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Re: Have you ordered an 8.5 ?
« Reply #320 on: 06 December 2024, 10:25 »
Hi all, new member here, quick question, I've ordered a new Mk 8.5 GTI, I've been given a build date of week commencing 13th Jan and told usually takes 6 weeks to get it over here and available for delivery once built.. am i right in thinking build should be completed that week so looking likely of delivery end of Feb?

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Re: Have you ordered an 8.5 ?
« Reply #321 on: 06 December 2024, 15:06 »
Hi I have an confirmed build date of 6th of January with a 6 weeks, have just asked for registration and delivery for March as it will be close to then anyways.
Mine is a lease i did ask if could change the colour but was told it would have to be done as a new order so just left it as is.

Hi all, new member here, quick question, I've ordered a new Mk 8.5 GTI, I've been given a build date of week commencing 13th Jan and told usually takes 6 weeks to get it over here and available for delivery once built.. am i right in thinking build should be completed that week so looking likely of delivery end of Feb?

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Re: Have you ordered an 8.5 ?
« Reply #322 on: 06 December 2024, 16:35 »
Hi I have an confirmed build date of 6th of January with a 6 weeks, have just asked for registration and delivery for March as it will be close to then anyways.
Mine is a lease i did ask if could change the colour but was told it would have to be done as a new order so just left it as is.

Hi all, new member here, quick question, I've ordered a new Mk 8.5 GTI, I've been given a build date of week commencing 13th Jan and told usually takes 6 weeks to get it over here and available for delivery once built.. am i right in thinking build should be completed that week so looking likely of delivery end of Feb?

Thanks

Thanks, it's looking like a similar time then.. i'm told the factory build only takes a couple of days.. not sure how true that is. Mines a lease too, will know more in the coming weeks but just trying to judge when it's likely to be here
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Re: Have you ordered an 8.5 ?
« Reply #323 on: 06 December 2024, 17:20 »
Bear in mind that VW workers in Germany are currently striking due to threatened job losses, wage reductions and plant closures...
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Re: Have you ordered an 8.5 ?
« Reply #324 on: 09 December 2024, 17:48 »
Finally pulled the trigger on a new GTI today. Deposit paid and order has gone through. Advised could be up to 6 months for delivery though but should be earlier. Cannot wait.
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Re: Have you ordered an 8.5 ?
« Reply #325 on: 09 December 2024, 19:39 »
Finally pulled the trigger on a new GTI today. Deposit paid and order has gone through. Advised could be up to 6 months for delivery though but should be earlier. Cannot wait.
I ordered on 10th August, It took exactly 10 weeks from order until delivery day for me!👌 they originally told me it would be at least 20 weeks, so with a little luck you’ll receive it a lot sooner. 🤞
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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.
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Re: Have you ordered an 8.5 ?
« Reply #326 on: 28 December 2024, 09:47 »
Autocar Christmas special

VW to make a Clubsport version of the R, just in case you want to wait.
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Re: Have you ordered an 8.5 ?
« Reply #327 on: 29 December 2024, 13:44 »
Autocar Christmas special

VW to make a Clubsport version of the R, just in case you want to wait.

R-lovers shouldn't hold their breath just yet, as Autocar seems to be the only media outlet that has picked up on this 'story'. The article has one artist's impression drawing and some very sketchy details. I haven't seen it myself, but a YouTuber has made a short video that amounts to him reading a few paragraphs from the article. Lol. There has been no official announcement from VW (as far as I can see) and nothing on VWROC.
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Re: Have you ordered an 8.5 ?
« Reply #328 on: 07 January 2025, 22:23 »
Mine was build week 51 but was informed yeaterday that it’s still in build and no further update. I suppose Xmas holidays and possibly strikes impacting.

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Re: Have you ordered an 8.5 ?
« Reply #329 on: 07 January 2025, 23:13 »
Mine was week 50 and arrived in Port of Tyne yesterday. Maybe I was just lucky but it’s probably just waiting on a ship in Emden.