Lease on Golf R

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andrewparker

8,014 posts

187 months

Tuesday 15th April 2014
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dalzo said:
Just got mine confirmed , just need to get the order number so I can track it on vw's website!

Does anyone know if I can choose the supplying dealer? Mate is manager of one in Glasgow and it would be easier for me to go to him!
Er, no chance!!

sumo69

2,164 posts

220 months

Thursday 17th April 2014
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Anyone else who has had an order placed this month had a build week confirmed by the supplying dealer or on the VW "My order" section of the website?

Dealer tells me that mine is indicative for week 21 but nearly 2 weeks have gone by without confirmation.

Mine is 5 dr DSG for info.

David

Actus Reus

4,234 posts

155 months

Thursday 17th April 2014
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Mine is with Windrush VW, and was ordered about 2 weeks ago (maybe even 3 now), and is still 'Build week to be confirmed' on the website tracker thing.

ensignia

919 posts

235 months

Thursday 17th April 2014
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Anyone have any quotes floating about or know of anyone still doing good deals on the R? LPG rejected me because quotes are not transferrable apparently rolleyes

tjlazer

875 posts

174 months

Thursday 17th April 2014
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Actus Reus said:
Mine is with Windrush VW, and was ordered about 2 weeks ago (maybe even 3 now), and is still 'Build week to be confirmed' on the website tracker thing.
Still no update? Try calling their fleet team, they'll give you more accurate info than the website.

Actus Reus

4,234 posts

155 months

Thursday 17th April 2014
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Cheers - I'll do so next week sometime if it hasn't changed online. I know it's going to be a while, so I'm trying not to think about it too much!

The_Gza

590 posts

251 months

Thursday 17th April 2014
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I'm resisting the temptation to keep chasing mine - I knew at the start it would be a good number of weeks away, and at least with the VW tracker I've got something to look at! Been there before with new cars, and you just end up getting frustrated with progress - this time I'm trying to be a bit more chilled and adopt a 'it'll arrive when it arrives' attitude. We'll see how long that lasts hehe

Wilhen84

9 posts

121 months

Thursday 17th April 2014
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sumo69 said:
Anyone else who has had an order placed this month had a build week confirmed by the supplying dealer or on the VW "My order" section of the website?

Dealer tells me that mine is indicative for week 21 but nearly 2 weeks have gone by without confirmation.

Mine is 5 dr DSG for info.

David
Ordered 3rd April........ Just told yesterday afternoon that build is scheduled for mid June, although this could change as build date Not yet confirmed. Unsure why build date not confirmed?????? Also a 5 dr DSG. Delivery would theoretically be mid July I'm told.

speedyyellow

31 posts

156 months

Thursday 17th April 2014
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I don't think the build week gets confirmed until about a month before its due to be built. I've been told mine is estimated to be at the dealers in June so am hoping I'll get a confirmed build week sometime in May.

ilduce

485 posts

127 months

Friday 18th April 2014
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6th Gear said:
From the man that knows the price of everything and the value of nothing, that's hardly a recommendation... in fact it's more of a reason why NOT to buy one.

speedyyellow

31 posts

156 months

Friday 18th April 2014
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speedyyellow said:
I don't think the build week gets confirmed until about a month before its due to be built. I've been told mine is estimated to be at the dealers in June so am hoping I'll get a confirmed build week sometime in May.
Got a text this morning, build week of the 11/05/2014 confirmed! biggrin

bonty

173 posts

121 months

Friday 18th April 2014
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speedyyellow said:
Got a text this morning, build week of the 11/05/2014 confirmed! biggrin
when did you order mate?

dinz

400 posts

156 months

Friday 18th April 2014
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speedyyellow said:
Got a text this morning, build week of the 11/05/2014 confirmed! biggrin
I got the same text smile

My order was put through on 7th April and was given a provisional BW29 so I was pretty shocked when the text came through!!

Can't wait for June smile

The_Gza

590 posts

251 months

Friday 18th April 2014
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dinz said:
I got the same text smile

My order was put through on 7th April and was given a provisional BW29 so I was pretty shocked when the text came through!!

Can't wait for June smile
Nice one! Given we're both getting ours from Warrington, and the orders was put through on the same day... where's my text! weepinghehe

Hopefully I'll hear early next week then.

sumo69

2,164 posts

220 months

Friday 18th April 2014
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dinz said:
I got the same text smile

My order was put through on 7th April and was given a provisional BW29 so I was pretty shocked when the text came through!!

Can't wait for June smile
Congrats - what spec is yours?

My order has been in 3 weeks+ so a little jealous of your short wait!

David

Dr Interceptor

7,786 posts

196 months

Friday 18th April 2014
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A quick update, and a little video too

http://jonspriggs.com/2014-golf-r-interior-noise/

dinz

400 posts

156 months

Saturday 19th April 2014
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sumo69 said:
Congrats - what spec is yours?

My order has been in 3 weeks+ so a little jealous of your short wait!

David
5-dr DSG in Pearl Black with Keyless Entry and Rear View Cam.

I'm guessing the factory will bunch together a lot of cars with similar spec? Not sure how it works really, hope you get your confirmed build week soon!

dinz

400 posts

156 months

Saturday 19th April 2014
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Dr Interceptor said:
A quick update, and a little video too

http://jonspriggs.com/2014-golf-r-interior-noise/
Thanks for the vid!

I love the sound, I think it adds to the drama although I can see why some people don't like it, with it being a bit fake.

I'm guessing you were in race mode for that vid?

Actus Reus

4,234 posts

155 months

Saturday 19th April 2014
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Interesting vid - another question please! As I recall your car is a manual - can you heel n toe it (I thought I heard a small blip at the end of your vid)? Over on Rforum one of the posters claimed he couldn't - nobody else has mentioned it, but I'm not sure anybody cares over there, whereas it's become part of the way I drive now so am curious to hear if you can or not...

Dr Interceptor

7,786 posts

196 months

Saturday 19th April 2014
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Yes, the car was in race mode.

You certainly can heel and toe, but I find it quite footwear dependant. The thinner the sole, the better.