New T6.1 order delays

[bob_summers]

Love the colour! Getting Starlight Blue on our Beach.. What are those wheels called?

The wheels (which happen to be my favourites) were the 17" standard fitment here on the MY2021 Cali. VW Spain doesn't spec alloys as standard even on the Ocean.
When we rolled over to MY22, I thought I'd lose those wheels and get the 16" steels with hubcaps, but happily it's turned up with the old ones. Wouldn't be the end of the world as you can buy them new of 80 quid each, and they must be practically free 2nd hand.

 

[bob_summers]

when I saw this a year ago, I was sold

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Can't wait to see it in the sun!

I ordered starlight without seeing one - I was undecided between that and the metallic red.
My dad had just passed away and his T5.1 (inherited by my sis) is dark blue, although not Starlight so I went for that. When we get up to the UK in Summer, they'll look great parked up together in a field somewhere!

A few months later I saw both colours in a carpark side by side. Still love the red, but sentimentally I guess Starlight wins out.

 

[SFO]

The wheels (which happen to be my favourites) were the 17" standard fitment here on the MY2021 Cali. VW Spain doesn't spec alloys as standard even on the Ocean.
When we rolled over to MY22, I thought I'd lose those wheels and get the 16" steels with hubcaps, but happily it's turned up with the old ones. Wouldn't be the end of the world as you can buy them new of 80 quid each, and they must be practically free 2nd hand.

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I like these a lot. It has a simplicity to them which suits the California.

not available on UK spec Californias

 

[bob_summers]

I like these a lot. It has a simplicity to them which suits the California.

not available on UK spec Californias

If you really wanted them you could sell your alloys and buy a set, and be quids in.

 

[bob_summers]

17 Inch VW Transporter T5 Steel Winter Wheels and Winter Tyres inc Facelift, T26, T28, T30, T32, 180 PS

17 Inch Steel wheels for winter for VW Transporter T5 inc Facelift including T26, T28, T30, T32, 180 PS.

www.mrwinterwheels.co.uk

Sorry, forgot the link

 

[stevemartin]

Just called our dealer, our Ocean 150 ordered 29/6/21 is now in build.

 

[jonr71]

Great news, did your dealer mention anything about side assist?
Edited: assuming not as you’ve already got a confirmed build week.

We’re still waiting for an update from our dealer, but it has only been two weeks of trying to get hold of him *insert rolleyes emoji*. On the plus side, I’m hoping we’re now two weeks closer to a build week.

Love seeing everyone’s good news updates - looks like lots of lovely vans arriving in time for summer.

I was going to ask about side assist, but when he told me the build week, I didn't bother. Good luck getting hold of your dealer. 2 weeks is appalling.

 

[SFO]

If you really wanted them you could sell your alloys and buy a set, and be quids in.

I spent £720 ordering the 17" davenports .. so will stick with them

 

[66tim99]

My V5C says Private Light Vehicle with Motor Caravan body and vehicle category M1. I think this is correct, is yours different.

Mine is blank...

And my Rotherhithe Tunnel appeal decision stated:
"The vehicle is classified as a goods vehicle as an N type vehicle when referencing the vehicle category section of the V5C"

Seems yours is both a goods vehicle (N1 is a van) and a car (M1 is a passenger car).

I'm more confused than ever.

Considering raising the inaccuracy IF a PLG can also be M1 in principle...

Thoughts very welcome @andyinluton @WelshGas @Hawthorn37

 

[NessL]

So now that Oceans are in production, does that mean that everyone has received their Coasts?
Sad that Coasts can no longer be ordered.

 

[California Dreamer]

So now that Oceans are in production, does that mean that everyone has received their Coasts?
Sad that Coasts can no longer be ordered.

Not me! Ordered Coast early September 21, a build date of mid March was the last we heard then nothing since. Really hoping for some news soon!


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[Themadwife]

Great news - email to say our Coast is on this week’s ship. Organising collection in about ten days ( offered earlier, but we are busy with work / weddings etc)

Ordered 21 August 2021

 

[Themadwife]

So now that Oceans are in production, does that mean that everyone has received their Coasts?
Sad that Coasts can no longer be ordered.

So now that Oceans are in production, does that mean that everyone has received their Coasts?
Sad that Coasts can no longer be https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/new-t6-1-order-delays.35353/post-580274

Not me! Ordered Coast early September 21, a build date of mid March was the last we heard then nothing since. Really hoping for some news soon!


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Ordered ours 21 August - on ship today , so fingers crossed for you : )

 

[.Billy Ocean.]

Not me! Ordered Coast early September 21, a build date of mid March was the last we heard then nothing since. Really hoping for some news soon!


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I’ve got a feeling that the next news you receive will be to say “It’s here, come and collect it”.

 

[f3fisa]

Mine is blank...
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And my Rotherhithe Tunnel appeal decision stated:
"The vehicle is classified as a goods vehicle as an N type vehicle when referencing the vehicle category section of the V5C"

Seems yours is both a goods vehicle (N1 is a van) and a car (M1 is a passenger car).

I'm more confused than ever.

Considering raising the inaccuracy IF a PLG can also be M1 in principle...

Thoughts very welcome @andyinluton @WelshGas @Hawthorn37

Here is a copy of my V5C, bought from Eurovans.

David

 

[couplands]

According to our dealer, our Ocean has gone into “build” today - 2022-05-18.

Does anyone know actually what “build” means…? Do they literally start pressing the body panels, build the engine etc…..or do they take an already built Transporter and start cutting the roof off, putting the kitchen/bed in…?

 

[66tim99]

Well you’ve just solved my problem - yours is a PLG M1 - the Holy Grail - if mine was an M1 I believe I could use the Rotherhithe tunnel

Here is a copy of my V5C, bought from Eurovans.

David

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[NessL]

Not me! Ordered Coast early September 21, a build date of mid March was the last we heard then nothing since. Really hoping for some news soon!


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I think you must have the last Coast!
Might be worth giving your dealer a call. It could be in transit.

 

[dspuk]

According to our dealer, our Ocean has gone into “build” today - 2022-05-18.

Does anyone know actually what “build” means…? Do they literally start pressing the body panels, build the engine etc…..or do they take an already built Transporter and start cutting the roof off, putting the kitchen/bed in…?

The latter. This article may help - https://flamencocampers.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/VW California Factory.PDF

The build takes around a week and then the Van is sent to the car park to schedule onto the relevant transport to the country distribution. From a Status 30 (in build) you should take delivery 6 - 8 weeks later. All the parts, including the body, are ordered at status 10. Status 20 means they have all been confirmed ready to move to production, status 30.

 

[California Dreamer]

I think you must have the last Coast!
Might be worth giving your dealer a call. It could be in transit.

Ha I think my dealer is sick of my calls! As of yesterday there was no further news … but from what I’ve heard they do seem to be turning up unannounced so I’m hopeful it’ll be here soon.


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[GracieCali_IRE]

I think you must have the last Coast!
Might be worth giving your dealer a call. It could be in transit.

I’ve a Coast hopefully going into build next week (so of course, having last minute colour doubts if two-tone white/green is too OTT but if changing it affects date!) and ordered Oct 2021 .. last of the Coasts??

 

[couplands]

I’ve a Coast hopefully going into build next week (so of course, having last minute colour doubts if two-tone white/green is too OTT but if changing it affects date!) and ordered Oct 2021 .. last of the Coasts??

We’ve gone for two tone green/white. I think it does look OTT but that as the point for us. We want it to look fun…

 

[GracieCali_IRE]

We’ve gone for two tone green/white. I think it does look OTT but that as the point for us. We want it to look fun…

Yes, hear you on this! It’s a once-in-a-lifetime buy for us (so we say today!) buts trying not to over-think it that it looks like a VW ice-cream van in the driveway!!

 

[couplands]

Ours should look something (exactly) like this...

 

[Rex911]

I love that combo however the wife wanted single colour. Your first choice is usually the best. I hope

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