New 2021s still arriving at dealers?

[Gray_Panther]

I am stuck at the crossroads myself, we just sold our Rav4 because my wife wants the new Tiguan with 3rd seating.
Until we get one she will be driving the GTI. In theory, she can drive the GTI until Nov/Dec of this year. But at some point we will need the Tiguan.
There are some local to us, in used condition, but we were so accustomed to getting amazing deals. New cars aren’t incentivized anymore because of low supply.
Will the situation get better at the end of the year? Who knows what will even happen tomorrow!

 

[spaceworm]

Check out this clip taking about a note in automotive news regarding the production impact on specific models. Your Tiguan is there with an estimated 12,000 units impacted. Keep the GTI and see what happens at the end of year, but I am reading from execs at major manufacturers recognizing that chip shortage will still be an issue for the next 12 months, and that means prices will still be high at best until end of Q1 2022.

 

[68wooley]

It makes more sense now because I bought it last April and it’s only got 6900 miles so the current situation has basically eliminated the initial depreciation hit. Normal times I'd have to bring money to the table to sell this soon since I put nothing down because of 0% APR.

I bought my 2019 R 6 weeks ago. First registered 11/19 with 8300 miles on it. Paid $39,000 for it CPO, so I'm guessing you'll be good.

 

[RXXXII]

At the current sales rate, 2021 GTI's will be sold out in early July.

Current Inventory (cars.com as of 5/28/21)

2021 GTI - All Trims		Both Transmissions	Manual	DSG
	All Colors	587	60	527
	Black	259	22	237
	White	226	27	199
	Red	46	7	39
	Blue	55	4	51

 

[bentin]

At the current sales rate, 2021 GTI's will be sold out in early July.

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Current Inventory (cars.com as of 5/28/21)

2021 GTI - All Trims		Both Transmissions	Manual	DSG
	All Colors	587	60	527
	Black	259	22	237
	White	226	27	199
	Red	46	7	39
	Blue	55	4	51

Certainly makes me think the manual will get the axe sometime before the Mk8.5 rolls around. There's just not enough of us to keep this going and the R only gets the manual in the North American market, and possibly the GTI too. My plans to wait on a second year R may need to move to first year.

 

[Gray_Panther]

Check out this clip taking about a note in automotive news regarding the production impact on specific models. Your Tiguan is there with an estimated 12,000 units impacted. Keep the GTI and see what happens at the end of year, but I am reading from execs at major manufacturers recognizing that chip shortage will still be an issue for the next 12 months, and that means prices will still be high at best until end of Q1 2022.

Wonderful...

I do not want to buy new, but if used prices are still abnormally high then it may make sense to buy new. Financially I still want to be below 22k and not have to finance at all.
Interesting times we live in, looks like I will continue waiting.

 

[cb1111]

Certainly makes me think the manual will get the axe sometime before the Mk8.5 rolls around. There's just not enough of us to keep this going and the R only gets the manual in the North American market, and possibly the GTI too. My plans to wait on a second year R may need to move to first year.

Maybe they are already dead Safety Tech Will Kill Manual Transmissions Before EVs Do, Says Report | Carscoops

 

[bentin]

Maybe they are already dead Safety Tech Will Kill Manual Transmissions Before EVs Do, Says Report | Carscoops

I know it's not exactly valuable, but VW USA has said the Mk8 GTI and R would have manuals, at least initially. My car has AEB now, as does just about every current car available with a manual. I realize the coding and development for such systems are unlikely to be worthwhile for fringe cars like ours. The Miata, Boxster, 86/BRZ, Wrangler, Bronco and possibly 911 will continue on, but I do think the GTI and R won't make it to the Mk8.5 with the manual.

The M2 and M3 are likely on the last model with manuals too, which will take BMW out of the game, I just don't see VW continuing to offer manuals for two cars in the US and CA only for much longer.

 

[PRRGG1]

I wonder how this might someday affect resale worth of our manual transmission MK7.5s? Either they'll be increasingly valued by venturesome enthusiasts or be priced at scrap value by a disinterested generation.

I suppose I hardly care. I'm 60+ years old and chose the 6MT to enjoy one last shot at my 40+ years driving manuals. I bought the car for my enjoyment and am not worrying with it beyond.

 

[PRRGG1]

I looked at Autotrader.com and Cars.com to find that there are roughly 500 Ea 2021 GTIs remaining on Dealer lots (516 per Autotrader and 476 per Cars). Of these, only 35 are manuals (36 per Autotrader and 34 per Cars). I wonder if Dealers will begin to covet their manuals with less willingness to negotiate as manual inventory thins?

 

[jimlloyd40]

Certainly makes me think the manual will get the axe sometime before the Mk8.5 rolls around. There's just not enough of us to keep this going and the R only gets the manual in the North American market, and possibly the GTI too. My plans to wait on a second year R may need to move to first year.

By the time the MK8.5 rolls out they might all be electric cars.

 

[bentin]

By the time the MK8.5 rolls out they might all be electric cars.

I'm okay with that. I'd take a single speed over flappy paddles. All transmissions will die soon.

 

[Jumpy]

I think it's time for the Mk7 to die already

Bring on the Mk8!

 

[Corprin]

Certainly you're talking about this.

 

[Corprin]

I am stuck at the crossroads myself, we just sold our Rav4 because my wife wants the new Tiguan with 3rd seating.
Until we get one she will be driving the GTI. In theory, she can drive the GTI until Nov/Dec of this year. But at some point we will need the Tiguan.
There are some local to us, in used condition, but we were so accustomed to getting amazing deals. New cars aren’t incentivized anymore because of low supply.
Will the situation get better at the end of the year? Who knows what will even happen tomorrow!

The Tiguan is the most soulless, boring, shitbox we have had in quite some time. It was so lame we ended up dumping the lease 10mo early for an Alltrack.