Got my VIN - now what?

[team_v]

I may well be wrong but I was told that you only get the VIN after the vehicle has been produced. Could be that's changed over the years though.

Cheers

I was told the VIN was allocated before building begins, however your vehicle won't show up on the tracking site until it is finished production and is ready to load onto the ship.

Could have been a furphy from the dealer though.

[XTiguanX]

Guys,

I ordered my car on 20 Jan 2010 and was told that I have to wait for 15 weeks (maximum) before delivery.

Yesterday my dealer called and told me that my Tiguan will be built on Week 12th (i.e. end of March 2010). He also told me that from then on it takes about 8 weeks to delivery. Is this estimate close enough?

Thanks.

Regards,
XTX

[team_v]

Guys,

I ordered my car on 20 Jan 2010 and was told that I have to wait for 15 weeks (maximum) before delivery.

Yesterday my dealer called and told me that my Tiguan will be built on Week 12th (i.e. end of March 2010). He also told me that from then on it takes about 8 weeks to delivery. Is this estimate close enough?

Thanks.

Regards,
XTX

Sounds about right to me.
I have been told June delivery and i ordered 28 January.

[XTiguanX]

Thanks team_v, well... have to wait another 10 weeks then.

[kegsy78]

Ok, expect to cop some grief for suggesting this.....

I know it is a common practce where more people want a car than what a manufacturer can provide (especially in Asian countries eg Hong Kong).....

- SELL YOUR SPOT IN THE QUEUE....

You get offered a discount for waiting 4 - 6 months.
eg $50,000 if you buy now, $46,000 if you wait 6 months.
eg Offer the car for on the forums for $48,000 with a wait of 8 weeks & delivery KM's with a VIN from the dealer.
Pocket $2000 and order another vehicle......
I know you are in love with your vehicle (tigs are awesome) and won't do this, but food for thought - Tiguans are in demand (as are golfs and other VW products).....
VW around the world (log on to many of the international forums and watch the delays everywhere) are facing delays.

Just so you know, I have a Tig on order, got the VIN number.....
I won't be selling my spot in the queue!
However people do this in other parts of the world - both buyers & sellers are happy.

VW wants to lift their production levels...
I suppose they make great cars that people want and are willing to wait for...

[Mainne]

Well - it's finally on a ship

Just looked up the VIN and it looks like my Tig was loaded on the "Morning Conductor" on 1 March 2010.

Unfortunately, it isn't scheduled to land in Melbourne until 7 April 2010. Ouch!

Over 3 months since I ordered - but at least there is an end in sight.

[team_v]

Well - it's finally on a ship

Just looked up the VIN and it looks like my Tig was loaded on the "Morning Conductor" on 1 March 2010.

Unfortunately, it isn't scheduled to land in Melbourne until 7 April 2010. Ouch!

Over 3 months since I ordered - but at least there is an end in sight.

That is good news then.
Expect a further 2 week delay after it lands for customs and ADR compliance and then another 2 days for delivery to the dealer and prep work.

Makes me want to hear news of mine