Scirocco Central

Posted: **Tue Oct 21, 2014 12:17 pm**

Jnorgate wrote:I am so jealous of you right now. How long did it take for your dealer to turn the car around? I must admit these problems wouldn't seem as bad if I was just waiting for a normal boring car but the fact it's something quite exciting the wait is killing. My dealer suggested they were holding them back to create a demand which is great for them but for those of us who need to car to get about due to living and work locations it's a right pain in the ass.
I will give VW a call at lunch and see what they have to say for themselves as it's becoming a real pain. Would it be wrong to contact the group director with my concerns?

Btw I have to say it again. I am so jealous

Reading back in the thread, 1st October did seem very fast compared to all the other times quoted (assume you live in UK?). I ordered end of July and was told delivery would be end of October/start of November so maybe whoever told you that initially was wrong. What does the order tracker say?

On the plus side, just thing how much sweeter it will be when it does eventually arrive

Posted: **Tue Oct 21, 2014 12:59 pm**

The tracker on the VW website states it's still in transit. However since being in the pissed off mood I am I phoned VW UK at lunch and demanded to know where it is. The guys reply was your car is in the UK and waiting to be transported to dealer and he was expecting me to have it by next Tuesday the latest. He did say there were a few problems with Scirocco distribution hence why its so late.

I actually can't wait to drive it out of the dealership and just go for a long drive somewhere.

Posted: **Tue Oct 21, 2014 2:16 pm**

Nice one! I'm picking mine up this Saturday. Get some pics up when you can!

Posted: **Tue Oct 21, 2014 2:18 pm**

You to. Looking forward to seeing pics of all these long awaited cars

Posted: **Tue Oct 21, 2014 8:07 pm**

There's 3 stages of In Transit Ffs lol. With the winds on the irish sea and shipping canceled recently there will be backlogs for any Irish buyers.

Posted: **Wed Oct 22, 2014 11:18 pm**

Photos as promised: Linky

Posted: **Thu Oct 23, 2014 10:06 am**

RocPaperScissors wrote:Photos as promised: Linky

Posted: **Fri Oct 24, 2014 7:36 am**

What is the lead time for new fl Scirocco? Is there difference between diesel or petrol lead time? I'm thinking about getting rid of my current car and ordering Scirocco again.

Also what's the minimal period you have to keep finance to get dealer contribution and service plan?

Posted: **Fri Oct 24, 2014 8:05 am**

Mine was just over 11 weeks for the 184 TDI, others ordered before me and are receiving them later so it varies depending on spec and production run grouping. 3 months is probably a reasonable estimate.

It's 18 months, I just did it myself and withdrew (don't settle) from the agreement paying off in full and keeping the deposit contribution. It 'cost' me £28 in interest for the first week. Not bad for a £1500 discount. I keep the service plan too, it's a separate product.

Posted: **Fri Oct 24, 2014 9:10 am**

I noticed that DrivetheDeal offers £5000 off (including this £1500 deposit), that's 15-18% off depending on spec.

How is the new 184PS diesel? I only had one diesel before, Mercedes OM651 engine, 204PS but I hated the noise. However I liked the range hence the thought of getting Scirocco diesel.

Posted: **Mon Oct 27, 2014 9:55 am**

Just been told tomorrow is the big day. Today is now going to drag

Posted: **Mon Oct 27, 2014 10:59 pm**

AgaZaKa wrote:I noticed that DrivetheDeal offers £5000 off (including this £1500 deposit), that's 15-18% off depending on spec.

How is the new 184PS diesel? I only had one diesel before, Mercedes OM651 engine, 204PS but I hated the noise. However I liked the range hence the thought of getting Scirocco diesel.

The engine has a pretty nice purr when you give it some beans (though that's most probably the SoundAktor whatsit) and it's surprisingly quiet the rest of the time. I've not pushed too hard yet while it's still new but it has some serious pull, I've always driven petrol so it's a nice change. MPG isn't quite as high as I expected but hopefully that'll improve when the engine loosens up and my lead foot eases.

Jnorgate wrote:Just been told tomorrow is the big day. Today is now going to drag

Congrats dude, enjoy it!

Posted: **Tue Oct 28, 2014 12:33 pm**

My car has been sitting in the UK for 5 days and hasn't budged, dealer looking into it. Driving me insane!

Posted: **Tue Oct 28, 2014 2:53 pm**

It sound's like it was on the same boat as mine. Call VW UK they will tell you what the plan for the car is. They said the car would be in my possession by Tuesday the 28th and I'm off to pick it up tonight so they are pretty accurate in what they say

Posted: **Tue Oct 28, 2014 10:30 pm**

Called the dealer it will be in Ireland on Monday and take a couple of days from there to get to Belfast. Handy number if you live in grimbsby

Posted: **Wed Oct 29, 2014 2:08 pm**

Well the new car is awesome. Just a shame its missing options I ordered so I will be expecting my 2nd facelift in March.

Posted: **Wed Oct 29, 2014 2:12 pm**

Jnorgate wrote:Well the new car is awesome. Just a shame its missing options I ordered so I will be expecting my 2nd facelift in March.

How does that work do you get to drive this car then swap it for your new one when it arrives? What did they forget?

Posted: **Wed Oct 29, 2014 2:23 pm**

Yeah I have to keep hold of it until my new one arrives. They forgot the XDS, MFD colour screen and folding mirrors along with the minor de badging I asked for. The car is beautiful but I paid for them so expect them to be included

Posted: **Wed Oct 29, 2014 2:26 pm**

Jnorgate wrote:Yeah I have to keep hold of it until my new one arrives. They forgot the XDS, MFD colour screen and folding mirrors along with the minor de badging I asked for. The car is beautiful but I paid for them so expect them to be included

Thats quite a few things to forget! how on earth did they do that...?
Well at least you get to drive a new rocco then trade it in for another new one in 6 months

Posted: **Wed Oct 29, 2014 2:45 pm**

Have no idea the sales manager had no choice but to re-order it.

I can get through this winter and put the wear and tear on another car before getting my new one hehe. The xenons are bloody awesome though.

Scirocco Central

New facelift order

Re: New facelift order

Re: New facelift order

Re: New facelift order

Re: New facelift order

Re: New facelift order

Re: New facelift order

Re: New facelift order

Re: New facelift order

Re: New facelift order

Re: New facelift order

Re: New facelift order

Re: New facelift order

Re: New facelift order

Re: New facelift order

Re: New facelift order

Re: New facelift order

Re: New facelift order

Re: New facelift order

Re: New facelift order

Re: New facelift order