Mk7 Golf - Australian Specifications and Prices (Base, Comfortline and Highline)

[agentthumb]

VW Golf 92 TSI Comfortline Negotiation

Definitely be prepared to walk. I've walked away twice and threatened it twice. It always works, especially if it's the last week of the month.

Know your target price and your inclusions before you go in. Be decisive; if you are hesitant they will have the upper hand.

If you have your partner or a mate with you, you can walk off and 'discuss' it and give you some breathing space to collect your thoughts.


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Haha the breather is a good technique. I once negotiated in person at a dealership while taking breathers on the phone to negotiate with another dealership.

I ended up with a better price over the phone, the physical dealer could have had the sale, but decided to try and call my bluff over a couple of hundred dollars. So I walked straight out and drove to the dealership I was on the phone with.

Also, @Eliza, the dealership will try their hardest (especially if you get a real good price on the car) to get you to pick up tinting, paint protection packages etc. don't fall for it. Their stuff is always way overpriced, and is done so the dealers can make some money. Just politely decline as you can get the same / better things aftermarket for way cheaper

Another technique I use, if you have access to fleet at work, is ask your work fleet for a quote. The fleet companies put the call out to multiple dealers and get the lowest prices back. I then use this price as a guide to the max I'm willing to pay. So I'll typically take the fleet price, take $2k off and use that as my starting position.

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[Youdotinmymirror]

Hey guys, I'm looking to buy a 92 TSI trendline and was wondering what sort of a good deal I should aim for. I've bought my MK6 GTI back in 2011 so I'm not very familiar with what sort of deal I should aim for in a lower model MK 7 Golf.

I see that there is MK 7.5 coming out in July so that looks pretty tempting but I was advised it would be a bit more expensive although more equipped. And I guess being a new model it would be harder to negotiate on price? Currently the driveway price for a curent 92 TSI trendline is $27,990 (RRP $30,490).

I've visited a dealership in Melbourne today and with a bit of effort I got it down to $26,500, without any freebies thrown in. Could the price be lower than that realistically and maybe even have stuff like 2 year extended warranty thrown in as well as floor matts and window tinting? The dealer was showing me the price of $700 for window tinting which is absolutely bs. Btw I'll be paying in cash and dealer seems to prefer a buyer with their finance. I've been trying to push with the fact that there is MK 7.5 coming out soon and I'll be paying in cash. Or would I be better off with using a broker for a better deal? Thanks for any advice.

[Youdotinmymirror]

I just had a look on VW Australia website and mrrp comes up as $26,840. I've checked with the dealer again and he insists that mrrp is $30,590? And he says he does this everyday for a living so he knows his stuff. Btw this is another $100 up from what he told me while we were having a test drive. So would $25,000 with 2 year extended warranty and windows tinting and rubber floor matts be achieveable? I'm thinking of using brokerage service as well. I'd appreciate any advice from any recent buyers. Thanks.

[Mattlock]

Are you sure that the difference in price isn't down to on-roads? The price that you'll get will depend on how keen the dealer is for the sale.

End of month will help your cause, especially if they're close on target.

Start low and let them drag you up.


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[Splashalot]

I too tried the configurator: For Melbourne the 92TSI Trendline manual comes up as $25,490 and the DSG as $27,990. That is MRDP (maximum recommended drive away price).

So unless you've loaded it up with options, it seems the salesman is trying one on. Not sure I'd trust anyone who tried that trick on me. Lots of dealers out there to choose from....

[VRJ]

The way I did the deal was call into the dealership and get a trade in figure then a start price. Called them a couple of months later and told the salesman what I'm prepared to pay and no more. After trying to get me to pay more and me declining their offer, he finally agreed to my offer. Much easier to do over the phone as that pressure is simply not there.

A bit like telling your girlfriend or wife it's over by phone call. Much less pressure.

[Youdotinmymirror]

I too tried the configurator: For Melbourne the 92TSI Trendline manual comes up as $25,490 and the DSG as $27,990. That is MRDP (maximum recommended drive away price).

So unless you've loaded it up with options, it seems the salesman is trying one on. Not sure I'd trust anyone who tried that trick on me. Lots of dealers out there to choose from....

The dealer seemed he didn't know what else to say initially when I told him about the manufacturer's recommended retail price. He just kept on saying that it is not right and asked if I got that off the official VW Australia. And he kept on saying his dealership is the biggest one in Australia. Anyway, there was no options on the car. Does $25,000 seem about right? Considering the drive away price is $27,990.

[Youdotinmymirror]

Am I being unrealistic to ask a broker to get $25,000 or even $25,500 from driveway price of $27,990 with inclusions of window tinting, floor mats, boot liner and premium number plate? I wanted to also include a 2 year VW extended warranty initially but I was told it's impossible. Could anyone please give me some heads up as it's almost end of the month. Thanks!

[vect0r4]

Am I being unrealistic to ask a broker to get $25,000 or even $25,500 from driveway price of $27,990 with inclusions of window tinting, floor mats, boot liner and premium number plate? I wanted to also include a 2 year VW extended warranty initially but I was told it's impossible. Could anyone please give me some heads up as it's almost end of the month. Thanks!

Which model are you looking at? Is it the comfort line tsi?

[hibijibis]

anyone reckon i can get a golf auto 20k driveaway considering is EOFY and they are in runout?

[Eyes24]

anyone reckon i can get a golf auto 20k driveaway considering is EOFY and they are in runout?

Which model? I can ask my mate, on Monday


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[hibijibis]

not fussed. base model auto is fine. maybe need to wait closer to EOFY?

[boltor]

Hi - haven't seen a post here for a while, however interested in best prices people have achieved for a Golf Hatch Highline, with Infotainment and Drivers Assist packages. any help appreciated. thanks!

[Lammiwinks]

Picked up a demo (600km) Golf R 7.5 fully optioned in Lapiz Blue for $60k drive away. Not sure if this a good deal or not - but don't think I overpaid!

The wait for a new one would have been 5 months so pretty happy with picking it up this week!

Only downside is it's MY17 - but meh - same car at the end of the day!

[anonymousmoose]

What price should I be looking at for a demo 2017 trendline? I am considering upgrading our Polo and the dealer I usually buy from said they have a yellow one, automatic, for $24500. 6000km.

What are people paying new for these and as demos?

Also; is the new 5 year warranty applicable to Demos?