New T6.1 order delays

melifornia said:
Woo hoo! Your Ocean is approaching! How cool is that… congratulations! (I’m off to look at Malacca Highway on the tracker right now… wonder if we’re on there too… ) cheers
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@DP009 update - Think we must indeed have been on the same ship - VW chat confirmed our vehicle was on a ship which departed on Monday afternoon, and it looks like Malacca highway docked in the UK yesterday... Exciting to think our vans are in the country at last! :)
 
itguy said:
Go for it - I was pestering them daily online.

Our van took a week to go from being at Grimsby to Stratford (where our dealer does all PDI stuff). It is there now and about to be moved to Coventry for us, where we are picking it up from on the 19th. We could have had it sooner but we are on holiday at the moment.
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haha, yes - I pestered them at 9.30pm last night, and was amazed they were still answering!!
They confirmed we were on a boat which left on Monday afternoon - think the same one @DP009 is on... and looks like she's arrived in the UK now.

Pick up on 19th - Wow, what a great way end to your holiday - sooo exciting! Post pictures please when you get her/him! (I can't call Calis 'it'! - they have too much personality to me!) :)
 
CampingCarnegie said:
It’s a 150 Ocean in Indium Grey which I’m still happy with but I saw an Ascot Grey in the flesh the other day and loved it!
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I had exactly the same experience. My new Ocean in Indium Grey was written off at the dealership last month. I subsequently saw an Ascot Grey Cali in the flesh at a campsite.... and have ordered a new Beach Camper in Ascot. The colour looked wonderful in real life. It looked somehow contemporary in a very understated retro way?!?!?!?I know that sounds naff, but it's true.
 
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melifornia said:
She's on the way!!! - I've been watching all the factory closure updates on here anxiously, but am chuffed to hear via VW Chat that our Coast (ordered mid January) is on her way! Quote: "The vehicle is on board ship and en route to UK"...

Anyone else here on the same boat, or know any more details about what to expect now timewise for delivery? Also wondering if it's possible to track the ship (I don't know the boats name, any ideas?)
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I’ve got a week 24 build that’s status 38. At port of exit cleared for shipping. From this point I’m expecting 3 weeks
 
I’ve just rang my van centre and my van is sat in a closed factory at stage 5 of 8, factory is due to reopen next week and expected collection of mid/late August.

He also confirmed it’s a MY22


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jMacdent said:
I had exactly the same experience. My new Ocean in Indium Grey was written off at the dealership last month. I subsequently saw an Ascot Grey Cali in the flesh at a campsite.... and have ordered a new Beach Camper in Ascot. The colour looked wonderful in real life. It looked somehow contemporary in a very understated retro way?!?!?!?I know that sounds naff, but it's true.
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Nope that’s exactly how I saw the Ascot grey too. I’m still happy with Indium Grey but the Ascot grey is lovely. How long do you have to wait for your beach?
 
Chris_BLG_Ocean said:
I’ve just rang my van centre and my van is sat in a closed factory at stage 5 of 8, factory is due to reopen next week and expected collection of mid/late August.

He also confirmed it’s a MY22


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Closed? So much conflicting info - I’ve got a week 29 build so starts on Monday, apparently? Did they give you any details about MY22 changes?
 
CampingCarnegie said:
Closed? So much conflicting info - I’ve got a week 29 build so starts on Monday, apparently? Did they give you any details about MY22 changes?
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I was told the factory is currently closed and due to open Monday.

He didn’t know what the MY22 changes were.


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Chris_BLG_Ocean said:
I was told the factory is currently closed and due to open Monday.

He didn’t know what the MY22 changes were.


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This may or may not help…

I was status 20 stage 5 out 8 on the 5th July and status 30 by the 12th July.

I conclude the factory is no longer closed - I think this closure info is from week 25/26.
 
Saul B said:
This may or may not help…

I was status 20 stage 5 out 8 on the 5th July and status 30 by the 12th July.

I conclude the factory is no longer closed - I think this closure info is from week 25/26.
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I like your explanation! Gives me hope my wk29 build will happen!
 
Chris_BLG_Ocean said:
I’ve just rang my van centre and my van is sat in a closed factory at stage 5 of 8, factory is due to reopen next week and expected collection of mid/late August.

He also confirmed it’s a MY22


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Great news! Did he confirm what MY22 included that wasn't on MY21?
 
CampingCarnegie said:
Nope that’s exactly how I saw the Ascot grey too. I’m still happy with Indium Grey but the Ascot grey is lovely. How long do you have to wait for your beach?
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Ordered last week at Eurovans Crawley through drivethedeal. Told it would be March/April 22. Back of the queue again!! Nowhere near week 29. With the Ascot, I fancy sourcing some black 18 inch Springfields to put on it - like 66tim99 will have with the Sports Pack (not an available option on the Beach)
 
Seasider said:
What is MY21 and MY22?!!
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Model years 21/22 slight tweaks between years, no one has confirmed changes as of yet but increased app control of functions has been mentioned and possibly wireless charging via the holder next to gear stick but that’s only a guess.

Dealer said MY22 change over started in early July.


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That’s interesting thanks. Our van is at stage 5 of 8 in the factory so maybe it’s MY22…. I’m guessing we may get delivery end of august.
 
Chris_BLG_Ocean said:
Model years 21/22 slight tweaks between years, no one has confirmed changes as of yet but increased app control of functions has been mentioned and possibly wireless charging via the holder next to gear stick but that’s only a guess.

Dealer said MY22 change over started in early July.


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There’s also a seatbelt alarm to alert the driver when those in the rear are not strapped in apparently
 
Seasider said:
That’s interesting thanks. Our van is at stage 5 of 8 in the factory so maybe it’s MY22…. I’m guessing we may get delivery end of august.
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Same stage 5, so yours should be MY22 as well. I’m hoping for it to arrive mid Aug as I have a site booked in the lakes


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