Lease on Golf R
Discussion
GilesyGee said:
Gazzab said:
So you will get it confirmed in 3.5 weeks time (unless the unconfirmed moves out further).
On that basis you will see the car in June.
June....That is shocking!On that basis you will see the car in June.
Which dealer are they using?
What spec did you choose?
Did you change your order at all?
I ordered through a VW dealer in Brum (28/10). They suggested April delivery albeit I naively hoped it would be sooner. But as the dealer had taken lots of orders (ie more than most other dealers it would seem) then my build is a long wait (despite my car being almost standard build ie plus 5 doors, DSG and white).
so if your car is from a dealer who has used up short term allocations, if your order has 'slow supply' parts and/or if you changed your order then these aspects will have driven the BW.
Gazzab said:
What did the lease co say re delivery date when you placed your order?
Which dealer are they using?
What spec did you choose?
Did you change your order at all?
I ordered through a VW dealer in Brum (28/10). They suggested April delivery albeit I naively hoped it would be sooner. But as the dealer had taken lots of orders (ie more than most other dealers it would seem) then my build is a long wait (despite my car being almost standard build ie plus 5 doors, DSG and white).
so if your car is from a dealer who has used up short term allocations, if your order has 'slow supply' parts and/or if you changed your order then these aspects will have driven the BW.
When ordered the lease co said 20-22 weeks (22 weeks is next week!) They are using Telford Inchape, bog standard spec, manual, red. Never changed the order.Which dealer are they using?
What spec did you choose?
Did you change your order at all?
I ordered through a VW dealer in Brum (28/10). They suggested April delivery albeit I naively hoped it would be sooner. But as the dealer had taken lots of orders (ie more than most other dealers it would seem) then my build is a long wait (despite my car being almost standard build ie plus 5 doors, DSG and white).
so if your car is from a dealer who has used up short term allocations, if your order has 'slow supply' parts and/or if you changed your order then these aspects will have driven the BW.
I would assume then that there are a few possible scenarios :
A. Telford have order volumes that exceed allocations and that the 22 week was bull from lease co or Telford.
B. Telford or lease co failed to place the order (but if you got an order number within a week or so then this won't be the case)
A. Telford have order volumes that exceed allocations and that the 22 week was bull from lease co or Telford.
B. Telford or lease co failed to place the order (but if you got an order number within a week or so then this won't be the case)
GilesyGee said:
Thanks for the pictures (you gits!!!!!)
i do love that blue. Looks cadburys purple in that photo 
i just couldn't have anything that 'look at me' where i live, it'd end up either with lines of less paint down each side or i'd wake up to someone trying to drag it down to the road with a tow-rope
Pixelpeep7r said:
i do love that blue. Looks cadburys purple in that photo
i just couldn't have anything that 'look at me' where i live, it'd end up either with lines of less paint down each side or i'd wake up to someone trying to drag it down to the road with a tow-rope
It's a gorgeous colour (when it's clean)... 100% properly gorgeous.i just couldn't have anything that 'look at me' where i live, it'd end up either with lines of less paint down each side or i'd wake up to someone trying to drag it down to the road with a tow-rope
I've had a Polo GTI on demo/roadtest since Friday, looking forward to getting the R back this afternoon.
GilesyGee said:
Dr Interceptor, how much difference in performance is the Polo to the R?
Completely different cars, with different characters. The Polo is a back to basics lightweight fun thing... in standard spec it doesn't come with climate control, cruise control, nav, or any luxuries. That though makes it an absolute hoot to chuck about. 0-60 takes around 6.8 seconds, and it sits on the motorway at 80-90 quite happily. It'll also hit a ton in 3rd gear.The Golf R though feels a lot more grown up, and more solid. More planted on the road, and less 'skippy' than the Polo.
I'd recommend driving a Polo GTI though, great fun
Jon
Dr Interceptor said:
GilesyGee said:
Dr Interceptor, how much difference in performance is the Polo to the R?
Completely different cars, with different characters. The Polo is a back to basics lightweight fun thing... in standard spec it doesn't come with climate control, cruise control, nav, or any luxuries. That though makes it an absolute hoot to chuck about. 0-60 takes around 6.8 seconds, and it sits on the motorway at 80-90 quite happily. It'll also hit a ton in 3rd gear.The Golf R though feels a lot more grown up, and more solid. More planted on the road, and less 'skippy' than the Polo.
I'd recommend driving a Polo GTI though, great fun
Jon
Pixelpeep7r said:
The missis is due a car soon.. Fiesta ST is the only one on the shortlist so far.. maybe we should give the polo a go too?
I would... It's expensive compared to the Fiesta, but I had a current model Fiesta for 3 years, and the Polo is infinitely a better quality product.Dr Interceptor said:
Pixelpeep7r said:
The missis is due a car soon.. Fiesta ST is the only one on the shortlist so far.. maybe we should give the polo a go too?
I would... It's expensive compared to the Fiesta, but I had a current model Fiesta for 3 years, and the Polo is infinitely a better quality product.Initial Payment: £741.96
£247.32 Per Month, INC VAT
Sounds good to me !
DUMBO100 said:
I got confirmation of March 24th Delivery today so I retract my moan about the leasing company. I've ordered a white one, it was cheaper but I'm liking the all of the other colours now.
Don't feel too bad about it - I went for a white one too (not for price but colour preference). It looks great (when clean). I saw red and blue ones whilst I was out and about at the weekend and I still don't regret the colour choice.Gassing Station | Audi, Seat, Skoda & VW | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff