Standard Spec Change

[pgibson007]

Hello,

Called VW today to find out if there was a build week set for my GTI yet as it's been 5 weeks since I ordered it and my dealer hasn't heard anything.  Customer services told me GTI builds are delayed as they've decided to remove keyless entry from the standard spec.  Not sure how removing something can increase build times but apparently it does!

[monkeyhanger]

Hello,

Called VW today to find out if there was a build week set for my GTI yet as it's been 5 weeks since I ordered it and my dealer hasn't heard anything.  Customer services told me GTI builds are delayed as they've decided to remove keyless entry from the standard spec.  Not sure how removing something can increase build times but apparently it does!

It should also reduce the list price - bet that doesn't happen. If people are nervy about buying VWs now, even petrol variants, you'd expect VW to be throwing more kit in as a sweetener, not less.

[ERVS]

On the VW Configurator site the standard spec has changed it now says keyless entry on 5 door models only for the GTI, I cant see anything else that has changed on standard spec. I take it you ordered the 3 door GTI?
I ordered my 5 door GTI in the beginning of August and I got my build week on week commencing 30th Nov. I doubt I will take delivery of mine this side of the year.
My point is the wait is terribly long and it is very frustrating.

[Bungleaio]

I would be extremely annoyed if they reduced the spec on a car that I had ordered.

I've just had a poke around on the configurator and seen this

"Style Package

Door sill trim: the high-quality stainless steel sill protectors with Golf lettering do not just protect the heavily used entrance area but are also a real eye-catcher. Tail silencer trim, twin pipe, chrome: The tail silencer trim brings an additional shot of powerful good looks to the Golf. The inclined design, combined with the hint of top-quality, turns it into a true highlight. Chrome rear strip: The attractive chrome-look protective strip is not only an eye-catcher, it also effectively protects the edge of the rear lid at the same time."

I'm not into the chrome rear strip but the sill protectors sounds good. I might see if I can find out what these are and if I can get them retrofitted to mine.

[AndyG]

The trouble with chrome protective strips is that you then don't want to scratch the chrome.

[evo1986]

I would be extremely annoyed if they reduced the spec on a car that I had ordered.

I've just had a poke around on the configurator and seen this

"Style Package

Door sill trim: the high-quality stainless steel sill protectors with Golf lettering do not just protect the heavily used entrance area but are also a real eye-catcher. Tail silencer trim, twin pipe, chrome: The tail silencer trim brings an additional shot of powerful good looks to the Golf. The inclined design, combined with the hint of top-quality, turns it into a true highlight. Chrome rear strip: The attractive chrome-look protective strip is not only an eye-catcher, it also effectively protects the edge of the rear lid at the same time."

I'm not into the chrome rear strip but the sill protectors sounds good. I might see if I can find out what these are and if I can get them retrofitted to mine.

26 October 2015
Effective immediately on any three-door models built from week 45

VW1301-15

Keyless entry is no longer an option on all three-door Golf models built from week 45 onwards (starting 2 November).
 
This includes the GTD and GTI trims, where it is standard. There will be no change to the availability of keyless entry for five-door Golfs.
 
The Volkswagen website, the showroom configurator and SLi have been updated and will show this change from today (Wednesday 21 October). The price list and brochure will be updated as soon as possible.
 
For future orders, we will reduce on the road (OTR) price by £365 (the consumer price of Keyless entry) for three-door GTD and GTI models.

Keyless entry vehicles in pipeline
 
There are around 600 vehicles on order that have been impacted by this change.
 
The Customer Services Centre (CSC) will be in contact to discuss these customer-tagged cars and the next steps to take.
 
For orders already placed the car will re-consign at the lower value of the current OTR less £365 including VAT.
 

[Bungleaio]

Whats the thinking around this?

It works like a charm on my 3 door.

[Cossieian]

Whats the thinking around this?

It works like a charm on my 3 door.

It's the first option I ticked and I love it, glad mine was built just in time

[p3asa]

That's bizarre. At first when I was reading it I thought there was no way it would just effect 3 door models until I seen Lee's reply.

I take it it can't even be added at a cost considering they are actually taking the price of it off.

Strange.

[Sootchucker]

Exactly, whilst I had to pay for it (mine was a 2013 build), I'm really glad I did, but can't understand what having two less doors has to do with the availability of this option.

Looking at what evo1986 posted, it reads that not only is it removed from the 3 door models, but it's not even available as a cost option ?

What's the thinking on this then ?