Golf GTI Edition 35

[SilvrFoxX]

The R can't get PArk Assist or a tow bar.. both being because of AWD

[arbi4421]

Can the Edition be had with Park assistance? I saw in the old brochure that R can't but GTIs can. Any idea why not? Has that changed with MY2012?

Wife likes that.

Hi, I own a GTI 35 Edition and wanted to get the park assist fitted, the dealer did it for me but I had to go back over 6 times and it still didn't work so I ended up removing it completely and they replaced the bumpers for me as well.

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Spotted a red 35 Edition in Eastwood yesterday with the sleeper number plate: GOLF35

What time? That's my car

[javab0y]

I think 150 Kays is still considered new, a demo has to pass 1500 kays and then I think it is 3000 to be second hand. If you like the ED 35 then that is all that matters, dont let forum bull**** sway you from what you like.

Agree 100%... I realise that 150kms isn't much (might as well be 0 in my books), but my point was more around the dealer margin... as they would have got some money out of depreciation/tax for having a demo car... And so he had even more room to pass on some of this and move the car; but chose to turn away a serious buyer. Other dealers were able to sell the GE's for $47K without resorting to selling it as a "demo". Besides the car has been sitting there for a month or so...

The challenge it seems you face is the cost v value, the GTI sounds like it is in your price range the ED 35 is a stretch and the R is potentially not in picture.

Couldn't have summarised my situation any better if I tried! But just to add: it is not purely because of the money, but also because of my perceived enjoyment value from that money.

The GTI is a fantastic car and bang for buck unparralelled, the ED 35 has the R engine in it and of course all the ED 35 jewelry so it is a value proposition above the GTI if your intent is to start modding. The conversation about getting an R over a ED 35 is more of a conversation around those who can splash a bit more coin and go the full monty not that the Ed 35 is a poor choice.

Cool thanks for that. Yeah, I have no inclination to mod at this stage.

Remember the ED 35 is a limited release so it is hardly surprising that the dealer wont budge cause he will find someone to part with the coin. My only advice is get what you really want even if it is a stretch or you will always wished you had.

Yes exactly, I do *want* the ED 35, and would have stretched that extra $5K if it wasn't for the darned forum. Knowing that people have paid $46-$47K for the same car, I just couldn't pull the trigger.

Thanks for your comments, appreciate them

[Foos]

46.5 for a DPB, DSG was the quote I had, before I paid 41 for my GTI...

can be done

[SChan]

Thanks first post on the forum... long time lurker!
Yes I did try GS in Belco (I edited my original post to include this while you were typing) - no EDs there. And the GTI prices they were quoting were on par with Lennocks (ie RRP prices for driveaway, so no onroads or tax etc).

Bit disappointed really, looking at what some other people have paid for both ED and standard GTI

Sorry, to clarify GE = ED (Golf Edition 35). May have got the lingo wrong!

Can anybody give me any negotiation tips? Not sure what to haggle on?

I agree with "SilvrFoxX". I have just sent you a PM.

Good Luck!

[Molotov]

What time? That's my car

Hi Mate. This was a while ago so I can't remember. Very jealous of your ride!

I'm an Eastwood local so if you ever need valet parking...

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...would have stretched that extra $5K if it wasn't for the darned forum. Knowing that people have paid $46-$47K for the same car, I just couldn't pull the trigger.

Haha I feel the same way sometimes. I don't rate myself as a negotiator but I can't even get remotely close to the prices people have negotiated on base GTIs. I don't get call backs either!

[hadrami]

Yes exactly, I do *want* the ED 35, and would have stretched that extra $5K if it wasn't for the darned forum. Knowing that people have paid $46-$47K for the same car, I just couldn't pull the trigger.

Thanks for your comments, appreciate them

Just got back from Bayford VW in Epping (VIC) who were willing to get me a white ED35 from Canberra transported to Melbourne, DSG, rest is stock for $46000 driveaway.

This works out to be around the same price of $46700 for the black from Essendon VW as it is extra to get it in a colour other than white.

I had the option of getting a stock white ED35 shipped from Canberra to Melbourne for $46k on road about 4 weeks ago, brand new, not a demo. I would say don't pay more than ~$46k.

[javab0y]

I had the option of getting a stock white ED35 shipped from Canberra to Melbourne for $46k on road about 4 weeks ago, brand new, not a demo. I would say don't pay more than ~$46k.

Yeah - there you go! Exactly my point: this is what annoys me about Canberra stealers. There's only 2 of them so not much choice. Used to be worse when there was only one of them...

Not sure what to do, at $46 - even $47-$48K I would take it.

No other dealers (Melbourne or otherwise) can take the car off Lennock as it has been registered already... so I can't even call another to pinch it off them.

Thanks for that.

EDIT: Also just curious, what did you end up getting (and why you knocked back the ED35 @ $46K)?

[hadrami]

EDIT: Also just curious, what did you end up getting (and why you knocked back the ED35 @ $46K)?

Although I was happy with the price, it was on a Friday and I wanted to leave a refundable deposit of $500 and have the weekend to think over it as the wife wasn't fond of the idea of me financing a car worth that much at this point in time as her car's lease ends Feb 2013 and one of my machines for work also ends at the same time (around $1200 in repayments per month). The dealer principal said no, we shake hands now and the deal is done so I didn't go ahead.

So I thought better to wait.

I have been looking at carsales for GTIs and Rs (second hand, about a year old with no more than 15000kms) and it seems that it is quite difficult for these guys to sell their cars as some have been trying for 2 months and keep reducing the price without success. If you look at the classified section on this forum you will see what I mean. Why am I saying this? Not because I will be selling whatever car I buy in about a year, but rather the fact that I think it is better to purchase one that is about a year old for much much cheaper than RRP if you are not in a hurry.

My first preference is a stock GTI with dsg but if you look, you will find a few Rs (albeit manual) for around $45k before negotiating.

Buying a new GTI ED35 for $46k or a second hand R (manual with around 5000-10000kms which is practically brand new in my books) for let's say $43k after negotiating, I would go with the R. But I am not in a rush and would hope for a desperate R seller who has a white DSG with hopefully some extras, but that would be the cream on top of the cake.

Bottom line is, if you are not in a rush, then wait. Do your research, keep an eye on whats available in the market. Who knows, I might even end up getting a second hand ED35 towards the end of the year which is a better time for me. And that, I would be very happy with.

[javab0y]

Thanks hadrami.

Well I went ahead and pulled the trigger on the ED 35 today! They came down to $48,500 in the end & threw in iPod cable, full tank & front tints. Not as good as yours at $46K but I am happy.

To be honest, I tried calling Sydney (VW Barlo Mascot) and another dealer in Queensland but neither could come down near $48,500 let alone $46K! That made me feel a bit better about it in the end... well that's what I am telling my self anyway!

Should get it in the next day or so.

[Brendan_A]

Thanks hadrami.

Well I went ahead and pulled the trigger on the ED 35 today! They came down to $48,500 in the end & threw in iPod cable, full tank & front tints. Not as good as yours at $46K but I am happy.

To be honest, I tried calling Sydney (VW Barlo Mascot) and another dealer in Queensland but neither could come down near $48,500 let alone $46K! That made me feel a bit better about it in the end... well that's what I am telling my self anyway!

Should get it in the next day or so.

Congratulations on your purchase! Sounds like a nice car. Post pics when you get it.

[SChan]

Thanks hadrami.

Well I went ahead and pulled the trigger on the ED 35 today! They came down to $48,500 in the end & threw in iPod cable, full tank & front tints. Not as good as yours at $46K but I am happy.

To be honest, I tried calling Sydney (VW Barlo Mascot) and another dealer in Queensland but neither could come down near $48,500 let alone $46K! That made me feel a bit better about it in the end... well that's what I am telling my self anyway!

Should get it in the next day or so.

Good on you Mate n Congratulations. Who did you go with?

Cheers,

[javab0y]

Good on you Mate n Congratulations. Who did you go with?
Cheers,

Thanks!
Lennock as they were the only ones that had it stock.
Tried Gerald Slaven but they could not get one off anyone nor did they have one in stock.

Congratulations on your purchase! Sounds like a nice car. Post pics when you get it.

Will post photos, yes sure thing

[javab0y]

Some photos:
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Very impressed with the car, goes very well! (to put it mildly) - picked up yesterday.
Was happy with the Lennock experience (in the end) too.

I want to swap the RCD510 unit for a Nav one, I was quoted around $3500 (estimate) for this? Any idea how much I can sell the current one for and where? Will do it if the "changeover" is a bit better than $3500.

Also thinking of getting park sensors as well - estimated at around $800 - thoughts?

[walbjj]

U can get around $300-350 for the rcd, a rns on eBay is about $1k.
Rear ops is about $350 from eBay and install with integration into the rns can be done with Derek at ea. What was quoted for $800?

Some photos:
Click for large view - Uploaded with Skitch

Click for large view - Uploaded with Skitch

Click for large view - Uploaded with Skitch

Very impressed with the car, goes very well! (to put it mildly) - picked up yesterday.
Was happy with the Lennock experience (in the end) too.

I want to swap the RCD510 unit for a Nav one, I was quoted around $3500 (estimate) for this? Any idea how much I can sell the current one for and where? Will do it if the "changeover" is a bit better than $3500.

Also thinking of getting park sensors as well - estimated at around $800 - thoughts?