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Offline Sharpe

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Re: Have you ordered an 8.5 ?
« Reply #50 on: 19 August 2024, 21:05 »
There is a further £750 off when using VWFS from Friday as part of their ‘Summer Sale’.
Prime time to order between then and the 3rd September price rise.
Got a confirmed build week of 36 on my Moonstone today. I asked the question as to whether they could get the extra £750 added on…. shall see!

Offline ar899

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Re: Have you ordered an 8.5 ?
« Reply #51 on: 19 August 2024, 21:13 »
DTD now have the standard GTI with no options for £32,745. Discount of £6,155 inc £3,250 deposit contributuion. For a limited time only. Pretty good deal.

Pretty good price that. The thing that put me off using DTD, was the fact that the dealership that is providing the cars at that rate is located in Yorkshire, for me that would have meant the car would have been a driven delivery of 150 miles, at that point I wouldn’t regard it as a new car, they also wouldn’t entertain a trade in unfortunately. My local dealership got pretty darn close to that mind you.

Is there an option to pick it up?

Offline jon87

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Re: Have you ordered an 8.5 ?
« Reply #52 on: 19 August 2024, 21:27 »
DTD now have the standard GTI with no options for £32,745. Discount of £6,155 inc £3,250 deposit contributuion. For a limited time only. Pretty good deal.

Pretty good price that. The thing that put me off using DTD, was the fact that the dealership that is providing the cars at that rate is located in Yorkshire, for me that would have meant the car would have been a driven delivery of 150 miles, at that point I wouldn’t regard it as a new car, they also wouldn’t entertain a trade in unfortunately. My local dealership got pretty darn close to that mind you.

Is there an option to pick it up?

Yes, you can always tell DtD and the dealer you want to pick it up. When I ordered my mum's Polo from there last year I was actually asked by DtD if I want free driven delivery or want to collect it. I opted for free driven delivery as thought it's only a 1litre 95 bhp, the driver can hardly rip it. With a GTI I would definitely be picking it up though no matter where it is and then enjoy the drive back

Offline Carlosfandango

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Re: Have you ordered an 8.5 ?
« Reply #53 on: 19 August 2024, 21:29 »
DTD now have the standard GTI with no options for £32,745. Discount of £6,155 inc £3,250 deposit contributuion. For a limited time only. Pretty good deal.

Pretty good price that. The thing that put me off using DTD, was the fact that the dealership that is providing the cars at that rate is located in Yorkshire, for me that would have meant the car would have been a driven delivery of 150 miles, at that point I wouldn’t regard it as a new car, they also wouldn’t entertain a trade in unfortunately. My local dealership got pretty darn close to that mind you.

Is there an option to pick it up?

I’d imagine so, once DTD have introduced you, the rest of the sale is conducted through the dealership, I don’t see why you couldn't have it transported too, but that would be at your own cost as only driven delivery is offered free.
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8.5 GTI, Dolphin, Pan roof, Area view, DCC, Queenstown wheels, HUD, HK, Spare wheel.

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2020 BMW M135i xDrive, Storm Bay Metallic.
2016 Mk7 GTI DSG, Carbon Grey.
2010 Mk6 GTI Manual, Carbon Grey.
2009 Mk6 GTI DSG, Black Pearl.
2008 Mk5 GT sport DSG, Glacier White.
2003 Mk4 R32, Reflex Silver.
2002 Mk4 GTI, Indigo blue pearl.
1991 AX GT.
1984 Mk1 XR2.
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Offline WelshGolf

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Re: Have you ordered an 8.5 ?
« Reply #54 on: 19 August 2024, 21:31 »
There is a further £750 off when using VWFS from Friday as part of their ‘Summer Sale’.
Prime time to order between then and the 3rd September price rise.
Got a confirmed build week of 36 on my Moonstone today. I asked the question as to whether they could get the extra £750 added on…. shall see!

I’ve put an order in to take advantage of this extra £750 and get in before the price rise. Was not planning on ordering this year but don’t think I’ll get a better deal next year, but who knows
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Offline WelshGolf

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Re: Have you ordered an 8.5 ?
« Reply #55 on: 20 August 2024, 08:49 »


What are peoples thoughts on the new wheel option for the Clubsport and R? Can't decide to go with the 'Warmenau' or stick with the 'Estoril' I have now.
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Offline SRGTD

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Re: Have you ordered an 8.5 ?
« Reply #56 on: 20 August 2024, 08:57 »
What are peoples thoughts on the new wheel option for the Clubsport and R? Can't decide to go with the 'Warmenau' or stick with the 'Estoril' I have now.

I’d stick with Estoril’s; fewer spokes, less fussy and cleaner design, so easier to wash. 

And I’d definitely not go for the diamond cut version for the reasons I’ve mentioned many times before on the forum.
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Offline WelshGolf

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Re: Have you ordered an 8.5 ?
« Reply #57 on: 20 August 2024, 09:03 »
What are peoples thoughts on the new wheel option for the Clubsport and R? Can't decide to go with the 'Warmenau' or stick with the 'Estoril' I have now.

I’d stick with Estoril’s; fewer spokes, less fussy and cleaner design, so easier to wash. 

And I’d definitely not go for the diamond cut version for the reasons I’ve mentioned many times before on the forum.

I should of said, I really don't care about washing my car a lot, like it dirty  :rolleyes: , so the cleaning aspect doesn't bother me. (sorry in advance to the detailers)

However I do think the Estorils are less fussy, but if I stick with them i'd have an identical car to what I have now :huh:
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Offline JoeGTI

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Re: Have you ordered an 8.5 ?
« Reply #58 on: 20 August 2024, 09:35 »
Personally, I'd choose the new Queenstown wheel, as it's the new wheel, distinctively the facelift wheel and I think they look good. They're also unique to the GTI whereas the Estorils and those fussy spoke'd wheels can be spec'd on an R. I've Estoril's on my MK8 and I'd want something different. Not a fan of fussy intricate spokes so I wouldn't consider the other alternative.
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Offline Carlosfandango

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Re: Have you ordered an 8.5 ?
« Reply #59 on: 20 August 2024, 09:49 »
There is a further £750 off when using VWFS from Friday as part of their ‘Summer Sale’.
Prime time to order between then and the 3rd September price rise.
Got a confirmed build week of 36 on my Moonstone today. I asked the question as to whether they could get the extra £750 added on…. shall see!

I will be asking the same question today, although, having only just ordered, I could possibly cancel and order again if needs be.
Current -
8.5 GTI, Dolphin, Pan roof, Area view, DCC, Queenstown wheels, HUD, HK, Spare wheel.

Gone -
2022 Mk8 GTI DSG, Kings Red.
2020 BMW M135i xDrive, Storm Bay Metallic.
2016 Mk7 GTI DSG, Carbon Grey.
2010 Mk6 GTI Manual, Carbon Grey.
2009 Mk6 GTI DSG, Black Pearl.
2008 Mk5 GT sport DSG, Glacier White.
2003 Mk4 R32, Reflex Silver.
2002 Mk4 GTI, Indigo blue pearl.
1991 AX GT.
1984 Mk1 XR2.
Plus many more.