When I first stopped in the dealership to look for a GTI, I had a similar experience to Mk6golfer. They looked all over the region and couldn't find one that matched what I was looking for. As luck would have it, the VW factory rep was meeting with the owner while I was there, and told them to check for '11's. not '10's (not sure why they would know that already, but that's beside the point).
Long story short, I picked up my GTI today, and am very pleased. I've owned two Jetta TDI's in the past, and have never been disappointed. I am hoping the GTI will continue to impress (albeit with slightly less fuel economy). Just wish they'd bring the R20 over here.