How to track the car you have ordered?

[bigmouthmedia]

2 weeks i think.. when did you place your order??

On 31/12, got the VIN yesterday and checked the shipping tracking, said in Melbourne.....

BTW does anyone know about number plate holes in the Golf ? Does it have to be done or are they pre drilled ?

[nicandlance]

Mine showed up on 11th Jan (yesterday) at Webb Dock - so I'm guessing it'll be about 3 weeks before it shows up ready to go - unless anyone knows any better

Mine arrived on the 11th in Melbourne too..... might be parked next to yours lol!

[bigmouthmedia]

Mine arrived on the 11th in Melbourne too..... might be parked next to yours lol!

Hehe....nice - keep me in the loop about delivery date - we can try and bump into each other (in person, not the cars !!!).

Who are you dealing with there ? Did you like the experience ?

I want to ask them not to put any branding on the car because i have to signwrite it, and don't want to go pulling off plaques with names on them...

[nicandlance]

Dealt with Xen at Barloworld.
Seemed a little disorganised at times and was initially reluctant to discuss prices (other than the RRP), but I am happy with the deal I got after hammering away at him for a while.
I'd done my homework and knew the product, and I wasn't afraid to go elsewhere to get what I wanted. He ended up bending over backwards (so to speak), and there was no problem getting the vin number etc from him either.

I was a little annoyed that he told me there would be no driveaway deals before the end of the year (when they obviously were going to be), but I think I did better than that in the end. I got a good trade in price for my beetle, and a good driveaway price as well.

Hoping to pick up on 25th Jan - he's expecting it to come in on the 23/24th.

Another member suggested going in to have a look over it as soon as it gets there (for scratches or dings made during transport). He said it was easier to say you're not happy then, then once it's registered in your name.

Might see you there!

[bigmouthmedia]

Dealt with Xen at Barloworld.
Seemed a little disorganised at times and was initially reluctant to discuss prices (other than the RRP), but I am happy with the deal I got after hammering away at him for a while.
I'd done my homework and knew the product, and I wasn't afraid to go elsewhere to get what I wanted. He ended up bending over backwards (so to speak), and there was no problem getting the vin number etc from him either.

I was a little annoyed that he told me there would be no driveaway deals before the end of the year (when they obviously were going to be), but I think I did better than that in the end. I got a good trade in price for my beetle, and a good driveaway price as well.

Hoping to pick up on 25th Jan - he's expecting it to come in on the 23/24th.

Another member suggested going in to have a look over it as soon as it gets there (for scratches or dings made during transport). He said it was easier to say you're not happy then, then once it's registered in your name.

Might see you there!

I started with Daniel, now with Jackson (nice guy !)....my trade in on the 2006 Mazda3 wasn't as good as I hoped - BUT in saying that it had a dint (someone hit it in a car park and didn't leave notes and i never coughed up the $ to fix it), it has done 81,000k and needed a slight bit of work to bring it up to lot readiness. I'm planning on doing the inspection thing too - whack on a trade plate and drive away !

And there were deals on before Dec 31 - I got no onroads/delivery/rego/stamp duty - saved about $3,000 - and what got me to buy...not sure if any other VW dealers had the same thing going.

[nicandlance]

I started with Daniel, now with Jackson (nice guy !)....my trade in on the 2006 Mazda3 wasn't as good as I hoped - BUT in saying that it had a dint (someone hit it in a car park and didn't leave notes and i never coughed up the $ to fix it), it has done 81,000k and needed a slight bit of work to bring it up to lot readiness. I'm planning on doing the inspection thing too - whack on a trade plate and drive away !

And there were deals on before Dec 31 - I got no onroads/delivery/rego/stamp duty - saved about $3,000 - and what got me to buy...not sure if any other VW dealers had the same thing going.

Yes, that's why I was a bit annoyed. He told me they wouldn't be doing it and then they did....
but, I ended up getting about 15% off in total, and got a good price for my trade in.

2009 Golf Mark VI Comfortline tsi
Manual
Candy white
Sport pack
Mats front and rear
Full tank

Driveaway - $31,400 (Changeover of $17,400)

[bigmouthmedia]

Ooh did they call with an arrival date Nic ?

[russ83]

I'm still waiting... Why o why is it still in melbourne, it arrived there just before Xmas

[nicandlance]

Ooh did they call with an arrival date Nic ?

Haven't had a call from the dealer yet, but they expect it this Friday/Saturday. I've emailed him to let him know that I want to inspect it before registration..... so I might give him a reminder on Thursday - just in case! Heard some horror stories about cars being sent to panelbeaters for touchups on scratches done in transit.

What about you?

[bigmouthmedia]

Haven't had a call from the dealer yet, but they expect it this Friday/Saturday. I've emailed him to let him know that I want to inspect it before registration..... so I might give him a reminder on Thursday - just in case! Heard some horror stories about cars being sent to panelbeaters for touchups on scratches done in transit.

What about you?

Well I went into Barloworld today and ended up chatting with Christian (helpful) - mentioned that Patrick's/Toll who do the car moving are running behind a bit and it might be 4-6 weeks. I don't know if he meant from the day it arrived (Jan 11) or currently.

I've also asked if i can inspect/drive the vehicle before registration, said it should be no issue. Also asked about stickers not going onto back windows permanently (i'm doing the signwriting there), no issue.

Apparently they supply slimline plates upon delivery...although i'm keener having the personalised plates in standard when I get them - hopefully they won't hang down too far below the car line.

SIDE NOTE:
Checked the VIN on the shipping/transit website nominated on page 1, and it says:

DELIVERED FROM MELBOURNE 14-01-2010 10:55:00

What technically does it mean ? It landed/arrived on 11-1-10, so is delivered the customs/clearance step ?