December VW Golf Sales

**Ideo** · 21-01-2011, 10:03 PM

Originally Posted by prise

If you look at the service schedule for a Golf with 7spd dsg or manual box it should be a cheap car to maintain - however like other brands the australian distributor has increased the amount of servicing compared to the norm overseas. There's not much margin in new car sales (other than the odd mug that pays list price) given the overheads of running a showroom, so the real profits are made by the service department in most cases. There's always the option of using an an independent service agent , but I suspect most of us use the VWA network in the belief that the stamp in the book come sell time is worth the extra $150 per year we pay for servicing.

Or it'sjust built into the cost of a lease, so it's not actually noticed.

**irossiter** · 22-01-2011, 10:16 PM

The GTI is the best seller because it is probably the best overall car under $100,000 when value for money is taken into account. Sorry Golf R drivers! The Focus is rubbish quality and feel (let alone having to deal with a Ford). The MPS is even worse, horrendous looks (last one was very nice), waaaaaaaayyyyyy too much power through the front wheels (yes I have driven both), rubbish cabin. Trying to drive it gently around town is simply impossible. I bet there are a few people who fell in love with the power on the test drive and then fell out of love within a week of taking delivery. I just cannot fault the GTI, loved my Mk 5 and smile every time I look at my new Mk 6 in the driveway.

**Corey_R** · 22-01-2011, 10:42 PM

Yep, I'd agree. The GTI is more than enough for most

**Fab_R** · 23-01-2011, 07:27 AM

It's sad to see the difference in the large car segment - Commodore & Falcooon being so different in terms of numbers sold per month.
Its clear to see that Ford is seriously struggling and no wonder they are looking to kill off the Falcon for local production, they have diminishing support.

Holden Commodore - 3,778 - 45,956

Ford Falcon - 1,939 - 29,516

**kane** · 23-01-2011, 08:06 AM

Originally Posted by Fab_R

It's sad to see the difference in the large car segment - Commodore & Falcooon being so different in terms of numbers sold per month.
Its clear to see that Ford is seriously struggling and no wonder they are looking to kill off the Falcon for local production, they have diminishing support.

Holden Commodore - 3,778 - 45,956

Ford Falcon - 1,939 - 29,516

It's a shame really as the ford is a much better product than the Holden? I sat in an xr6 50th and I was quite impressed. Felt alot nicer than even sv6 or ss

**Fab_R** · 23-01-2011, 09:25 AM

Originally Posted by kane

It's a shame really as the ford is a much better product than the Holden? I sat in an xr6 50th and I was quite impressed. Felt alot nicer than even sv6 or ss

The ford is still a taxi at the end of the day.

**Corey_R** · 23-01-2011, 09:41 AM

Originally Posted by Fab_R

The ford is still a taxi at the end of the day.

But so is the holden...
And that's homing from a huge GM fan

I am puzzled at the difference in numbers between those two as well. I've been in both current models, and I really don't think the difference in sales is in scale with the difference in quality/features/value. Oh well :/

**anthony** · 23-01-2011, 10:20 AM

Does anyone have access to VW sales figures in Australia ???By that I mean by carline,eg Golf,Polo,Jetta,Passat,etc.

Since November,I have been unable to access them.

If anyone could post them up,I would be very greatful...

**Fab_R** · 23-01-2011, 10:50 AM

Originally Posted by Corey_R

But so is the holden...
And that's homing from a huge GM fan

I am puzzled at the difference in numbers between those two as well. I've been in both current models, and I really don't think the difference in sales is in scale with the difference in quality/features/value. Oh well :/

Very true Corey....Im just Holden bias too lol...never liked the Ford product.
But they are very much the same quality and performance wise.