MK6 GTI Allocation

[aeon]

I guess that means I've got little to no chance on getting the spec I want for a reasonable price and time frame... (Standard 5 door White with DSG) My local dealer didn't even mention pre-ordering when I asked them about details - they didn't have any information whatsoever!

[Guy_H]

Couple of more weeks for ours - Red 5 door manual - no options

[Hail]

Thanks Windmagnet for the post. You'd know more than my dealer, trust me!

I'd be happy to go 5door, as long as it comes with my other options

[windmagnet]

Looks like the previous announcements were wrong (maybe).

This from AusMotive:

This time around the traditional GTI three door model will be available from launch

The pricing also indicates 3 door is available.

[Lima]

Looks like the previous announcements were wrong (maybe).

This from AusMotive:



The pricing also indicates 3 door is available.

There have been a few 3drs already spotted in the country, but how many are ready for delivery remains to be seen.

[windmagnet]

My understanding (which could easily be wrong) is as follows:

There was at least one shipment of GTI's delivered to Aus some time ago. These were largely built on spec.

By placing a pre-order and paying a deposit (before pricing or Aus spec was known) you get into the queue with respect to the new cars that are already here. If one matches what you want and no-one else ahead in the queue takes it (which might include dealer requirements for showroom/demo vehicles), then you will get what you pre-ordered.

If they can't match your spec then (subject to where you sit in the priority list and, I suspect, subject also to the clout of your dealer) you will then get first shot at cars that nearly match your spec.

If nothing suits, then get ready for a long wait.

[JasonP]

The word is from my local dealer that they only have 6 GTIs allocated to them until the end of the year.
Of those, 2 will be registered as demos.
A "big city" dealer is only getting 10 GTIs until years end, & 3 of them will be registered as demos.

If that's the case, there's little chance of any discounting in the near term......