The only answer I can give you that may shed some light on the matter is this. With the launch of the last two new models, Volkswagen has struggled with supply. With the Eos, the initial stock was sold out almost instantly and wait times for new orders jumped to 10 months from 4 months once the cars were here and there was a spike in new orders. Although we're a strong niche brand, we're not the Ferrari's of the world where people expect that as the minimum wait time. The same has happened with the Tiguan. It's sold out across Europe and we're just about sold out here in Australia too and that's before one has even left the showroom! As soon as we have these cars to test drive, the orders are going to shoot through the roof but supply will remain the same and hence long wait times. So from one point of view I guess on a logistics level it makes sense to hold on to the launch. Don't forget, we weren't aniticipating these cars being ready for delivery until the end of the year when they were first announced. I know its frustrating knowing the car is but a whisker away and you can't have it but surely just as I have with my customers you were told to expect delivery late in 2008??
Its harsh to suggest logistics come into it but its potentially a reason.
Another would be marketing. Consider the competition the R36 has and when it would suit being added to the model lineup. Another reason could be final ADR checks. The R50's all HAVE to come via Sydney but no one has told me any other reason than that there's something that can only be done there. Maybe there hasn't been a final ruling from Aust. standards as to what compliance issues are facing the R36. Perhaps it's a case of wanting to have a unified
I guess from my point of view its strictly a beaurocracy thing more than a potential problem with the car. The factory wouldn't be releasing cars from the factory if there was a problem with them.
Be excited...those of youwith R36's are going to have a sensational car. It's just a matter of time :)
