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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: VroomVroom on 22 November 2012, 15:38
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What price should I aim to pay a dealer for a new, on the road, Golf GTi Mk6, with:
2.0 petrol, manual
5 doors
Metallic / pearlescent paint,
leather seats
It seems to be one of the last ones about (so I'm told) but its value will take a big hit when the new one comes out......
Thanks in advance
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http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/buying-guide/offers
You get £2000 dealer contribution so in effect are getting £2k off the list price.
Not sure why its value will take a big hit when the new one comes out!!
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Not sure what the actual ££ is but I would look at a 10% discount.
It is always difficult to say as it depends on so many factors
- is it unregistered
- are you trading-in
- does the dealer need the end of month sale
- does the dealer want to sell the car quickly
etc etc.
I would offer what you think the car is worth to you based on all of your thoughts re prices in the Mk7 world and go there as a starting point.
p3asa - I'd say that the depreciation on a GTI will drop slightly more once the Mk7 is out - this is the trend in the market when a replacement comes out - if it was an Ed35 then I think it'll be different as it is not directly comparable
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Always be cheeky when asking for a discount and always ask for more than you think they can give. Usually goes as a negotiation starting point. If you ask for 10% you may end up with 7%. If you ask for 20% you may end up with 14%.
Personally if I were going for a new MKVI I'd be looking at 20% discount to knock the VAT off as a starting point, with hopes of achieving near that.
The new Vauxhall Insignia VXR has just come out at £30k and the old shape is now discounted to the tune of almost £6K off the list price, so that is 20% right there in the same kind of scenario. :cool:
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p3asa - I'd say that the depreciation on a GTI will drop slightly more once the Mk7 is out - this is the trend in the market when a replacement comes out - if it was an Ed35 then I think it'll be different as it is not directly comparable
Interesting. I asked a similar question when I was looking to change my car and the general consensus was the price wouldn't drop by any more than natural depreciation
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=234520.msg2159163#msg2159163
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^It's always a bit of an unknown quantity but I've always seen prices soften on previous models when a new one is launched (an available - i.e. no delays like the MkVI had)
I know when the new shape Audi came out mine dropped £2k in trade-in value which hurt a bit.
A three year old car will see less impact than a 61/62 plate as most of the depreciation is already spent and people will often ask why they would buy a, say one year old previous model, when they can buy a brand new one for just a couple of £000 more.
Sooo many factors that its a difficult call but I wouldn't be buying a brand new one now unless I got a hefty discount.
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Some great deals on pre registered cars out there.......
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I was just about to post give EVO a call and see what he can do for you.
If I was buying another VW he's the person I will be contacting.
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p3asa - I'd say that the depreciation on a GTI will drop slightly more once the Mk7 is out - this is the trend in the market when a replacement comes out - if it was an Ed35 then I think it'll be different as it is not directly comparable
Interesting. I asked a similar question when I was looking to change my car and the general consensus was the price wouldn't drop by any more than natural depreciation
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=234520.msg2159163#msg2159163
The price will drop for sure, the dealers will give you less in trade-in that's a given IMO. I remember reading an article about the MK5 price when the Mk6 came out and the comment was the the MK5 price was dripping like a stone!
I think the newer cars will take the biggest hit, a 2 month old MK6 GTI or a 2 month old MK7 GTI which one will command the highest price????
Jim
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I was just about to post give EVO a call and see what he can do for you.
If I was buying another VW he's the person I will be contacting.
That's for sure, he sorted out a great price for a mate on a Touran recently.
Jim
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Give me a call tomorrow or drop me and email lee.evans@ir.inchcape.co.uk with the spec and colours you would consider and will see what I can find.
Some great value 62 pre reg cars going to hit the shells in December as well....
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You get £2000 dealer contribution so in effect are getting £2k off the list price.
I thought that was only a contribution towards a deposit if you were having the car on the drip.
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Yeah, I didn't think anyone had a spare £25k lying in their back pocket to pay outright :grin:
Even if they did it would be worthwhile getting the finance then paying it within 14 days as you won't incur any charges.
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Speaking from my own experience, i think 10% is far too low. I purchased my mk6 in sept2010, and secured a 2.5K discount on a 27K car. 9.25%. This is a built to order spec.
I have also just ordered a new mini conv for the other half, secured a 14% discount.
For me its all about waiting for the right deal, dont be fobbed off with the deal of the day/week/month chat, theres always( almost) a better deal to be had. Sales guys are under extreme pressure to meet targets.
The buyers who pay more, :smug: pay for your discount................................
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I bought mine new in September. No finance :evil:.
Book price was just over £27k, paid £25k