Seriously VW? Why I won't be getting a Polo Gti

[pologti18t]

I've had a chat with Molotov...

We use a leasing company for novated leases and when I asked them about delivery times they told me to contact two of their preferred suppliers.
I rang a specific contact person at each dealer and was surprised to get a similar response. Leave at least 18 months to be sure of delivery. Any dealer who quotes < 9 months should be treated with suspicion.

Basically the conversation went in the direction that they really aren't all that happy selling customer order Polo GTis due to the waiting times and the ongoing conflicts they endure with customers awaiting GTIs already ordered with unfixed delivery dates.

They looked up cars they had ordered in addition to customer cars. Ordered in Feb but still with no production date/slot.

[Corey_R]

Molotov, it sounds to me like the dealer and/or salesman you were talking to was telling you "little fibs" about the Polo GTI and Golf R in the hope of steering you towards a Golf GTI (I presume). This way the dealer is able to get a sale on the books a little earlier etc.

If you order either the Polo GTI or Golf R, you will get exactly the options that you've requested - unless the dealer stuff's up the order entry (though there's plenty of time to figure that one out).

As others have suggested, try another dealer.

[Hail22]

Speak to Tony Grgic Chatswood Classic cars he is the manager there he will most likely try to find you a build slot and he won't beat you around the bush telling you stories of "the day the car salesmen became incompetent."

[Molotov]

Thanks again guys - this forum has been a great asset and everyone has been really forthcoming with advice, recommendations, price etc.

Corey - the pricing spreadsheet has been really helpful. Cheers.

Pologti18t - Appreciate all your help. I did try the avenue we talked about and specifically asked for a quote but got pushed back to the other dealer under that company and then it was the same routine all over again.

GTI Mk6 - thanks for the info.

Hail22 - Thanks but unfortunately it was Tony that I was dealing with at Chatswood. My initial impressions of Chatswood were very good - easily arranged test drive, friendly staff - but they lost credibility when it came to doing a deal. Firstly they re-negged on the price I was quoted over the phone and then they said that the Corporate Discount doesn't apply to GTI's. The whole reason I went through the Corporate Program was to purchase a new VW painlessly and without the hassles of going to several dealers. Wishful thinking perhaps.

Ranting aside, a mate of mine gave me the keys to his new Mk6 Golf Gti tonight to stop me whinging. Took all of 3 seconds for me to start loving VW again. I'm a sucker for that exhaust 'burp'.

[Hail22]

I'm stunned and sorry to hear that mate, he did me a ripper of a deal when i bought my bros MK 6 GTI and my 77TSI.

Goodluck ok

[Tigga1]

Polo suits my price range at the moment. I could afford a GTI and talked price with Chatswood Classic Cars but they re egged on the price they quoted me over the phone (which wasn't even particularly sharp) and told me furphy's like "the Corporate Discount doesn't apply to Gti models".

I got a GTI with corporate fleet discount, saved me $1500...(-;

[Candyman]

I will put a plug in for Paul Miles at Bill Buckle Brookvale

Treated us well with no bs.

Give him a call. If you want me to let him know you are calling, pm me

I have to say also, their service dept sorted out two mess ups caused by another dealer.

[Cookie28]

I can agree with candyman about Paul Miles, he is a really nice guy and very keen to help, another salesman that I would talk to there is Lee, I can't remember his last name but he is in charge of finance and is another really nice guy

[Candyman]

Lee is a funny fella

Chad is a crack up too.

This will be the 2nd new vehicle I have bought off them. A brief and unpleasant interlude with Denlo in between.

I still got hit up by the tint and paint protection lady but she didn't push once I said the first "no thanks"

They can get Polo's mate. Just talked to Chad.

[Molotov]

I will put a plug in for Paul Miles at Bill Buckle Brookvale

Treated us well with no bs.

Give him a call. If you want me to let him know you are calling, pm me

I have to say also, their service dept sorted out two mess ups caused by another dealer.

Funny that you guys mentioned him. I was in a fishing shop in Brookvale a month or so ago and stumbled into the Volkswagen dealership. I was just having a look at that point and didn't want to waste anyone's time but I was greeted by a sales guy who was very helpful. Just checked my wallet because I remembered he gave me a card and sure enough, it was Paul Miles.

Thanks for the referral Candyman. I'm going to pull back for a while because it's the Polo that really suits my needs. The Golf is great and I definitely would have bought one a week or two ago at the right price but since then I've had some time to think and I'm happy to sit on the sidelines for now.