Mk7 Golf GTI Discussion Thread

[Matt P]

Yeah but common its nearly 2014, you can buy jetpacks in the USA, wouldn't it be nice if you could see what is currently in stock and with what options on the web

Mind you VW have one of the better websites, but still I reckon they would sell a lot more cars if you'd see them disappearing in front of you as they get bought up by other customers.

Not to mention if you could see what is on its way and ETA, and if you could put a deposit down over the web.

The thing is, in VW land, dealers don't share as much as other brands. I'm a fleet manager and picking up the right car when it comes to VW's is all about ringing around until you find something that the customer would be happy with.

[Diesel_vert]

Yeah but common its nearly 2014, you can buy jetpacks in the USA, wouldn't it be nice if you could see what is currently in stock and with what options on the web

Not to mention if you could see what is on its way and ETA, and if you could put a deposit down over the web.

Access or viewing of business inventory or company stock lists is not usually something that is privy to the general public - whatever your line of business may be.

I'm sure there isn't anything to prevent a multinational company and their subsidiaries (such as Volkswagen) from disseminating such information on the world wide web for the general public to peruse at their leisure... but as it stands, I don't see it happening any time soon.

Again, if you contact a Volkswagen dealer, I'm sure they'd be more than willing to help you in finding, and getting into, the car you want.

Mind you VW have one of the better websites, but still I reckon they would sell a lot more cars if you'd see them disappearing in front of you as they get bought up by other customers.

It'd be somewhat intriguing to look at on a lazy Saturday afternoon (or on a slow workday) on one's iPad, but given that the median purchase price of a passenger vehicle is around $30 000, buying a car is still considered a significant expense to many people, so I can't say that would compel them either way.

[Jimi]

I'm starting to see quite a few on Sydney roads now. There was a white one heading south on the F3/M1 yesterday afternoon that I couldn't keep up with, a red one heading north on the Pacific Highway at Turramurra shortly afterwards and at about 3pm when I was back in Cammeray there was a different white one parked on Miller St.

This was the only one I got a close look at. It had DSG, leather, driver assist and bi-xenons. Looked phenomenal.

Anyone on here?

[Guy_H]

spotted this in our workshop on the weekend - it's currently attached to the dyno for airbox testing. Sporting the VWR Brakes, Springs, 19" wheels & a prototype exhaust & intake.

[Matt P]

I'm starting to see quite a few on Sydney roads now. There was a white one heading south on the F3/M1 yesterday afternoon that I couldn't keep up with, a red one heading north on the Pacific Highway at Turramurra shortly afterwards and at about 3pm when I was back in Cammeray there was a different white one parked on Miller St.

This was the only one I got a close look at. It had DSG, leather, driver assist and bi-xenons. Looked phenomenal.

Anyone on here?

I've only spotted mine in my parking space at work

[Graydrof]

Does anyone who has ordered (but not received) have a tracker number yet? Can we track the build like the uk can?

A number of us have been given dates from December to March but I suspect they'll all be on the same boat

My MK7 GTI is arriving into port 6th Jan 14.... should have it last week of Jan'14. Now is the time to be talking to your dealer. I had a heap of colour with "option combo's" to chose from.

[Brendan_A]

My MK7 GTI is arriving into port 6th Jan 14.... should have it last week of Jan'14. Now is the time to be talking to your dealer. I had a heap of colour with "option combo's" to chose from.

Have you already got your vin number then?

Mines scheduled for production 28th of this month, hoping I'll have numbers next week.
Doubt I'll get mine in January.

[alipoo]

Have you already got your vin number then?

Mines scheduled for production 28th of this month, hoping I'll have numbers next week.
Doubt I'll get mine in January.

My dealer suggested mine was going in for "Body basic assembly" for last friday and will be on the boat by end of the month! I have not received my VIN number yet though.

On a side note, guess which car won Australia's Best Sports Car under $50k?
Winners - Australia's Best Cars - Best Sports Car under $50,000

[zoomda]

Top gear - The Perfect Road Trip has the gti in it, driven by Clarkson.

[Ryan_R]

Yeah, it was a pretty decent film too. No question that he likes it, but at the end "it's not enough car" for him.