Mk6 GTI sticker shock

[gtimk5]

I noticed that there is a luxury car tax on it as well...

[nyc863]

$65K and the car doesn't have leather or DSG (not essentials, but they could add another $5k to the price) \.

I did specify DSG, hope they got that part right! but yeah, no leather..

My stripper model quote came in & came under LCT .. and total was $51,216 and a cent.

Nothing except park assist and ACT: no nice audio, no nav, no winter pack (headlight washers, bi-xenons, heated seats etc), no sunroof,

And by the way the aussie brochure sucks. Totally confusing random display of non optional and optional features.

[Pharkus]

Wow...seems very expensive, why don't you just go the S3 limited edition as suggested (bout the same as what you are looking at here and a much better car imho).

If you can cut the price back on options by about $5k, you will save on the $1.1k luxury car tax (LCT) you are currently having the privilige of paying at the moment. The LCT adds nothing to the resale value of your car.

You can look at it like, for every one of those options that puts the GST inclusive price of your car over $57,180 it will cost you an additional 33% (excl GST).

[team_v]

Jesus christ, i almost had a coronary when i saw the final price.

I would seriously reconsider what you want for that price.
You could get 2 XR6 falcons, drive away for less.

Best bet is to wait, either pick one up after they have sold a few or get a mkV GTI/R32 or A3/S3 as they are older and more available.

[windyzz]

Phewww lucky I did not take the Mk6 GTI 5 door + DSG + some of the option.

You will be better off waiting for 6-12 month time (you can bargain your ass off), or get MK V GTI with a bit lesser power but MUCH Cheaper, or you can even get R32 (Slightly faster, almost as well equiped, or Audi S3 3 door).

[T Go]

Im assuming thats a 5dr as well??

I thought/read that ACC and 18's were standard on AUS models???

[Sharkie]

VWA decides when a car is elligible for the Corporate Program and in the 1st 12 months its unlikely that there will be any (including corporate) discounts on the MK6 GTI.

The Tiguan for instance did not get corporate discount for the 1st 12 months.

Whilst demand is high there will be no negotiation or discounts ....

If you are on the waiting list and get your car soon, you may even be able to sell it at a profit ..... I know of a few people who did that with their Mk5s in the early days and made an easy $5-10K out of others that wanted to get in early. And thats on top of the RRP. Even early dealer demo's where $10K more than RRP (including options)

Bottom line ... you want a MK6 GTI, be prepared to be milked (painfully) by VWA ....

[nyc863]

Wow...seems very expensive, why don't you just go the S3 limited edition as suggested (bout the same as what you are looking at here and a much better car imho).

Everything I read says the GTI is a better drivers car than an S3. It is pretty close to a track hot hatch, but very civilized. The S3 (like S4 and S5) is a civilized car with some sporting pretensions.

maybe I should just get a MkV GTI then throw the ABT or APR catalog at it.

[team_v]

Everything I read says the GTI is a better drivers car than an S3. It is pretty close to a track hot hatch, but very civilized. The S3 (like S4 and S5) is a civilized car with some sporting pretensions.

maybe I should just get a MkV GTI then throw the ABT or APR catalog at it.

I would go so far as to say the S3 is more of a track going vehicle than the GTI purely becasue of the AWD and greater power.

The GTI is now watered down to a fun comfy and quick get around car.
But if you are paying more, why not get the car that is more fun to drive?

I would line up with the Mk5 + APR deal if you are going to go for performance.
Plus they have the stage 3 kit now which has huge gains.

[nyc863]

it isn't about power and grip, it is about fun. that is why the MX5 is still winning comparisons and the Cayman S is rated more of a drivers car than a 911.

I'm sure the Mk6 GTI is noticeably better than the Mk5 GTI, not on paper, but behind the wheel.

more from the dealer: you can get park sensors dealer fitted, not the expensive park assist, you can also get xenons as a split option, but heat only with the leather seats. I might yet work out a combo here ..

I've a low mileage comfortline dsg tdi to sell. are they easy to shift privately? 20k?