Golf R Specifications and Prices - 2nd Edition

[delxa]

Don't worry I did even worse! Compared to you, got DSG but no dynaudio/satnav/sunroof and paid $60k! Happy to pay a premium for 11-day delivery though... and today is day #10. Wonder if I'll sleep tonight

You won't sleep. But who cares. Plenty of time for sleep after day of driving the R.

[cihan_d]

Yep, you did awesome. I paid $65k, no DSG, no Leather but ordered with ACC. In fact, feeling a bit ripped now… I thought I was doing good getting him down from original asking price of $67.5k...

My original RRP price was over inflated at $75K, I laughed when i saw it. I upgraded from a 2010 MK6 GTI, got bored with it in under 6 months so ordered the R, didn't mind the wait time that's why the dealer looked after me on price plus it was my 3rd car from the same dealer.

[Rays_R]

I thought this might be the most appropriate place to post this.

My experience with buying a Golf R.

I assume there are good dealers and there are bad ones. I have managed to get a good one. In Adelaide there are very limited dealers. I

visited one initially but they treated me just like a number. It was very much, halfway through discussions, please hold that thought, run to

another customer. I then went to Solitaire in Hawthorn, much nicer environment where they offered the time and went through features of the car etc.

After dealing with Solitaire in Hawthorn, managed to get a fantastic price for a

Golf R 5Dr DSG
Sat nav
Dynaudio
Leather
RVC
Bluetooth
ACC/DCC

I bought a Golf R last year in November for delivery in April/May. A few days later, I worked out that I would not be around for the following few months and

therefore was unable to pick up the car. I asked them whether I could hold off the car and grab an MY12 when they arrived.

This was a push given that it was an uncertainty for them with regards to price fluctuations however they were happy to oblige and hold off on the order which I was very appreciative of.

I called them up in April and told them to place through the order.

Worked out later that bluetooth was standard on MY12 and without asking, they refunded the bluetooth which I know some others on this forum haven't been able to

achieve.

After this, I didn't hear from my dealer with regards to delivery for a while. Eventually I got a call explaining the situation. My car had been pushed back until

next year by Volkswagen Australia. Apparently quite a few were which might explain dvljoy's car not arriving. The salesperson and the manager were in discussion for the previous few months arguing the point that the car should not be delayed. Luckily for myself, they were able to secure a slot for the build. Currently waiting delivery in about 2 weeks.

I decided to enquire about tinting and as you might know, they managed to give it to me for a steal.

So all up,

Golf R 5Dr DSG MY12
Sat nav
Dynaudio
Leather
RVC
ACC/DCC
Full tint

It all came to a very very very reasonable amount in line with the best prices on this forum and supportive dealership to boot.

Also, currently looking at extended car warranty and have called a few dealerships. Let it be known that even though they are sold by a VW dealership and underwritten by Allianz, not all of them are the official VW new car extended warranty. I had a quote for under $1300 from a VW dealership which was underwritten by Allianz for a new car warranty however on reading the brochure, it turned out not to be the VW confidence plus extended warranty. Still reading the fine print to decide what the differences are. Any experiences with regards to these "non-VW" VW warranty would be appreciated.

Moral of the story, if you're not getting what you want or don't feel appreciated by the dealer, there are plenty to choose from which are nice. Plus I cannot recommend my salesperson Jeremy or the team at Hawthorn Volkswagen in Adelaide enough. I know there are good salespeople in every dealership, it's just nice sometimes that you get one of those.

[SilvrFoxX]

yeah yeah yeah... so is it Rising Blue

[Rays_R]

yeah yeah yeah... so is it Rising Blue

Why would I want RB when I can get black. *Puts on flame suit*

[delxa]

Why would I want RB when I can get black. *Puts on flame suit*

Good to see another Black R. We are thoroughly outnumbered by Fast Fridges and Moody Blues though. (Both of which I personally love but the colour decision was made by the wife.)

[dyljoy]

Great to hear u have good experience on your R's purchase. Way better to deal with ur dealer than I did. So when is the deliver date ur dealer expect? and do u get the VIN num? I believe we might in the same boat with big_e. Keep in touch~

I thought this might be the most appropriate place to post this.

My experience with buying a Golf R.

I assume there are good dealers and there are bad ones. I have managed to get a good one. In Adelaide there are very limited dealers. I

visited one initially but they treated me just like a number. It was very much, halfway through discussions, please hold that thought, run to

another customer. I then went to Solitaire in Hawthorn, much nicer environment where they offered the time and went through features of the car etc.

After dealing with Solitaire in Hawthorn, managed to get a fantastic price for a

Golf R 5Dr DSG
Sat nav
Dynaudio
Leather
RVC
Bluetooth
ACC/DCC

I bought a Golf R last year in November for delivery in April/May. A few days later, I worked out that I would not be around for the following few months and

therefore was unable to pick up the car. I asked them whether I could hold off the car and grab an MY12 when they arrived.

This was a push given that it was an uncertainty for them with regards to price fluctuations however they were happy to oblige and hold off on the order which I was very appreciative of.

I called them up in April and told them to place through the order.

Worked out later that bluetooth was standard on MY12 and without asking, they refunded the bluetooth which I know some others on this forum haven't been able to

achieve.

After this, I didn't hear from my dealer with regards to delivery for a while. Eventually I got a call explaining the situation. My car had been pushed back until

next year by Volkswagen Australia. Apparently quite a few were which might explain dvljoy's car not arriving. The salesperson and the manager were in discussion for the previous few months arguing the point that the car should not be delayed. Luckily for myself, they were able to secure a slot for the build. Currently waiting delivery in about 2 weeks.

I decided to enquire about tinting and as you might know, they managed to give it to me for a steal.

So all up,

Golf R 5Dr DSG MY12
Sat nav
Dynaudio
Leather
RVC
ACC/DCC
Full tint

It all came to a very very very reasonable amount in line with the best prices on this forum and supportive dealership to boot.

Also, currently looking at extended car warranty and have called a few dealerships. Let it be known that even though they are sold by a VW dealership and underwritten by Allianz, not all of them are the official VW new car extended warranty. I had a quote for under $1300 from a VW dealership which was underwritten by Allianz for a new car warranty however on reading the brochure, it turned out not to be the VW confidence plus extended warranty. Still reading the fine print to decide what the differences are. Any experiences with regards to these "non-VW" VW warranty would be appreciated.

Moral of the story, if you're not getting what you want or don't feel appreciated by the dealer, there are plenty to choose from which are nice. Plus I cannot recommend my salesperson Jeremy or the team at Hawthorn Volkswagen in Adelaide enough. I know there are good salespeople in every dealership, it's just nice sometimes that you get one of those.

[Rays_R]

Great to hear u have good experience on your R's purchase. Way better to deal with ur dealer than I did. So when is the deliver date ur dealer expect? and do u get the VIN num? I believe we might in the same boat with big_e. Keep in touch~

My dealer hasn't given me a firm delivery date. Sends me NADCOM screenshots now and then. I know it is off the boat (tortugas) and sitting in melbourne docks since Monday. Just getting the compliance and pre-delivery checklist. Said he would put a priority on it and aiming to get it within first half of next month. I had my VIN number ages ago back in Sept/Oct via a VW automated email when the car was being built.

I know this is the wrong forum but you planning on getting extended warranty?

[dyljoy]

woo, congrats u will get it soon. Sorry about misunderstood ur deliver time frame, i thought it still sit in factory, haha.
For extended warranty, i may not consider it, maybe change my mind later on.

[chylld]

woo, congrats u will get it soon. Sorry about misunderstood ur deliver time frame, i thought it still sit in factory, haha.
For extended warranty, i may not consider it, maybe change my mind later on.

be aware that your dealer will try to sell you their own extended warranty - when i took delivery of my car i was offered all these wonderful extras like:

extended warranty
purchase price protection
tyre/wheel protection
paint protection
interior protection
window tint
black hole protection (jk)

i said no to everything cos they're really high margin items with the added pressure that i had to buy them !!RIGHT NOW!! if i wanted a "special price". the car is more than good enough as it is, thank you very much. if you need additional insurance later on (and most people don't) just sort something out with your insurer.