to what you can take when being left in the dark with no idea what's going on.     

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Re: Build Date Confirmed!!
« Reply #165 on: 11 August 2015, 09:53 »
Maybe VWCS staff used to work in the mushroom trade?

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Re: Build Date Confirmed!!
« Reply #166 on: 11 August 2015, 14:57 »
Maybe VWCS staff used to work in the mushroom trade?

Yes, they need to see the light!
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Re: Build Date Confirmed!!
« Reply #167 on: 11 August 2015, 16:54 »
What will also make it worse for yourself is the fact you are a car nut  :laugh:

Being on here every day will be torture on one hand and relief on the other.  Being able to forget about it for a while would certainly help but you've no chance of that  :rolleyes:

....says the man chatting on a car forum in the dark of the night.   :rolleyes: :tongue: :laugh:



Waiting to pick my daughter up from town. What else is there to do  :laugh:
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Re: Build Date Confirmed!!
« Reply #168 on: 11 August 2015, 18:06 »
Maybe VWCS staff used to work in the mushroom trade?

Yes, they need to see the light!

and stop feeding you sh*t....

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Re: Build Date Confirmed!!
« Reply #169 on: 11 August 2015, 18:30 »
Maybe VWCS staff used to work in the mushroom trade?

Yes, they need to see the light!

and stop feeding you sh*t....

 :grin:  :cry: :cry:

Trying my best not to swallow it.
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