Golf Mk6 - Prices and Dealer Negotiations

[Guest1306]

I didn't even go to John Hughes after a friend told me how he was treated there. It was actually Wangara who came across as elitist and disorganised - surprising that most people on this forum found them just the reverse. In fairness, after I left, the salesman at Wangara phoned me and said that he'd spoken to his manager and was actually able to accept my offer after all. But by then it was too late, I was on my way to Osborne Park.

When was this?

[markwid]

Other people might question why you'd buy a Golf at all when a Hyundai i30 does the same job for $10,000 less. It's just a matter of how much money you're willing to spend and what your priorities are.

Out of curiosity, I did test drive the Hyundai i30 before we bought the Golf. And while I think i30 is a great improvement for Hyundai, I would still go with Golf.

The engine in i30 sucks big time in comparison to 2.0 engine in mk5 (and I suspect mk5 was the benchmark that i30 was compared with in development). The engine was very sluggish upwards around 3000 rpm; so it gets off the mark ok but in-gear acceleration suffers.
Resale value is also a concern. Interior is a bit rough.

So even if $ is tight, I would prefer to get a second hand mk5 rather than i30.

To compare it to mk6 is not really fair for i30, it is one generation behind. I guess that is why it is about $10,000 less. You do get what you pay for.

[GTi Crow]

Ordered mine ages ago (very early Jan 2010), but am only just putting to paper as it is finally in Australian waters and heading to my drive, hopefully within the month. Ordered the following: -

5 door GTI
DSG
Carbon Steel
Leather
Sat Nav
Bi-Xenon Headlights
MDI
18inch Detroit Wheels
Park Assist
ACC
Dark Tinted Glass in rear windows
Tinted Drivers & Passenger windows 30%
Bluetooth - cheaper of the 2 versions
Tow Bar - sorry have bikes to transport
Corporate Discount taken into account
Total $58,100 drive away

[ddre78]

Ordered 21st Dec 09 - 2010 Build. ETA 2-3 Weeks.

GTI 5 Door
Candy White
DSG
Leather
Park Assist
Rear View Camera
Adaptive Chassis Control
Detroit 18" Wheels
Total $49,170 inc C+.

[giddleberry]

Ordered 21st Dec 09 - 2010 Build. ETA 2-3 Weeks.

GTI 5 Door
Candy White
DSG
Leather
Park Assist
Rear View Camera
Adaptive Chassis Control
Detroit 18" Wheels
Total $49,170

May I ask if that's with or without corp discount?

[G-rig]

Ordered mine ages ago (very early Jan 2010), but am only just putting to paper as it is finally in Australian waters and heading to my drive, hopefully within the month. Ordered the following: -

5 door GTI
DSG
Carbon Steel
Leather
Sat Nav
Bi-Xenon Headlights
MDI
18inch Detroit Wheels
Park Assist
ACC
Dark Tinted Glass in rear windows
Tinted Drivers & Passenger windows 30%
Bluetooth - cheaper of the 2 versions
Tow Bar - sorry have bikes to transport
Corporate Discount taken into account
Total $58,100 drive away

Wow 58k is getting up there, is that fully loaded?

[ddre78]

May I ask if that's with or without corp discount?

Yep sorry, thats inc C+.

[cameronp]

When was this?

Saturday 17th April.

Out of curiosity, I did test drive the Hyundai i30 before we bought the Golf. And while I think i30 is a great improvement for Hyundai, I would still go with Golf.

The engine in i30 sucks big time in comparison to 2.0 engine in mk5 (and I suspect mk5 was the benchmark that i30 was compared with in development). The engine was very sluggish upwards around 3000 rpm; so it gets off the mark ok but in-gear acceleration suffers.
Resale value is also a concern. Interior is a bit rough.

Yeah. A friend of mine bought an i30 diesel last year. When I drove it, it seemed a bit gutless and the automatic always felt like it was in the wrong gear. Steered like a barge compared to a Golf or Focus, too. Didn't mind the interior, if anything it's better looking than the Focus, but obviously not on par with a VW.

[GTi Crow]

Wow 58k is getting up there, is that fully loaded?

You have lost me with the "fully Loaded" comment. If you mean do I have all options - no I do not as I did not update sound system - not worth it with my hearing. If not, please explain!

[emuexport]

Another one for the spreadsheet:

118 TSI
DSG
United Grey (Metallic Paint)
Sports Pack Cloth
MDI
$36500 (no corp discount) 8.3% saving on RRP

And already have a RCD510 to replace the RCD310 for $300ish from a fellow member so even m ore of a saving now to find someone to install it for me.