Golf Mk6 - Prices and Dealer Negotiations

[elisiX]

I can recommend Beamm at Sutherland McGrath Sydney as he gave me a good deal, and I'm sure there are others here have similar for other dealerships.

Called Sutherland this morning to check up on the GTI build and I'm told Beamm no longer works there. No explanation.

[JAYDEE]

Called Sutherland this morning to check up on the GTI build and I'm told Beamm no longer works there. No explanation.

Shame nice guy. Did me a good deal too.

[elisiX]

Well I don't know if he left of his own accord or was punted - but i've read that his Dad is a senior at one of the other McGrath franchises and got him a break in the industry (washing cars initially).

Question about your name. Is it Jayde?

[bobbymac]

Hey everyone.

Quick question.

Which corporate programs/associations do VW give discounts to?

Such as CA etc

I was thinking of getting a quick membership to obtain a discount.

For example, to be a member of some corporate programs only cost $100.

Thanks for your help

Just bought a 118TSI from Barloworld in Moorabbin, the dealer told us to get the Dogs Victoria membership which cost us about $130 and voila: Corporate Plus pricing. BTW thanks for this thread, it's been helpful with negotiations.

[Allegiance]

Just bought a 118TSI from Barloworld in Moorabbin, the dealer told us to get the Dogs Victoria membership which cost us about $130 and voila: Corporate Plus pricing. BTW thanks for this thread, it's been helpful with negotiations.

What was the final price? Also, how long did they say you had to wait?

[bobbymac]

What was the final price? Also, how long did they say you had to wait?

$33,500 drive away for 118TSI Comfortline / DSG / Metallic Paint / Media Interface / Bluetooth / Mats. They said end of Feb. I think we might have gotten better pricing, but I am not great at negotiating

[DracZ]

Hi guys, apologies if its a bit off topic - but I was just wondering if this 2nd hand 118TSI I was quoted was a decent deal or totally off the mark.

2009 Golf MK6 118TSI
DSG
Metallic Paint
Sports Package
Leather
RNS510 + Reverse Camera
Dynaudio upgrade
11,500km (Ex demo)

$38,000 (all charges inclusive except rego, I'm in VIC the car is in NSW)

Appreciate the help guys, thanks!

[Nath]

Hi guys, apologies if its a bit off topic - but I was just wondering if this 2nd hand 118TSI I was quoted was a decent deal or totally off the mark.

2009 Golf MK6 118TSI
DSG
Metallic Paint
Sports Package
Leather
RNS510 + Reverse Camera
Dynaudio upgrade
11,500km (Ex demo)

$38,000 (all charges inclusive except rego, I'm in VIC the car is in NSW)

Appreciate the help guys, thanks!

So the above spec without OR costs and using DD of $1995 would be $46,500 or there abouts new, so paying $38K your looking at 18% off new rrp.

Considering that people are getting on average around 12% for a brand new car, IMO the extra 6% (~$2700) due to the car having 11,500km isnt really a bargain, thats what $0.23 per km, if I were you I'd be asking for a little more than that, how much I'm not sure...

Redbook has the following:

Valuation Prices
* Private Price Guide $26,200 - $29,000
* Trade In Price Guide $21,600 - $24,400
* Average Km 15,000 - 25,000

So given the car was a demo, and that it has almost average km for the model with those options I'd say a figure around $35K may be fairer, but thats me having a pretty big stab in the dark.

[DracZ]

So the above spec without OR costs and using DD of $1995 would be $46,500 or there abouts new, so paying $38K your looking at 18% off new rrp.

Considering that people are getting on average around 12% for a brand new car, IMO the extra 6% (~$2700) due to the car having 11,500km isnt really a bargain, thats what $0.23 per km, if I were you I'd be asking for a little more than that, how much I'm not sure...

Redbook has the following:

Valuation Prices
* Private Price Guide $26,200 - $29,000
* Trade In Price Guide $21,600 - $24,400
* Average Km 15,000 - 25,000

So given the car was a demo, and that it has almost average km for the model with those options I'd say a figure around $35K may be fairer, but thats me having a pretty big stab in the dark.

Thanks for the quick reply Nath.

That's a fair statement. However do take into consideration that most of the people who've achieved ~12% have done so with a corporate discount which I don't have access to unfortunately. If you re-do the the average figures for recent purchases without a corp. discount its about 9.5%.

For those who've purchased recently here in VIC - any advice on getting a better rate? I'm all for purchasing a new vehicle provided I can get a decent discount. I can do without the leather and dynaudio, but the satnav / sports package is a must.

I also got quoted the following by the first dealer locally I've had a chance to see:

Golf MK6 118TSI DSG
Metallic Paint
Sports Package Cloth
MDI
RNS510
Rear Parking Sensors

$41,000 (RRP: $43,781 according to his breakdown)

Even after 30 minutes of several offers being made and running to his boss, that was the best he could do - walked straight out.

Anyone have any dealers they could recommend? Feel free to PM me thanks

[Nath]

True that corp discount has been used, however people have achieved the same discount on other cars without the corp discount.

I guess on problem is that the 118 is a v. popular model so may be harder to negotiate on.

Good luck in any case.

[elisiX]

Yup I didn't qualify but received in essence the same discount as those with corporate. About 10-11% in total in the end.

[scheps]

which dealer was that? did you try south yarra or glen waverley?

[JLR]

Ive been to Glen Waverley, Camberwell, Knox. Can only get between 2-6.5% off RRP.
Werribee and Morrabin were very good on the phone, but would not give final pricing and "have to check with the boss first".

One guy agreed with my price i wanted (9%), after a few negotiations on the phone, and said, "oh I actually can't guarantee that price, i'll have to ask my boss first". Needless to say that the boss didn't agree and it was a huge waste of 15 minutes on the phone.

As someone mentioned to me earlier. It looks like i might try interstate dealers becuase i can not the the melbouren dealers to play ball.

Note: Im not trying to screw the dealers down to nothing. Only what the average prices are here. And with dealers charging $3995 dealer delivery and only giving me $1800 off the RRP is a joke. This doesnt even cover the inflated DD pricing?!

Anyone have any dealers they could recommend? Feel free to PM me thanks

[DracZ]

Have another quote here:

Golf MK6 118TSI DSG
Metallic Paint
Sports Pack + Leather
Rear Parking Sensors
MDI
Floor mats
Ipod Cable

$40,000 drive away - is that a decent price?

Also I plan on purchasing a 2nd hand RNS510 at a later stage - would they be hard to install? Also is it supposed to come with anything else besides the double din unit itself? Thanks

[DracZ]

Finally placed my order - thanks to everyone who helped along the way!

Golf MK6 118TSI
DSG
Black (Metallic)
Sports Pack Cloth
MDI + Cable
Reverse Sensors

$35000 drive away, ETA 2 weeks!