Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

**coladuna** · 13-05-2017, 12:40 AM

I'm watching the updated Golf R with a keen eye but if the dealers do not budge on the prices with BS excuse about being new model etc then I'm not interested.

**VRJ** · 13-05-2017, 02:27 AM

Originally Posted by ShaunH

Happy days, picking up a new white MK7R tomorrow with DAP & Sunroof.

Congrats Shaun. You'll love it!

**Mikey1** · 13-05-2017, 09:01 AM

Originally Posted by coladuna

I'm watching the updated Golf R with a keen eye but if the dealers do not budge on the prices with BS excuse about being new model etc then I'm not interested.

It's a normal sales strategy for a new model, including facelifts and especially pre-launch. If you are an existing customer and/or intend to purchase as a corporate program customer, you may get a better deal early in a model's life. Best wait after the honeymoon period to negotiate a sharper price. If price is really important for you, consider the current model, which will probably be in stock and available for immediate delivery.

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**mp2811** · 14-05-2017, 09:12 AM

Originally Posted by coladuna

I'm watching the updated Golf R with a keen eye but if the dealers do not budge on the prices with BS excuse about being new model etc then I'm not interested.

I wouldn't expect any real discounts for first few months. When the MK7R first released they wouldn't even do corporate price. I initially ordered GTI PP and only when they agreed to corporate price i swapped order across.

Even now I priced S3 sedan against MK7R on lease and even though on RRP gap of almost 14K the price we could get audi for was only $2500 more in end after Big discount from Audi but not from VW. Hence we ordered the Audi.

**Mr T.** · 14-05-2017, 10:20 PM

Originally Posted by coladuna

I'm watching the updated Golf R with a keen eye but if the dealers do not budge on the prices with BS excuse about being new model etc then I'm not interested.

Having put down some money for the R 7.5 I am quite prepared to pull out from going through if they start the BS.

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ShaunH · 14-05-2017, 11:37 PM

Originally Posted by VRJ

Congrats Shaun. You'll love it!

Still picking my jaw up off the floor

**Mr T.** · 15-05-2017, 02:51 PM

Our neighbours are always ahead of the curve... new R shown on their website.

Volkswagen New Zealand - Golf R

I can't wait!

**coladuna** · 15-05-2017, 07:04 PM

Originally Posted by Mikey1

It's a normal sales strategy for a new model, including facelifts and especially pre-launch. If you are an existing customer and/or intend to purchase as a corporate program customer, you may get a better deal early in a model's life. Best wait after the honeymoon period to negotiate a sharper price. If price is really important for you, consider the current model, which will probably be in stock and available for immediate delivery.

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Yeah, I wouldn't really count on much discount at first. Oh well, there are plenty of other viable options out there if they won't play ball.

I wouldn't consider the current model either. The tech upgrades in the new model are IMO too significant to settle for the current model. I really do not like the current model's infotainment system.