New T6.1 order delays

[Andyw]

Hiya, our dealer had assured us we would pay the figure we agreed back in August 2021

Many thanks

 

[MichaelB65]

Hell Michael,

I certainly am well pleased with the vehicle, and as my earlier post set out, I like both Mike and Eurovans.

Mike surprised me by asking for a copy of my, till then fairly covert, three page checklist (based on the forum's 2016 list, links above). Hopefully you will not have any missing items as I did.

No, I went for grey bellows, the blue and red coloured bellows are a little too bright for me - if you haven't you could perhaps check the blue in the flesh.

I think you could be surprised on delivery given the rapid build of some other recent orders, and I wish you well with it all.

Hi,

That's great you are so happy with the Cali and also the buying process.

I'll definitely be using your checklist so hopefully, everything will be there.

I know what you mean about the coloured bellows being bright. I noticed this on one of the CaiforniaTime YouTube videos. However, having done a bit more research it appears that the 2023 update includes new reinforced material for the bellows. From the videos (

) I've seen, it looks like a white inner lining, so hopefully, that will help with the brightness issue.

A surprise on delivery time would be great.

I wish you well with yours also.

 

[Bepto]

Question for those who have had short wait times for delivery, did you select the "without lane change assist" option when ordering?

 

[ardm17]

Question for those who have had short wait times for delivery, did you select the "without lane change assist" option when ordering?

This is the current 'pop-up' on the VW Configurator:

Delivery times

Availability of navigation and rear view camera may be restricted due to supply shortages, depending on the time you place your order. This is down to a number of reasons, including component shortages, in particular for semi-conductors, and ongoing impacts of the war in Ukraine. Please be assured we are working hard to find solutions to supply chain issues and provide accurate information to your local Van Centre, who will always be best placed to keep you up to date with specific production and delivery timings.

 

[Californication69]

Question for those who have had short wait times for delivery, did you select the "without lane change assist" option when ordering?

Nope. Didn’t know it was a thing.
You can turn it off everytime.
But, it might save hitting a super7 aha

 

[CampervanFlattie]

Question for those who have had short wait times for delivery, did you select the "without lane change assist" option when ordering?

I didn't remove it and at the time it didn't appear to be an option on the configurator. The only two options which we didn't tick were pretty much body kits/18" wheels, diff lock and tow bar so maybe they are items in short supply? We

 

[CampervanFlattie]

I didn't remove it and at the time it didn't appear to be an option on the configurator. The only two options which we didn't tick were pretty much body kits/18" wheels, diff lock and tow bar so maybe they are items in short supply? We

I meant three items, not two!!

 

[MDY__________]

Question for those who have had short wait times for delivery, did you select the "without lane change assist" option when ordering?

I had a very quick build without Lane Assist. It's a Grand California so different factory but I guess the same supply chain limitations for most components.
Ordered 2nd Aug and it was built, waiting at the port in Germany by 31st Oct.
I missed the Lane Assist by mistake actually. By the time I asked for it to be added, the thing was in build.

I don't have a tow bar, satellite dish or 4-Motion either. Other than that it's the full set of options and just 13 weeks from order through build and out to port.

 

[SusiBus]

Question for those who have had short wait times for delivery, did you select the "without lane change assist" option when ordering?

We ordered our new 4Motion, "without lane change assist", on 31/07/22 with an Estimated Delivery Date, 01/04/23 given by the dealer. Email from VW last Monday 7th, saying it's left the factory. So it looks like it's going to be 3 1/2 months, order to being at the dealers.

 

[MDY__________]

I had a very quick build without Lane Assist. It's a Grand California so different factory but I guess the same supply chain limitations for most components.
Ordered 2nd Aug and it was built, waiting at the port in Germany by 31st Oct.
I missed the Lane Assist by mistake actually. By the time I asked for it to be added, the thing was in build.

I don't have a tow bar, satellite dish or 4-Motion either. Other than that it's the full set of options and just 13 weeks from order through build and out to port.

Might be interesting info for anyone waiting on a ship:
My GC was confirmed built and at the German port on 31st Oct. Today confirmed in the UK.

 

[Californication69]

Might be interesting info for anyone waiting on a ship:
My GC was confirmed built and at the German port on 31st Oct. Today confirmed in the UK.

Snap, mine is confirmed in the Uk with Delivery to dealer, in 7 to 10 days, then collection within 10 days.
Also interesting is that the dealer said price increase due 1st December 2022. (I can’t find any info from Google regarding price increase?)

 

[AndyCaliOcean]

First communications from the dealer in 6 months and she is in Emden. That better than the year they set as the expectation. With a bit of luck pre Christmas in Glasgow.

 

[PhilR]

Snap, mine is confirmed in the Uk with collection due in 7 to 10 days.

I may have to give them a call then. Still nothing. One month today since they said it is built and on its way

 

[Adamocean1989]

Volkswagen's largest volume of production in recent months has created a backlog of vehicles at Emden, in Germany. It's taking longer than usual for vehicles to get to the port and to be loaded on to ships. We expect to see improvements within the next few weeks.

 

[Adamocean1989]

Snap, mine is confirmed in the Uk with Delivery to dealer, in 7 to 10 days, then collection within 10 days.
Also interesting is that the dealer said price increase due 1st December 2022. (I can’t find any info from Google regarding price increase?)

I think that could possibly be a fib (the price increase)

 

[Californication69]

I think that could possibly be a fib (the price increase)

I think so too, don’t know why he said it, happy to have it in 4 months is the Brucie Bonus !

 

[Ijkelly]

Hi everyone, well its here, we finally have our new camper collected on Wednesday from Liverpool.
the whole day was exciting and we had smiles on our faces the whole way home.
ordered September 2021 and collected November 2022.
let the fun begin

 

[babble]

I ordered mine early last month and the estimated deliver is May next year. I really hope it doesn't turn up much earlier because my plan was to sell my current one early next year to pay for the new one! I won't have the money to pay for it if turns up in December/January....

Will VW give me a bit time if needed?

 

[Hawthorn37]

I ordered mine early last month and the estimated deliver is May next year. I really hope it doesn't turn up much earlier because my plan was to sell my current one early next year to pay for the new one! I won't have the money to pay for it if turns up in December/January....

Will VW give me a bit time if needed?

Only by cancelling your order and reordering. That was the message we got when thought about delaying the registration of our van by a couple of weeks to get the new 1st March plate.

 

[Nate73]

I ordered mine early last month and the estimated deliver is May next year. I really hope it doesn't turn up much earlier because my plan was to sell my current one early next year to pay for the new one! I won't have the money to pay for it if turns up in December/January....

Will VW give me a bit time if needed?

I've just emailed my dealer to ask what is happening to lead times and should I expect to receive the van months before I expect it. I ordered mine in July 22 and the dealer said to expect 12 months minimum. I'll let you know what he says, if he responds.

 

[Brendan eldridge]

I've just emailed my dealer to ask what is happening to lead times and should I expect to receive the van months before I expect it. I ordered mine in July 22 and the dealer said to expect 12 months minimum. I'll let you know what he says, if he responds.

Ordered mine mid march 22 and due in December 22

 

[calibusje]

I ordered mine early last month and the estimated deliver is May next year. I really hope it doesn't turn up much earlier because my plan was to sell my current one early next year to pay for the new one! I won't have the money to pay for it if turns up in December/January....

Will VW give me a bit time if needed?

I’m confused You really think your cali could be delivered Dec/Jan when ordered last month, in Oktober?
No really, they are expensive and we also had to sell my family car (opel grandland) in order to be able to pay for our cali. When ordered -August 2020- we had 8-9 months waiting time but that ended up being 20 months so we could save more money and that was a plus. And they said we could leave it there for weeks more if we wanted

 

[AndyCaliOcean]

I’m confused You really think your cali could be delivered Dec/Jan when ordered last month, in Oktober?
No really, they are expensive and we also had to sell my family car (opel grandland) in order to be able to pay for our cali. When ordered -August 2020- we had 8-9 months waiting time but that ended up being 20 months so we could save more money and that was a plus. And they said we could leave it there for weeks more if we wanted

Ordered mine in late April this year and with a fair wind should have it before Christmas (it is at the port in Germany) so that looks like around 8 months for a 4motion with just about all the options selected and the sports pack.

 

[calibusje]

Ordered mine in late April this year and with a fair wind should have it before Christmas (it is at the port in Germany) so that looks like around 8 months for a 4motion with just about all the options selected and the sports pack.

Yes, can be but 3 or 4 months? A new one, no no, will not happen I guess. A rather ‘normal’ waiting time can be 8-9 months. Shorter is short and longer is what they state now with us (Belgium): one year and more.
By the way: we had our coast delivered 8 months after ordering but in a colour we didn’t order; I took the extra waiting time for the van to arrive in the ‘right’ colour (they said a few months because they had some on order themselves and would have one of them -in our ordered colour- adjusted as in our order form/ didn’t work out) and it ended up being 20 months

 

[Corradobrit]

(they said a few months) and it ended up being 20 months

Thanks for ruining my weekend. I was told my replacement would be delivered before last Sept. Still waiting so I guess Spring might be on the cards. First world problems I guess.