Test driving the new GTI.......any luck finding one?

[Gambit]

I have to say when I was shopping for my gti, and spoke to vw essendon, they were a "pack of ar#eholes" when it came to customer service. Swore i would never buy a car or deal with them again! Did not want to say anything until I read this thread and obviously I am not the only person who has found their service appalling.

Having said that I brought my gti from Horsham and it was well worth the drive!! Great friendly country service and a guaranteed vehicle.

[klee99]

Might get a novated lease through our company with Autopia. hopefully they have some network means in getting the car we want..

if anyone else can keep a look out:
5dr DSG candy white + Xenon Headlights as a base. (yes I know I cant be too picky......)

K

[Gambit]

yeah try your lease company, maybe they can help out, otherwise as mentioned above.

[Buller_Scott]

I have to say when I was shopping for my gti, and spoke to vw essendon, they were a "pack of ar#eholes" when it came to customer service. Swore i would never buy a car or deal with them again! Did not want to say anything until I read this thread and obviously I am not the only person who has found their service appalling.

Having said that I brought my gti from Horsham and it was well worth the drive!! Great friendly country service and a guaranteed vehicle.

when looking for my vr6, i was also thinking "what about something newer, even though i neeeeed a vr6" (my teenage years dream car). went to essendon and took a mk4 golf 2.0 for a baby-sat test drive down a residential side street with a million speed bumps, which told me nothing about the car.

got back to the dealership, and nodded at the second hand $18k mk4 gti in the lot and was told "that might be out of your price range" (based on me having looked at the 'cheaper' mk4 2.0 first).

go inside, dealer asks if i wanted to discuss placing a deposit. told him im still looking, but it gives me something to think about. he says something along the lines of "well, most people usually place a deposit after taking a test drive, because the cars are all approved and above board. next time, you might want to think about waiting until you're ready to place a deposit, before taking a test drive, as resources and time are limited".

lol.

[RoknRob]

go inside, dealer asks if i wanted to discuss placing a deposit. told him im still looking, but it gives me something to think about. he says something along the lines of "well, most people usually place a deposit after taking a test drive, because the cars are all approved and above board. next time, you might want to think about waiting until you're ready to place a deposit, before taking a test drive, as resources and time are limited".

lol.

What a tool! Although, I can say that I wasn't even offered a test drive, and actually refused after asking for one at my local dealer, as I told him I was researching a replacement car - not serious enough, I guess. Bought elsewhere.

[NRD80Y]

Canberra/Woden VW dealership has a red GTI Polo that I test drove last week. The Salesman was really friendly and knew I wasn't in a position to buy until I sell my current car (Holden VE SS-V, salesman had one too so that made good repour). Fantastic little car to drive and definately made up my mind that there really isn't any other comparable car for the price that won't make me miss my SS-V too much.

[Frostee]

What a tool! Although, I can say that I wasn't even offered a test drive, and actually refused after asking for one at my local dealer, as I told him I was researching a replacement car - not serious enough, I guess. Bought elsewhere.

In siuations like this, if you're a serious buyer I recommend you call or write to the Dealer Principal.

If you're a serious buyer you'll be in a great negotiation position.

[apples]

go inside, dealer asks if i wanted to discuss placing a deposit. told him im still looking, but it gives me something to think about. he says something along the lines of "well, most people usually place a deposit after taking a test drive, because the cars are all approved and above board. next time, you might want to think about waiting until you're ready to place a deposit, before taking a test drive, as resources and time are limited".

lol.

I know some here got great deals at Camberwell VW but my experience was bad. I went there three times.

2 salesmen flat out refused to budge on price.
1 salesman said to me "Unless you're ready to sign the contract here and now, I won't even discuss the price with you."