Floor Mats for the Mk6

[ConR]

I still don't get cars not coming with floor mats, especially for anything that costs over $30k. I mean, the approx. $300 they quoted you for floor mats is what, 1% of the price of the car? And how much does that mean to their overall reputation, when you tell all your mates that they charged you extra for mats?

It's the little things that count in my eyes. You know those mats cost the dealer next to nothing.

Thumbs up to Dermot. Agreed...all dealers should be like that!

[Maverick]

I still don't get cars not coming with floor mats, especially for anything that costs over $30k. I mean, the approx. $300 they quoted you for floor mats is what, 1% of the price of the car? And how much does that mean to their overall reputation, when you tell all your mates that they charged you extra for mats?

It's the little things that count in my eyes. You know those mats cost the dealer next to nothing.

Thumbs up to Dermot. Agreed...all dealers should be like that!

There's a million reasons why not. And the mats do cost the dealership a reasonable amount.

They are often thrown in with the sale as part of the negotiation process like a full tank of fuel. I've never "paid" as such for floor mats in any of my cars and always negotiated them in (GTI has them included so that wasn't hard).
Not everyone want's floor mats and may instead want the rubber mats there or even sheepskin.
It would add to the base cost of the car and every dollar does add up plus it's one more item to go missing along the way from Volkswagen to the Dealer.
It's like mud flaps being an option, the rear boot liner trays and the list goes on, they're all personal choices. Some consider headlight protectors to be essential but others don't.

[hazamatic]

Hmm I didn't ask about floor mats or fuel when I bought my GTI (picking it up mid-June). This is my first new car and I just assumed floor mats were included, and a tank of fuel common courtesy by the dealer.

Oh well, the above post suggests floor mats are included free in a GTI (is this confirmed?). And a tank of fuel isn't that expensive.

[Christopher]

Hmm I didn't ask about floor mats or fuel when I bought my GTI (picking it up mid-June). This is my first new car and I just assumed floor mats were included, and a tank of fuel common courtesy by the dealer.

Oh well, the above post suggests floor mats are included free in a GTI (is this confirmed?). And a tank of fuel isn't that expensive.

Yes - floor mats are standard on a GTI as specified in the brochure.
Full tank should be common courtesy, yes. I know when I picked up mine, I didn't get a full tank (slipped my mind at contract neg time) - they said standard delievery full amount is 20ltrs - so I asked them to top mine up...

[team_v]

Yes - floor mats are standard on a GTI as specified in the brochure.
Full tank should be common courtesy, yes. I know when I picked up mine, I didn't get a full tank (slipped my mind at contract neg time) - they said standard delievery full amount is 20ltrs - so I asked them to top mine up...

Floor mats are standard in teh GTI but the GTI specific mats are extra aren't they?

[G-rig]

Re: Floor mats- yes I'm a fool

I'd consider selling my near new black mats that came in the GTI as I wouldn't mind buying some GTI specific ones.

[Christopher]

Floor mats are standard in teh GTI but the GTI specific mats are extra aren't they?

Yes - GTI specific are an extra $280-ish... Similar with rubber mats..

[hazamatic]

What's the difference between the GTI specific ones? Any pics?

[Kwoka]

What's the difference between the GTI specific ones? Any pics?

http://drivergear.vw.com/vw08/Elements/d1K1061271O.JPG

Here's what the GTI specific ones look like. It's practically trimmed in red and with a GTI logo.

Also are you able to get these at the dealers? As i can't seem to see it on the VW site when i click on accessories.

[Christopher]

What's the difference between the GTI specific ones? Any pics?

The standard ones are just plain black whereas the GTI ones are black with GTI embroided in on the site in red stitching.
I'll have a quick look for pics...... Pics found by Kwoka

[hazamatic]

Well the GTI ones are nicer then plain black, but not worth losing sleep over.

[kennyc]

The standard ones are just plain black whereas the GTI ones are black with GTI embroided in on the site in red stitching.
I'll have a quick look for pics...... Pics found by Kwoka

My mats on my GTI came with the black ones for free. Don't really care about the GTI specific one.

[darkfriend]

got the new car... and got the free mats!

I picked up my 118TSI this afternoon! When I mentioned to Osborne Park VW that a rival dealer had offered to supply the mats free of charge, they immediately said that they would do the same... also got the full tank of fuel! No mats yet though- on order. Like, who runs out of mats?

Anyway, love the car- Scotchgard drying as I type this! Thanks to Dermot at Wangara VW for the offer of free mats- a most successful bargaining chip in the end!

[BBP]

I picked up my 118TSI this afternoon! When I mentioned to Osborne Park VW that a rival dealer had offered to supply the mats free of charge, they immediately said that they would do the same... also got the full tank of fuel! No mats yet though- on order. Like, who runs out of mats?

Anyway, love the car- Scotchgard drying as I type this! Thanks to Dermot at Wangara VW for the offer of free mats- a most successful bargaining chip in the end!

Dermot for PM !

No offence Dermot, but anyone could do better than the current clown.

Where's the Shooters' Party when you need them ?

[Tigger]

Dermot you will be getting a call from family of mine in WA very soon. They are in the market for a new vehicle, and your attention to customer service has not gone unnoticed!
It is the little things that make the difference...