mk6 dealer negotiations

[J-Tim]

Hey guys,

Looking to buy a 103 TDI DSG. Options are
1. United grey
2. Electric Glass Sunroof
3. Sports Package (Cloth)
4. Rear Parking sensors
5. RNS-510 satellite Navigation System with Dynaudio 300w
6. Media Device Interface (MDI)
7. Floor mats (carpet)

All comes up to $40.509 before GST, etc.

What do you think would be a realistic price to expect ?

Also, does anyone have Dynaudio installed in the car ? How good is it compared to standard stereo ?

Thanks!

[PassatB6]

It's not my thing as i would prefer them not to push me to the back of the line when warranty an service work needs to be done because i was the p@#k that screwed them to the wall.

I don't think Dealerships remember how much any individual paid when it come to servicing time so if it is a bad Dealership you will get bad service anyway.

For too long Dealers have had a free hand to charge whatever they could get away with. Thanks again Chylld for you efforts, its the only weapon we have in price negotiations though some here would still prefer we go in blind.

[chylld]

103 TDI DSG. Options are
1. United grey
2. Electric Glass Sunroof
3. Sports Package (Cloth)
4. Rear Parking sensors
5. RNS-510 satellite Navigation System with Dynaudio 300w
6. Media Device Interface (MDI)
7. Floor mats (carpet)
...
What do you think would be a realistic price to expect ?

that's quite a spec, comes to a whopping $49,266.15 rrp! if you were to go ahead with that you would be second only to x_rotary_rasp who ended up with an rrp of $52,990.50

that said, if that's what you want, then the sweet spot for your deal is around $44k drive-away. given how extensively it's optioned though, i personally wouldn't settle for anything more than $43k.

[mrpayne]

that's quite a spec, comes to a whopping $49,266.15 rrp! if you were to go ahead with that you would be second only to x_rotary_rasp who ended up with an rrp of $52,990.50

that said, if that's what you want, then the sweet spot for your deal is around $44k drive-away. given how extensively it's optioned though, i personally wouldn't settle for anything more than $43k.

I hope you aren't in Brissie then

[mrpayne]

BTW, had a customer who bought a VI 103TDI DSG for $48k after discount. Park assist, sports w/leather, acc, RNS510, MDI etc.

Lot of money for a non-GTI Golf I thought...

[kbuvw]

I wonder how many of you walk into Coles or Woolworths and try to get two cartons of Milk for the price of one??????

No, but if I knew milk was being sold for 30% off at Coles, and full price at Woolworths, I would go to Coles. We are in a market economy.

If you were buying a new TV, would you walk into Harvey Norman and pay the sticker price without asking for a better price? I know I certainly wouldn't.

Incidently, I haven't seen anyone here trying to get two cars for the price of one - most people are happy with a 11-12% discount off RRP.

[Buster]

What an interesting thread.

Could any of you located in Perth please post what line of work you are in and how I can get hold of you. I am sure that each and every one of you would be more than happy to discount your goods and/or services without hesitation to me and the rest of the members.

Honestly, what a witch hunt! Poor dealers are trying to turn a profit in very hard times, just like each and every one of us in our chosen industry. IF they had to do every deal at the pricing you suggest they would have to close the doors and run service only centres. Have you stopped to think how many people are connected to a dealership and rely on them for their family income??? Detailers, panel & paint, dent removers, sign writers, truck dirvers, etc....Yes they may not be lawyers, accountants, IT experts and Doctors like yourselves but they also need to earn a living.

I am a massive advocate for a WIN/WIN and believe in a fair price.

Spread sheets on how to get a car at cost and screw the motor industry over?? PLEASE ...what rubbish! Take a long hard look at yourself.

Look forward to your posts regarding your line of work as I am in the market for a few goods and services right now.

All the best from a close to full price Passat CC driver and LOVING the vehicle.

[pooma]

I'm looking to buy a car in the next few months and the Golf VI is top of my list of possibilities.

Dealers are happy to let you know that they have flexibility on the sticker price but they don't want to start negotiating until they know you are ready to buy. I'm not ready yet, so this thread and the spreadsheet is really helpful for deciding the options I want and a realistic price to pay.

I'm not looking to screw dealers over. They are free to reject or accept offers as they choose.

[philthy]

What an interesting thread.

Could any of you located in Perth please post what line of work you are in and how I can get hold of you. I am sure that each and every one of you would be more than happy to discount your goods and/or services without hesitation to me and the rest of the members.

Honestly, what a witch hunt! Poor dealers are trying to turn a profit in very hard times, just like each and every one of us in our chosen industry. IF they had to do every deal at the pricing you suggest they would have to close the doors and run service only centres. Have you stopped to think how many people are connected to a dealership and rely on them for their family income??? Detailers, panel & paint, dent removers, sign writers, truck dirvers, etc....Yes they may not be lawyers, accountants, IT experts and Doctors like yourselves but they also need to earn a living.

I am a massive advocate for a WIN/WIN and believe in a fair price.

Spread sheets on how to get a car at cost and screw the motor industry over?? PLEASE ...what rubbish! Take a long hard look at yourself.

Look forward to your posts regarding your line of work as I am in the market for a few goods and services right now.

All the best from a close to full price Passat CC driver and LOVING the vehicle.

Sorry, not in Perth but I work in engineering consulting. Since the mining industry went belly up there's far more competition for whatever work is left and everyone is discounting big time, doing jobs at cost etc.

So yes, you'd probably get a great deal at the moment, and I have no doubt that our clients have a big fat spreadsheet with everyone's prices in it.

[Buster]

How remiss of me! I forgot engineers in my list of probable owners/buyers. You top the list.
As for the boom going bang....watch that space my friend. It's all about to start again, only this time it will be massive.
You will be back in clover in no time!