Golf R Specifications and Prices

[Corey_R]

Well, there is no way an R should be significantly more than an equal spec R32... not even anything more... $7000 cheaper base, and all you need to do is add leather, and it's still $3,700 cheaper...

[dave_r]

Well, there is no way an R should be significantly more than an equal spec R32... not even anything more... $7000 cheaper base, and all you need to do is add leather, and it's still $3,700 cheaper...

Which is exactly why I found the info being given to me all the more perplexing!

On a side note, is anyone buying GTI's anymore

[Corey_R]

Yeah - sounds like you need a "better dealer".

As for the GTI - I'm sure the sales are still going strong. It's a great car still

[dave_r]

I like to give people the benefit of the doubt so we'll see. But they've only got 1 chance to make things right before I do.

[shakespeare]

Which is exactly why I found the info being given to me all the more perplexing!

On a side note, is anyone buying GTI's anymore

June Performance Small Car Figures

Sales Numbers = Month / CYTD

1.Volkswagen - Golf GTI - 716 - 2,109
2.Subaru - Impreza WRX - 27 - 989
3.Ford - Focus XR5 - 204 - 867
4.Mazda - Mazda3 MPS - 55 - 358
5.Mitsubishi - Lancer Ralliart - 44 - 220
6.Honda - Civic Type R - 25 - 90

1.Mitsubishi - Lancer Evolution - 21 - 148
2.Volkswagen - Golf R/R32 - 53 - 134
3.Subaru - Impreza WRX STI - 7 - 78

[Source: VFACTS via Mazda Guru from OzMPSclub.com]

[Muppet]

I'd be over the moon to go into a VW dealership in the ACT and actually have someone acknowledge my existence.

Five times in the last month and the best I got was a glare when I went near a GTI at the Woden yard.

Is it the same in Sydney? I think I may go up there to get one after the service you get in Canberra.

[dave_r]

1.Volkswagen - Golf GTI - 716 - 2,109

Not surprised at that figure at all.

[Corey_R]

I'd be over the moon to go into a VW dealership in the ACT and actually have someone acknowledge my existence.

Five times in the last month and the best I got was a glare when I went near a GTI at the Woden yard.

Is it the same in Sydney? I think I may go up there to get one after the service you get in Canberra.

It depends on the dealership. It also depends how busy they are (and busy doesn't just mean lots of customers in the dealership...).
But give PhillipVWDealer a call:
Phillip Fairhall
Brand Manager
Gerald Slaven Volkswagen
Josephson St Belconnen ACT
(02) 6222 2480

[Corey_R]

1.Volkswagen - Golf GTI - 716 - 2,109

Holy crap they must have sold a lot of 3 door GTI's
716 in one month is awesome

[PhillipAudiDealer]

I'd be over the moon to go into a VW dealership in the ACT and actually have someone acknowledge my existence.

Five times in the last month and the best I got was a glare when I went near a GTI at the Woden yard.

Is it the same in Sydney? I think I may go up there to get one after the service you get in Canberra.

Good afternoon Muppet

There are two dealerships now in canberra and if one of boys has missed you I always like to know.. It has been hard here in canberra with a lot of orders placed last month (very time poor).. With Volkswagen sales in Aus being the highest % in the nation. In the local market Canberra being the number three Brand.. Toyota Holden Volkswagen then the rest. it was just huge for both dealers. Still if you would like some help please feel free to give a call and I will do what ever I can to help you. my Mobile is 0407692465 Coreying has already given address above and to him thank you....

[dave_r]

Good afternoon Muppet

Sorry but this made me laugh. What a rude dealer you are calling customers muppets

[Muppet]

Sorry but this made me laugh. What a rude dealer you are calling customers muppets

I aksed for it...

As for the Belco branch, I went in there mid week some time back and was just ignored for the most part despite no other customers there.

I appreciate that I don't deserve or necessitate everyone there to drop everything to bask in my greateness, jsut a bit sour as I've been keen on the R for some time and being unable to get anyone to give me the time of day.

I did notice Phil's posts, but again, I'm not inclined to just go straight to the boss since I'm just like everyone else.

I may try again once I've found the rest of the toys from my pram.

[G-rig]

Muppet lol.

I bought my GTI from phillip and would recommend anyone in ACT go and see him!

[Corey_R]

As for the Belco branch, I went in there mid week some time back and was just ignored for the most part despite no other customers there.

As I said before, just because there are no customers in the dealership, doesn't mean that the dealership isn't run off its feet. If you spend enough time around here, you will realise that there are many people complaining that it takes too long to get replies to their phone calls and emails. Yet they go into a dealership and then complain that the salesguys are sitting at their desks and not coming out to help them. Well, when do you expect people to reply to their emails and phone calls?! Then there is the endless paperwork and stuff required to get orders into the system, discounts processed (especially corproate etc).

So as I said - it would be nice if when you walked into a dealership, everyone dropped what they were doing and rushed over to you, but realistically, that can't always happen. If you crossed every dealership who someone on this site reported that they hadn't been attended to, there'd literally be no dealerships left to go to

[elephino]

I aksed for it...

As for the Belco branch, I went in there mid week some time back and was just ignored for the most part despite no other customers there.

I appreciate that I don't deserve or necessitate everyone there to drop everything to bask in my greateness, jsut a bit sour as I've been keen on the R for some time and being unable to get anyone to give me the time of day.

I had the same reaction as dave-

As for being ignored, the record for being ignored the most (from personal experience of course) goes to Renault Hornsby. I have never been served or even acknowledged there in spite of at least 10+ visits over the years.