Clubsport order thread

[Guzzle]

Is it no longer possible to download brochures from the VW website?

I always found them far more reliable than the website configurator.

[Bluto]

Is it no longer possible to download brochures from the VW website?

I always found them far more reliable than the website configurator.

Like you I found the brochures more useful.  The PDF pricelist disappeared a few months ago, with a message on the UK VW website saying that VW were discontinuing the downloadable version of the price list and Golf brochure, with the details now being part of the website itself or configurator.

The only brochure that is available to download now (that I can find) is the accessories brochure.

[SRGTD]

Is it no longer possible to download brochures from the VW website?

I always found them far more reliable than the website configurator.

Like you I found the brochures more useful.  The PDF pricelist disappeared a few months ago, with a message on the UK VW website saying that VW were discontinuing the downloadable version of the price list and Golf brochure, with the details now being part of the website itself or configurator.

The only brochure that is available to download now (that I can find) is the accessories brochure.

The September 2021 brochure (the last one produced?) for the mk8 Golf is at the link below;

https://www.volkswagen.co.uk/files/live/sites/vwuk/files/pdf/Brochures/golf-8-brochure-pricelist-p11d.pdf

As far as I can see, in Sept last year there was no reference to a pearlescent black (Deep black pearl?) roof for either the Clubsport 45 or GTI Clubsport models in the brochure, although it’s possible VW may have introduced a black roof option since then. Standard spec for the CS45 states it has a Gloss black (not pearl black) roof and door mirror covers.

If I was ordering a GTI Clubsport and wanted a black roof, I’d just get it vinyl wrapped; probably cheaper than it would be to spec a black roof option from the factory if indeed VW do offer one.

[Boothy1979]

I ordered my clubsport (pure white) a couple of weeks ago, god knows if I will ever see it, anyway, when I ordered it the black roof was not an option and like SRGTD mentions, I’m just going to have mine wrapped instead and like SRGTD also said, likely to be miles cheaper than if Vw spec’d it.

[Bluto]

Thanks for the replies on this query, appreciate those.

Yes SRGTD I think September 2021 was the last Mk8 Golf pricelist I was able to download. On the German VW site the roof paint is listed as Deep Black Perleffekt at €360 (see screengrab below).  Interestingly Harman Kardon is still available to choose too, guess the German market will be last to have those pulled if the chip shortages continue.

Thanks Boothy1979, I'm sure your car will eventually arrive!  I am looking at spec'ing a Pure White likes yours but with a pan roof. Not had a sunroof since my Mk4 GTI.  I personally thought having the remaining roof black would tie in with the fitted sunroof, hence my query on this.

Looks like I'll be getting some quotes then as vinyl seems to be the UK black roof option method or buy a second hand CS45. 

Cheers

Bluto

[Exonian]

I’ve found in the past the broker spec sheets are often updated with spec changes shortly before VW put them live on their official channels. So the black roof might well go live with the April price rises. It’s not like the roof paint needs an extra microprocessor adding to the car…

[theminty1]

The black roof with Clubsport option has been on DTD for ages.(at least 3 months) Not sure how it would be when it came down to actually ordering though

[Carl_45]

As far as I can see, in Sept last year there was no reference to a pearlescent black (Deep black pearl?) roof for either the Clubsport 45 or GTI Clubsport models in the brochure, although it’s possible VW may have introduced a black roof option since then. Standard spec for the CS45 states it has a Gloss black (not pearl black) roof and door mirror covers.

I’ll check later if the suns still shining, but I’m 99% certain the roof on the CS45 is metallic, I’m sure I saw the specs in the paint the other day, but it was just a glance and didn’t think about it. I know it shines up lovely with polish and double speed wax.

The wing and mirrors or definitely gloss black.

[Bluto]

So today I've joined the Clubsport conga order line.  Made my decision of going down the Clubsport route instead of the R.  Tomorrow's impending price hike focused the mind after pondering the pros and cons of both cars for the last 12 months, and a couple of test drives in both.

The options list got a bit of a hammering, but having certain things on my beloved Mk6 meant I was after the equivalent on the Mk8.  Plus if this is to be my last ICE car, I thought just go for it.

Spec: Pure White, Rear view camera, Pan roof, Winter Pack, HUD, DCC, Black Estorils, Park Assist, Nav Pro, Digital Key.

My procrastination has meant I've missed out on the Harman Kardon option, but as my paperwork says estimated delivery is begining of March 2023 (I suspect that is optimistic), who knows if the HK option will appear again and I can add it before my spec gets locked in.  Plus there is always the potential retrofit avenue or different aftermarket audio upgrades options. 

As long as my Mk6 keeps going in the meantime (she'll be over the 200k mile mark before the new arrival), I'm in no rush.  It arrives when it does.    Hopefully with many of the software bugs features sorted. 

[Boothy1979]

So today I've joined the Clubsport conga order line.  Made my decision of going down the Clubsport route instead of the R.  Tomorrow's impending price hike focused the mind after pondering the pros and cons of both cars for the last 12 months, and a couple of test drives in both.

The options list got a bit of a hammering, but having certain things on my beloved Mk6 meant I was after the equivalent on the Mk8.  Plus if this is to be my last ICE car, I thought just go for it.

Spec: Pure White, Rear view camera, Pan roof, Winter Pack, HUD, DCC, Black Estorils, Park Assist, Nav Pro, Digital Key.

My procrastination has meant I've missed out on the Harman Kardon option, but as my paperwork says estimated delivery is begining of March 2023, who knows if the HK option will appear again and I can add it before my spec gets locked in.  Plus there is always the potential retrofit avenue or different aftermarket audio upgrades options. 

As long as my Mk6 keeps going in the meantime (she'll be over the 200k mile mark before the new arrival), I'm in no rush.  It arrives when it does.    Hopefully with many of the software bugs features sorted. 

Congrats mate. Great choice and great spec. I ordered around 3 weeks ago now and been told the same date. Coming from my last two cars that had B&O sound systems I was a little worried moving to the GTI with a standard sound system that I would miss it. (My MK8 standard GTI was already built so had not choice in spec). However, I have to say the standard system for me is decent. Of course it’s not as good but put it this way, I haven’t put it on my clubsport I have ordered.