The official I have ordered/received my new MKVI thread

[big_e]

Great news, big_e, at least u have clue your ride arrival. how did the VWA lady contact u? by phone or email? u already knew the build week, right?

well i got an email 4 weeks ago saying that my car will enter production soon.
So i rang today and see if it actually is... and i was told yes it is already in production.

You can call VWA and ask for a scheduled production date... if you have a set week then it should be close to production...if not then you might be looking at 4 weeks + till production.

[dyljoy]

Called VWA last week, and told wait another few weeks for update. But i will try to call VWA again today see any luck here. About your VIN, i do believe u will have it once the car build and off the production link. Maybe u can check up with VWA one or two week later. and for another 10 days later, u should tracking your car on the boat along with the site ppl always mention to.

[dyljoy]

Just Called VWA, same reply as last time, Still waiting for production line. I have to call back few weeks time later or inform me via email. I do believe now, if I am see the car load on the boat by the end of year that i am lucky man. Sign.

[big_e]

Just Called VWA, same reply as last time, Still waiting for production line. I have to call back few weeks time later or inform me via email. I do believe now, if I am see the car load on the boat by the end of year that i am lucky man. Sign.

I dont think neither one of us will get our R this year... I have already given up hoping I will getting the car this year...

[dyljoy]

nah, U may have luck to get ur car within this year, depend on the speed of transfer, but next Jan should be more realistic

[delxa]

Ok... my Golf R has finally entered production...

I was wondering how long does production takes before I can get a VIN number?

The lady at VWA told me production takes 6-8 weeks.
10 weeks on the ship.
and 2 weeks at Australian customs

if the is true then I am still 20 weeks away.. that is like 5 months!!!
Is that correct or is she being overly conservative?

She could be being conservative. My car is not delivered yet, but I can tell you what my experience has been so far.

15-06-2011 - Ordered vehicle from South Yarra VW (VIC)
15-08-2011 - Dealer lets me know that vehicle will be built in week 36 (Mid sept I think)
12-09-2011 - Letter from Volkswagen Australia with VIN number and Commission Number (Missing)
16-09-2011 - Car loaded on ship (Tortugas) and departs Bremerhaven
20-09-2011 - Another Letter from Volkswagen Australia with missing Commission Number
27-09-2011 - Dealer informs me that vehicle has been shipped, will arrive in Melbourne on the 24th and will available 2 weeks later.
~ Future Dates follow
24-10-2011 - Tortugas expected to make port in Melbourne
07-11-2011 - The Dealer-quoted date when car should be available for delivery.

I could have just lucked out with ordering the right thing at the right time, and it got built conveniently close to a matching shipping voyage. (I'm not sure how often Wallenius cruise out to Aus,) From Bremerhaven to Melbourne at a quick guestimate will have been 6 weeks. (Whether the same route is used, I couldn't say.)

It sounds like yours is underway, big_e so you may get lucky and get it before the year is out.

dyljoy, I hope you hear something positive soon.

[dyljoy]

Thanks for your input, mate. U will make big_e feels a bit easier about your story. Ya, you just got a fantastic order and delivery's time frame which shorter than us. I hope I can get any good news from either dealer or VWA about my car soon.

[Roddy]

4 more hours to pick up......

[PhazeD]

Yes. MY12 GTI/GTD's have them as well.

Awesome, thanks.

I know it's not for everyone, but I really like em =D

[delxa]

4 more hours to pick up......

THat's exciting, mate. Enjoy the drive home. I'm sure you'll be taking the scenic route.