New Golf delivery time and other things

[SueBee]

Ordered my new SE yesterday, delivery time is now 5 months! Apparently VW say they will 'support' the customer if it takes longer than this, but no details yet as to what this means.

Also I wanted a multi function steering wheel but computer said no - it's not orderable apparently as VW can't get hold of them at present. Also salesman told me the only make of phone that works with the Bluetooth is a Nokia so I will probably have to get a cheap one! If anyone knows differently I'd interested to know.

Just a few points to be aware of.

[percymon]

Which engine ? TSI models have been up to 7 months lead time, be nice to hear VW are improving !

The lack of multifunction wheels is the current VW excuse for late orders, particluarly GTIs.

After 20 weeks of waiting, VW should offer you a hire car to take your part ex off you before it devalues further

Do a search for 'Fiscon' - their bluetooth module is compatible with most phones, so this might eb a better option for you, albeit its an aftermarket fitment.

[jamief]

Well, I ordered mine on 30/09, and current ETA is end March / early April, so current lead time is probably a lot more than 5 months!

As mentioned, you do become eligible for a free hire car 20 weeks after the date of order though.

[p3asa]

If you want a multi function wheel, order one. Yes they are having problems just now sourcing these but by the time comes to build yours it will be something else holding up production!! A couple of weeks ago it was the RCD510 head units and sunroofs before this. Don't let them fob you off.

[SueBee]

I decided on the touch screen radio, etc. instead!

[ross980]

I decided on the touch screen radio, etc. instead!

If you're getting the touch screen radio I'd thoroughly recommend the reversing camera too. I was worried it might be a bit gimmicky but it's great. It works brilliantly at night and didn't having any problems 'popping up' even with temperatures of -8.

[SueBee]

It's the 1.4 TSi petrol. Hadn't realised it used to be 7 months lead time!

[samiur100]

Well i ordered the tsi on 7th Nov 09 and hopefully collecting it on 2nd Feb 10. About 3 months? I remember when i was ordering, the VW site said it would take 7 months for the TSI engine due to high demand!

[SueBee]

Well i ordered the tsi on 7th Nov 09 and hopefully collecting it on 2nd Feb 10. About 3 months? I remember when i was ordering, the VW site said it would take 7 months for the TSI engine due to high demand!

Do you think VW are trying to create a false demand for this engine by telling people it will take months to arrive? I do wonder sometimes at the motives of these car makers. Buying a new car is such a minefield. At the dealers they weren't even going to give me any discount on the list price and when he saw I was about to leave he suddenly went back to talk to his boss and came back with a reduction of £800!

[ross980]

Do you think VW are trying to create a false demand for this engine by telling people it will take months to arrive? I do wonder sometimes at the motives of these car makers. Buying a new car is such a minefield. At the dealers they weren't even going to give me any discount on the list price and when he saw I was about to leave he suddenly went back to talk to his boss and came back with a reduction of £800!

Only £800 discount?! The ‘aim to pay’ price in AutoExpress is roughly £1500 under list for a 1.4 TSI SE (although it’s been that for ages so may not have been updated). I wonder if Dealer’s are refusing to budge on price due to the waiting list? My car was built to order and I was quoted 10 weeks wait which subsequently grew to about 4 month (and that was before the supply problem with the TSI...)

If anyone else is thinking of ordering a new car I’d recommend going to Drive The Deal and printing off the best price and using it as a bargaining tool - It worked for me.