The official I have ordered/received my new MKVI thread

[mikinoz]

Hi to all you new MKVI owners. This thread is for you to share your purchases and expected deliveries together in a central place, so we don't have so many individual threads.

I hope that you all have short waits, and expectations are met when the cars arrive.

Mick.

[Corey_R]

Thanks mikinoz, this thread is a great idea! :)

[hoi polloi]

Waiting is sooo painful...

- Anthony.

[Mk6 GTI]

Waiting is sooo painful...

- Anthony.

Mate your telling me! Esp when you sold your old car (Mk4 Golf) last November!!:brutal:

[gtimal]

Waiting to hear from the lease company ,sir your car is ready for pick up .

Cheers

[pulse]

just ordered a new GTI from denlo @ parramatta. dealt with tony and he was great. highly recommended.

specs
- GTI Mk 6 5 Dr
- Deep Black
- DSG
- 18" wheels
- MDI

i think RRP for the above is around ~50k. we managed to negotiate down to 45k driveaway. not the best discount ive seen here but the car was in stock and im able to pick it up within a week!!

cant wait

[STV4SYT]

My Old GT went last night, and i got an SMS yesterday saying the new car will be ready "within a week"

Alli need now is for the bank cheque to clear before it arrives....

fingers crossed.

[hoi polloi]

My Old GT went last night...

Time to change the nickname?

Regards,
- Anthony.

[STV4SYT]

Indeed.

Might have to get the thinking cap on for that one....

[Stump]

Just off the phone with my Dealer.....:)
Black 4-door (sorry, just find it hard to call a hatch, a door..:rolleyes:), 6-spd manual, MDI. In stock.
Finalise my trade and changeover this coming Saturday...All looks good from my side. :banana:
All cards falling straight, I should be behind the wheel sometime next week..:biggrin:

[pulse]

lads,

got my black 5 dr gti today. all i can say is wow. never been happier. this car is so alive when ur driving it i love it

[noowve]

I've ordered by car last weekend from Burwin, the guys there are great to deal with.. very friendly and not pushy for a sale..

ETA June/July.. painful wait..but it's worth it.. good things comes to those who wait

[Bam]

Ordered my 5 door manual Tornado Red GTI now just waiting for it to show up on the shipping site so i can track it. Have VIN and engine number. Due to get it end of May due to lease changeovers.

Cannot wait for it to arrive. Will be well worth the wait i am sure.:banana:

[freddyt]

mmmm
ordered mine late december told July delivery!!!
Using an internet broker waste of time!!!!:mad::brutal:

[Brandon89]

Hey guys, any one with a week 10 scheduled build date? just after some info ( any info) from what you have been given from dealers, mine cant tell me anything
cheers

[niulf]

Received email from my dealer. It says the car is still with Patricks and they've already requested for release. Hopefully I can pick it up on this Thursday or Friday. BTW, my GTI was discharged on 25/02.

[paulcito]

Dealer told me today that my CS is on the mid-march ship.
Fingers crossed.

What does "discharged" mean ?

[Corey_R]

Released from quarantine?

[niulf]

Dealer told me today that my CS is on the mid-march ship.
Fingers crossed.

What does "discharged" mean ?

I think it just means the car is unloaded from the ship because Patricks tracking shows "Received at Autocare Ingleburn on 27 Feb 2010".

[STV4SYT]

Quick update, picked mine up on friday.

super quick turnaround to get it for the long weekend. arrived 11am thursday and i picked it up at lunch time the following day...

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[niulf]

Hi, Steve_tdi, what are those tyres?

[STV4SYT]

Dunlop Sportmaxx.


so far seem pretty grippy in the wet, not had a chance to drive it much in the dry yet.

definitely not as much Traction Control light flickering at me as in the GT diesel.

[niulf]

Nice. Can not wait for mine.

[Ankush]

Received email from my dealer. It says the car is still with Patricks and they've already requested for release. Hopefully I can pick it up on this Thursday or Friday. BTW, my GTI was discharged on 25/02.

Same here, was told that the car is in Ingleburn came of the docks on 25/02. However, build date is in December the dealer reckons. He has given me an expecetd date of 25/03 for delivery.

[GHW]

Ordered Carbon Grey Mk6 Gti with leather,DSG and 18" Detroits.
Ordered last week, pick-up this afternoon.

[Ankush]

Thats great, just out of curiosity is it 2009 or 2010 built.

[STV4SYT]

Thats great, just out of curiosity is it 2009 or 2010 built.

Mine is built 15/12/2009
Complianced last week.

Bit annoying, but with the timeframe i sell my cars there wont be too many 2nd hand ones around yet so will hopefully make little difference.

Didnt affect the resale of the GT..

[niulf]

Same here, was told that the car is in Ingleburn came of the docks on 25/02. However, build date is in December the dealer reckons. He has given me an expecetd date of 25/03 for delivery.

Received email from my dealer:

"I have been informed by Volkswagen that the ship carrying your GTI was quarrantined by Customs.

That explains why we are still waiting for it."
:brutal::brutal:

[Ankush]

Received email from my dealer:

"I have been informed by Volkswagen that the ship carrying your GTI was quarrantined by Customs.

That explains why we are still waiting for it."
:brutal::brutal:
Mate whats the 10th letter on your Vin Number, mine is A which makes it 2010 bulit based on my search. Can be wrong though.

Also if the car is in Ingleburn than will it be ok to go.

[Brendan_A]

I ordered my MK6 Golf TSI the last week of January and it was built day 1 of week 10 and is expected to land at the docks in Brissy 24 April and delivered to me early May. When I first ordered it they told me end of May early June for delivery. It just keeps getting bought forward. Can't wait!!:banana: Time to start thinking about selling the Corolla.

[Mk6 GTI]

Mate whats the 10th letter on your Vin Number, mine is A which makes it 2010 bulit based on my search. Can be wrong though.

Also if the car is in Ingleburn than will it be ok to go.

Its not actually when your car was built but rather the 'version' you are getting which in this case is MY10.

I was confused with this also!

[niulf]

Mate whats the 10th letter on your Vin Number, mine is A which makes it 2010 bulit based on my search. Can be wrong though.

Also if the car is in Ingleburn than will it be ok to go.

It's A. The exact built day is shown on my order. It's the 2nd day of first week, 2010, which is 5/1/2010.

[GHW]

Thats great, just out of curiosity is it 2009 or 2010 built.

It WAS a 2009 build !
I say "was" because I got a phone call an hour before pick-up to inform me that somewhere between storage and showroom the car had been involved in an accident ! I sh*t you not, on the day of delivery !
I've re-ordered one and now will need to wait a couple of months now.
Oh well, worse things could happen I guess and no-one was hurt, it's just a bad situation for all involved, the dealership, me, the plonker who stacked it and my poor wife who thought she was driving a new car home today.
On the plus side, the dealer has gone out of their way to look after us, we have another car we can use (Mini Cooper S) and it will be a 2010 (gotta look on the bright side I guess).

[Corey_R]

Holy crap! That's terrible news!

Are they giving you something to compensate for the fact you'll have to wait another few months?

[STV4SYT]

It WAS a 2009 build !
I say "was" because I got a phone call an hour before pick-up to inform me that somewhere between storage and showroom the car had been involved in an accident ! I sh*t you not, on the day of delivery !
I've re-ordered one and now will need to wait a couple of months now.
Oh well, worse things could happen I guess and no-one was hurt, it's just a bad situation for all involved, the dealership, me, the plonker who stacked it and my poor wife who thought she was driving a new car home today.
On the plus side, the dealer has gone out of their way to look after us, we have another car we can use (Mini Cooper S) and it will be a 2010 (gotta look on the bright side I guess).

That all sounds a bit fishy to me. It could be a case of someone coming in and offering to pay over the odds for a car of your spec and them inventing a story to free up your car.

Id defo be having a sniff around to see if it really did happen.

It could on the other hand just be very very bad luck.

did u get much of a discount on the car?

[Christopher]

That's terrible... I'd definitely not be as calm as you sound...
You should ask to see the car to "see how bad the damage is", just to confirm their story. But I guess these things happen, as unfortunate as it is.

Although I wonder if the dealership with compensate you in some way..

[GHW]

Hi All,

Yeah, they threw in some extras to compensate. I don't believe it is a dodgy as I've dealt with the Dealer Principal before when he was dealing with another brand and he's not that way geared so I'm sure it's just ****e luck.
It's a shocker but at the end of the day it's not a situation the dealership wants to be in either and I don't know whether some moron delivering the car was to blame or if someone hit him/her so I'm trying to make the best of a disappointing situation.
Having said that, anyone here in Briz just pick up a hot deal on an MY10 Carbon Grey 5 door Gti with leather and 18" alloys? just kidding....

[Christopher]

Well said...

and good to hear that they're looking after you, keeping you on side.

[GHW]

I'll let you all know how it pans out.

[gr33nbastad]

Hey GHW, I got ur car! Just kidding, I am waiting to pick up my CS with leather and 18's , had some drama with the corporate discount shenanigans but it is all good now. Just a pain that the dealerships is an hours drive away, hard to get there quickly!

[trueman]

Hi All,

Yeah, they threw in some extras to compensate. I don't believe it is a dodgy as I've dealt with the Dealer Principal before when he was dealing with another brand and he's not that way geared so I'm sure it's just ****e luck.
It's a shocker but at the end of the day it's not a situation the dealership wants to be in either and I don't know whether some moron delivering the car was to blame or if someone hit him/her so I'm trying to make the best of a disappointing situation.
Having said that, anyone here in Briz just pick up a hot deal on an MY10 Carbon Grey 5 door Gti with leather and 18" alloys? just kidding....

MMMM if its the dealer on the southside I know they had same with satnav tint mdi was that yours?

[GHW]

No, not mine and I think I've taken this thread way off the intended topic so apologies if that's the case.

[Corey_R]

Taking threads off topic is a favourite forum past time ;)

[Ankush]

Picked up my car today, only one word to describe wow. However, my horn is not working, any thing special I have to do?

[Beaker]

Finaly ordered today after much messing around with the lease company.

No delivery date as yet


Woohoo - I love new car smell - can't wait.

[gtimal]

Spoke with the dealer today ,looks like ours will be a mid May delivery .

Cheers

[Bam]

Spoke with the dealer today ,looks like ours will be a mid May delivery .

Cheers

Which dealer in Vic did you order through? Mine is due around he same time, due to go on a ship 20th March for the long journey.

[GTI63]

Ordered my new car a few weeks ago, but no idea when she will arrive.
I love this forum since it has been really helpful in providing information on things that I would have never thought of.

[Stump]

Just off the phone with my Dealer.....:)
Black 4-door (sorry, just find it hard to call a hatch, a door..:rolleyes:), 6-spd manual, MDI. In stock.
Finalise my trade and changeover this coming Saturday...All looks good from my side. :banana:
All cards falling straight, I should be behind the wheel sometime next week..:biggrin:
Update with my situation.....
Well, ALL my cards didn't fall as planned....but I'm pleased to say that ALL issues have now been resolved.
Last Saturday is best left in the past.....next week will be my new beginning, as a VW Golf GTI owner..:cool: ..:biggrin:

[gtimal]

Which dealer in Vic did you order through? Mine is due around he same time, due to go on a ship 20th March for the long journey.
Hi Bam
Barloworld .I think I placed the order mid Jan .

Cheers

[flappa]

Mine was ordered about 3 weeks ago. Dealer told the Lease Co delivery expected 1 May. Expecting actual delivery to be June some time.

Starting to see more and more new GTI's on the road now.

[gr33nbastad]

Its here!
CSG, DSG, Leather, 18's, MDI $46956

First pics in my local Coles carpark, about two hours after delivery: (sorry, iphone cam only..)

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2010/03/IMG_0115-1.jpg

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[MurphyTheElf]

Its here!
CSG, DSG, Leather, 18's, MDI $46956

First pics in my local Coles carpark, about two hours after delivery: (sorry, iphone cam only..)


I see you parked nose to nose with a MK5 GTI. Showoff. :P

[Christopher]

I see you parked nose to nose with a MK5 GTI. Showoff. :P

haha.. My thoughts exactly..
Car looks phenominal! Can't wait until mine arrives... The steady arrival of GTI's now is making the wait so much longer!

[Mk6 GTI]

Hahah thats exactly what i would have done! lol

Mate the car looks great.. Enjoy!

[gr33nbastad]

RE: the MkV, I dunno, as soon as I got it, all these GTI's started appearing out of the blue.

I was looking for an out-of-the-way spot to minimise trolley-rash on the first day, and that red one was just there... I guess I just gravitated to it.

To make it more freaky, I parked mine at my wifes office building in the city afterwards, and guess what, it is next to another MkV GTI.

Coincidence? I dunno...

Hey, Mk6, it looks like you ordered a works-burger there. I would have loved xenons and the dynaudio, but I have the patience of a 2 year old, so I settled on a colour and find the one with the closest specs availlable now. Only finalised the GTI decision two weeks ago. The Mazda 3 MPS is faster in a straight line, but APR will fix that, and the rest was a no-brainer for me.

[paulcito]

Congratulations.
Makes me even more eager for mine.
Spoke to the dealer today and he confirmed that it's on the ship arriving 18/3.
Hoping to get it before Easter.

[niulf]

Congratulations.
Makes me even more eager for mine.
Spoke to the dealer today and he confirmed that it's on the ship arriving 18/3.
Hoping to get it before Easter.

It might be if you are lucky as other dudes. My car was unloaded on 25/02. Still waiting. My dealer sent me a email today with screenshot of Patrick Autocare's tracking webpage. It says the car is "Ready to Transport since 12/Mar/2010". Hopefully the car will be with my dealer by early next week.:brutal:

[paulcito]

It might be if you are lucky as other dudes. My car was unloaded on 25/02. Still waiting. My dealer sent me a email today with screenshot of Patrick Autocare's tracking webpage. It says the car is "Ready to Transport since 12/Mar/2010". Hopefully the car will be with my dealer by early next week.:brutal:

I was at Barloworld mascot today and they had at least 10 GTIs at the back (with Patricks barcode stickers). I saw a CS and thought that (by chance) it was mine - not quite.

[niulf]

I was at Barloworld mascot today and they had at least 10 GTIs at the back (with Patricks barcode stickers). I saw a CS and thought that (by chance) it was mine - not quite.

It's my dealer as well.

[elisiX]

Congrats gr33nbastad.

Looking very nice.

Bloody CSG is going to be everywhere I fear. :( :D

[gr33nbastad]

Congrats gr33nbastad.

Looking very nice.

Bloody CSG is going to be everywhere I fear. :( :D

Cheers, I think you have been the one that inspired my colour decision! SOrry, my mistake, it was flappa: "Just warning everyone . . . DONT DO IT , dont buy a Carbon Steel GTI "

[JAYDEE]

Took delivery on Friday. What a car!
I can't get over the performance.:banana:
It has been along wait but boy is it worth it. Just can't wipe the grin off of my face.:-D
To all of you who are waiting, be patient. Good things come to those who wait.

[flappa]

Ya bastard , ya didn't listen :P

I told you it was a mistake.

I saw a MKVI Red GTI the other day. Coming out of the sun it actually looked pink . . . . interesting.

[gr33nbastad]

Ya bastard , ya didn't listen :P

I told you it was a mistake.

I saw a MKVI Red GTI the other day. Coming out of the sun it actually looked pink . . . . interesting.

If I was coming out of the sun I would be pink too :P

[WhiteJames]

Local content in an imorted vehicle:

Reason that an imported vehicle has to have some local content included once landed at the dock is that government fleets require some options to be fitted locally or some aspect of the vehicle have Australian made parts. This creates local jobs, which in turn aids the local economy. Governments then agree to buy vehicle as part of ther fleet, boosting sales numbers.

Example:

Toyota Hiace van has the stereo installed on the dock of White Bay (Balmain) before leaving the dock. It matters not that the stereo is made in another country; only that a local has fitted the stereo, providing some local input into the manufacture of the vehicle prior to sale. This creates local jobs.

If you look hard enough when driving off the ANZAC Bridge in Sydney, you will see a big warehouse on White Bay (Balmain). This is the mechanics workshop that adds the local content and completes the ADR compliance of the imported vehicle.

Some makes like the EVO IX Lancer could spend up to several weeks waiting for full ADR compliance.

Similar thing with child anchorage points being fitted to the Golf in Aus on the dock prior to full ADR compliance.

America had a similar thing with the MK4 R32. The American version had Monroe dampers, rather than the Bilstein dampers of the European version. This is why the American version didn't handle as well as the Euro MK4 R32. The Aus version also received the Monroe damped MK4 R32 as Monroe has a local factory that supplies GM, Toyota and Misubishi (when they still made vehicles here).

Explains the delay at the dock, rather than customs delay.

Cheers
WJ

[paulcito]

Took delivery on Friday. What a car!
I can't get over the performance.:banana:
It has been along wait but boy is it worth it. Just can't wipe the grin off of my face.:-D
To all of you who are waiting, be patient. Good things come to those who wait.

Which Sydney dealer did you purchase your car from ?

[hcvo1]

I have place my GTI on order last Monday and now for the long wait :(

[JAYDEE]

Which Sydney dealer did you purchase your car from ?

McGrath Sutherland.

[Beaker]

The American version had Monroe dampers, rather than the Bilstein dampers of the European version. This is why the American version didn't handle as well as the Euro MK4 R32. The Aus version also received the Monroe damped MK4 R32 as Monroe has a local factory that supplies GM, Toyota and Misubishi (when they still made vehicles here).


:icon_yikes:

Are you serious? They took out the Bilies the car was delivered with and put in Monroe?


:thud:



There is nothing else for it

:appl: Thats just gold!

I'd love to have been at that board meeting.

"we could have someone just stick the badges on"

"No I've got a better idea, lets pull out the top shelf dampers and stick in Commodore ones"

[Stump]

Interesting piece of information WJ...:)
The where-abouts and ins'n'outs of the imported auto business is something I had no idea on...as far as where the vehicles get ADR'd...That is very interesting. :cool2:

Oh, and I may have missed it....What gets fitted/installed/removed from our VW Golfs....?? :(

BTW, back o/topic...:P
I pick my GTI up tomorrow arvo........WooHoooo ! :banana: :clap:

[WhiteJames]

Are you serious? They took out the Bilies the car was delivered with and put in Monroe?
There is nothing else for it
Thats just gold!
I'd love to have been at that board meeting.
"we could have someone just stick the badges on"
"No I've got a better idea, lets pull out the top shelf dampers and stick in Commodore ones"

If only life was that simple. For Toyota, Honda, Mercedes, BMW and Hyundai to sell vehicles in any great numbers in the USA, those manufacturers had to set up some of their production plants in the USA (most went to South Carolina as Unions are less influential & wage rates are cheaper than up North in Detroit). A different case in Australia ... for Toyota, Ford and GM to build vehicles in Australia, the Gov't has to give them generous grants and an undertaking that the Gov't will purchase these vehicles, hence why 75% of sales of the Falcon and Commodore are to fleets. Hell, the Volkswagen Golf now has more private buyers than the Holden Commodore. Mazda leads the sales chart nationally for highest amount of private purchasers. Point is: Many government, yes even the USA Gov't, are socialist when it comes to creating or protecting jobs. And no, the Bilstein dampers are not removed from the vehicle ... the Monroe dampers are shipped to Europe for installation into the vehicle. In Aus, most manufacturers used Monroe, but Ford has recently gone to Boge-Sachs Monotube Gas as part of Ford's effort to create class leading handling & agility in all their models.

Not exactly sure on how many parts are installed on the Golf when in the dock re ADR compliance; but did read on this forum that another stated that it had something to do with the child anchor points.

Cheers.
WJ

[Stump]

Just off the phone with my Dealer.....:)
Black 4-door (sorry, just find it hard to call a hatch, a door..:rolleyes:), 6-spd manual, MDI. In stock.
Finalise my trade and changeover this coming Saturday...All looks good from my side. :banana:
All cards falling straight, I should be behind the wheel sometime next week..:biggrin:
WoHOOoo !! :dance:
Err, sorry bout that...:oops:
Just drove my new ride home.......................................Bucking Frilliant...:bowdown:
Ok, not the best deal going around, but I didn't qualify for any corporate deals, so I can't complain too much.
Full tank of fuel
Nice black GTI T-shirt
2 x caps
and a great bunch of flowers....:rolleyes:
$37,500 Drive-away after my $5545 trade.

[paulcito]

Just had a call from the Dealer today informing me that Delivery will now be after Easter.
(Bugger) I was hoping that I could take delivery before Easter so that I have the long weekend to enjoy it

Oh Well :(

[Mk6 GTI]

Just had a call from the Dealer today informing me that Delivery will now be after Easter.
(Bugger) I was hoping that I could take delivery before Easter so that I have the long weekend to enjoy it

Oh Well :(

Hey mate, which dealer? I might have the same.. :)

[paulcito]

Hey mate, which dealer? I might have the same.. :)

Barloworld Mascot
Ordered the car back in Nov
No factory options ie leather, sunroof, satnav - only options to be dealer fitted. Thought that I may have a chance scoring one sooner because of its std config.

[Simz]

i just ordered my 118 tsi on monday,
it had a car with the specs i want besides the beige leather it has black leather instead.
but i'll make do without the extra months waiting.
was told that the car was on a boat dued to land on 31st of march. recieved a call this morning from them, first thought was **** it's already here? then i hear the bad news, the boat got delayed by like 3 weeks T_T.
this is from the five dock dealer btw i want to cry right now

EDIT: i think my car might be on the same boat as yours paulcito

[GHW]

Awesome looking car GR33nbastad, and the timing for the pics couldn't have been better as I got to show my wife what her car will look like when it arrives, wheels and all. We made the right colour choice for sure.
Carbon, DSG, Detroits, Leather with elec adjustment, basic but all we need.
Got some great news on Friday, the (second time lucky, fingers crossed) car is on the water and on its way, engine and vin number supplied due here end of April or early May?

[Brendan_A]

Awesome looking car GR33nbastad, and the timing for the pics couldn't have been better as I got to show my wife what her car will look like when it arrives, wheels and all. We made the right colour choice for sure.
Carbon, DSG, Detroits, Leather with elec adjustment, basic but all we need.
Got some great news on Friday, the (second time lucky, fingers crossed) car is on the water and on its way, engine and vin number supplied due here end of April or early May?

Sounds like a nice car you are getting. Your car might be on the same boat as mine. Due in Bris on the 29/4.

[GHW]

Yep that's the exact due date !
The Dealership is mumbling words like "possible" "probable" and "maybe" so I'm figuring early to mid may will be fine.

[trueman]

:banana:
WoHOOoo !! :dance:
Err, sorry bout that...:oops:
Just drove my new ride home.......................................Bucking Frilliant...:bowdown:
Ok, not the best deal going around, but I didn't qualify for any corporate deals, so I can't complain too much.
Full tank of fuel
Nice black GTI T-shirt
2 x caps
and a great bunch of flowers....:rolleyes:
$37,500 Drive-away after my $5545 trade.

:banana:Good on you.... have fun.

[MkVIGTI]

I put my order through in mid Dec and my GTI's still one month away from being ready 4 me to pick up! >.< at least it'll be arriving at the Australian shores soon!

[Pauly]

How Long Did You / Are You Waiting For Your MK6 GTI?

I am in the process of waiting for my MK6 GTI. The dealer has told me varying arrival dates - from 4 months to 7 months. I was just wanting to see what other peoples experience has been since it was launched in October last year?

I am apparently being told this week about a specific arrival date, but i'm getting abit sick of thr conflicting news I'm getting.

[MIRSAD]

Not in line with Your question... but still it was waiting and it lasted 28 years:emo_baghead:

[mobster]

Hey Pauly, I ordered 21st Nov, I heard from my dealer early last week that my GTI is built but not on the ship yet. ETA is now 4th May for me. Getting pretty darn excited! :-)

[noowve]

Hey Pauly

I ordered my in Feb 2010, was told it's arrving to the country between Jun and July of this year. maybe even longer i was told. hang in there buddy.. it's worth the wait.

[trueman]

:eek:
Ordered late December, told delivery late March (was new to VW so thought this was OK), then blew out to April...MAy ......June .......... now maybe July.
Pretty crappy if they had told me July from the start I would have still ordered the car!! Now I just feel like they have played me along.
Will name names if don't get a more clear cut answer soon:brutal:

[Corey_R]

Pauly, whilst I understand that you are excited about making your first car purchase, or first new car purchase, you constantly open new threads asking questions which are easily found if you only looked in the thread list, or used the search function.

Now, you're answer can easily be found in many places, but two which are stickied at the top of every page of the MK6 forums:
How to track the car you have ordered? (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=31644)
The official I have ordered/received my new MKVI thread (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=41812)

Edit - I decided to take trueman's suggestion and just merge these threads

[trueman]

Pauly, whilst I understand that you are excited about making your first car purchase, or first new car purchase, you constantly open new threads asking questions which are easily found if you only looked in the thread list, or used the search function.

Now, you're answer can easily be found in many places, but two which are stickied at the top of every page of the MK6 forums:
How to track the car you have ordered? (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=31644)
The official I have ordered/received my new MKVI thread (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=41812)

Oh big scary moderator:stupid:

[Maverick]

How Long Did You / Are You Waiting For Your MK6 GTI?

I am in the process of waiting for my MK6 GTI. The dealer has told me varying arrival dates - from 4 months to 7 months. I was just wanting to see what other peoples experience has been since it was launched in October last year?

I am apparently being told this week about a specific arrival date, but i'm getting abit sick of thr conflicting news I'm getting.

What's wrong with the existing thread that is stickied at the top of the forum for this exact purpose? I know you like creating new threads but it makes it harder to find useful information which leads to more people creating new threads and the cycle continues.

And the ETA is exactly that, even if you get a date there is a good chance that it will be pushed back closer to that date, the more options you have, the greater the chance so don't expect an accurate ETA as it's means exactly what it says 'Estimated Time of Arrival'.

You ordered your car 3 business days ago, it takes time for a slot to be allocated for the build of your car and pestering the dealer for this information will only get him offside. What he has told you so far is 4 to 7 months which sounds like a realistic lead-time.

Here's the link....

The official I have ordered/received my new MKVI thread (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=41812)

[wdong]

i directly rang vw Australia, and ask for help, they get back to me said my car will be built in week 17, which is the first week to built the high spec. GTI. expect delivery in early July or middle.

[niulf]

I ordered mine on 10/11 last year. Received it on 16/03.

[AdamD]

I ordered on October 31, but specified a 2010 build car. Initially scheduled for a week 6 build; ultimately built week 10. AFAIK it's still in Germany. Estimated delivery around mid-May. So... over 6 months! :eek:

Oh well, patience is a virtue, and I'm sure the car will be worth the wait.

[ctan]

Ordered mine several weeks ago. Was advised the planned production is week 17. Estimated delivery date end July'10. Takes a day for the factory to built a car but shipping process could be up to 16 weeks.

CTAN
__________________________________________________ __
TSI 118/DSG/Reflex Silver/SP+ACC/Sunroof/Dyna/MDI/SatNav

[Sute]

I ordered mine on 20th Jan 2010. Received it on the 9th Feb 2010.
I was waiting very looooong 20 days :P

The car is fully opted - was plucked from a Melbourne dealer by Barloworld in Five Dock.
Sorry if I stole this car from someone waiting in Melbourne. I was told it was supposed to be a showroom car @ Barloworld.:wasntme:

[Mk6 GTI]

I ordered mine on 20th Jan 2010. Received it on the 9th Feb 2010.
I was waiting very looooong 20 days :P

The car is fully opted - was plucked from a Melbourne dealer by Barloworld in Five Dock.
Sorry if I stole this car from someone waiting in Melbourne. I was told it was supposed to be a showroom car @ Barloworld.:wasntme:

I think i got offered this car too lol

[MkVIGTI]

I ordered on October 31, but specified a 2010 build car. Initially scheduled for a week 6 build; ultimately built week 10. AFAIK it's still in Germany. Estimated delivery around mid-May. So... over 6 months! :eek:

Oh well, patience is a virtue, and I'm sure the car will be worth the wait.

I ordered mine in December and asked for a 2010 built car as well but I will get mine around mid April and I thought that was long enough, how come yours takes so long?:confused:

[kennyc]

HI Guys,

I am looking and getting a new MKVI GTI with the following specs:

Carbon Steel Grey
Sunroof
Leather
Tint
Electric Driver Seat
MDI (maybe)

I have been quoted $49650, you think it's a good price. I cant seem to get it any lower.

What are some prices you guys have got the car for?

Thanks

[Corey_R]

Hi kennyc. That's more of a question for the Golf GTI Mark VI Specifications and Prices (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=36028&page=59), so I've answered your question in that thread :)

[kennyc]

Thanks coreying

[AdamD]

I ordered mine in December and asked for a 2010 built car as well but I will get mine around mid April and I thought that was long enough, how come yours takes so long?:confused:

No idea. Sigh. :confused:

[STV4SYT]

Reading this im glad i settled for a 15/12/09 Build....

Nearing 3 weeks of ownership and about 1800 odd km.

Soon be ready to give a little performance boost to.

[kennyc]

I just received an email from one of my dealers who said he has a number of GTI's in stock so i might not have to wait 6 months or so.
Ill just have to confirm whether it has the colour and specs that i want and see when the build date is.
Might be better to wait for the latest build date to see if it has fixed the rattling noise?

[Mk6 GTI]

Barloworld Mascot
Ordered the car back in Nov
No factory options ie leather, sunroof, satnav - only options to be dealer fitted. Thought that I may have a chance scoring one sooner because of its std config.

Bugger.. Yeah i though there would have been plenty of Stock GTIs around.. there were when i was buying.. thats for sure.

Im getting mine from Barloworld Five Dock..

Its was discharged yesterday :banana: :)

[jeeteeay]

Place an order last week'

GTI MK VI: Candy white, DSG, Sat Nav, Reverse Camera, Xenon, Detroit , Sunroof, Privacy Tinted Rear/Side Rear.

ETA: 30 August 2010. Dammit!!! :)

[vwlovr]

I've placed my order last week for:

Golf VI 118 TSi Comfortline
7 spd DSG
- Reflex Silver Metallic
- Sport Package (cloth)
- RDC510 (Dynaudio 300W)
- Rear view Camera
- Skoda Bluetooth kit (1Z0 035 729 ‘E’)
- Front/Rear Mat
- Boot Mat Moulded foam
- Euro plates

ETA mid-july... can't wait !

[Tux]

Test drove another GTI today and got an update on my order. To be built week 16 and an estimated touch down in Oz on 24th June. I placed the order on 9th February.

[hcvo1]

Place an order last week'

GTI MK VI: Candy white, DSG, Sat Nav, Reverse Camera, Xenon, Detroit , Sunroof, Privacy Tinted Rear/Side Rear.

ETA: 30 August 2010. Dammit!!! :)

Wow, you are lucky, I ordered mine on the 08/03/2010 and the dealership quoted me 24 August arrival in Australia and 2-3 weeks after that to get to the dealership so looking at a mid-September delivery :(

[hcvo1]

I've placed my order last week for:

Golf VI 118 TSi Comfortline
7 spd DSG
- Reflex Silver Metallic
- Sport Package (cloth)
- RDC510 (Dynaudio 300W)
- Rear view Camera
- Skoda Bluetooth kit (1Z0 035 729 ‘E’)
- Front/Rear Mat
- Boot Mat Moulded foam
- Euro plates

ETA mid-july... can't wait !

Congratulations! still a long wait for mine... :(

[hcvo1]

Hi all,

I rang my dealership today and spoke to the new car coordinator about the status of my car. She told me that my GTI was penciled down for a week 14 build and that it would arrive in Melbourne on the 22nd June with an early July delivery. This amazed me cause a few weeks ago I was quoted a mid September delivery. I have a few questions for you great folks out there.

1. I ordered my car on the 08/03/10 can the delivery time be that short when people on this forum are expecting a 6 month wait?

2. I understand 4 months is about the right amount time to wait but can the dealership really be 2 months off?

Cheers

[Brendan_A]

They were probably just covering themselves if it did take that long. A customer is always happier if it arrives before the original date. I know with mine it came forward by 4 weeks. Mine is a Comfortline though.

[hcvo1]

They were probably just covering themselves if it did take that long. A customer is always happier if it arrives before the original date. I know with mine it came forward by 4 weeks. Mine is a Comfortline though.

Lets hope so, I have my fingers and toes crossed :banana:

[hcvo1]

A month after ordering my car (and no contact) I emailed my new car coordinator at my dealership asking for a status of my GTI. After waiting a few days there was no response to this email so I decided to give her a call. I provided her with my commission number and was told it would be a July delivery. To confirm that it was a July delivery I followed up with an email this morning and still no response. Is anyone else out there having the same problem as I am?

[Tux]

I think the problem is due to the 'New Car Coordinator' not realising she's a 'car salesperson'. I had problems recently with a 'fuel transfer technician' at a local service station. They don't seem to understand their roles.. isn't it about service?

Seriously though, the sales person I'm dealing with is very good and replies in a timely manner, even though he might not have any info to give me at the time. He's from a small dealership though and I doubt they have a 'New Car Coordinator'.

[markwid]

Totally agree that 'new car coordinator' is a waste of customer's time. Hold your salesperson responsible to their job and only deal with them or their manager.

[hcvo1]

I think the problem is due to the 'New Car Coordinator' not realising she's a 'car salesperson'. I had problems recently with a 'fuel transfer technician' at a local service station. They don't seem to understand their roles.. isn't it about service?

Seriously though, the sales person I'm dealing with is very good and replies in a timely manner, even though he might not have any info to give me at the time. He's from a small dealership though and I doubt they have a 'New Car Coordinator'.

To add to the frustration I have this feature on my work emails to check to see if they have received the email and if they have opened it. She has received it and opened it and yet NO REPLY! :confused:

[hooba]

I signed up today and have a 6 month wait.

The dealer has advised that;

1) Within 2 weeks they should have confirmation of my car's production slot. They will contact me and provide estimated arrival dates.

2) Following this, they will provide the VIN and the ship details so I can track it online.

3) Upon ship arrival, they will contact me to let me know that delivery is three weeks away.

4) They will contact me at least 7 days prior to delivery.

[hcvo1]

To add to the frustration I have this feature on my work emails to check to see if they have received the email and if they have opened it. She has received it and opened it and yet NO REPLY! :confused:

Update on the situation...

Rang the dealership today and got the stuff around for a while, the said they would call me back in 1/2 hour... 5 hours passed. I then decided to call them where the salesman who sold me the car said that he asked the 'new car coordinator' and she had forgotten to call me back (he also apologised). They said that the car is now 'handed over to production' what ever that means and it will be here end of June with an early July delivery - but the salesman didn't sound confident as he was mumbling his words.

Another member on this forum ordered a GTI at the same time I did and from the same dealership as well. He spoke directly to the dealer principal asking him if it they were able to deliver the car early July and they laughed at him telling him he should be aiming for a September delivery...

The frustration continues... If they were upfront in the first place and just told me they were aiming for September delivery and communicated with me on a monthly basis instead of giving me different dates then I wouldn't be this upset

[Corey_R]

I know that you're eager, but I think you need to give them some slack. Unfortunately until a build slot gets allocated, they're about as in the dark as you are. They can only 'guestimate' when it will be available based on other orders they've done before yours.

Every build takes a different amount of time depending on options. If you want an exact date on when you can have your car - don't order one from a factory, compromise with your options and get one already in the country.

Sorry if that sounds harsh, but I just feel that you are putting too much ephasis on information which it is just not reasonable to be provided... yet!

[iBoost]

I would bank on the 6 months wait, anything earlier is a bonus. I ordered in January and was quoted June delivery. It's looking like I may possibly get it a couple of weeks earlier, towards the end of May.

My dealer was up front with me as I said I'd rather the truth about the delivery time than be set up for disappointment.

[hcvo1]

I know that you're eager, but I think you need to give them some slack. Unfortunately until a build slot gets allocated, they're about as in the dark as you are. They can only 'guestimate' when it will be available based on other orders they've done before yours.

Every build takes a different amount of time depending on options. If you want an exact date on when you can have your car - don't order one from a factory, compromise with your options and get one already in the country.

Sorry if that sounds harsh, but I just feel that you are putting too much ephasis on information which it is just not reasonable to be provided... yet!

Yes I understand all of that, it would have better if they were upfront with me and just said 6 months and not drop it down to 4 and communicated with their customers properly.

[Corey_R]

Fair enough. Anyway - just give them some slack. Today was crazy for me as well. I'm not even in customer service (well, not public facing anyway) and things were crazy for me due to this being a 4 day weekend. I'm not sure whether the dealers are opening or not over the weekend, but there will be limited enquiries and work that they could do on Friday and Monday regardless, so they could be in a case like I am, trying to cram 3 days of work into 1!

[hcvo1]

Fair enough. Anyway - just give them some slack. Today was crazy for me as well. I'm not even in customer service (well, not public facing anyway) and things were crazy for me due to this being a 4 day weekend. I'm not sure whether the dealers are opening or not over the weekend, but there will be limited enquiries and work that they could do on Friday and Monday regardless, so they could be in a case like I am, trying to cram 3 days of work into 1!

Yeah I will, the car has been handed over to production, whatever that means so I will call them back in 2 weeks or so. Yeah I know exactly how you feel mate. I was presenting a paper on Cape Town last Friday, flew out Saturday lunchtime and didn't get back to Melbourne till Sunday night 8pm. Was expected to give a lecture Monday 9am keeping in mind I lost 9 hours as Melbourne is 9 hours ahead of Cape Town :S

take it easy mate over the next few days enjoy your break and go out and order that Golf R ASAP! :)

[Corey_R]

Cheers! But for me, my presentation is on Tuesday, so this weekend will be producing the presentation :(

Oh well, I just have to keep thinking "I'm doing this for my R, I'm doing this for my R" :D :D

[hcvo1]

Cheers! But for me, my presentation is on Tuesday, so this weekend will be producing the presentation :(

Oh well, I just have to keep thinking "I'm doing this for my R, I'm doing this for my R" :D :D

Exactly, I am doing this for my GTI, my GTI, my GTI...:DancingLine:

[JohnA]

Well i picked up my brand new mk vi today.

Ordered it last Friday. I didn't care for too many options. All i wanted was DSG (so the wife could also drive it), leather and 18" wheels.
As for colour, i would have been happy with silver, white or red.
Just so happed they had one in red and today i got the call to say its been delivered to the dealer and would be ready for my collection.
Will take some photos tomorrow if i get a chance whilst its still clean :)

I was not prepared to wait 4-6 months for a car so was happy

[hcvo1]

Well i picked up my brand new mk vi today.

Ordered it last Friday. I didn't care for too many options. All i wanted was DSG (so the wife could also drive it), leather and 18" wheels.
As for colour, i would have been happy with silver, white or red.
Just so happed they had one in red and today i got the call to say its been delivered to the dealer and would be ready for my collection.
Will take some photos tomorrow if i get a chance whilst its still clean :)

I was not prepared to wait 4-6 months for a car so was happy

Congratulations mate! Sniff in that new car smell and sleep with a big grin on your face !:banana:

[kennyc]

Well i picked up my brand new mk vi today.

Ordered it last Friday. I didn't care for too many options. All i wanted was DSG (so the wife could also drive it), leather and 18" wheels.
As for colour, i would have been happy with silver, white or red.
Just so happed they had one in red and today i got the call to say its been delivered to the dealer and would be ready for my collection.
Will take some photos tomorrow if i get a chance whilst its still clean :)

I was not prepared to wait 4-6 months for a car so was happy

Im hoping to join you next a month or two :)

[hcvo1]

Im hoping to join you next a month or two :)

and me in three or four...

[paulcito]

and me next week

[JohnA]

cheers guys.
I do hope you all get yours soon enough also.

can't wait to go for a nice long drive tomorrow to put her through her paces.
Coming off WRX's this surely is going to be different

[Mk6 GTI]

and me next week
hi mate,

have they confirmed yours will be in next week?? Mine should be too though I havnt had a confirmation.. :)

[paulcito]

hi mate,

have they confirmed yours will be in next week?? Mine should be too though I havnt had a confirmation.. :)


Yes. They said that all they have to do is the paperwork and expecting delivery early next week.
Was originally hoping for before Easter so that I have 4 days of driving.
S'pose it's a good welcoming present for the end of the hols

[iBoost]

Congrats JohnA, looking forward to seeing some pics and hearing your thoughts on the GTI after driving WRXs. Have fun!

[entice]

and me next week
me too.

but information from the dealer is not forthcoming...
I've tracked teh order through the WW site, it was discharged on teh 24th, delivered on the 29th (in NSW). and it needs to find its way to Melb, and then to me...

surely they should be able to firm up a delivery date if even I can trace that info!!! it just needs a wash and BT installed! shouldnt take that long!

(patience just like a kid in a candy store, as I'm driving my 38 yr old spider in the meantime til this one arrives.... and 38 years of development has made huge changes in driving dynamics!)

[hooba]

It takes approximately 3 weeks from the ship arriving to the car being ready to be picked up.

You're almost there!

[markwid]

it just needs a wash and BT installed! shouldnt take that long!

Hope they do more than that :-)

But seriously, PDI (Pre Delivery Inspection) has many steps to ensure that when you take possession there is almost zero issues and you drive away a satisfied customer. Not forgetting a full tank of fuel.

[Corey_R]

surely they should be able to firm up a delivery date if even I can trace that info!!! it just needs a wash and BT installed! shouldnt take that long!
It needs to be complianced for Australia as well...

[kennyc]

Guys just ordered my car today from Barloworld Glen Waverley:

Carbon Steel Gray
MDI
Sunroof
Leather
Tint

48k with corp discount (not that good but im happy with it)

I wanted the MDI in the glovebox but the car didnt have it so i made do with it in the center console.

[Corey_R]

What do you mean not that good? If that's a 5 door DSG then that's a 12% discount!

[kennyc]

What do you mean not that good? If that's a 5 door DSG then that's a 12% discount!

I also forgot electric driver seat.

Its good, but i see others on here with like bi-xenon, dynaudio leather, sunroof etc for like 47 or better.
But yes i am happy with the price.

[hcvo1]

I also forgot electric driver seat.

Its good, but i see others on here with like bi-xenon, dynaudio leather, sunroof etc for like 47 or better.
But yes i am happy with the price.

Congrats kennyc, by the way who did you talk to at Barloworld Glen Waverley?

[kennyc]

Congrats kennyc, by the way who did you talk to at Barloworld Glen Waverley?

Nick (the salesman) and John (sales manager).
Great service and i was very happy with both of them!

[hcvo1]

Nick (the salesman) and John (sales manager).
Great service and i was very happy with both of them!

I had Daniel, he was the first one who approach me cause I look asian... hahaha funny that cause I have been living here all my life and they expect me to be more comfortable dealing with another asian! LMAO

[Corey_R]

I also forgot electric driver seat.

Its good, but i see others on here with like bi-xenon, dynaudio leather, sunroof etc for like 47 or better.
But yes i am happy with the price.
Aaah, well, with eletric drivers seat that brings the discount to 12.8%.

As for others with Bi-Xenon and Dynaudio for only $47k, with the rest of your options that would require a 21.5% discount - which is impossible. So I think you'd be mistaken. Either that or they were 3 door manuals :)

[jonjon]

I ordered my Golf GTI at the end of Feb and was told that I could expect delivery at the end of May. Found out last week that the delivery date has been pushed back to end of July. Is anyone expecting delays as well? I'm pretty unhappy about it since its an additional two month wait :( it better be worth it!

[Corey_R]

Personally I don't think that there has been any delay. I just think that 3 months was dreaming. They should have told you end of July from the get go. Sorry that you're disappointed, but as you can see around the forums, NO ONE is getting their cars in 3 months unless it was already on a boat (because they've picked something already built). All custom orders are taking 5 to 6 months right now.

Don't worry, it'll be worth it :)

[hcvo1]

I ordered my Golf GTI at the end of Feb and was told that I could expect delivery at the end of May. Found out last week that the delivery date has been pushed back to end of July. Is anyone expecting delays as well? I'm pretty unhappy about it since its an additional two month wait :( it better be worth it!

Hi there,

I ordered mine on the 8th March, was originally told Mid-September, I rang the dealership 2 weeks later and they told me I am looking at an early July delivery. Not believing them I asked for a schedule (you should as well). They emailed me the schedule including when the car was handed over to production and when it would arrive in Melbourne. At this point in time the car has been handed over to production and awaiting body shell development with the next stage being paint workshop. The schedule also has the dates in which it will be arriving at the departure ports and how long it will be in transit.

Hope this helps...

[jonjon]

Personally I don't think that there has been any delay. I just think that 3 months was dreaming. They should have told you end of July from the get go. Sorry that you're disappointed, but as you can see around the forums, NO ONE is getting their cars in 3 months unless it was already on a boat (because they've picked something already built). All custom orders are taking 5 to 6 months right now.

Don't worry, it'll be worth it :)

Actually to clarify - they already had a few GTIs on order since Dec 2009, and were kind enough to modify one of the orders with my specs. As such, if the 5 to 6 month wait was to apply, i should receive the car by the end of May/early June and thus making it possible receive it in 3 months after ordre. If they are now expecting an end of July delivery, it means it'll take 7 months to build =(

[jonjon]

Hi there,

I ordered mine on the 8th March, was originally told Mid-September, I rang the dealership 2 weeks later and they told me I am looking at an early July delivery. Not believing them I asked for a schedule (you should as well). They emailed me the schedule including when the car was handed over to production and when it would arrive in Melbourne. At this point in time the car has been handed over to production and awaiting body shell development with the next stage being paint workshop. The schedule also has the dates in which it will be arriving at the departure ports and how long it will be in transit.

Hope this helps...

Thanks hcvo1, that sure does help. I will call up tomorrow and ask for a schedule.

[hcvo1]

Actually to clarify - they already had a few GTIs on order since Dec 2009, and were kind enough to modify one of the orders with my specs. As such, if the 5 to 6 month wait was to apply, i should receive the car by the end of May/early June and thus making it possible receive it in 3 months after ordre. If they are now expecting an end of July delivery, it means it'll take 7 months to build =(

Have they provided you with a VIN yet?

[jonjon]

Have they provided you with a VIN yet?

no they haven't. I have asked for it but they said that they can only provide the VIN once the car is in production.

[hcvo1]

no they haven't. I have asked for it but they said that they can only provide the VIN once the car is in production.

That is very weird, which must mean that they did not modify the order they already had but placed a new order for you at the beginning of March. (Yours could be on the same boat as mine)

By the way, which dealership was it?

[jonjon]

That is very weird, which must mean that they did not modify the order they already had but placed a new order for you at the beginning of March. (Yours could be on the same boat as mine)

By the way, which dealership was it?

yeah, that's what i reckon too. oh well, i'll call tomorrow and see what they have to say.

I got the car from barloworld.

[hcvo1]

yeah, that's what i reckon too. oh well, i'll call tomorrow and see what they have to say.

I got the car from barloworld.

So did I, I got it from Barloworld Glen Waverley... who did you deal with?

[Mk6 GTI]

My car has arrived at the dealerrrr!! Wuhuuu!
:):)

[hcvo1]

My car has arrived at the dealerrrr!! Wuhuuu!
:):)

Congratulations!:banana:

[Mk6 GTI]

Congratulations!:banana:

Thanks mate! Im just waiting on some info on the Skoda BT..

I thinkim going to upgrade to that if it works with the iPhone..??

[kennyc]

Main it's soooo hard waiting for the car in the last 4 weeks or so, i just want to like go into a deep sleep so when i wake up it's ready for me to pick up!!!

Anyone have a time machine??!!

[nau]

going to pick up my GTI this saturday! cant wait ... looking forward driving it back to Adelaide
to bad weather is a bit shAit so no Great Ocean drive for me :( :aag:

[AdamD]

going to pick up my GTI this saturday! cant wait ... looking forward driving it back to Adelaide
to bad weather is a bit shAit so no Great Ocean drive for me :( :aag:

Damn, that was quick! Didn't you order just a month or two ago? Mustn't have been a custom build, surely?

[Mk6 GTI]

Main it's soooo hard waiting for the car in the last 4 weeks or so, i just want to like go into a deep sleep so when i wake up it's ready for me to pick up!!!

Anyone have a time machine??!!

Youll get there mate.. haha
Ive waited 5 months!!

[elisiX]

Yup 5 months here also... 20th Dec to 20th May being the date of delivery I am told.

ARGH

[kennyc]

Yeah i couldn't do a 5 month wait, 6 week wait all up for me!

[paulcito]

Just heard from my dealer - delivery tomorrow (Fri)
Wooohoooo it's going to be difficult to sleep tonight. Just like XMas eve.

[flappa]

Message from my dealer a few days back(thanks Phillip). Due to be built next Tuesday with an expected delivery early/mid June. With Customs, ADR etc, I'm expecting a late June delivery. Hope I dont put the mocker on it.

Ordered Mid Feb

[hcvo1]

Message from my dealer a few days back(thanks Phillip). Due to be built next Tuesday with an expected delivery early/mid June. With Customs, ADR etc, I'm expecting a late June delivery. Hope I dont put the mocker on it.

Ordered Mid Feb

Hi Flappa,

Spoke to my dealership as well. The GTI was ordered early March and being built over the next few weeks with an arrival in Melbourne on 21st June with and early July delivery... sounds like about the same time line I got!

[hcvo1]

Just heard from my dealer - delivery tomorrow (Fri)
Wooohoooo it's going to be difficult to sleep tonight. Just like XMas eve.

Congrats mate, rest up cause you will need it to drive the beast around...

[paulcito]

Finally ..... ordered 13/11/09 ... arrived 9/4/10

Picked it up at 4pm today

Fantastic car - well worth the wait

Extremely satisfied

Will post pictures later

[Mk6 GTI]

Well my car is sitting at the dealer waiting to be registered, tinted and premium BT to be added! The most unexpected thing was that when i got through my updated contract its telling my car was built Jan 2010!!

She is a 2010 build :) Pick up thursday i hope...!!

[wheels684]

Hi Guys, We ordered our new 103TDI Comfortline way back in Feb and were told delivery would be the 12th of April. When we recently contacted the Sydney dealer he said there would be a delay in delivery due to a fatal accident that had recently occurred at a container terminal in Sydney. I thought cars and containers were unloaded at seperate locations.
Has anybody else heard of or been told a similar delay in deliveries?
We have been counting down the days and have even arranged holidays so we can take our new Golf away.
Thanks for all the great info available in this site.

[MkVIGTI]

Well my car is sitting at the dealer waiting to be registered, tinted and premium BT to be added! The most unexpected thing was that when i got through my updated contract its telling my car was built Jan 2010!!

She is a 2010 build :) Pick up thursday i hope...!!

Same here Mk6 GTI! My dealer just called me up today and told me my car has arrived at the dealership! Now that I just need to wait for them to register it and put my tint on, and I'll drive it away on Thursday! :banana:

[entice]

Same here Mk6 GTI! My dealer just called me up today and told me my car has arrived at the dealership! Now that I just need to wait for them to register it and put my tint on, and I'll drive it away on Thursday! :banana:

Who's your dealer? 3 days to tint and register seem a long time, or is that because you cant get there earlier?
Mine's awaiting transport from Port Kembla to Melb.. and then they have to fit the BT and register.. I'm personally hoping for a wednesday pickup, but I havent even heard from the dealer yet.

[MkVIGTI]

Hi entice, I got mine from Barloworld Glen Waverley. They have a lot of cars to prepare for apparently. Considering your car is still at the port, I doubt your car will even be at the dealership within the week. My car was discharged from the ship on the 23rd of March and it only arrived at the dealership today...

[entice]

Mine too.. was discharged on 23rd. Build completed on the 8th, and Ready for transport on the 10th. dealer just needs to fit B/t, Plates, rego sticker, and give it the once over....

[kennyc]

Hey entice, is your car still at PK? Mine was discharged on the 31st and i have bought at Barloworld Glen Waverley as well. Wonder if our cars will come together?

[entice]

Yep, still at PK. "ready for transport" apparently, but not yet on a planned load. Mine's headed to Essendon.

[kennyc]

Yep, still at PK. "ready for transport" apparently, but not yet on a planned load. Mine's headed to Essendon.

Does it say "ready for transport" on the tracking website?

[Mk6 GTI]

Same here Mk6 GTI! My dealer just called me up today and told me my car has arrived at the dealership! Now that I just need to wait for them to register it and put my tint on, and I'll drive it away on Thursday! :banana:

Hey mate, congrats!! Man what a wait.. Lol

is yours also a 2010 build? I'm glad mine turned out to be.. I found it odd to wait this long for a 2009 build! We will have to share photos hehe

[Mk6 GTI]

Who's your dealer? 3 days to tint and register seem a long time, or is that because you cant get there earlier?
Mine's awaiting transport from Port Kembla to Melb.. and then they have to fit the BT and register.. I'm personally hoping for a wednesday pickup, but I havent even heard from the dealer yet.

The reason why mine is taking a week is because I changed from standard bt to the premium bt. The model i asked for is not usually offered. So he said that might delay it. I am going to be contacted on Monday to be given a concrete date. Otherwise it would have been Tuesday as the car arrived at the dealer on Thursday last week..

[MkVIGTI]

Yes I asked for a 2010 built one when I put my order through, since it was Dec already but I'm glad that the wait will be over soon!

[nau]

Damn, that was quick! Didn't you order just a month or two ago? Mustn't have been a custom build, surely?

I got a good sales person looking after me :) 2010 build sexc and quick... full story about the trip tomorrow :)

[AdamD]

I got a good sales person looking after me :) 2010 build sexc and quick... full story about the trip tomorrow :)

Very nice mate! We'll have to catch up for a cruise when my GTI arrives. ;)

[BBP]

Golf 118TSI Comfortline DSG
Candy White
Sunroof
RCD510
Dynaudio
RVC
MDI
Front Fog Lights
Adaptive Chassis Control
Window Tint

$38,500 drive away in Sydney ... 11.2 % discount

[adamant]

Hi all,

I ordered the following a few days ago... so with 150 odd days ahead I feel a bit tortured.

MkVI Golf GTI, Carbon Steel, 3 Door, 6MT, 18" Detroits, Bi-Xenon, Dynaudio, MDI, Tint

[hooba]

Welcome to the September delivery crew! :countsheep:

[hcvo1]

Welcome to the September delivery crew! :countsheep:

+ 1 but hopefully it will be round 4 months not 6!

[adamant]

+ 1 but hopefully it will be round 4 months not 6!

thanks hcvo1 and hooba, I certainly hope it is sooner rather than later... a mid June delivery would be a pretty nice birthday present! That might be a touch too optimistic.

[hcvo1]

thanks hcvo1 and hooba, I certainly hope it is sooner rather than later... a mid June delivery would be a pretty nice birthday present! That might be a touch too optimistic.

Hope this brings a bit of hope to you... I ordered mine early March and was originally stated Mid-September. The dealership has now quoted Mid-July which means a 4 month wait...

[Mk6 GTI]

Hope this brings a bit of hope to you... I ordered mine early March and was originally stated Mid-September. The dealership has now quoted Mid-July which means a 4 month wait...

looks like the demand is decreasing perhaps?

[hcvo1]

looks like the demand is decreasing perhaps?

I think the standard wait time is 4-5 months, and most dealers will quote 6 to give them some time to move.

[kennyc]

All i know is that i NEED the car now lol. My car is soooo stuffed and starting to smoke, i just hope it lasts a month!

[night_flight]

CANT WAIT ordered mine in December estimated delivery mid may (confirmed) last week!

[alebonau]

only a couple of sleeps away hopefully !

[Kirium]

only a couple of sleeps away hopefully !

More exciting than a new pair of speakers??

My 3rd GTI is still a few weeks away. Ship arrives Port Kembla on the 9th...

[iBoost]

Yours must be on the Tombarra with mine Kirium. Counting the days...

Haven't seen much of an update on the location of the ship on the tracking site lately though. Supposedly due in Port Kembla on the 9th May.

[alebonau]

More exciting than a new pair of speakers??

My 3rd GTI is still a few weeks away. Ship arrives Port Kembla on the 9th...

kirium ? now thats a familiar name hehe, hi there, good to see a familiar face around :) dont feel such a stranger !

very excited ! am sure just as exciting as a new pair of speakers hehe

[nicandlance]

Delivery for mine is Monday @ 4pm at Barloworld Glen Waverley.....
It's going to be a LO-NG weekend!!!!
Anybody else got a delivery that day?
Wonder what plates we're up to....
This hailstorm was one hell of a way to get rid of the bad plates I had before (XMA). Sounded like a skin condition lol!

[Christopher]

Nic - and ironically enough, it too was riddled with lumps and bumps...

[gv-dub]

G'day,
I ordered my GTI last week and have just found out delivery ETA is June, which compared to some of the ETA's seems pretty good. Does anyone know if its true, that by ordering more options such as sunroof, park assist etc the ETA is actually longer?

I've ordered fairly basic, candy White, leather, 18" detroits.....once I heard the ETA, I asked the dealer to add a few extras as by then, I'll a have little more cash. His response was that the ETA would then be Aug/Sept. Does this sound right?

I wish I'd studied this forum more closely before ordering though! Heaps of useful info here....

Thanks

[MkVIGTI]

Delivery for mine is Monday @ 4pm at Barloworld Glen Waverley.....
It's going to be a LO-NG weekend!!!!
Anybody else got a delivery that day?
Wonder what plates we're up to....
This hailstorm was one hell of a way to get rid of the bad plates I had before (XMA). Sounded like a skin condition lol!

Mine is TODAY!!! In fact I'll be omw into the dealership in 20 mins time! Can't wait!!!

[Mk6 GTI]

Mine is TODAY!!! In fact I'll be omw into the dealership in 20 mins time! Can't wait!!!

haha enjoy mate!!

[nicandlance]

Mine is TODAY!!! In fact I'll be omw into the dealership in 20 mins time! Can't wait!!!

Make sure you post your pics asap!! Are you getting regular plates? I want to know what letters they are up to... XPD?

[nicandlance]

Nic - and ironically enough, it too was riddled with lumps and bumps...

LMHO! Doomed from the start!

[MkVIGTI]

Make sure you post your pics asap!! Are you getting regular plates? I want to know what letters they are up to... XPD?

Just got my car! I got my personalised Euro plate though so I dunno what letters they are up to. Gonna go sit in the car and fiddle around now =D

[Corey_R]

G'day,
I ordered my GTI last week and have just found out delivery ETA is June, which compared to some of the ETA's seems pretty good. Does anyone know if its true, that by ordering more options such as sunroof, park assist etc the ETA is actually longer?

I've ordered fairly basic, candy White, leather, 18" detroits.....once I heard the ETA, I asked the dealer to add a few extras as by then, I'll a have little more cash. His response was that the ETA would then be Aug/Sept. Does this sound right?

I wish I'd studied this forum more closely before ordering though! Heaps of useful info here....
Thanks

Yes, ordering more options can delay the build time. The reason is that cars are built in batches and that particular options need to come in from external supplies or other factories. Therefore the more options, the longer it is likely to take.

However, April to June is a very quick turn around time. I would say that the reason that adding options in this case would delay it by 2 to 3 months is due to the fact a car with the specification you have selected may already be in production and that's why you're getting it in 2.5 months instead the standard 4 to 5 :)

[gv-dub]

Hi Coreying,
very much appreciate the feedback.
I kinda thought that it might be a car already in production or available somewhere. Either way, I can't wait and looking forward to getting my hands on it. I'll just add as many dealer fitted accessories as I can afford.

Isn't it weird that as soon as you order a new car, every rattle, squeak and minor fault in your existing car drives you insane!!

cheers

[kennyc]

Hey Nic, when did Glen Waverley give you the ETA that your car is ready on Monday?
1 week before, 2 weeks before?

[hooba]

Does anyone know if its true, that by ordering more options such as sunroof, park assist etc the ETA is actually longer?

Not really, I really comes down the availability of the options you are after and the colour. When I ordered my car, the dealer had cars on the water in black with DSG and leather that were no good to me. You'll probably find that the dealer already had a car on order with the combination you were after, hence the shorter delivery time.

[nicandlance]

Hi Kenny, they rang me yesterday and Monday was the earliest they could do it. They said they got confirmation that it arrives tomorrow. Im going in 2 check it over before they start preparing it for delivery. Very excited!

[Corey_R]

hooba - the number and type of options does affect manufacture time - again, due to cars being built in batches depending ON those options, and the parts for those options also being delivered on an 'as needed' basis and not just sitting in stock in VW warehouses at the factory site.

So yes, sometimes you're lucky to get the car with the options you want already on a boat or in a dealer compound, but if it's a car to go through the entire "Dealer forward order" process (i.e. car built to order at the factory) then options can and do affect delivery time!

[hooba]

hooba - the number and type of options does affect manufacture time - again, due to cars being built in batches depending ON those options, and the parts for those options also being delivered on an 'as needed' basis and not just sitting in stock in VW warehouses at the factory site.

Interesting, you got more info on the Golf manufacturing process?

I've really enjoyed the "Megafactories" episodes on the Audi R8, 911, and Lamborghini, and was hoping to see something similar for VW.

[Fowler]

What dealer are going through? I was told around 15 May. Ordered in DEC wait has been a killer

[Corey_R]

Interesting, you got more info on the Golf manufacturing process?

I've really enjoyed the "Megafactories" episodes on the Audi R8, 911, and Lamborghini, and was hoping to see something similar for VW.
Actually - there is a link around somewhere which has a video of the Golf being built! I'll see if I can find it.
It's not that long and nowhere near as indepth as the Megafactories or Ultimate Factories series though.

[Corey_R]

Here we go!

Chaine production Golf VI - video 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CT1zyXEhII&feature=related)
Chaine de production Golf VI - Video 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdNdWzzpOo4&feature=related)
Chaine de production de la Golf VI - Video 3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfuiGc3SCqM&feature=related)
Chaine de production de la Golf VI - Video 4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6mtIG8Qw_s&feature=related)

:D

[nau]

finally got around to take few snaps wooohoooo! just need tint done and we are good to go
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs454.ash1/25001_384485247086_594602086_4101068_1937746_n.jpg
and the sexc stripe that we all love
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs434.snc3/25001_384485262086_594602086_4101070_5087563_n.jpg

[Kirium]

Yours must be on the Tombarra with mine Kirium. Counting the days...

Haven't seen much of an update on the location of the ship on the tracking site lately though. Supposedly due in Port Kembla on the 9th May.

Ship hits the panama canal today, then across the Pacific...

[AdamD]

finally got around to take few snaps wooohoooo!

Looks awesome nau! ;) Congrats mate!

[nicandlance]

Very, very nice! Congratulations!

[nicandlance]

Hey Nic, when did Glen Waverley give you the ETA that your car is ready on Monday?
1 week before, 2 weeks before?

They rang me yesterday to say that they have confirmation of it being at the dealership tomorrow. Going in to have a quick look over it before they go ahead and prepare it for delivery.

[hooba]

Here we go!

Chaine production Golf VI - video 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CT1zyXEhII&feature=related)
Chaine de production Golf VI - Video 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdNdWzzpOo4&feature=related)
Chaine de production de la Golf VI - Video 3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfuiGc3SCqM&feature=related)
Chaine de production de la Golf VI - Video 4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6mtIG8Qw_s&feature=related)

:D

Thanks for that, great vids which would make a useful sticky. The dip process looks identical to how they treat the Audi R8 bodies, the rest of the production is far more automated.

[emuexport]

Awesome vids mate thanks for the links. The wife got an even greater appreciation of the build quality!

[hooba]

Another one to add to the list.

YouTube - 2010 VW Golf Chassis Testing (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMni83VZI7Q)

[wdong]

received a phone call from dealer, they told me my GTI will arrive in Melbourne on 31th May, can be deliveried around 10days time. so happy

[nikamichi]

Ordered mine :-

3 Door GTI
Tornado Red
DSG
Xenons
RVC + Park Assist
RNS510 + Dynaudio + MDI
Sunroof
18" Detroits
ACCC

$51,600 Drive Away

[alebonau]

Make sure you post your pics asap!! Are you getting regular plates? I want to know what letters they are up to... XPD?

I got mine this morning, with regular plates and theyre upto XPH !

the gti is one awesome car loving it ! my wife is asking me why I didnt buy it for her and now she wants it !

[entice]

Dealership close to home has series XQ#... as slimline plates they're putting on cars now.

I wonder if each dealership gets alloted, say, a batch of 50, or they have to go in each time with each car's details and register the lot at once (I asssume this and that's why some dealers register batches of cars a few days prior to pick-up).

[nicandlance]

Went and checked mine out today at Barloworld Glen Waverley. Up to XPD plates there. Heaps of GTI's there ready for delivery.... one white one with the bumper taken off.... ????
Delivery is Monday 4pm, so looking forward to it!

[alebonau]

I'm very excited today, picked up my red golf gti !

lovely car ! very much like that can just potter around in it and makes a great everyday car being a 5dr hatch and with understated looks, yet give it a bit of a push and its a lot of fun !

the acceleration of it is quite something, the way it speeds through the 6 gears with the DSG. and sounds excellent too ! feels like in one of the touring cars hehe the way it goes !

I got the standard 17" alloys, because 18" was an option. have driven the golf with the 18"s and not that its a lot bumpier in the ride or anything but thought would take the little bit of the ride comfort the 17's bring. the 17's I think give a nice balance of comfort vs taught feel and handling.

the interior is very nice indeed.

everything has a very nice touch and feel to it, its all very solid and well made. I got the optional leather interior which I did have some reservations about but having got it, all thats forgotten and it is actually gives quite a sumptuous feel to the cabin. plus kiddy proofs it as well whcih is probably handy with our two little daughters.

the mdi ipod interface is excellent and works seamlessly with the ipod which you can put out of sight and gives full control of it.

I would have wished to get the sat nav, but its an expensive option at $2.5k, plus its available of the net. O can be dealer fitted down the track. I might hold off on it for now, be a nice present down the track. and by then digital radio wise who knows they might know a bit more whats happening.

My wife reckons it has a cute bum ! looks nice with the twin exhausts

I got it with the optional tow bar, was a bit worried how it would look as its a dealer fitted option. but think its come together nicely not disrupting the clean lines of the back end of the golf.

The thing I am most happiest about is that my wife took one look at it and was asking me why I didnt buy it for her. and that I should give it to her now ! I was a bit worried what she'd think. She's been telling me just because I turn 40 this year doesnt mean I should be buying anything red or sporty hehe !

ps I'd post some picks but cant quite work out how to upload them on here, looks like have to host them from someplace else ?

[kennyc]

Went and checked mine out today at Barloworld Glen Waverley. Up to XPD plates there. Heaps of GTI's there ready for delivery.... one white one with the bumper taken off.... ????
Delivery is Monday 4pm, so looking forward to it!

Did you see a Carbon Steel GTI ith 17s on them? lol

[ctan]

received a phone call from dealer, they told me my GTI will arrive in Melbourne on 31th May, can be deliveried around 10days time. so happy

Hi wdong, what was your build week?

[Corey_R]

ps I'd post some picks but cant quite work out how to upload them on here, looks like have to host them from someplace else ?

Congrats on your new car. And yes, upload them on photobucket or somewhere like that :)

[entice]

I got the standard 17" alloys, because 18" was an option. have driven the golf with the 18"s and not that its a lot bumpier in the ride or anything but thought would take the little bit of the ride comfort the 17's bring. the 17's I think give a nice balance of comfort vs taught feel and handling.


Looked at mine yesterday. Picking it up next week. Also got the 17's, but am really happy it landed with the re050 Bridgestones on it... So glad I didnt get Contis or Dunslops.

[wdong]

Hi wdong, what was your build week?

either in week 16 or week 17, vw australia told me my car will be built in week 17, but as been told it will arrive on 31st May, so i think it will be built on somedays next week then load on a ship in week 17.

[MkVIGTI]

On closer inspection of my car today, I realized that the bonnet of my car is slightly misaligned. It is slightly off to the left side comparing to the right! It's not too obvious but if you look closely you will realize especially when you look at the VW badge in the middle of the car and you can tell the bonnet isn't sitting at the centre. Can the dealer fix this or should I let it go? >_<

[nicandlance]

On closer inspection of my car today, I realized that the bonnet of my car is slightly misaligned. It is slightly off to the left side comparing to the right! It's not too obvious but if you look closely you will realize especially when you look at the VW badge in the middle of the car and you can tell the bonnet isn't sitting at the centre. Can the dealer fix this or should I let it go? >_<

Now you know it's there, won't it annoy the c*ap out of you? I wouldn't want to pay that much (and wait that long) to find I have a car that's NQR!
I don't think I'd be letting it go.... anyone else?

[Maverick]

On closer inspection of my car today, I realized that the bonnet of my car is slightly misaligned. It is slightly off to the left side comparing to the right! It's not too obvious but if you look closely you will realize especially when you look at the VW badge in the middle of the car and you can tell the bonnet isn't sitting at the centre. Can the dealer fix this or should I let it go? >_<

For a start assess it properly. Is the gap on the right hand side at the front the same as that on the left hand side? Do the same for the rear of the bonnet. Now check the level of the bonnet with the right and left hand side panels. It's most likely going to be a simple adjustment you can do yourself without tools but until you work out what the problem is you won't know.

[MkVIGTI]

For a start assess it properly. Is the gap on the right hand side at the front the same as that on the left hand side? Do the same for the rear of the bonnet. Now check the level of the bonnet with the right and left hand side panels. It's most likely going to be a simple adjustment you can do yourself without tools but until you work out what the problem is you won't know.

The gap between the bonnet and the side is bigger on the right than the left, especially towards the front of the car. I'm going to go in on Monday to see if they can adjust it for me

[ctan]

either in week 16 or week 17, vw australia told me my car will be built in week 17, but as been told it will arrive on 31st May, so i think it will be built on somedays next week then load on a ship in week 17.

Thanks for the info. Mine was scheduled for production week 17. I ordered it in early March through Barloworld Mascot. I was told to expect it in end July maybe earlier. Hopefully he should have some news for me or at least a VIN number.

[hcvo1]

Thanks for the info. Mine was scheduled for production week 17. I ordered it in early March through Barloworld Mascot. I was told to expect it in end July maybe earlier. Hopefully he should have some news for me or at least a VIN number.

Hi ctan, I ordered mine from Barloworld Glen Waverley early March as well, they have told me Mid July. I spoke to my dealership yesterday and they told me I should have a VIN by early next week.

[trueman]

Hi ctan, I ordered mine from Barloworld Glen Waverley early March as well, they have told me Mid July. I spoke to my dealership yesterday and they told me I should have a VIN by early next week.
That's quick ....I ordered late December via privatefleet and am out to mid july.... about to go ballistic....

[hcvo1]

That's quick ....I ordered late December via privatefleet and am out to mid july.... about to go ballistic....

and you have every right too... :D

[yyn]

Fingers cross I should be picking up my car this week waiting for the call from the dealer. Please please please call, I've been waiting too long.

[kennyc]

I saw one on the Monash freeway tonight, god i am itching for mine!!!

[yyn]

This week I saw 3 MK6 GTIs 1 carbon steel and 2 blacks and an MK5 GTI with detroit wheels except unlike the detroit we get in the current GTI which is black in the inside that looks like it's polished alloy. I thought it's aftermarket but at closer inspection it has the VW logo on the wheels. Looks really nice.

[Mk6 GTI]

Hey All! I finally picked my GTI up on Sat and its and absolutely fantastic car inside and our. Great interior and AWSOME drive!!

[nau]

Hey All! I finally picked my GTI up on Sat and its and absolutely fantastic car inside and our. Great interior and AWSOME drive!!

photos photos photos ! :)

[kennyc]

Hey All! I finally picked my GTI up on Sat and its and absolutely fantastic car inside and our. Great interior and AWSOME drive!!

Congrats!!

[gv-dub]

Hi coreying,
I checked with the dealer on Sat and they confirmed that there was one already being built with the spec I wanted, but it was going to be a different color and they managed to swap it, hence the shorter delivery. I tried to add a sunroof in, but it was going to push delivery out to Sept, so I said don't worry....

The dealer said they can't get stock - and they won't sell their demo's cos they need them, well, for demo's.

[hcvo1]

Hi coreying,
I checked with the dealer on Sat and they confirmed that there was one already being built with the spec I wanted, but it was going to be a different color and they managed to swap it, hence the shorter delivery. I tried to add a sunroof in, but it was going to push delivery out to Sept, so I said don't worry....

The dealer said they can't get stock - and they won't sell their demo's cos they need them, well, for demo's.

Hi gv-dub I was at Barloworld Glen Waverley on Saturday and they had 3 Silver GTI's in the yard. All had 18" Detroits, DSG, Leather and SUNROOF!
Hope this helps...