New T6.1 order delays

[66tim99]

Last I heard my California that I ordered in June is down to be built the week starting April 18th 2022, Assuming it’s 6 weeks to the dealer It should arrive the end of May? Is that correct? 11 Months

Could happen. But I had 11 provisional build weeks (that I know of) - this far out anything could happen - might be 9 months or 13 - so I wouldn’t book anything yet!

 

[Curryzz]

Could happen. But I had 11 provisional build weeks (that I know of) - this far out anything could happen - might be 9 months or 13 - so I wouldn’t book anything yet!

How long was your vehicle from order to delivery?

 

[66tim99]

How long was your vehicle from order to delivery?

8 October 20 to 4 November 21
13 months
I seemed to be on the unlucky side - one or two orders in Jan even Feb we’re delivered before mine.
In my view the fewer options you tick, the more likely an early delivery

 

[fozzybear]

Thanks. Ordered mine at the end of July so who knows. I’ll wait for the dealer to advise before I decide what to do next.

I’m in the same position. Been told today current build week of week 21, but with no guarantees. Good luck, keep me/us posted.

 

[Curryzz]

I’m in the same position. Been told today current build week of week 21, but with no guarantees. Good luck, keep me/

Im week 18. Good luck. I think the build process can be held up for parts that’s the trouble

 

[studioTUNGSTEN]

Good news (some may already know), MY22 Ocean is Wireless Carplay ready! Yeh~

Just found when mine arrived last week. T5.1 to T6.1, its a way better in every aspect.
Def, recommend Lowering spring option too ( I have used with the accessory offer).

Good luck to you all, no more delays hopefully. Will post pics after wrapping is done .

 

[Nate73]

Good news (some may already know), MY22 Ocean is Wireless Carplay ready! Yeh~

Just found when mine arrived last week. T5.1 to T6.1, its a way better in every aspect.
Def, recommend Lowering spring option too ( I have used with the accessory offer).

Good luck to you all, no more delays hopefully. Will post pics after wrapping is done .

What’s the plan for the wrap??

 

[studioTUNGSTEN]

What’s the plan for the wrap??

Protective Film ( expensive compare to the body wrap ) to Bonnet & Headlight and Under half body warp in my choice of colour and black wrap between windows ( Sport Pack Option ) Quoted 2~3 day's work, cost 1500~1800.

 

[andyinluton]

Good news (some may already know), MY22 Ocean is Wireless Carplay ready! Yeh~

I thought all T6.1 Oceans were Wireless CarPlay? Its the wireless charging thats been shown in the brochures but not fitted.

 

[Flintymutt]

Congrats on the new arrival. Pictures are considered obligatory when you have a moment.

However - ordering again so soon? Is the ashtray full already?

Getting used like it should be……

 

[Nate73]

Protective Film ( expensive compare to the body wrap ) to Bonnet & Headlight and Under half body warp in my choice of colour and black wrap between windows ( Sport Pack Option ) Quoted 2~3 day's work, cost 1500~1800.

Sounds great. I’m going to wrap the bottom half of my Candy White when I get it.

 

[Van Diesel VW]

@Flintymutt is your van in starlight blue, not seen many in that colour, but one that I am potentially considering, any more pictures on the van would be appreciated, as struggling to find a starlight blue van to look at.

 

[Nate73]

Getting used like it should be……

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Looking good with that sports pack

 

[SFO]

@Flintymutt is your van in starlight blue, not seen many in that colour, but one that I am potentially considering, any more pictures on the van would be appreciated, as struggling to find a starlight blue van to look at.

spotted in Scotland .. convinced me to go Starlight Blie

 

[Flintymutt]

@Flintymutt is your van in starlight blue, not seen many in that colour, but one that I am potentially considering, any more pictures on the van would be appreciated, as struggling to find a starlight blue van to look at.

Hi there. Yes it is. If you want good photos of Starlight Blue look a few pages back in this thread for Tims van. He has his detailed from the outset and has great photos. I was torn between SB and Indium Grey. SB looks the nuts when kept clean. IG in my mind was a bit safe and boring in the end. I’d just come from a grey BMW.

 

[scottk]

I am trying to order a Starlight Blue currently. Already got 2 daytona grey cars on the drive, which is the same colour, decided we need to have something different!

 

[ardm17]

So that backs up what I was told too. I really don’t understand how they can do this as it’s completely out of our control. They could delay our orders to make even more profit?

Just received what looks like the 'official' statement from VW - wording suggests that 3% may only be the tip of this situation ..

"Significant and ongoing price increases connected to the costs of producing our vehicles, primarily caused by raw material and energy price rises, mean it is not currently possible for us to confirm the final price of your vehicle until closer to the handover date."

We are only a month into our order wait, so who knows ..

 

[SFO]

VW milking the California cow as hard as it can

 

[Curryzz]

Iv also been sent this email, however my dealer mentioned VWs delivery time is improving for the current orders in the system to avoid the increase for the customer ,for example I was build week 22, then it went to 16 & now I’m week 6. Keeping everything crossed & wishing for no delays. Good luck

 

[Rusty]

Just received what looks like the 'official' statement from VW - wording suggests that 3% may only be the tip of this situation ..

"Significant and ongoing price increases connected to the costs of producing our vehicles, primarily caused by raw material and energy price rises, mean it is not currently possible for us to confirm the final price of your vehicle until closer to the handover date."

We are only a month into our order wait, so who knows ..

Same boat as you. I’ve not had an email from my dealer.

 

[Van Diesel VW]

Tried to order a car from Vauxhall a couple of years ago and was similar, couldn’t tell me what price or deal at time of delivery, so walked away. This time not so easy after 18 months of research decided that the California is the van for me, however recent 3% increase is stretching the budget and don’t want to bankrupt myself with further increases at time of delivery, don’t want to compromise on spec either to save a few quid. What should be a joyous occasion is turning into a bit of a nightmare, are VW profiteering or just being commercial sensible. Suspect other companies will follow suit.

Nearly ready to press the order button and I’m sure I will love the van to bits, but will there always be a nagging feeling in the back of my mind that VW took advantage of me and I paid over the odds.

 

[M88GAV]

Tried to order a car from Vauxhall a couple of years ago and was similar, couldn’t tell me what price or deal at time of delivery, so walked away. This time not so easy after 18 months of research decided that the California is the van for me, however recent 3% increase is stretching the budget and don’t want to bankrupt myself with further increases at time of delivery, don’t want to compromise on spec either to save a few quid. What should be a joyous occasion is turning into a bit of a nightmare, are VW profiteering or just being commercial sensible. Suspect other companies will follow suit.

Nearly ready to press the order button and I’m sure I will love the van to bits, but will there always be a nagging feeling in the back of my mind that VW took advantage of me and I paid over the odds.

My money is on profiteering, knowing the order books are full for a year or so…

 

[Boomer]

Iv also been sent this email, however my dealer mentioned VWs delivery time is improving for the current orders in the system to avoid the increase for the customer ,for example I was build week 22, then it went to 16 & now I’m week 6. Keeping everything crossed & wishing for no delays. Good luck

Can I ask when you ordered? We placed ours at the start of August and been given a May '22 production so hopefully just about beating the end of June deadline.

 

[Tomdbreeze]

Just posting on here guys as a dealer point of view. I work at Breeze Volkswagen Van Centre Poole and we have taken the decision to communicate the message we have received from Volkswagen regarding price increase to every customer that has a vehicle on order with us.
We did this in the easiest way that we could get it out to our customers. There will be a lot of people who will have panicked by this which is understandable. For most of the people we have on order you won’t actually be effected by the price increase but we would rather communicate it sooner rather than later.
All California’s on order at the moment will have to be registered before the 30th June 2022. If any customers of Breeze would like to ask me any questions or have a discussion on the phone please don’t hesitate to contact me.
tom.davidson@breezemotorgroup.co.uk . I am on day off tomorrow but will be happy to speak on Thursday. If not please speak to Emma or Jon and they will be able to give some piece of mind.
Tom Davidson
Transaction Manager
Breeze Volkswagen Van Centre Poole

 

[Mr T]

From what I understand, if you ordered before 10th Nov 2021 and get it registered and handed over before end of June 2022 then it will be at the ordered price. If you ordered before 10th November 2021 and don’t take delivery until after 30th June 2022 you will pay the price as at 1st December 2021. That’s a 3% increase on the vehicle base price and 2% on any options.
if you’ve ordered after 10th November 2021 there’s no stopping the price rises. (No price protection)

The Grand California is slightly different with a delivery cut off date of 31st March 2022 instead of end of June like the T6.1.