All of my vehicles except GTIs have been factory ordered. I dont see a need for ordering a GTI as there isnt many options to choose from and all combinations of these vehicles can be found in dealer lots. Moreover, dealers offer great deals on vehicles in their inventory and i am not sure if similar deals are possible with factory order.
yea, I've been reading a bit about special ordering a VW, sounds like a royal PITA on wait time and not knowing when it will come.