New T5 on order

[Tornado T5]

Delivery confirmed for the 30th April.
12 working days after which I should be able to take possesion.

4 months total wait time for delivery.

Still waiting for a confirmed price.....

At least that's stayed the same since 2007, lol.
Dealers do have retail pricing on the T5GP, iirc. Or is there something you have ordered which isn't clearly listed on spec sheets yet?

EDIT: just reread your first post and you've ordered DSG with 4motion...I thought this wasn't available until 2nd half of the year?

[hoddy]

At least that's stayed the same since 2007, lol.
Dealers do have retail pricing on the T5GP, iirc. Or is there something you have ordered which isn't clearly listed on spec sheets yet?

EDIT: just reread your first post and you've ordered DSG with 4motion...I thought this wasn't available until 2nd half of the year?

I think it is the Crewvan that will arrive June / July...

17in rims in the 136kw DSG and bigger brakes! --> thats a nice surprise...

[Tornado T5]

Hi Hoddy,

Just wondering if you've taken delivery of your T5GP and I'm sure we all would like to hear your thoughts?

[hoddy]

Take delivery this wednesday after fitiing of accessories:
1. Tinting--> formula1 tint on sides, limo grade on rear
2. Rear protection bar and hitch
Looking forward to the first vehicle I've owned which will be brand new!
Then begins the slow conversion process--> 2 seater in back, insulation, upgrade headlights and interior lighting, upgrade speakers, false floor / bed, windsurfer racks, cupboards incl fridge and sink, water tank, solar panel, move factory second batt to drivers seat, swivel seat with "safe" on passengers side.............

Have 2 months in WA (Ningaloo/Gnaraloo) from mid-september, can't wait to scale some sand dunes with the diff locks!!

[blaast]

1. Tinting--> formula1 tint on sides, limo grade on rear

You might want to contact your insurer about this because it is darker than the legal 35% (even rear windows).
They may refuse any claims if they find out.

[Tornado T5]

You might want to contact your insurer about this because it is darker than the legal 35% (even rear windows).
They may refuse any claims if they find out.

Would this apply to rear side windows as a T5 can be ordered with no glass so tinting in "ambulance" tint is considered no different to stock all-metal body I would have thought.

[blaast]

Would this apply to rear side windows as a T5 can be ordered with no glass so tinting in "ambulance" tint is considered no different to stock all-metal body I would have thought.

I think you will find that it is different for private and work vehicles, so see what your insurer says, as you don't want to be caught out.
Would love to know what they say!

Cheers.

[Tornado T5]

Take delivery this wednesday after fitiing of accessories:
1. Tinting--> formula1 tint on sides, limo grade on rear
2. Rear protection bar and hitch
Looking forward to the first vehicle I've owned which will be brand new!
Then begins the slow conversion process--> 2 seater in back, insulation, upgrade headlights and interior lighting, upgrade speakers, false floor / bed, windsurfer racks, cupboards incl fridge and sink, water tank, solar panel, move factory second batt to drivers seat, swivel seat with "safe" on passengers side.............

Have 2 months in WA (Ningaloo/Gnaraloo) from mid-september, can't wait to scale some sand dunes with the diff locks!!

As you know without photo's it hasn't happened, so by Thursday we expect some shots, lol. Happy motoring.