Tracking Progress on your Polo and Polo GTI

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Originally Posted by prcurrie

I just voiced my frustrations with my dealer regarding the pushed out delivery date. I'll see what response I get back from them. Considering my car isn't going to get here until next year, I've got time on my hands to stir the pot!!!! Will keep you posted!

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I have heard back from the dealer today. The manager has advised me that there's been a shortage of components at the factory which has lead to orders for Australian being push backed. He said that VW AG is going to make some decisions by the end of the month whether they allocate the existing lots to fulfil Australian orders. If they don't, he said the Aussie dealers will probably be told to stop selling the Polo so the current orders can be processed. I'm taking this info with a grain of salt. It's funny that the worlds biggest auto group doesn't have parts to build it's cars. The dealer has assured me he will call me by the end of the month with more accurate details.

Not holding my breath.

I might see what VW Australia as to say!!

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Originally Posted by prcurrie

I have heard back from the dealer today. The manager has advised me that there's been a shortage of components at the factory which has lead to orders for Australian being push backed. He said that VW AG is going to make some decisions by the end of the month whether they allocate the existing lots to fulfil Australian orders. If they don't, he said the Aussie dealers will probably be told to stop selling the Polo so the current orders can be processed. I'm taking this info with a grain of salt. It's funny that the worlds biggest auto group doesn't have parts to build it's cars. The dealer has assured me he will call me by the end of the month with more accurate details.

Not holding my breath.

I might see what VW Australia as to say!!

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So sorry to hear this. I keep pinching myeself that I have been so fortunate to get one as "quickly" as I have. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you and everyone else that the cards fall your way.

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Originally Posted by gavs

Tombarra due to pop up on radar any hour now guys off WA coast:)

For those of us in Melbourne, the cars unloaded from the Toreador on the 6th have been delivered as of today, a 7 day turnaround after being unloaded on the due date, seems this is one truth from VW that was actually true, Wallenius Wilhelmsen boats so far have not been effected, nor VW deliveries from the strike action being undertaken by the Patrick's unionists....

If I get proven wrong though, I will not be hapy! :)

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A little too early for ship watching just yet - is due in freo on sunday arvo at 4 pm - australian eastern time = 6pm 15th may UTC from ais site.

But yes - getting a little excited :-D

Holy crap! It's almost here! :D So freaking excited!

Dear Toreador,
Hurry up and unload my GTI! :D
Thanks!
me.

Jeez TAMESIS! You've been on the water for only 3 days and already Melbourne ETA has gone from 25/6 to 2/7...
Is anyone elses car on the TAMESIS?

Tombarra came on then off radar very quickly, might've been a glitch though. Should be arriving tomorrow in Freo, Morning Carol hopefully soon as well...or at least on schedule:)

Whilst at VW Camberwell today I was told that another customer who ordered a few days after me (I ordered on December 4th) "missed out". When I asked what doe that mean I was told he's looking at a delivery sometime in 2012.

Payno, Gavs, GTI Joe - we are all indeed very fortunate

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Originally Posted by Frostee

Whilst at VW Camberwell today I was told that another customer who ordered a few days after me (I ordered on December 4th) "missed out". When I asked what doe that mean I was told he's looking at a delivery sometime in 2012.

Payno, Gavs, GTI Joe - we are all indeed very fortunate

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Yeah, so the salesman says. I guess we all have to put our trust in their sacred words ;)

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Originally Posted by Tension

Holy crap! It's almost here! :D So freaking excited!

Dear Toreador,
Hurry up and unload my GTI! :D
Thanks!
me.

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Yo, Tension, what month did you order??

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Originally Posted by Frostee

Whilst at VW Camberwell today I was told that another customer who ordered a few days after me (I ordered on December 4th) "missed out". When I asked what doe that mean I was told he's looking at a delivery sometime in 2012.

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Yea, I doubt that. I'm getting a Sept delivery for a Jan 2011 Polo GTI 5-door order.

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Originally Posted by prcurrie

Just got off the phone to Peninsula VW (Frankston, VIC) and I was told October when I purchased the car, as the worst case scenario and now they've just told me that it's probably going to be the first week of January 2012. Not very happy with that.

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i was on the same boat as you.. but i've since cancelled my order which is a shame but im a few days from purchasing a mk5 golf gti instead! i've waited 6months already but unfortunately im not prepared to wait another 7-8 months.