2018MY Arteon Discussion Thread

[Mr_206]

So apparently the first ship load of Arteon's is on the water and on its way to AUS! Will land in Melb early Nov with delivery's starting mid to end of Nov! Not long to go now!

[Demonoid]

So apparently the first ship load of Arteon's is on the water and on its way to AUS! Will land in Melb early Nov with delivery's starting mid to end of Nov! Not long to go now!

I was told the cars were already in the country by my dealer. Was told something else by my novated lease/fleet car guy. Is someone telling porkies?

Still no details on the VW website - just the countdown timer showing 19 days. I think (hope) I am in the first batch so I am hoping I have a new car in my possession by the end of the month, but I am not holding my breath

[7R]

Cars are here in Sydney. I saw one in Campsie on Saturday and another on parramatta road same day. Nice but I’m thinking not for me. Dealer confirmed he has the cars in dealership right now for me to see. Will look at 7.5 r wagon, Passat 206 wagon or maybe even a Passat alltrack Wolfsburg.

[Mr_206]

​Sorry guys your correct, there is already a boat thats landed, mine must be on the second boat coming here in a few weeks

[DreamensioN]

My dealers response... “The vehicle with on roads is around the $74,182 + the optional extras on top which VW hasn't supplied us pricing for yet. About $80k i reckon when they release everything.”

Sounds a bit rich?!

o_O - $80K!?!?! I hope that isn't true. May aswell get an A5 in that case.

Even though these aren't officially "released" yet, are dealers showing them on display? Or not yet?
I'm still chasing 100% confirmation if they have a QI Wireless charging mat built into the center console (like the Superb) or not.

[Mr_206]

FYI - Second ship docs in Melb 24/10 - The Morning Crystal

A5 is smaller and will be around $100k with similar features though

[Mr T.]

o_O - $80K!?!?! I hope that isn't true. May aswell get an A5 in that case.

Even though these aren't officially "released" yet, are dealers showing them on display? Or not yet?
I'm still chasing 100% confirmation if they have a QI Wireless charging mat built into the center console (like the Superb) or not.

I have ordered a the golf R Wolfie and it was being delayed and just asked how much a fully loaded Arteon was and that is what they replied. I think it’s too high.


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[Demonoid]

I have ordered a the golf R Wolfie and it was being delayed and just asked how much a fully loaded Arteon was and that is what they replied. I think it’s too high.


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While my dealer did not mention a price, I was advised the $65490 price quoted in the press might not be accurate and he expects it could be higher. But then again it just could be sales speak - i.e. give the impression of a higher price so that when the real price is announced, assuming the press is accurate, you'll psychologically think "wow, thats cheap".

The articles also quoted VW head office talking about price points, so I can't imagine they would be too far wrong.

[Mr T.]

While my dealer did not mention a price, I was advised the $65490 price quoted in the press might not be accurate and he expects it could be higher. But then again it just could be sales speak - i.e. give the impression of a higher price so that when the real price is announced, assuming the press is accurate, you'll psychologically think "wow, thats cheap".

The articles also quoted VW head office talking about price points, so I can't imagine they would be too far wrong.

I’d image it won’t cut into Audi money territory. All their cars slot in nicely between each other.


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[nermal]

While my dealer did not mention a price, I was advised the $65490 price quoted in the press might not be accurate and he expects it could be higher. But then again it just could be sales speak - i.e. give the impression of a higher price so that when the real price is announced, assuming the press is accurate, you'll psychologically think "wow, thats cheap".

The articles also quoted VW head office talking about price points, so I can't imagine they would be too far wrong.

I'm guessing he probably didn't like the idea of having you canceling your order to (potentially) buy a new model in the near future. Probably just a salesman trying to talk you out of the change in order to protect his commission (bird in the hand)..