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Offline phope

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Discounts on Clubsport and R
« on: 08 June 2021, 16:06 »
Hello all

Haven't been on this forum on a while, but some random calls from dealers touting for business piqued my interest  :smiley:

Within the space of a couple of days, two separate dealerships I'd previously bought cars from cold-called me to see if I was interested in any new cars. Just so happens, I'd had a bit of good luck recently and had been thinking of treating myself to a Clubsport or R  :cool:

Not driving at present on medical grounds, but will be again in November which ties in with estimated current factory lead times

No PX. Looking at putting £8000 down at start, and with the specs I wanted, keeping payments no more than £340 on Clubsport and £370 on the R over 4 year, 10k miles

First dealership was suggesting 20-26 weeks for factory orders on Clubsport, Edition 45 (definitely longest lead time of the three) and R at present, and suggested discounts (including finance incentive) of around 14% were available on all three models.

Second dealership suggested much the same build periods, but was offering discounts of around 10% instead, including finance incentives.

Dealership A discounts are in line with what is being suggested when going through Drive The Deal, and dealership B discounts are in line when going on Carwow pricing - kept attempting to close down the conversation when pushed for more.

Before I take it any further, and also pester my local dealer what are other's experiences of recent offers % wise on factory orders?
« Last Edit: 08 June 2021, 16:09 by phope »
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Offline king monkey

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Re: Discounts on Clubsport and R
« Reply #1 on: 08 June 2021, 17:58 »
Sounds exactly like the situation I was in. I’ve literally just put an order in for a CS45. Dealers had been phoning me out of the blue making offers on my current R. I’ve accepted £27k (I only paid £30k brand new) and they’re holding the valuation until whenever my 45 arrives. Estimated delivery of 31st October but I’m not really bothered when it arrives.
I managed to get a local dealer to match DTD on discount so a CS45, white with DCC for £35,250. Really couldn’t turn it down.
Hope this helps and good luck!
Current: Clubsport45, white, DCC.

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Re: Discounts on Clubsport and R
« Reply #2 on: 08 June 2021, 18:45 »
Dtd is still pretty much the cheapest price you will find. If a dealer is prepared to match it then they are probably desperate lol
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Re: Discounts on Clubsport and R
« Reply #3 on: 08 June 2021, 20:44 »
I’ve literally just put an order in for a CS45.

Ooohhh! Congrats!  :cool:

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Re: Discounts on Clubsport and R
« Reply #4 on: 08 June 2021, 20:59 »
I’ve literally just put an order in for a CS45.

Ooohhh! Congrats!  :cool:

Thanks Andy! You know I’m a sucker for an anniversary gti. Everything just seemed to stack up out of nowhere. I’ll miss the R. It’s been phenomenal.
Current: Clubsport45, white, DCC.

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Re: Discounts on Clubsport and R
« Reply #5 on: 08 June 2021, 21:32 »
Hi all

Been yonks since I posted, can't believe how long. Thinking of changing the car soon and looking either at the Clubsport or an R. So this is really helpful in terms of lead times and possible discounts. Dealer has provisionally suggested lead times for both are about 4 months which I suspect is on the optimistic side.

Had to wait 6 months for my GTI last time around.

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Re: Discounts on Clubsport and R
« Reply #6 on: 08 June 2021, 21:42 »
I have time on my side, as have no car to part exchange or sell, with the likely timescales of 20-26 weeks suiting me just fine from a medical/DVLA perspective too.

The first caller was quite open about the potential for added delays also
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Re: Discounts on Clubsport and R
« Reply #7 on: 08 June 2021, 22:25 »
Glad that'll work out ok then - plus you have lots of anticipation time looking forward to it. All the sweeter when it arrives.
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Re: Discounts on Clubsport and R
« Reply #8 on: 08 June 2021, 22:38 »
I either work out the spec I want, order it now and sit back, or wait till I get the official go-ahead from DVLA and take my chances bargaining for new stock is available for immediate delivery in the final quarter of the year for dealers

My ideal spec is Oryx White, no sunroof, 19s, DCC, HK, winter pack & HUD. Maybe add the digital key for future proofing

Decisions....
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Re: Discounts on Clubsport and R
« Reply #9 on: 08 June 2021, 23:11 »
I either work out the spec I want, order it now and sit back, or wait till I get the official go-ahead from DVLA and take my chances bargaining for new stock is available for immediate delivery in the final quarter of the year for dealers

My ideal spec is Oryx White, no sunroof, 19s, DCC, HK, winter pack & HUD. Maybe add the digital key for future proofing

Decisions....


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