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Tried editing my post, and now it’s disappeared. 😕

I collected my black edition in lapiz this morning. Found some paint work imperfections as expected but nothing major. I think the dealer was getting a little worried. 😂 I’ve clocked up 160 miles already. It’s a beast in race mode. I specced the Akrapovic exhaust, sounds superb in race.

Dealers have no excuse not to provide the key covers and cable if the ship with the car. I’ve read a few post were people have said they got the started covers. Also ask the dealer to stick the rear plate on. @Booth11 You don’t fancy detailing my R do you? 😂

Forgot to take a few pics. Started it up so I could hear the sound of the Akrapovic exhaust. Sound great. Sold my VRS on Motorway earlier this week. Sold for 3.5k over the reserve. Got 7.5k back which has paid for my options. 😂

I was invited by my dealer to view my car today. Took the opportunity to look in the boot. Pleased to see car is supplied with a boot mat and window blind. There was also a phone charging cable and R branded key covers in the glove box. Seems these extras come from the factory. There was a second golf r in the dealers lot. They’ve sold 6 since the start of the year. Mention my car had the biggest spec of all the cars they’ve sold. 😂

I’ve booked mine for the 1st. 👍

Just had word from the dealer. Cars arrived at the dealership. Getting very excited. Hoping to collect the 1st March.

Just had word from my dealer. My car has arrived at the UK port. Should be at the dealership in a week I’m told. BW4 if anyone is interested.

My dealer has confirmed, car has been built and has left the factory, currently on route to the port. BW4 for me. Believe I’ve missed the latest shipment. So assuming it will be on the next boat. Expected to arrive at the dealership in 3 to 4 weeks time.

I enquired with my supplying dealer how soon a vehicle can be registered. His response was once the vehicle leaves the importers, and is on route to the dealership. I don’t believe we’ll be in that position.

Hi Guys I’m coming back to the fold after 10 years. Received a confirm build of week 4 today, ordered 4th December. My spec: Black Edition Lapiz DCC Warmenau wheels Area View Cam Folding Trailer Hitch :-0 Akrapovic

Fantastic news. Do you mind me asking what options did you spec?

I appreciate the detailed response. Pretty much came to the same conclusion myself that I’d most likely be hit with the additional VED charge.

Hi all, I've been reading through the posts in this thread. I'm considering buying another Golf R, I owned a Mk7 about 10 years ago which is when I first joined this forum. For those who have placed orders, how many weeks was it before you received your build week? I wondered, if I order a new Golf R now, would it arrive before April 1st to avoid the VED increase. I’m thinking not. What are peoples opinion?

A mate of mine has a similar issue with an M3 on a lease. Got nowhere with BMW finance so took his complaint to the FSA www.fsa.gov.uk and received a large compensation payout. Hope this helps.