So Friday really happened and it is time for me to bid farewell to this thread. I sincerely hope all of you guys still waiting, get your prize soon. See you on the other side!
T6.1 new order delays
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See you on the bright side... hopefully!
Wot dat den?
Any idea what the MY23 changes are?
Having read & seen this thread, I have myself emailed my dealer wanting an update, asking him if there is any truth in another 10 week delay,6 weeks ago they told me to expect it Aug/Sept, so it'd be on a 72,to now be told, its current estimated build is week 07 2023.
So that will be a March del wont it.. its clearly the big spec, big engined Kombis that are the problem, as lesser stuff is readily available.
The other thing i've asked, awaiting a reply, is how it effects me deal wise, as upto now they've price protected everything, discount, Fi offer the lot.
So fingers x'd that will continue.
So that now means an 18 month lead time for me.
On another note,I ordered the wife a T rock R,6 weeks ago, to be told that would be Nov/Dec, they rang me last week to say itll be ere in August..wtf ..
So that will be a March del wont it.. its clearly the big spec, big engined Kombis that are the problem, as lesser stuff is readily available.
The other thing i've asked, awaiting a reply, is how it effects me deal wise, as upto now they've price protected everything, discount, Fi offer the lot.
So fingers x'd that will continue.
So that now means an 18 month lead time for me.
On another note,I ordered the wife a T rock R,6 weeks ago, to be told that would be Nov/Dec, they rang me last week to say itll be ere in August..wtf ..
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I’ve rejoined the queue at the back again. Local dealers were just rank amateurs. Five weeks in and I’d only just got my confirmation of order, which was wrong. Apparently they’d made the assumption that I’d want one thing over another, plus missed a few options off entirely. When pushed seemingly my list of requirements on a spreadsheet was confusing and the second attempt at the list also wasn’t to my requested spec which is apparently impossible - specifically impossible here is the heated bench seat. If anyone can help me determine whether or not the option is possible please, as I’ve spoken to a different dealer who assured me it is, and sent me the screen shot, but I can’t see if selecting heated seat shifts me to a pair of captains chairs or not (the suggestion from dealer 1) I’ve seen a 71 plate 6.1 with a heated bench in the flesh, but appreciate spec and availability changes… (I want an arm rest on the drivers seat too, not sure if this is std on the highline?)
I am looking for a lesser spec (but still highline) panel van to bridge the gap, as being as I’ve ordered a 204 4Motion panel van with all of the options, I don’t think I’ll see it this year.
I am looking for a lesser spec (but still highline) panel van to bridge the gap, as being as I’ve ordered a 204 4Motion panel van with all of the options, I don’t think I’ll see it this year.
What does the dealer say when you ask for an update. That’s ridiculous
Heated seats on mine with a bench. The AutoeBid wouldn’t configure it, but I managed to do it with VW and give them the code. Let’s see what it’s like if/when it finally arrives.
I also had spec issues,the configurator we see is not the same as the dealer one ,we can see things they can't,& vice versa,thats why you you need to double check the order before press the button guys. As as from experience in working within the trade,there are certain points in the build process when they become none spec changeable,so double check your orders b4 it's too late..dont leave till it turns at the dealer in 18months time,then complain.
Well mine was due to be delivered to the dealer today to start the PDI process before it gets shipped off to bognor motors who are supplying it for me so hopefully will be taking delivery soon !
Anyone with order issues/queries i can strongly recommend bognor motors for ordering, everything is documented and specs are checked and signed when orders are placed (how it should be) so no surprises when the van turns up !
Anyone with order issues/queries i can strongly recommend bognor motors for ordering, everything is documented and specs are checked and signed when orders are placed (how it should be) so no surprises when the van turns up !
Yep almost 16 months. Well actually it will be 16 months on the 28th so it is going to be over 16 at least when it gets to me as I still have never had a build week. I just get a monthly up date from Autoebid to say no news !
It must be the spec that is the issue. Kombi Highline LWB. 4motion dsg. Power latching all round . Twin slider. Tow bar. 6 seat with heated fronts . Tow bar. As time goes by you sort of get used to the wait....... well as long as my current vehicle keeps going.
@Stu90, my journey is similar to yours, albeit I'm 2 months behind you (14 months on the 20th). I too have never had a build week assigned and I too get the pointless "no news" email from Autoebid every month.
Like you, I've ordered a high spec Kombi Highline LWB with DSG (150PS though, without 4motion), but my theory is that, rather than the van spec being the issue, it's the dealers we've chosen. I reckon that the dealers who offer the biggest discount via Autoebid don't have the allocation to satisfy the volume of sales this generates. I think it's this overselling of allocation that is exacerbating our delays.
I ordered through the JCB Van Centre in Ashford, Kent. How about you?
I understand that if the order status is ‘20’ or more then the factory build spec is fixed and can no longer be changed. If your order status is ‘00’ or ‘10’ then option changes are possible. That said, I suspect some dealers may use this as a means of increasing the selling price and/or renegotiating any agreed discount. There is some anecdotal evidence to suggest that changing the original order can negatively affect the anticipated production date, particularly if any changes involve any additional components that incorporate microprocessors or changes to the wiring harnesses.
VW like most manufacturers, make changes to the vehicle specification as they think necessary all the time (eg deleting the Sport function from DSG transmissions). We shouldn’t be too surprised though; the small print in their brochures tell us this. Caveat emptor as they say.
When I wanted to add front side/curtain airbags to my order, the dealer informed me that this wouldn't affect build scheduling (as my order was still sat at '00'), but that I'd have to pay the prevailing price for my van (& all the options), rather than the price when I placed the order. As there had been a price increase since I originally ordered, this made the addition prohibitively expensive, so I declined to change the order.
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