The official I have ordered/received my new MKVI thread

[Whistler]

Well, on a brighter note, I picked up my R last Friday and they truly are a fabulous machine! Well worth the wait!
On the same day I had a filthy rich friend over with his Aston DB9. we took a blast in both cars early Saturday to Gosford from Sydney and, up the legal speed we were neck and neck! (I know, he can do 100+ kmh more)
My point is, he has now ordered a golf R - he was so impressed!

Have had a blast but I have to save the 40 degree temp today has taken about 20% of the power! Decidedly sluggish in real heat!
I understand why VW de-tuned slightly for Oz! The temp dial was at 100 degrees within a minute of driving today.

Anyway - love that car!

[SilvrFoxX]

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[weewilly]

we've gotta find you a car pal..... there must be one out there, we should all call our dealers and find out whats in stock.

[Corey_R]

There were 5 in stock at the one dealer just last week - advertised here too! Some people just want the specific order they want...

[SilvrFoxX]

Seems to be that as a general rule ACC is generally not ordered on stock ordered cars.. and if it is the car is specced right up out of my price range. I really do want that option.. with DSG.. the Sat Nav and MDI can be fitted post delivery so I am not that concerned.. then of course to get it now piles on the dollars.. guess I just have to wait it out..

[Beowulf]

Cause ccoops79 is from Brisbane! That's how great Gerald Slaven is to deal with, that ccoops79 is not the first member (possibly not even in the first 10 members) to have flown to Canberra and driven their cars back home to Brisbane, and he certainly won't be the last

Fair enough, I know they are great guys to deal with. Dealt with Josh from there, though did have a bit of a chin wag with Phil when I dropped in. So much better then dealing with the other VW dealership here in Canberra (don't return your calls, not willing to be helpful, constant BS :S).

Thought that it was funny that there were 3 R's on the Gerald Slaven lot when I was looking at my GTD, only for them to be sold that week, then the next week when I bought my GTD its sister GTD was sold the same day. Must have a decent sized turn over.

Would buy from them again.

[7R]

Ordered mine on Sunday - Tornado Red GTI 5dr DSG, sunroof, tint, MDI, bluetooth, RVC, Detroits. Dealer said there was an exact matching car in Qld on the Gold Coast and I could have it by the end of this week.

Well as of yesterday the GC dealer is refusing to do a stock swap. My dealer called me last night as they have almost what I want - just no RVC - coming in at the end of Feb. Would I accept no RVC for a $500 refund or they can put RVC in for an additional $295. Sorry - I ordered a car with RVC that was apparently available now for $47k so I want a car with RVC available now for $47k as sold to me by you the dealer.

Dealer is installing the RVC when the stock comes in for no additional cost. Should be delivered at the earliest Feb 14th or latest Feb 28th. Fingers crossed.

The dealer has offered me a loan car whilst I wait as I have sold my car and need to hand it over this weekend to the new owner which I negotiated based on the dealers advice that I could have my new car this weekend. All in all a decent compromise.

[Corey_R]

Hi kojarena. Sorry to hear that you've fallen victim to an uncooperative dealer re the stock swap (though, I'm sure they have their reasons and they're fully entitlted to deny the swap), but I'm glad to hear that a good compromise has been found and that they're taking care of you!

[Klink1313]

There were 5 in stock at the one dealer just last week - advertised here too! Some people just want the specific order they want...

One reason I'm not looking at a vehicle in stock is the price. If I could find one close to my spec I would end up paying $,000's more than the one on order so I am just trying being patient.

[markwid]

Yep, there is more chance of negotiating lower price for factory order. The other upside on the wait also allows more funds to be put aside - lower loan amount is always good.