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Offline JG220

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Re: Have you ordered an 8.5 ?
« Reply #120 on: 01 September 2024, 22:02 »
I went via Carwow which got me £1250 deposit contribution, then got £3250 as well on top thanks to their promotion. Certainly not complaining !

Congrats, i would give them a shout and try and push for a little more if possible.. i managed to squeeze them for nearly 6k contribution in the end on a GTI.

I was going to say the same. just got £6,700 off a std Gti. £3,250 finance contribution, £750 summer sale, £2,700 from the dealer. could have got another £400 off for a factory order, but I was worried list price would increase to over £40,000 by the time it arrived (20 weeks). Hence why low optioned car.

Think I'd have added DCC otherwise. time will tell if that becomes a regret.

Offline Wrex22

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Re: Have you ordered an 8.5 ?
« Reply #121 on: 02 September 2024, 17:53 »
I ordered a standard GTi in Urano grey last week. But now I’m thinking I should change to moonstone. Seen a few uranos but all on mk8 life’s and r lines. I’m not sure

 :undecided:

Offline Carlosfandango

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Re: Have you ordered an 8.5 ?
« Reply #122 on: 02 September 2024, 18:39 »
I ordered a standard GTi in Urano grey last week. But now I’m thinking I should change to moonstone. Seen a few uranos but all on mk8 life’s and r lines. I’m not sure

 :undecided:

I originally chose Urano for my 8.5, but changed it to Dolphin in the end, after a lot of comparing at the dealership, since then though I’ve seen an 8.5 Rline in Urano, which actually looked pretty good, also since seen this video of a Urano mk8 GTI, I think if I’d seen the video below before I changed to dolphin I may have stayed with Urano and saved £700. Urano did to me look to take on a slight green tinge in full sun however, which put me off.

https://youtu.be/MMFk31u2p00?si=kLSnm9J4R793JhyW
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.

Offline Carlosfandango

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Re: Have you ordered an 8.5 ?
« Reply #123 on: 02 September 2024, 18:50 »
Just had an email from my salesman, my car has now got a confirmed build week of Wk 39, which is week commencing 23rd September, this is a nice surprise considering that it has many options ticked, and I only placed the order on August 10th!  :smiley:  fingers crossed that it doesn’t get pushed back. 🤞
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.

Offline Wrex22

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Re: Have you ordered an 8.5 ?
« Reply #124 on: 02 September 2024, 19:31 »
I ordered a standard GTi in Urano grey last week. But now I’m thinking I should change to moonstone. Seen a few uranos but all on mk8 life’s and r lines. I’m not sure

 :undecided:

I originally chose Urano for my 8.5, but changed it to Dolphin in the end, after a lot of comparing at the dealership, since then though I’ve seen an 8.5 Rline in Urano, which actually looked pretty good, also since seen this video of a Urano mk8 GTI, I think if I’d seen the video below before I changed to dolphin I may have stayed with Urano and saved £700. Urano did to me look to take on a slight green tinge in full sun however, which put me off.

https://youtu.be/MMFk31u2p00?si=kLSnm9J4R793JhyW

Does look good there on the gti. The ones I’ve seen haven’t been particularly clean and just looked a bit dull and boring.

I think they also look a bit grey-blue too.  Been told Jan/Feb delivery. So I’d better make my mind up

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Re: Have you ordered an 8.5 ?
« Reply #125 on: 02 September 2024, 21:19 »
Just had it confirmed. MK8.5 GTI Granadilla Black has arrived at the supplier, ready to be delivered early next week. Honestly shocked, thought it would be at the end of the month  :smiley:

Offline JG220

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Re: Have you ordered an 8.5 ?
« Reply #126 on: 02 September 2024, 21:32 »
Just had it confirmed. MK8.5 GTI Granadilla Black has arrived at the supplier, ready to be delivered early next week. Honestly shocked, thought it would be at the end of the month  :smiley:

Lovely. Std car?

when do you collect?

Offline NewtoGolfs24

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Re: Have you ordered an 8.5 ?
« Reply #127 on: 02 September 2024, 21:35 »
Just had it confirmed. MK8.5 GTI Granadilla Black has arrived at the supplier, ready to be delivered early next week. Honestly shocked, thought it would be at the end of the month  :smiley:

Congrats i bet youre very excited! mines still sat at the dock in Germany

Offline nubedriver

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Re: Have you ordered an 8.5 ?
« Reply #128 on: 02 September 2024, 22:47 »
Just had it confirmed. MK8.5 GTI Granadilla Black has arrived at the supplier, ready to be delivered early next week. Honestly shocked, thought it would be at the end of the month  :smiley:

Lovely. Std car?

when do you collect?
Yep! Standard, could not be asked waiting till jan for fully optioned one.

Offline nubedriver

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Re: Have you ordered an 8.5 ?
« Reply #129 on: 02 September 2024, 22:48 »
Just had it confirmed. MK8.5 GTI Granadilla Black has arrived at the supplier, ready to be delivered early next week. Honestly shocked, thought it would be at the end of the month  :smiley:

Congrats i bet youre very excited! mines still sat at the dock in Germany
Dude, I thought mine probably was this morning. Couldn't believe he told me that it arrived