A Bunch Of Merged "My New Car / Order" Threads

[Ozram]

I ordered my 118 TSI last Saturday. The dealer rang me today about delivery times with 3 options.

1 Pick another colour.
2 Pay approximately $3,100 (cost price they claim) extra for one that has my options in my colour but also has park assist & sunroof (Retail $3300).
3 Wait 3-4 months for delivery of my original order.

I don't particularly need the sunroof & park assist, but on the other hand I don't want to wait 4 or more months if I can help it.

Should I haggle for a (further) discount on option 2, say $500 or get them to add window tint etc? They may just tell me I'm stuck with option 3

No.1 is not an option I will consider.

Any thoughts?

[brad]

Option 4. Ask for your deposit back (because they can't fulfill the contract) and go to another dealer.

You're in Sydney, there are a dozen or more to choose from.

Do you really think their profit margin on accessories is only ~7%? I'd be thinking there are more dollars to be saved in the "take these extra useless options" deal.

[Russ59]

I ordered my 118 TSI last Saturday. The dealer rang me today about delivery times with 3 options.

1 Pick another colour.
2 Pay approximately $3,100 (cost price they claim) extra for one that has my options in my colour but also has park assist & sunroof (Retail $3300).
3 Wait 3-4 months for delivery of my original order.

I don't particularly need the sunroof & park assist, but on the other hand I don't want to wait 4 or more months if I can help it.

Should I haggle for a (further) discount on option 2, say $500 or get them to add window tint etc? They may just tell me I'm stuck with option 3

No.1 is not an option I will consider.

Any thoughts?

If you don't want to wait (and who could blame you ) I would probably try and haggle them down a bit on the price, just tell them that you will take it if they can drop the price by $500 and throw in some accessories as well (floor mats, weathershields, mudflaps etc...) you won't know if you don't ask By the way I have the sunroof and I think it's great, others will argue but IMO they really do add a special look to a car and no matter what anyone says, they are definitely a bonus for resale purposes.

[Russ59]

Option 4. Ask for your deposit back (because they can't fulfill the contract) and go to another dealer.

You're in Sydney, there are a dozen or more to choose from.

Do you really think their profit margin on accessories is only ~7%? I'd be thinking there are more dollars to be saved in the "take these extra useless options" deal.

Maybe this would be a good option providing they have an ETA on the contract, if not you will probably lose your deposit or at least a % of it

[Ozram]

Thanks guys,

Just looked at the contract and found 18/4/09 in the estimated delivery date column

Also, I have not even signed the flaming thing!!! The only thing I remember signing at the dealership was the blue slip form from the RTA in preparation for the rego. How good are they?

That fact alone has got to be worth lots of $'s discount methinks

[Russ59]

Thanks guys,

Just looked at the contract and found 18/4/09 in the estimated delivery date column

Also, I have not even signed the flaming thing!!! The only thing I remember signing at the dealership was the blue slip form from the RTA in preparation for the rego. How good are they?

That fact alone has got to be worth lots of $'s discount methinks

Most definitely should be, push them hard and if they won't come to the party, go elsewhere. I doubt they will want to lose a sale though, so I think you have turned the tables here and it's you who has them by the short and curlys

[kryten2001]

Most definitely should be, push them hard and if they won't come to the party, go elsewhere. I doubt they will want to lose a sale though, so I think you have turned the tables here and it's you who has them by the short and curlys

yeah what he said..

It's a tough one hey, if the car was a super limited edn, you might be persuaded to pay the extra or wait - but it's not, so I'd be gunning for what I originally asked..

Just make some calls to other dealers, you might be surprised what they've already either got - or will shortly have on their lots.

It's only a phone call, what do you have to lose!

At least then you'll know what all your options are..

As far as sunroofs go, I could take it or leave it... It's a real wow/cool factor when you first get one, but they get pretty boring after a while. I've got one in the other car and barely use it....

Given it adds resale value, but not $3300. That's money you could happily spend on the first round of supermods for your car.

But that's only going on what I reckon.... I might not be so fussed with colour (depending on what you ordered), but that's me... There's a few colours in the lineup I'd be happy with if the primary colour wasn't available.

Just not blue or silver.. Ack..... (Sorry blue or silver owners).... I just love golfs in Red, White or Black.. Flat colours look wonderful on a golf, or most Euro cars for that matter, IMHO.

[Russ59]

As far as sunroofs go, I could take it or leave it... It's a real wow/cool factor when you first get one, but they get pretty boring after a while.

I still find it awesome, there's nothing quite like cruising along and soaking up the warm rays of sunshine, even better on a cool winters day
Best part is, if it gets too hot simply slide it shut and use the pop up position instead, works like an exhaust fan and draws a lot of heat from the cabin

[STV4SYT]

I still find it awesome, there's nothing quite like cruising along and soaking up the warm rays of sunshine, even better on a cool winters day
Best part is, if it gets too hot simply slide it shut and use the pop up position instead, works like an exhaust fan and draws a lot of heat from the cabin

I agree, sunroof is my favourite option, esp as the windows are so noisy and windy when open, gives a nice airy feel to the cabin too, i find the golf's i have driven with no sunroof feel claustrophobic in comparison.

I grew up in ireland and even in winter with snow on the ground i had it tilted slightly and still do now.

Next car will defo have one too.

On the dealer though, have a call around and see who has what, same thing happened to me, my car order got bumped out by about 8 weeks and i found another dealer 5km away that had the exact model on the floor, he actually dropped anoter $500 off the price too to help me with my decision to cancel the other order.

[maca]

I've got to agree with the Sunroof... Going from a fully loaded Bora to a stock standard Jetta has it'd downsides... And the Sunroof is the biggest!

Be carefuly though. These guys have obviously given you these options as a courtesy on behalf of themselves... If you're too pushy or ask for alot they can turn around and say "suck it up and wait".

Just my 2¢

[twotribez]

Build Date

Hey guys,

Just have a quick one, what numbers on the Vin show the actual build week and month of the vehicle?

Cheers!

[NickZ]

I might be wrong, but I don't think the VIN numbers show the build week and month - only the year (i.e. MY). The last six numbers is the sequence no which gives an indication (i.e. the higher the number the later in the year it was built).

Probably need to look at the compliance plate or rely on the dealer for build information at this time.

[twotribez]

oic thx for that Nick

[twotribez]

Car has arrived!!

Hi Guys,

Finally picked her up last night and being my first VW, I have to say it is awesome. Very comfortable and it even has a can opener!!! haha. Very amusing... was the favoourite part for my missus.

Overall the car is very solid and feels like a large german sedan. Love the DSG as it is the closest to a manual as you will get in an autobox. Cars rolls back and feels like it can stall which I love.

Anyway sorry for the crappy pics and by the way the bluetooth is working with my IPhone 3G which is great. Would have preferred it if the connection was in the armrest area rather than in the glovebox but nevermind all is great and I love the new car smell..... Car handles great, really can't wait till the GTi comes out...

[drotsap]

Niceeeeeeeee. interior pics pls.