Mk7 Golf GTI Discussion Thread

[2browndogs]

You must have a secret search function I can't access. I get 67 Mk7 GTIs listed on carsales regardless of new/demo/used, location or dealer/private. The cheapest is $38k excluding on roads for a stock 2013 with DSG and over 11,000km - this isn't exactly a bargain given what a new one can be acquired for.

I'm not sure why we are talking second hand private cars but for what it's worth the cheapest is a 5000km stock DSG car for $42k, which falls into the 'tell him he's dreaming' category in any case.

As for end of financial year sales, well naturally it's a great time to buy a car. Even in June 2010 at the height of Mk6 madness when wait times were over six months VW were still willing to flog you any stock they had with free on roads which at the time was a $4-5k freebie with 'no negotiation'.

In fact based on the hard line a lot of GTI buyers are facing from dealers here I'd suggest sales are no problem at all. They were definitely well ahead and pleasing VW the last time they were 'in the media'. There might be a reduction in GTI/R as a proportion of Golf sales but I think that reflects the great quality, standard kit and pricing of the lower models.. and the reluctance of buyers to be scared off by media/message board bias against VW product. Bet there is no mass hysteria because Hondas may suddenly catch on fire via faulty airbags..

This would be my experience too at this time.

[Damienp]

Going to try and jump in a PP before EOFY. Will be interested to see how motivated dealers will be to move stock. First offer of the week was close but I'm going to go hard and see how I do.
Shame I can't find out who's a little low on their sales for the month/ quarter...

[rudiger]

This would be my experience too at this time.

You guys need to select the secret box labeled "only for rogue-wolf's eyes!"

[ACID]

Going to try and jump in a PP before EOFY. Will be interested to see how motivated dealers will be to move stock. First offer of the week was close but I'm going to go hard and see how I do.
Shame I can't find out who's a little low on their sales for the month/ quarter...

Good luck! I secured my PP last week for what I feel like was a decent price with drivers assist. I love the stock interior of the PP and prefer it over the leather. Looking forward to getting into my first VW.

[irossiter]

You'll be very lucky to get any EOFY specials on the performance models, GTI, Performance or R. They continue to sell themselves unfortunately. I looked at a manual GTI with some options Nd it was going to be a factory build ie 6 months. Lucky that my dealer had a Performance with leather and Driver Assist. Qualified for a corporate discount. Just have to sell the Merc now!

[ACID]

^If you don't mind me asking, how much do you receive when eligible for corporate discount or is there different levels of discount?
Thanks

[irossiter]

I would have preferred the Performance tartan with alcantara. Beautiful. Save $3000 and it's actually only "partial" leather anyway. In the end I thought I won't have to wait for a car. It will be my 3rd GTI with leather and I keep saying "get the tartan next time!" Oh well at least it will keep my wife happy! She loves the heated seats! They are kind of nice I suppose.


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[Damienp]

How does the corporate discount work? My wife is a chartered accountant would she qualify?

The first price I have gotten was close, they only have to move a a few k and it's done.
The one I'm looking at is the same spec as irossiter

[Dutch77]

Yes ICAA membership qualifies.

The corp discount has come down a lot on the Mk7, it was around $2k on my quote which equated to $1k off delivery and $1k off list price. As outlined elsewhere however I was able to gain a significant discount above this figure regardless. Seems like some dealers are not willing to do this though so shop around and/or look interstate. Of course this may not help of you're trying to do an eofys deal.

[irossiter]

You'd have to check with the dealer. I received a corporate plus rate so $3000 off before negotiations. At least I get some benefit for my $800 a year AMA membership Don't seem to get much else! Definitely look around and particularly interstate. Don't believe the dealer if they say they can't find a car. I found a GTI for my dad 30km away from our local dealer. Sometimes a dealer won't swap cars either because they know they have a car in demand. I think that's quite reasonable.


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