How much did you pay for your Tiguan?

[aslsw]

Just back from our test drive of the RLine.

The quotes we have been given are:

$62,848 - RLine
$63,293 - Wolfsburg

When I asked about possibility of a discount (eg. last 2 cars have been bought from the same dealer, my daughter bought her car there, my son works there) the salesman said there was no possibility of any discounts. At the end of the conversation, I asked for a business card - his response was that it was pointless, as if I find a better price somewhere else then he won't see me again anyway.

On principle alone, I won't be going back there.

So, noting that others have got better prices who should I be talking to? I'm happy to travel away from Canberra to get a better price - my only starting point is that a salesman treats me like a valued customer. Happy for PMs if anyone wants to point me in a specific direction.

Thanks everyone - the collective thoughts on here are keeping me sane!

[portas1971]

Just back from our test drive of the RLine.......

On principle alone, I won't be going back there.

So, noting that others have got better prices who should I be talking to? I'm happy to travel away from Canberra to get a better price - my only starting point is that a salesman treats me like a valued customer. Happy for PMs if anyone wants to point me in a specific direction.

Thanks everyone - the collective thoughts on here are keeping me sane!

Read back thru this thread and you will see many others having endured the same BS from dealers and some with some pleasant and rewarding experiences from dealers. If you can't deal with the whole dealer 'experience' then I suggest you call a broker. They do all the work for you with no obligation. Yes, they do benefit but you save! Many on this forum has used brokers with success, including myself. Still haven't seen a price as good as mine purchased direct from a dealer yet!

[discopotato]

Just back from our test drive of the RLine.

The quotes we have been given are:

$62,848 - RLine
$63,293 - Wolfsburg

When I asked about possibility of a discount (eg. last 2 cars have been bought from the same dealer, my daughter bought her car there, my son works there) the salesman said there was no possibility of any discounts. At the end of the conversation, I asked for a business card - his response was that it was pointless, as if I find a better price somewhere else then he won't see me again anyway.

On principle alone, I won't be going back there.

So, noting that others have got better prices who should I be talking to? I'm happy to travel away from Canberra to get a better price - my only starting point is that a salesman treats me like a valued customer. Happy for PMs if anyone wants to point me in a specific direction.

Thanks everyone - the collective thoughts on here are keeping me sane!

Sounds like the salesman didn't respect you as a potential valued client (even with the purchase history) I would take my business elsewhere. Hope you find a dealership that provides respectful customer service. Not sure how far you are willing to travel from the ACT.
PM me if you would like.

[Shaqattack]

Just get in touch with an online fleet company

Georgie.com.au we’re fabulous with me

No obligation...atleast will give you a fair idea on what price dealers are able to offer across the country

Again...if this is for an unreleased version ie the 19 or Wolfsburg, i suggest waiting till further information is out. There will be a media day and all the outlets will start providing further info and thats the day to start negotiating

Alternatively talk to a couple of dealers choose the one that seems the most honest and put in a $1k deposit “subject to price” and start negotiating as you get feedback from other dealers.

Happy to discuss my startegy in detail on pm

Also, i had a very similar experience....went for a test drive and the dealer brought up price and all i said was “ i am sure there is room to negotiate” ...he looked blank and said NO Chance....got his manager involved to say the same thing...I said forget all this lets go for a test drive and he had the cheek to say...”whats the point”...I straight up went out and will never ever deal with them again

[aslsw]

I suggest you call a broker.

I'm happy to put in the legwork based on others' experiences but my father-in-law's broker is my fall back position.

[jolv]

Just back from our test drive of the RLine.

The quotes we have been given are:

$62,848 - RLine
$63,293 - Wolfsburg

When I asked about possibility of a discount (eg. last 2 cars have been bought from the same dealer, my daughter bought her car there, my son works there) the salesman said there was no possibility of any discounts. At the end of the conversation, I asked for a business card - his response was that it was pointless, as if I find a better price somewhere else then he won't see me again anyway.

On principle alone, I won't be going back there.

So, noting that others have got better prices who should I be talking to? I'm happy to travel away from Canberra to get a better price - my only starting point is that a salesman treats me like a valued customer. Happy for PMs if anyone wants to point me in a specific direction.

Thanks everyone - the collective thoughts on here are keeping me sane!

Sounds like a dealer in the south

[Clarkie]

I’m about to start negotiating for an allspace. Thanks shaqattack for the suggestion of Georgie. Did your price include brokers fees? PM if you like, thankyou.

Any other brokers people would recommend?

[Shaqattack]

My price from Georgie was just for the car and accessories ..absolutely $0 broker fees.

More than happy to share any info you need to make your experience easier...thats what this forum is for essentially

[davesc63]

Georgie is great and the guy who has helped me there was unreal.

We are are in a limbo space at the moment given the MY change over. I’ve got a red hot price on an MY18.5 RLine that not even Georgie can beat. Neither can some dealers when asked to match. However, knowing that MY18.5 is already superseded is stopping me from signing the line unless I can get an even better price.

My experience has had been similar to the above. Some dealers just willnot budge and this may be due to limited stock in country. I think October / November will be a real bargain time

[bbrn]

Any other brokers people would recommend?

I contacted NLC when negotiating for my Allspace. They're novated leasing company, but offer complimentary car buying service even if you don't take the novated leasing. i didn't end up buying from them though, because of longer wait time and my dealer matched NLC's price.


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[Tintin]

Just back from our test drive of the RLine.

The quotes we have been given are:

$62,848 - RLine
$63,293 - Wolfsburg

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Sounds like my situation. I ordered the wolfsburg. There is only 500 this year and i want one when they land. I didnt want to stuff around with brokers. I dont think they could get one thousands cheaper anyway. I am happy with the price i paid for what im gettting. I think even at $65k i would see value. Just look at how special the wolfsburg is going to be. I didnt even know about dynaaudio inclusion and when i realised that i was blown away. Mind you im comparing to BMW where you pay $70k and still get a crappy small navigtion and extra for keyless, more for harmon kardon. Then get the msport pack to get nice steering wheel. Wait but the seats are not electric. Then there is massive discounts with mid cycle upgrades. Eg with th3 m135i - special model but massive midcycle price cut. Your value sinks. It never ends. The tiguan at the highest spec seems to be hard to get and i think will hold its value better. I hope anyway.

[Clarkie]

Thanks everyone. Will try to negotiate with the local dealer and if I don’t get anywhere I’ll get the brokers involved.

[aslsw]

Sounds like a dealer in the south

Good guess! It's disappointing because my last two cars (Skodas) came from the same dealer. Young men in sharp suits are no substitute for a good salesman!

[aslsw]

Thanks everyone. Will try to negotiate with the local dealer and if I don’t get anywhere I’ll get the brokers involved.

It would be good to share experiences as we continue this journey! My next step is to try some dealers further afield (Sydney).

[Ryngalf]

I think even at $65k i would see value. Just look at how special the wolfsburg is going to be. I didnt even know about dynaaudio inclusion and when i realised that i was blown away.. ...The tiguan at the highest spec seems to be hard to get and i think will hold its value better. I hope anyway.

[emoji1318]agree!


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