New Member - Just ordered a 7.5 GTi PP through DTD

[Fewie]

Hi guys, wanted to introduce myself.  New member after a short time lurking on here.

I'm from East Yorkshire and I've just placed an order for a GTi Performance Pack 5dr hatch through drive the deal at a 14.5% discount.  I've gone for a simple spec namely manual, 19" Brescia's and metallic paint.  The wife also convinced me to got for the Art velour optional interior as she's not a fan of the tartan 

Tried to deal locally but my doorstep dealership wouldn't play ball so I've gone through drive the deal as I've heard good things.  Just had a confirmation mail telling me my dealer will be Kent so I've got a nice journey home of about 220 miles to get to grips with the car.

Been told to expect a call from the dealer Monday to confirm my spec, at which point I need to confirm my colour.  Current favourite is tungsten silver but I've got the weekend to decide.  My current car (Octavia vRS Diesel) is white and I fancy a change but most of the colours I did like on the 7.0 seem to have been discointinued now 

According to the the local dealer the performance pack models are a 22 week lead at the minute so I beat settle in for a long wait!

[Arnold_Lane]

I've just spoken to the very same dealer as mine was also ordered through DtD.

I've got a 5dr GTi PE on order and have just changed order from a manual to DSG. Dealer reckons on 16 or so weeks as it's already a car that they have ordered.

I have also had vRS Octavia's in the past, two and both diesel and both race blue.

[Fewie]

My Octavia ended being white as it was free and I couldn't decide!  Liked race blue but was very common

[Fewie]

@ Arnold, are you collecting or having driven delivery? The salesman eluded to a free train ticket or tank of fuel if I save them the hassle of having to deliver (which I probably wouldn't want them to do anyway)

[Arnold_Lane]

I will be collecting, partly as it gives me a decent distance drive to familiarise myself with the car but it also allows me to stop over with relatives for a catch up (and induce a little jealousy over my new car  ).

Yes, race blue was a popular vRS colour, probably because it used to be a vRS only colour. Now it's available across the range so that awful non metallic grey (primer?) seems to have taken over!

[kalimon]

I've just been driving beside a tungsten silver GTD and it looked fantastic!
You don't see many about and it's an awesome colour so go with your first instinct and order it

[Fewie]

On the drive home from work I've just seen 6 GTD's and 1 GTi! 

My 1st instinct was white silver until I saw it in the flesh on a GTD.  like indium but it's a bit subtle, unless the red trim of a GTi would lift it?

[OscarStorm]

Hi guys, wanted to introduce myself.  New member after a short time lurking on here.

I'm from East Yorkshire and I've just placed an order for a GTi Performance Pack 5dr hatch through drive the deal at a 14.5% discount.  I've gone for a simple spec namely manual, 19" Brescia's and metallic paint.  The wife also convinced me to got for the Art velour optional interior as she's not a fan of the tartan 

Tried to deal locally but my doorstep dealership wouldn't play ball so I've gone through drive the deal as I've heard good things.  Just had a confirmation mail telling me my dealer will be Kent so I've got a nice journey home of about 220 miles to get to grips with the car.

Been told to expect a call from the dealer Monday to confirm my spec, at which point I need to confirm my colour.  Current favourite is tungsten silver but I've got the weekend to decide.  My current car (Octavia vRS Diesel) is white and I fancy a change but most of the colours I did like on the 7.0 seem to have been discointinued now 

According to the the local dealer the performance pack models are a 22 week lead at the minute so I beat settle in for a long wait!

I have used DTD twice now and have recommended to friends. Picked up my R at the end of last month so met James who I presume you have been speaking with then. He seems a good guy, told me he's been with the company 15 years. Picking it up yourself is definitely the way to go in my opinion. You get a full tank and get to know your car better on the drive home. I live in South Wales so it was a fair drive for me.

[Fewie]

I've not spoken to James as yet. Waiting for his contact after giving my payment details to drive the deal.  It would be a 220 mile journey home for me but it's my preferred option at the moment, just have to get a train down.

[Bubba Nutkin]

You'll need to get across to London Victoria; it's about 40 minutes from there to Gillingham.  James will most likely pick you up if you ask nicely.  The process is simple and professional.  I bought my GTI from them (via DriveTheDeal) a year ago and it's been faultless.  Highly recommended.