TurboTrev Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 @PK8 - yes, interesting valuation as I might be doing the same. What spec is your car? Ta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booth11 Posted May 26 Author Report Share Posted May 26 4 hours ago, Welsh R said: Ordered my R long long ago in Dec '21 and have been receiving weekly updates from VW Exec Office since start of this year. It's gone from confirmed build week 28 to week 36 and last week was an unconfirmed week 27 (3/7). This week I've been told that it is without a build week as "they are currently undergoing Model Year changes". I guess July is around the time they introduce MY changes. Has anyone seen any details on what the changes are? - is it likely to be the 8.5 facelift?. Wouldn't want to have a car delivered just before a significant facelift was launched. Also since I ordered, my lifestyle has changed a bit as I now only work part time and have recently got a rescue dog. Is it sacrilege to use a pristine R to ferry a muddy hairy dog - possibly on the back seat as he's a very nervous rescue!. If I had been working full time I would have got a dog car - but finances won't permit it. I had considered cancelling and getting something more dog friendly - but having had a 7.5 I really want my R. And don't want to lose that 18% discount over current list. I worked hard to keep the 7.5 box-fresh but should I just accept, with apologies to the detailing fans, that it's just going to get scruffed up and enjoy it? Lapiz Blue Park Assist 19" Estoril alloy wheels Dynamic chassis control (DCC) Panoramic Harman/Kardon sound system Rear View Camera Winter Pack Keep it and enjoy it as an R and a very nice dogmobile. A good clean every now and then maybe, but don’t stress over it getting messy. Use it and embrace its practicality. I don’t think anyone will judge you (even those pesky detailing enthusiasts) - it’s your life and your car! We want pics of the car and your dog when it finally arrives. 😊 I’s hard to know if the usual MY year changes will be the face-lifted 8.5, but it’s possible. UssMark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugs2206 Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 4 hours ago, Welsh R said: Is it sacrilege to use a pristine R to ferry a muddy hairy dog I work in glass recycling, so regularly visit our sites where you are guaranteed to get a fresh coat of highly abrasive glass dust, wet or dry. I've learned it's best to just enjoy the car, and just keep it tidy when I can. Now if I had Lapiz.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHG Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 2 hours ago, Bugs2206 said: I work in glass recycling, so regularly visit our sites where you are guaranteed to get a fresh coat of highly abrasive glass dust, wet or dry. I've learned it's best to just enjoy the car, and just keep it tidy when I can. Now if I had Lapiz.... My brain is screaming PPF ! Bugs2206 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRW Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 10 hours ago, Welsh R said: ferry a muddy hairy dog - possibly on the back seat hi mate, carefully check out Rhino Rear Seat Covers (and their accompanying products). Could be the answer.🤞 https://rhinoukbootlinersltd.co.uk/car-seat-covers-346-c.asp?gclid=CjwKCAjwscGjBhAXEiwAswQqNIv4Sw1jt7U_A9DVl7Ll-7hhfVqzY09HWxzSQ1IrqrgULF5uMKCaPhoCa18QAvD_BwE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KR8 Posted May 27 Report Share Posted May 27 I have build week 25 confirmed, thought I would be waiting longer but they do seem to be getting on top of the orders. Tom2893 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PK8 Posted May 27 Report Share Posted May 27 14 hours ago, TurboTrev said: @PK8 - yes, interesting valuation as I might be doing the same. What spec is your car? Ta. Lapiz Blue DCC 19 inch estorils HK Winter Pack Pan sunroof TurboTrev 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugs2206 Posted May 27 Report Share Posted May 27 13 hours ago, AHG said: My brain is screaming PPF ! Company car and I doubt they'd pay for it. I can ask you never know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSaiyanAbz Posted May 27 Report Share Posted May 27 If all goes well my car will be delivered on Wednesday. Which makes it 2 full years. It's hard to believe I'm counting down the days now. I'll be sure to post pictures. Nighthawk, jgray2023, Booth11 and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTX3 Posted May 27 Report Share Posted May 27 15 hours ago, NRW said: hi mate, carefully check out Rhino Rear Seat Covers (and their accompanying products). Could be the answer.🤞 https://rhinoukbootlinersltd.co.uk/car-seat-covers-346-c.asp?gclid=CjwKCAjwscGjBhAXEiwAswQqNIv4Sw1jt7U_A9DVl7Ll-7hhfVqzY09HWxzSQ1IrqrgULF5uMKCaPhoCa18QAvD_BwE Loving the Rear Seat Dog Hammock 😂 Nighthawk, Bugs2206 and NRW 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbee Posted May 27 Report Share Posted May 27 My dealer contacted me this morning to say my car has been built and waiting at the port in Germany! Quite a jump in order status, they mentioned a May build date but I didn’t think it was confirmed, so didn’t get my hopes up. Things do see seem to be moving for people at the moment don’t they! All being well, they reckon I might get it next month. I saw previous posts on here about Emden delays though. (Black + PP, ordered October ‘21) Simon75 and Tom2893 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon75 Posted May 27 Report Share Posted May 27 2 minutes ago, sbee said: My dealer contacted me this morning to say my car has been built and waiting at the port in Germany! Quite a jump in order status, they mentioned a May build date but I didn’t think it was confirmed, so didn’t get my hopes up. Things do see seem to be moving for people at the moment don’t they! All being well, they reckon I might get it next month. I saw previous posts on here about Emden delays though. (Black + PP, ordered October ‘21) Great to hear more R’s are heading this way. Mine could be on the same boat, also Oct ‘21 order. I will be waiting till September, waited this long, another month won’t do any harm. sbee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJC1216 Posted May 27 Report Share Posted May 27 I have seen a new golf R for sale at a dealer with the "new" steering wheel fitted so it would be nice if these new one's coming through also have it fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2893 Posted May 27 Report Share Posted May 27 28 minutes ago, sbee said: My dealer contacted me this morning to say my car has been built and waiting at the port in Germany! Quite a jump in order status, they mentioned a May build date but I didn’t think it was confirmed, so didn’t get my hopes up. Things do see seem to be moving for people at the moment don’t they! All being well, they reckon I might get it next month. I saw previous posts on here about Emden delays though. (Black + PP, ordered October ‘21) Exact time of order and spec as mine Things do seem to be finally moving along sbee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechieAli Posted May 27 Report Share Posted May 27 50 minutes ago, MJC1216 said: I have seen a new golf R for sale at a dealer with the "new" steering wheel fitted so it would be nice if these new one's coming through also have it fitted. New cars definitely have the new wheel, and software 1900 at the moment. Booth11 and MJC1216 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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