What deal did you get?

[BS_roc]

I couldnt wait for several months, took a demo DSG with 500km on clock for $47k

[ultish]

Just got back from the dealer and finally getting the roc next week but they've re-evaluated my trade-in. It was valued at $16k in March, contract signed. And now they did a re-value and came back with $12k and they want me to trade it in for that?
Between now and then I've only added 4,000kms. Is this normal practice? Can they just re-value the car whenever they choose to even though a contract has been signed? Does the terms of the contract allow them to just change the trade-in cost?

[Mac135]

Is the Roc being delivered within the excepted time frame? Apart from the 4k in extra travel distance is the tradecin as presented at the signing of the contract?

[ultish]

Originally they said they had the car in-stock and I could have it within the week. That then changed as they didn't put the paper work in fast enough? (that's what they said). So we re-did the contract for a different car coming in for this time frame including the trade-in.

Yep, apart from the 4k km, everything else is the same as when the contract was signed.

[BS_roc]

when I asked the dealer that exact question (would the trade be same if I waited 3-6months) they said if only difference is kms tradein $ would be same.

would be wrong to change $ on you after you agreed to wait for them to supply its not your fault they couldnt get you the car quicker

[Mac135]

You need to push back on this. The dealer is trying to tell you that in just a few months the car has depreciated by 25%. Don't know what your trade is but that seems unlikely. If you have been waiting for e-6 months fot the R then 4k in additional travel would be considered reasonable.

They can re value your trade but if the conract said delivery by x date and your trade is the same as presented when you did the deal then e value placed on the carcshould be honoured.

Dealer is trying it on imho

[ultish]

had a quick skim over the contract again and it does say that in the case of a trade-in, the original valuation is only valid for 14days. After that they can change it...

[Mac135]

I see two issues here though:

Firstly, the valuation limitation (14 days) is reasonable but did they intend to deliver you a car in that period? If they did they failed and presumably breached their side of the agreement. Did they make a variation to the contract with you when it was realised you had to wait for your car? Presumably not from what you have said. It would seem there is cause to vary the agreement from both sides.

Secondly, unless the car you were trading in was fresh off the lot somewhere as a new car and you were it with depreciation then how can it be that your car has lost 25% of its value in a matter of a few months. To me that is not a question of right or wrong, just one that simply defies logic on a vehicle worth 16K in the first place.

[levnde]

Purchase Prices

Hey guys,

Just in the process of looking for a deal for myself, came up with the spreadsheet of prices outlining the deals people on the forum have got. Thought it may help some of you.

[djchuckles]

Guess thats me the 2nd one - if so it's Candy White and it arrives tomorrow!!

[Mac135]

That's a great little summary.

[tee_off]

Hey guys,

Just in the process of looking for a deal for myself, came up with the spreadsheet of prices outlining the deals people on the forum have got. Thought it may help some of you.

Great job! Thought there would've been more given the number of pages here

Using that table, I did a bit of number crunching myself based on $2995 rego, 1265/1325 man/dsg stamp duty and 767 rego (vic)...

Discount on RRP:
Min 1.8%
Max 8.3%
Median 4.9%

[M01lim]

Great job! Thought there would've been more given the number of pages here

Using that table, I did a bit of number crunching myself based on $2995 rego, 1265/1325 man/dsg stamp duty and 767 rego (vic)...

Discount on RRP:
Min 1.8%
Max 8.3%
Median 4.9%

Great effort guys. Are these prices drive away?

I'm looking at Sciroccos with at least Sat Nav as an upgrade. Judging from posts here I could get a NEW car at:
1. Sat Nav, Dynaudio, DSG and Sunroof for about $57,000 Drive Away
2. Sat Nav, Dynaudio, DSG for about $55,000 Drive Away
3. Sat Nav, DSG for about $54,000 Drive Away

There's a 2011 car with 8000km on the clock with Sat Nav and DSG for $44000. By the time I pay stamp duty/transfer duty and rego it will price up to about $46,000. Is $8000 sufficient discount for a used vehicle. It is in immaculate condition and has just had it's 1 year service. Another thing is it doesn't have the Dynaudio upgrade, which may mean another 1-1.5k on audio upgrades if I'm not happy with the standard system.

What do you guys think? I tend to act a bit irrationally when it comes to cars, so your sage advice would be appreciated lol.

[RRRRIT]

Hi all
Had my 2011 blue scirocco for a month now,came with no extras as it has everything you need already.
Ex demo had 4800km on it,driveaway for $46,000

[tee_off]

Great effort guys. Are these prices drive away?

I'm looking at Sciroccos with at least Sat Nav as an upgrade. Judging from posts here I could get a NEW car at:
1. Sat Nav, Dynaudio, DSG and Sunroof for about $57,000 Drive Away
2. Sat Nav, Dynaudio, DSG for about $55,000 Drive Away
3. Sat Nav, DSG for about $54,000 Drive Away

There's a 2011 car with 8000km on the clock with Sat Nav and DSG for $44000. By the time I pay stamp duty/transfer duty and rego it will price up to about $46,000. Is $8000 sufficient discount for a used vehicle. It is in immaculate condition and has just had it's 1 year service. Another thing is it doesn't have the Dynaudio upgrade, which may mean another 1-1.5k on audio upgrades if I'm not happy with the standard system.

What do you guys think? I tend to act a bit irrationally when it comes to cars, so your sage advice would be appreciated lol.

Can anyone provide insight into this? I'm deciding between placing my new car order by April, or wait until end of year for a second hand deal.