Golf Mk6 - Prices and Dealer Negotiations

[G-rig]

Ordered mine ages ago (very early Jan 2010), but am only just putting to paper as it is finally in Australian waters and heading to my drive, hopefully within the month. Ordered the following: -

5 door GTI
DSG
Carbon Steel
Leather
Sat Nav
Bi-Xenon Headlights
MDI
18inch Detroit Wheels
Park Assist
ACC
Dark Tinted Glass in rear windows
Tinted Drivers & Passenger windows 30%
Bluetooth - cheaper of the 2 versions
Tow Bar - sorry have bikes to transport
Corporate Discount taken into account
Total $58,100 drive away

Wow 58k is getting up there, is that fully loaded?

[ddre78]

May I ask if that's with or without corp discount?

Yep sorry, thats inc C+.

[cameronp]

When was this?

Saturday 17th April.

Out of curiosity, I did test drive the Hyundai i30 before we bought the Golf. And while I think i30 is a great improvement for Hyundai, I would still go with Golf.

The engine in i30 sucks big time in comparison to 2.0 engine in mk5 (and I suspect mk5 was the benchmark that i30 was compared with in development). The engine was very sluggish upwards around 3000 rpm; so it gets off the mark ok but in-gear acceleration suffers.
Resale value is also a concern. Interior is a bit rough.

Yeah. A friend of mine bought an i30 diesel last year. When I drove it, it seemed a bit gutless and the automatic always felt like it was in the wrong gear. Steered like a barge compared to a Golf or Focus, too. Didn't mind the interior, if anything it's better looking than the Focus, but obviously not on par with a VW.

[GTi Crow]

Wow 58k is getting up there, is that fully loaded?

You have lost me with the "fully Loaded" comment. If you mean do I have all options - no I do not as I did not update sound system - not worth it with my hearing. If not, please explain!

[emuexport]

Another one for the spreadsheet:

118 TSI
DSG
United Grey (Metallic Paint)
Sports Pack Cloth
MDI
$36500 (no corp discount) 8.3% saving on RRP

And already have a RCD510 to replace the RCD310 for $300ish from a fellow member so even m ore of a saving now to find someone to install it for me.

[G-rig]

re: Golf Mk6 - Prices and Dealer Negotiations

You have lost me with the "fully Loaded" comment. If you mean do I have all options - no I do not as I did not update sound system - not worth it with my hearing. If not, please explain!

All good mate, was just wondering if that was all the options as you've chose some nice ones!!

[flying_sheep]

Hey guys, I placed deposit on Saturday. Could you guys tell me if I got a good deal or not?

2010 Build MK6 90TSI, Candy White, Comfort Pack.
Total $30000 (Corp Disc included)

Should've I went for 118TSI no opt instead? I am regretting abit for not going for Comfortline...

Thanks

[Corey_R]

You are correct that by the time you go for the 90TSI with the Comfort Pack, you're already pretty close to the cost of the 118TSI without options. If you only signed on Saturday, if there is a cooling off period, you could change the order

[flying_sheep]

You are correct that by the time you go for the 90TSI with the Comfort Pack, you're already pretty close to the cost of the 118TSI without options. If you only signed on Saturday, if there is a cooling off period, you could change the order

Thanks for your feedback coreying. How long is the cooling off period? The dealer never mentioned a cooling off period and they are probably not at work right now... And how much am I looking at for a 118TSI no opts with highest level corp disc?

Edit: I googled cooling off period and apparently cooling off period only applies to used car purchases only...

I test drove the 90TSI and fell in love instantly with the way it drives I didnt think about the 118...

Damn, I shouldve asked for advice before I make any decision...

[G-rig]

Just have a chat to the dealer/manager, i'm sure they would let you upgrade perhaps.

[Corey_R]

There is only $2300 difference between a 90TSI DSG with Comfort Pack, and a 118TSI DSG. Since you already were able to obtain a ~10% discount on your car, I see no reason why they couldn't supply you for the 118TSI DSG in Candy white for only $2k more... so $32,000 drive away.

As for the cooling off period, the only way to tell is to actually look at the papers you actually signed.
However, even if there isn't one, giving the dealer a phone call and asking whether it can be switched to a 118TSI can't hurt. Dealers are often accomodating to customers who are waiting to swap for a higher model - as long as the deal hasn't gone too far or involved some technicality or financial outlay for the dealer already (having to purchase the car themselves, swap with another dealer or something like that).

Either way, I think you'll be happy with the 90TSI or 118TSI. But if you're having 2nd thoughts now, and you can afford the additional, don't sit there, call the dealer NOW!

[flying_sheep]

There is only $2300 difference between a 90TSI DSG with Comfort Pack, and a 118TSI DSG. Since you already were able to obtain a ~10% discount on your car, I see no reason why they couldn't supply you for the 118TSI DSG in Candy white for only $2k more... so $32,000 drive away.

As for the cooling off period, the only way to tell is to actually look at the papers you actually signed.
However, even if there isn't one, giving the dealer a phone call and asking whether it can be switched to a 118TSI can't hurt. Dealers are often accomodating to customers who are waiting to swap for a higher model - as long as the deal hasn't gone too far or involved some technicality or financial outlay for the dealer already (having to purchase the car themselves, swap with another dealer or something like that).

Either way, I think you'll be happy with the 90TSI or 118TSI. But if you're having 2nd thoughts now, and you can afford the additional, don't sit there, call the dealer NOW!

Hey thanks so much for your advice coreying and G-rig.
I've given this some time and really thought about this. If I compare 118TSI (no opts) vs 90TSI (with comfort pack) basically for 2-3k more I will be getting "Comfort Seats", Chrome trims on the grill and more power and torque. I felt that 90TSI had plenty enough power and torque (well, to me anyway). I never tested or seen the "comfort seats" but, correct me if Im wrong, I thought that they both are cloth seats anyway how much more "comfortable" can they be? Chrome grills look good but at the end of the day Im not too bothered about not having them really. I could be wrong but I cant really justify forking out another 2-3k for these extras. So I think Im going to stick with 90TSI.

[nau]

So I think Im going to stick with 90TSI.

in short
u only happy if u happy

[G-rig]

Hey thanks so much for your advice coreying and G-rig.
I've given this some time and really thought about this. If I compare 118TSI (no opts) vs 90TSI (with comfort pack) basically for 2-3k more I will be getting "Comfort Seats", Chrome trims on the grill and more power and torque. I felt that 90TSI had plenty enough power and torque (well, to me anyway). I never tested or seen the "comfort seats" but, correct me if Im wrong, I thought that they both are cloth seats anyway how much more "comfortable" can they be? Chrome grills look good but at the end of the day Im not too bothered about not having them really. I could be wrong but I cant really justify forking out another 2-3k for these extras. So I think Im going to stick with 90TSI.

Bit hard for anyone else to help decide - depends what you want out of a few extras or a better base model. I'm not really familiar with either so can't offer much advice except 2-3k is probably not much over a few years and wouldn't affect repayments much if you are financing etc.. Just get the one you want the first time i guess.

[Brendan_A]

Hey guys, I placed deposit on Saturday. Could you guys tell me if I got a good deal or not?

2010 Build MK6 90TSI, Candy White, Comfort Pack.
Total $30000 (Corp Disc included)

Should've I went for 118TSI no opt instead? I am regretting abit for not going for Comfortline...

Thanks

Hey mate, I got my 118TSI comfortline with options( see sig) for $33900. Not much more than your 90TSI