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Originally Posted by Concept1
Our local VW dealer (the biggest in the area) said so when we went to buy one last week. A month ago it was a 4 to 6 month wait. Now they cannot order them at all. Finding one that's already built is another matter of course but even that is proving difficult.
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September Allocation Letter
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA ALLOCATION LETTER
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Special Comment *
Due to the previously anticipated landfall of Hurricane Rita, the Port of Houston is expected to resume all normal port activities by Thursday, September 29, 2005.
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Your September allocation is now available for ordering.
CARLINES
For this period, the following models are available for ordering; refer to your allocation status report for your specific allocation:
1. new Jetta Sedan:
MY2006
Target Delivery: January
Note: TDI's are restricted at transmission level.
2. Touareg:
MY2006
Target Delivery: January
3. new Passat Sedan:
MY2006
Target Delivery: January
Note: Pipeline Trading has been activated.
4. New Beetle:
MY2006
Target Delivery: December
Note: TDI's are restricted at the carline level.
5. New Beetle Convertible:
MY2006
Target Delivery: December
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ALLOCATION SCHEDULE
All orders MUST be in by close of business on Thursday, September 29, 2005.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
-Port Installed Accessories (PIA)
When placing orders, don't forget to add your Port Installed Accessories.
Please refer to your MY2006 Dealer Order Guide for (PIA) options.
Benefits:
. Enhance Appearance
. Eliminate Dealer Installation
. Increase Gross Profits
. Can be residualized on a VCI lease
. Parts are covered by the full new car warranty
** PIA Options can be added or removed prior to Port Arrival ( Up to Status 20 ).
-MY2006 Golf/GTI
Please consult with your Area Team for Region specific availability.
-MY2006 Phaeton
We encourage you to enter your Sold and Stock Orders into your order bank as needed.
We will sweep dealer order banks weekly for Phaeton sold orders to fill available production.
Stock orders will then be pulled to fill the balance of production.
Best Regards and Good Selling,
Volkswagen Distribution
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TDIs in general are not unavailable - it seems the Jetta's TDIs are restricted in some way regarding transmissions, while I'm unsure as to that "carline" restriction on the Beetle. Whatever the case, this is likely just temporary. TDIs have been in high demand lately - my buddy at my local dealer says the first TDI they've got coming that's not already pre-sold is in December. I think it's just a reflection of high demand, short supply.
If I find out any more details, I shall let everybody know.