mk6 dealer negotiations

[chylld]

Hahah these threads are the ones that stop me putting food on the table.

Go Chylld!

hahah well if we're talking about the spreadsheet, it's a bit like when google maps first launched. no new information at all, just the same information in an easier-to-digest format.

[Nicho]

OK....after long negotiations between 2 Dealers in Sydney (they hate me.....), I have been offered a Silver or Shark Blue 118TSI with the following for $35K. It looks like I can get a corp discount and that is included in the $35K. I would rather the Shark Blue but closest dealer only has Silver.

Base 118TSI DSG
Sports Pack(Cloth) - 2000
Rear Sensors -600
Mats -190
Cargo Tray -200
Metallic Paint -700
Boot Organiser -200

I had forgotten about MDI connectivity and will need to try to get that thrown in for free. I get that at $41380 odd driveaway. I have based the the mats, cargo and rear sensors on the dealers quote. According to the spreadsheet, that would be around 15% discount?? Or have I got things wrong (always possible).....

It has been a long hard decision between this and Mazda SP25. Quality in VW a given but working with a $35K budget not easy. Foregoing Bluetooth and GPS, which the SP25 has as standard is annoying as I drive around town for a living. I will have to get aftermarket options as the costs for both Factory options is too high for budget.....nevermind....I still think the Golf is the right decision.

[logger]

...
Base 118TSI
Sports Pack(Cloth) - 2000
Rear Sensors -600
Mats -190
Cargo Tray -200
Metallic Paint -700
Boot Organiser -200

I had forgotten about MDI connectivity and will need to try to get that thrown in for free. I get that at $41380 odd driveaway.

Doesn't sound quite right to me. 118TSI manual rrp is 34K +/- a poofteenth. So if you add all your bits to that you get 37890 not 41380. Sure you have included everything. DSG perhaps?

[Nicho]

Sorry...that is DSG....

[logger]

Aha that makes sense then ~ 15%. Within a NATs whisker of what I got for a basic 118+DSG about week back in % terms.

[chylld]

my calcs actually show about 12.6% (see latest spreadsheet)... solid effort nonetheless mats and boot organiser etc i still consider as retail freebies no one here should be paying for...

also i assume the rear parking sensors are a dealer-fitted accessory? because the park assist system is much more expensive. have updated the spreadsheet to also allow this option.

[Nicho]

my calcs actually show about 12.6% (see latest spreadsheet)... solid effort nonetheless mats and boot organiser etc i still consider as retail freebies no one here should be paying for...

also i assume the rear parking sensors are a dealer-fitted accessory? because the park assist system is much more expensive. have updated the spreadsheet to also allow this option.

Thanks Chylld.....brilliant spreadsheet and very helpful with negotiations. Just so I have things clear in my head and know my facts and not getting any bum steers from the salesmen:

They advise Dealer delivery at $2495 but you rate at $1995?? They have given me Rego at $396 and CTP at $428? Difference of $628 (not allowing for your considered freebies). Are they inflating any of these figures?

You also have me in the spreadsheet twice

[chylld]

Thanks Chylld.....brilliant spreadsheet and very helpful with negotiations. Just so I have things clear in my head and know my facts and not getting any bum steers from the salesmen:

They advise Dealer delivery at $2495 but you rate at $1995?? They have given me Rego at $396 and CTP at $428? Difference of $628 (not allowing for your considered freebies). Are they inflating any of these figures?

You also have me in the spreadsheet twice

i've seen dealer delivery from 995 to 2995, quite a wide range. 1995 was a nice average sweet spot same deal with rego/ctp.

fixed the spreadsheet, sorry must have had a brainfart when adding ur deal in there

[bensl]

very new to this forum so im not sure if this is a good deal or not. just bought a 118tsi, auto & metallic paint for $33100 driveaway. does this seem ok??

[chylld]

very new to this forum so im not sure if this is a good deal or not. just bought a 118tsi, auto & metallic paint for $33100 driveaway. does this seem ok??

works out to 11.4% discount as per the spreadsheet - a very good effort, well done!