GTI Clubsport - Test Drive wanted!

[BanksyGTI]

Hi all

Simple question... does anyone know of a dealer which is running a Golf 8 Clubsport as a demo?

No dealer round here wants to demo them because of demand (chip issue) which means that 6 month old stock cars are still going for retail price! As a result, there are plenty in the showrooms but not many on the road. I’ve watched the whole of Golf YouTube to know what one looks like so me and my old man just want to feel and drive one.

Not too bothered about spec (beggars can’t be choosers) but DCC with 19’s is the sweetest spot.

Based in Leicestershire... not bothered about travelling but don’t want to be stupid. Ideally, having one for 24/48 hours would be the best, so if you know any dealers who offer that then please shout!

Regards

Tom

[ash_rage]

Various dealers have used ones, check the vw used cars website. Chelmsford for example.

That's how I drove one

[Bluto]

Hi BanksyGTI

Had a similar problem as you, see you're in Leicestershire.  So I suspect we share the same local VW dealer group (not sure if it's against forum rules to list dealers, so won't just in case ). I was told on enquiring they hadn't got any Clubsports or Rs to test drive, so it was a case of me doing a 'local' ring around.  Tried Bedford - no demos there either. 

Ended up I had to go to Milton Keynes to test drive a Clubsport.  This week I was supposed to test drive their Golf R demo, had booked a test drive appointment.  But on arrival I found out they'd sold it just before I got there  ,  so ended up asking if I could take a Clubsport out again for another 20 min test drive.  Spec was passive dampers on 18" wheels.

I asked about how to I go about getting an extended test drive of either and was told they don't offer them. Was going to ping VW UK Customer Services on this.  Seems mad that VW's UK marketing dept. gives social media influencers and car journalists extended access, but VW don't offer the same access to potential customers. 

Bluto

[Dav3smith]

Johnsons Sutton Coldfield have a CS, not too far from Leicestershire, maybe try them, personally doubt you'd get it for an extended drive though with the scarcity of these things.

[fredgroves]

I don't think VW have ever offered 24hr test drives - or not in my time with VW anyway.

I asked my local dealer for a 2 hour test drive and they told me I could have 30 mins, in the end giving me an hour.

BMW have a centralised marketing time and they can provide 24hrs test drives, sometimes even 48hrs.

[jaceyboy]

I don't think VW have ever offered 24hr test drives - or not in my time with VW anyway.

I asked my local dealer for a 2 hour test drive and they told me I could have 30 mins, in the end giving me an hour.

BMW have a centralised marketing time and they can provide 24hrs test drives, sometimes even 48hrs.

I have a 24 hour test drive booked by end of this month on a Golf R, they have both CS and R demo's I could try either

[fredgroves]

I remember you saying that.... was that through a dealer or VW UK?

[jaceyboy]

Local VW dealer, in fact we collect the R next Tuesday at 10am

[Vortex]

I’m in the similar position as the OP.

My local dealer, where I bought my Golf GTI from, won’t give me test drive unless I’ve signed an order for a new one!  But I’m not going to sign until I get a test drive.....

[jaceyboy]

I’m in the similar position as the OP.

My local dealer, where I bought my Golf GTI from, won’t give me test drive unless I’ve signed an order for a new one!  But I’m not going to sign until I get a test drive.....

Wow that's BS, I would go elsewhere