T6.1 new order delays

[HappyHammer]

For my sins I sell construction equipment, some of the big OEM's are now quoting 2023 delivery linked to the same computer chip shortages as in the car / truck industry.
I was quoted May 31st 2022 for my new DSG LWB and could probably sell it then for a profit as I dont think it will have improved much by then ??

 

[Chuck Buckles]

Just heard our Kombi order which we thought would be delivered this week still hasn’t been built and now looks set for arrival at the start of November. 2 months later than originally planned. Dealer said lead times are now at least 12 months due to the backlog in the system. Putting us in the awkward position of wondering if we should order a second van now before the first one has arrived. Can’t see the situation improving until late next year. Looks like used values will be beyond ridiculous in the coming months.

 

[absbisou]

Just heard our Kombi order which we thought would be delivered this week still hasn’t been built and now looks set for arrival at the start of November. 2 months later than originally planned. Dealer said lead times are now at least 12 months due to the backlog in the system. Putting us in the awkward position of wondering if we should order a second van now before the first one has arrived. Can’t see the situation improving until late next year. Looks like used values will be beyond ridiculous in the coming months.

Hi not sure it is of any use to you but we have a brand new Kombi for sale ours came into quick but think that may be cause it is manual if you are interested PM me.
All the best

 

[Chuck Buckles]

Hi not sure it is of any use to you but we have a brand new Kombi for sale ours came into quick but think that may be cause it is manual if you are interested PM me.
All the best

Happy to hang on at the moment. I am wondering if I’ll miss the manual though as the new one is DSG.

 

[Scruffy]

Hi not sure it is of any use to you but we have a brand new Kombi for sale ours came into quick but think that may be cause it is manual if you are interested PM me.
All the best

Can I ask you why you are selling it? Are you a dealer?

 

[absbisou]

No not a dealer just a private seller but now sold.

 

[jamesabell1978]

I think we have some movement, next week it is 52 weeks since ordered placed but I now finally have a confirmed build week 37, crossed fingers all the parts are in place, the factory stays open and nothing happens. Anyone else having some good news?

 

[Ricardo T]

I had a feint glimmer of hope this week, unconfirmed build week came forward a few weeks to week 40 and reading between the lines the dealer appear to be a bit more optimistic. Maybe...just maybe....

 

[Ozi]

Fingers crossed chaps - sooner or later there had to be some good news coming. Hopefully sooner based on the updates you’ve had!

 

[Ricardo T]

I think we have some movement, next week it is 52 weeks since ordered placed but I now finally have a confirmed build week 37, crossed fingers all the parts are in place, the factory stays open and nothing happens. Anyone else having some good news?

Lets hope LWG doesn't go off with covid!

 

[Scruffy]

They often say “ no news is good news” but here it just means no news.

 

[mjn]

I think we have some movement, next week it is 52 weeks since ordered placed but I now finally have a confirmed build week 37, crossed fingers all the parts are in place, the factory stays open and nothing happens. Anyone else having some good news?

No! Dealer says still no confirmed build date. They never mention if there is a provisional though. I did order ‘only’ 6 months ago though! Only another 6 to go!

 

[ojagodzinski]

I think we have some movement (...) the factory stays open and nothing happens. Anyone else having some good news?

actually exactly the opposite VW T6 factory gets another closure from 6th to 12th September. Source: Volkswagen plant in Września will stop production again this year.

Hanover T6 plant is working "normally" but their T6 output is probably smaller since they converted part of production line to T7 model, source: VW Commercial Vehicles completes conversion work at the Hanover plant

 

[Phill748]

I saw a lovely t6.1 today on a new plate, it was sportline spec (maybe just a bumper) and the van was in what I call ‘nardo grey’ as I think that’s the Audi name for it, with black larger wheels, just had a lovely stance. It did make me wonder how long ago he ordered it!!!

 

[Skyliner33]

I saw a lovely t6.1 today on a new plate, it was sportline spec (maybe just a bumper) and the van was in what I call ‘nardo grey’ as I think that’s the Audi name for it, with black larger wheels, just had a lovely stance. It did make me wonder how long ago he ordered it!!!

Why not call it the VW colour name?

 

[benholmes21]

Spoke to my dealer on Thursday for an update (ordered early March) having heard everything has been pushed back again and currently I don't even have a build week... expected build is now Jan/Feb 2022 although I guess I cant complain too much as they did warn me to expect late December delivery even back in March when I ordered.

Apparently they are only giving build weeks for the following 3 weeks currently... or so they told me!

Ordered a 199/204 T30 so by reading the comments, it looks like I'm in for a long wait!

 

[radson]

Here in Australia, I am being told 8 - 12 month wait.

 

[rover220]

spoke to my dealer yesterday, my kombi due to be built in 3 weeks i'm told but i am not holding my breath.

 

[BasfordBob]

My kombi keeps getting pushed back, like everyone else I guess. Chip shortage is getting worse not better and its unlikely to recover until at least the end of 2022, so they will continue to produce at reduced volumes.

My feeling is my dealers allocation is getting given to their bigger fleet customers or their longer standing trade clients. I think another member, maybe Scruffy, mentioned orders are not being fulfilled based on when they were placed. I absolutely get that feeling, and I dont think its because of the spec I ordered, I think maybe the fleet division of my dealer is pulling rank over the retail sales guy who is doing his best to keep me happy.. Just my opinion and nothing based on fact of course.. Still pretty excited to get the thing though, its been a lifelong dream.

 

[AdyG]

Hi All

I ordered a 204ps kombi in Feb with projected delivery September. Was told late August that there would be 'indefinite' delays - then got given a build slot 10 days later!? Doesn't seem to be much rhyme or reason to how build slots are allocated but now expecting the van in late Oct. Like @rover220, not holding my breath... (but will still be super excited when it does eventually arrive! )