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Kyle Kayne
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Hey Geoff,
I ordered my VW transporter 4motion in September 2022 through VW. I never heard anything from them and delivery was supposed to be Dec 2023 which obviously didn’t happen.
I contacted them and asked about it and was informed that my order looks like it won’t happen at all cause VW just isn’t making any right wheel drive 4motions anymore.
I was wondering how you ordered and who is contacting you?
Cheers,
Kyle.
I ordered my VW transporter 4motion in September 2022 through VW. I never heard anything from them and delivery was supposed to be Dec 2023 which obviously didn’t happen.
I contacted them and asked about it and was informed that my order looks like it won’t happen at all cause VW just isn’t making any right wheel drive 4motions anymore.
I was wondering how you ordered and who is contacting you?
Cheers,
Kyle.
Hi Kyle
I receive an email every month or so from the dealer saying the delivery date is still not been set.
I also received an email from Volkswagen Australia in November 2023 stating,
Due to severe weather events in Europe, specifically extreme rainfall and flooding in Slovenia, a key industry supplier has been forced to reduce their capacity. The supplier, which produces components for the Volkswagen Group is underway in resuming production, however timings have been impacted. As a result, we are experiencing extended delays across the Q4 production period which impacts the ETA of your new vehicle.
We apologise for this delay, our priority is to get your Transporter to you as soon as possible. We encourage you to stay in contact with your dealership for ongoing delivery updates.
It would be bad form to cancel an order this far down the track.
Geoff
I receive an email every month or so from the dealer saying the delivery date is still not been set.
I also received an email from Volkswagen Australia in November 2023 stating,
Due to severe weather events in Europe, specifically extreme rainfall and flooding in Slovenia, a key industry supplier has been forced to reduce their capacity. The supplier, which produces components for the Volkswagen Group is underway in resuming production, however timings have been impacted. As a result, we are experiencing extended delays across the Q4 production period which impacts the ETA of your new vehicle.
We apologise for this delay, our priority is to get your Transporter to you as soon as possible. We encourage you to stay in contact with your dealership for ongoing delivery updates.
It would be bad form to cancel an order this far down the track.
Geoff
shiprekt
New Member
Hi all, member here and new owner of a brand new T6.1 LWB Crew 4Motion.
Never bought a new car before so this was quite the experience. Bought from interstate and drove back 980kms in a day. My new tank has an array of fitted factory options and hopefully will be the source of fun and adventure for myself and my kids for years to come.
Currently she's been factory fitted with:
Plans for her are:
Never bought a new car before so this was quite the experience. Bought from interstate and drove back 980kms in a day. My new tank has an array of fitted factory options and hopefully will be the source of fun and adventure for myself and my kids for years to come.
Currently she's been factory fitted with:
- Upgraded suspension/bars
- LED front and rears
- Fog lights
- Upgraded digital dash and discover media system
- Rear air-conditioning
- Swivel seats and arm rests
- Electric sliding doors on both sides
- Electric tail gate
- Heated front seats
- Darker tint
- Second battery/stronger alternator
- Comfort and appearance packages
Plans for her are:
- New wheels and AT
- Roof platform/rack
- Awning
- Fun and adventure
ScottFreedom
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I just received sad news from VW this week, that my 4Motion order maybe cancelled. Here was there message below.
"We received notification from VW this week, that the VW factory in Germany may not go ahead with fulfilling any further 4 Motion vehicles in the T6.1 format. Unfortunately, VW in Germany have flagged this potential decision with us, and it is completely out of our control."
"Our contact at VW has advised the following:"
“If these 4 Motions are cancelled (which is most likely), these clients will have the option of re-ordering their 4 Motion vans as a new T7 model. There will also be a potentially lengthy wait for the new model (with an ETA of at least later next year), and the additional cost of the new model. VW feel terrible about this and also potentially being unable to fulfill these orders, and will offer a $2000 compensation voucher to customers if their orders end up being deleted.”
Hopefully confirmation either way, will come through this month. So it's highly likely that I will only have the option of purchasing a new FWD T6.1, 2 litre TDI340 due to arrive into Australia in August. My van conversion would then be completed in October.
It's not a big issue for me, as I mostly will travel on road and don't tow now. I will just have to be mindful of the limitations. I can change the tyres to A/Ts, which may assist a little in slippery conditions.
"We received notification from VW this week, that the VW factory in Germany may not go ahead with fulfilling any further 4 Motion vehicles in the T6.1 format. Unfortunately, VW in Germany have flagged this potential decision with us, and it is completely out of our control."
"Our contact at VW has advised the following:"
“If these 4 Motions are cancelled (which is most likely), these clients will have the option of re-ordering their 4 Motion vans as a new T7 model. There will also be a potentially lengthy wait for the new model (with an ETA of at least later next year), and the additional cost of the new model. VW feel terrible about this and also potentially being unable to fulfill these orders, and will offer a $2000 compensation voucher to customers if their orders end up being deleted.”
Hopefully confirmation either way, will come through this month. So it's highly likely that I will only have the option of purchasing a new FWD T6.1, 2 litre TDI340 due to arrive into Australia in August. My van conversion would then be completed in October.
It's not a big issue for me, as I mostly will travel on road and don't tow now. I will just have to be mindful of the limitations. I can change the tyres to A/Ts, which may assist a little in slippery conditions.
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Richard Zessin
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Just purchases t6 multvan. The door indicator on the passenger side was indicating not closing, the forun helped me remove the door sensor and fix it.
Someone has removed the motor for this door, I'm not sure yet if the wire is there, but I suspect not.
I also noticed it does rev high, so starts off with a jump.
I'm assuming its the burn off of the partical filter thing.
In central coast north of Sydney, looking for roof racks, I'm thinking the correct ones slide in the tracks?
Thanks Richard
Someone has removed the motor for this door, I'm not sure yet if the wire is there, but I suspect not.
I also noticed it does rev high, so starts off with a jump.
I'm assuming its the burn off of the partical filter thing.
In central coast north of Sydney, looking for roof racks, I'm thinking the correct ones slide in the tracks?
Thanks Richard
^^^^^thisHi Richard, welcome to the forum. I can't provide you with any answers, but if you post your questions in the relevant sub-forums, your posts may get better traction.
Also use a title that’s relevant & specific to the problem, rather than just generic “Help” titles. Lots of folk skim the forum on their coffee break, so you stand a better chance of getting help if you put some detail in the title.
DPF regeneration? if there's any issue with that it will tell you. It will regenerate itself from time to time, when you park up and lock the van the fan will run for a while. It's worth using some DPF Redex stuff periodically, currently selling at Tesco for half what you'd pay for it on Amazon if you use a clubcard.
Do they have Tesco in Oz?
ScottFreedom
Member
I was initially disappointed with the cancellation, however after some consideration I realised I don't really need a 4Motion, so I've decided to purchase a TDI350 FWD LWB van, which arrives this month and due to be converted in September. The pros outway the cons for me when I compare the 4motion over a FWD van.
After travelling around Australia in my Nissan Navara 3 years ago (didn't tow a caravan, I used a roof tent), I hardly ever switched over into 4x4 high or low. The only occasions were 2 beach drives to campsites. I also realised that after many corrugated roads that I would not put my new Transporter through those conditions. It's not worth the damage and cost to me. There are so many beautiful locations in Australia that don't require a 4x4 vehicle.
The main concern for me with a FWD van will be when wet driving on gravel or dirt roads, so I'll need to purchase A/T tyres in future and of course drive to the conditions or dont drive at all . Major corrugated outback roads are off my radar now.
Lower purchase and running costs are a bonus too with the TDI350 FWD. So the 4motion cancellation may have been the best outcome for me. Horses for courses. Happy and safe travels
Hi everyone,
First post here so go easy on me!
I've put a deposit on what appears to be one of the last of a batch of 4 Motion T6.1's coming into Australia in Sept for conversion to a campaervan in Oct. However The installer who is based interstate does not do diesel heater installs and has recommended that if I want one I have one installed locally in Melbourne which would also make any warranty claims and servicing in the future easier.
Wondering in anyone has dealt with a reputable diesel heater installer for T6's in Melbourne or in Victoria?
I would also like to consider a diesel cooktop or diesel cooktop/heater combo such as the Wallas as I will be using the campervan in the snow and in winter a lot - I am hoping to have the campervan converter leave enough space etc for anything like a cooktop for the diesel installation. Have sent an email to the Australian Dealer for Wallas in Tasmania but have not heart back as yet.
Appreciate any advice.
John K.
First post here so go easy on me!
I've put a deposit on what appears to be one of the last of a batch of 4 Motion T6.1's coming into Australia in Sept for conversion to a campaervan in Oct. However The installer who is based interstate does not do diesel heater installs and has recommended that if I want one I have one installed locally in Melbourne which would also make any warranty claims and servicing in the future easier.
Wondering in anyone has dealt with a reputable diesel heater installer for T6's in Melbourne or in Victoria?
I would also like to consider a diesel cooktop or diesel cooktop/heater combo such as the Wallas as I will be using the campervan in the snow and in winter a lot - I am hoping to have the campervan converter leave enough space etc for anything like a cooktop for the diesel installation. Have sent an email to the Australian Dealer for Wallas in Tasmania but have not heart back as yet.
Appreciate any advice.
John K.
You might find a local boat or truck maintenance type place installs them.
Webasto dealer here who may know an installer - Webasto | Webasto Heaters & Accessories
Webasto dealer here who may know an installer - Webasto | Webasto Heaters & Accessories
So lucky that I was able to pick up a new T6.1 4 Motion in November 23. The Converter (Frontline) must have forseen the future and ordered many in advance.Cheers.
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