Golf R Observations and Questions

[dave_r]

Thats f$@$@n awesome! Never thought of that one. So were are talking country dealers?

Yeah they usually get a small allocation and will sell for low prices just happy to move another unit. Thought of it before but usually save it for when the city dealers don't want to play ball. Had no issues this time, other than the wait.

[AJAY]

Exactly. In any case, early June orders are appearing to average early December, so it's not too far out to expect that late June orders are arriving early January.

However, start of July to April such as Poolshark is being told doesn't sound right to me.

Thanks for the replies guys, I think I'll give them a call tomorrow and ask some careful questions, to be honest I don't mind the wait as I think the car is worth it, I just want to make sure they aren't telling me fibs. Will update you guys as soon as I hear back from them tomorrow.

[REXman]

Yeah $10K is a solid saving though for a launch car. I got maybe $8K which is awesome, but I copped a 6 month wait!

So far Im happy with my dealer though. So no regrets.

[Pepe]

Thats f$@$@n awesome! Never thought of that one. So were are talking country dealers?

My RX-8 came from Albury and my R from Port Macquarie. Test drove an R in Sydney, bought over the phone in PM, then flew up on a Friday arvo and back in Syd by 10pm with a very dirty R.. phwoar!

[runningmanz]

I gotta say Poolshark, Im not surprised having nearly bought a car from Barloworld at Mascot.

The worst dealers in Sydney, maybe the worst customer service having bought anything, from anywhere.

But I see your from Newcastle so maybe you went elsewhere?

Anyway, April is Ridiculous, and I would go to a dealer and just buy one of their allotments before then with a similar spec comng in December..

That sucks mate. I ordered my R from Barloworld in Glen Waverly Melbourne in Sep. Seemed like nice guys to me down there, very helpful so fingers crossed it all goes well. Anyone else want to report on thier dealings with Barloworld esp in Melbourne?

[benjmin]

Damn Pepe ....you have let the secret out!!!!!!!!!
I live in country NSW and have bought my last 3 cars from the local dealer....mark5 gti followed by r36 sedan folllowed by r with minimal delay in all three.
I took delivery of the r in the first batch released into aussie and have now done almost 6000ks. My only compromise in the specs desired was no ACC. Not only was the guy excellent to deal with but I also got a decent discount! Suffice to say I do not deal with city dealers anymore.

[Pepe]

That's another good point benjmin, the service both before and after sale from regional dealers I've found to be fantastic... the dealer will actually talk to you AFTER you buy the car, unlike a lot of city dealers

[mr fox]

That sucks mate. I ordered my R from Barloworld in Glen Waverly Melbourne in Sep. Seemed like nice guys to me down there, very helpful so fingers crossed it all goes well. Anyone else want to report on thier dealings with Barloworld esp in Melbourne?

I originally travelled high and low from VW Essendon,Hoppers,Geelong,Camberwell,Sth Yarra,Moorabbin and ended up buying from Glen Waverly......All dealers were very good to deal with, but G/W had the best and better price..

[dave_r]

I reckon every 2nd person could give a good and bad example of the dealers. Eg, Barloworld G/W who we'd purchased from before, INSISTED that the R was NOT available with race/recaro/whatever other name I tried. Not now, not ever. They lost another sale.

I'm happy to deal with a salesperson who admits they're not sure, after all a quick follow up call with the right info can set everything straight. But if you're gonna insist I'm wrong when I know I'm not.....bye

[Corey_R]

I'm happy to deal with a salesperson who admits they're not sure, after all a quick follow up call with the right info can set everything straight. But if you're gonna insist I'm wrong when I know I'm not.....bye

Couldn't agree more!