I have already had Volkswagen customer services speak to a customer and tell them that they have to take delivery of a car by the end of March for the loyalty discount. So they will not guarantee the loyalty discount on a factory order because it might not arrive in time. It is part of the terms and condition of the offer.
On GTI/GTD 5 doors, dsg or manual are ok but DSG slightly more sought after. Colours Carbon grey, night blue, limestone, black.
Spec wise it's having something like leather and nav are a huge draw for dealers because it's rare to find on a GTI/GTD and people have almost come to expect it from a premium hatch.
Golf R DSG leather and nav is almost essential anything but white or red is desirable. If you have the 19's people want DCC.