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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: AudiA8Quattro on 01 November 2019, 10:46
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As the title suggests, I’m looking at buying new, there’s lots of websites offering huge discounts.
Anyone used any of these sites to buy? Experiences please!
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CarWow or DriveTheDeal are widely used by people here.
I used DTD, never done it before but saved an absolute fortune.
Its not really a third party company anyway - both of those (and others) basically front a discount but the vehicle is supplied by an actual VW main dealer. All of the usual main dealer things are available - VW finance, factory orders, warranty etc.
There is no downside IMHO.
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The deals seem too good to be true.
Not just for an R, an Audi S3 at little over £30k :shocked:
If it’s so easy, then how do the dealers get away with pricing used 19 plates at around £30k?
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The deals seem too good to be true.
Not just for an R, an Audi S3 at little over £30k :shocked:
If it’s so easy, then how do the dealers get away with pricing used 19 plates at around £30k?
Because some people are a bit daft still and walk-in off the street and buy a car without looking online.
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The deals seem too good to be true.
Not just for an R, an Audi S3 at little over £30k :shocked:
If it’s so easy, then how do the dealers get away with pricing used 19 plates at around £30k?
Because some people are a bit daft still and walk-in off the street and buy a car without looking online.
That’ll be me then :laugh: :laugh:
Have you used one of these companies?
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The deals seem too good to be true.
Not just for an R, an Audi S3 at little over £30k :shocked:
If it’s so easy, then how do the dealers get away with pricing used 19 plates at around £30k?
Because some people are a bit daft still and walk-in off the street and buy a car without looking online.
I've never been in the position of needing (or wanting) to buy a new car :smiley:
That’ll be me then :laugh: :laugh:
Have you used one of these companies?
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The deals seem too good to be true.
Not just for an R, an Audi S3 at little over £30k :shocked:
If it’s so easy, then how do the dealers get away with pricing used 19 plates at around £30k?
Because some people are a bit daft still and walk-in off the street and buy a car without looking online.
I've never been in the position of needing (or wanting) to buy a new car :smiley:
That’ll be me then :laugh: :laugh:
Have you used one of these companies?
Me too, I’ve never thought buying new was worth it.
But I’m not paying £29k for a 6 month old car, if I can get brand new for £30k.
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The deals seem too good to be true.
Not just for an R, an Audi S3 at little over £30k :shocked:
If it’s so easy, then how do the dealers get away with pricing used 19 plates at around £30k?
Its just that most people pay retail prices... or are happy with an extra 500 quid "discount" the dealer offers in their retail premises.
I got I think about 8k off of my current Golf Mk7.5...
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The deals seem too good to be true.
Not just for an R, an Audi S3 at little over £30k :shocked:
If it’s so easy, then how do the dealers get away with pricing used 19 plates at around £30k?
Its just that most people pay retail prices... or are happy with an extra 500 quid "discount" the dealer offers in their retail premises.
I got I think about 8k off of my current Golf Mk7.5...
Was that for a brand new car?
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The deals seem too good to be true.
Not just for an R, an Audi S3 at little over £30k :shocked:
If it’s so easy, then how do the dealers get away with pricing used 19 plates at around £30k?
Its just that most people pay retail prices... or are happy with an extra 500 quid "discount" the dealer offers in their retail premises.
I got I think about 8k off of my current Golf Mk7.5...
Was that for a brand new car?
I've tried Carwow before when I was researching for a potential client project and the car is supplied new by the local dealers who reply to your submission. You are just getting an awesome deal without having the hassle to drive to 3 or 4 dealers and listen to the sales BS or deal with people who have no clue what they are selling.
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as said above, it is not a third party company
https://www.drivethedeal.com/Frequently-Asked-Questions.aspx
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as said above, it is not a third party company
https://www.drivethedeal.com/Frequently-Asked-Questions.aspx
Thanks for the info. Excuse my ignorance, I know absolutely zero on the subject.
Drive the deal looks like the best website, I’ve just been doing some reading.
Steep learning curve for me :laugh:
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I got I think about 8k off of my current Golf Mk7.5...
Was that for a brand new car?
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Yes, brand new, factory order to my spec.
It came from a large VW dealership... and its on VW PCP complete with deposit contribution.
Seriously, its the way to do it.
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as said above, it is not a third party company
https://www.drivethedeal.com/Frequently-Asked-Questions.aspx
Thanks for the info. Excuse my ignorance, I know absolutely zero on the subject.
Drive the deal looks like the best website, I’ve just been doing some reading.
Steep learning curve for me :laugh:
But financially well worth it!
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as said above, it is not a third party company
https://www.drivethedeal.com/Frequently-Asked-Questions.aspx
Thanks for the info. Excuse my ignorance, I know absolutely zero on the subject.
Drive the deal looks like the best website, I’ve just been doing some reading.
Steep learning curve for me :laugh:
But financially well worth it!
Definitely!
I’ve got a new problem now, quote for an S3 comes in just over £30k :grin:
How long does it usually take for a car to be delivered? I’ve read about 3 months.
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How long does it usually take for a car to be delivered? I’ve read about 3 months.
Probably 4-6 months. Audi is the same as VW - no stock, all factory orders.
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Another vote for Drive The Deal.
I bought my Mk5 through them many years ago and my parents bought their Mini through them about 5 years ago. They're a well established company.
The delivery though isn't always on a trailer. It can often be free driven delivery. If you want it delivered on a trailer this is usually extra and the cost will depend on the distance from the dealership.
Just a note of caution though re some other sites. Not all brokers offer cars where you are the first registered keeper, they can be bulk orders via a separate company. So it is wise to check this before you order. Drive The Deal and Carwow should be fine though.
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Another vote for Drive The Deal.
I bought my Mk5 through them many years ago and my parents bought their Mini through them about 5 years ago. They're a well established company company.
The delivery though isn't always on a trailer. It can often be free driven delivery. If you want it delivered on a trailer this is usually extra and the cost will depend on the distance from the dealership.
Just a note of caution though re some other sites. Not all brokers offer cars where you are the first registered keeper, they can be bulk orders via a separate company. So it is wise to check this before you order. Drive The Deal and Carwow should be fine though.
Thanks for the info.
I was reading up on pre registration problems. Looks like I’ll stick with drive the deal or carwow.
Although not sure I can wait up to 6 months :grin:
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The car will be out of production in six months!
There are loads of members here and on other forums who have used DtD, Orangewheels etc. coast2coastcars are very good too.
The sticking point with these brokers that tend to use fleet dept discounts are when you have an immaculate trade in as they generally won’t offer top dollar as well as huge discounts.
If you have no p/x then they’re probably unbeatable in pure £££ savings.
Carwow dealers can be useful if you have a part/ex, but don’t forget our own resident dealer Evo1986.
When considering a part/ex into the equation it’s the overall cost to change that has to be compared.
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I’ve bought via both Drivethedeal (my current R) and Orange Wheels (a previous gti) and both were very very good all round. Not only fantastic discounts (saving thousands) but great service and the supplying dealers in both cases were excellent, as it’s they who you will be dealing with after the initial contact and deposit with the broker. If you have no car to trade then it’s a no brainer to use a broker, as you’ll get the best discount and you’ll not suffer on the part ex side of things (I sold privately so avoided the reduced p/x issue). All the brokers mentioned in this thread have good reputations amongst enthusiasts with many many using them. I can highly recommend DTD dealership (south) JCB Medway who have a great rep. You can usually arrange for the car to be transported to you if you want, but if you don’t mind travelling to collect it, it’s a great way to get to know the car!
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I’ve bought via both Drivethedeal (my current R) and Orange Wheels (a previous gti) and both were very very good all round. Not only fantastic discounts (saving thousands) but great service and the supplying dealers in both cases were excellent, as it’s they who you will be dealing with after the initial contact and deposit with the broker. If you have no car to trade then it’s a no brainer to use a broker, as you’ll get the best discount and you’ll not suffer on the part ex side of things (I sold privately so avoided the reduced p/x issue). All the brokers mentioned in this thread have good reputations amongst enthusiasts with many many using them. I can highly recommend DTD dealership (south) JCB Medway who have a great rep. You can usually arrange for the car to be transported to you if you want, but if you don’t mind travelling to collect it, it’s a great way to get to know the car!
Thanks for the info!
Do I need to pay a deposit to the broker before finance is sorted out through the dealer?
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I’ve bought via both Drivethedeal (my current R) and Orange Wheels (a previous gti) and both were very very good all round. Not only fantastic discounts (saving thousands) but great service and the supplying dealers in both cases were excellent, as it’s they who you will be dealing with after the initial contact and deposit with the broker. If you have no car to trade then it’s a no brainer to use a broker, as you’ll get the best discount and you’ll not suffer on the part ex side of things (I sold privately so avoided the reduced p/x issue). All the brokers mentioned in this thread have good reputations amongst enthusiasts with many many using them. I can highly recommend DTD dealership (south) JCB Medway who have a great rep. You can usually arrange for the car to be transported to you if you want, but if you don’t mind travelling to collect it, it’s a great way to get to know the car!
Thanks for the info!
Do I need to pay a deposit to the broker before finance is sorted out through the dealer?
It depends on the broker I think. You’ll need to check with them amd details should be in their respective websites. I didn’t do finance as bought both car outright and with DTD my deposit was paid direct to the dealership rather than the broker. But with orange wheels my deposit was paid to the broker.
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I’ve bought via both Drivethedeal (my current R) and Orange Wheels (a previous gti) and both were very very good all round. Not only fantastic discounts (saving thousands) but great service and the supplying dealers in both cases were excellent, as it’s they who you will be dealing with after the initial contact and deposit with the broker. If you have no car to trade then it’s a no brainer to use a broker, as you’ll get the best discount and you’ll not suffer on the part ex side of things (I sold privately so avoided the reduced p/x issue). All the brokers mentioned in this thread have good reputations amongst enthusiasts with many many using them. I can highly recommend DTD dealership (south) JCB Medway who have a great rep. You can usually arrange for the car to be transported to you if you want, but if you don’t mind travelling to collect it, it’s a great way to get to know the car!
Thanks for the info!
Do I need to pay a deposit to the broker before finance is sorted out through the dealer?
It depends on the broker I think. You’ll need to check with them amd details should be in their respective websites. I didn’t do finance as bought both car outright and with DTD my deposit was paid direct to the dealership rather than the broker. But with orange wheels my deposit was paid to the broker.
Thanks.
DTD are definitely offering the best deals.
Even better using vw PCP, as they currently contributing £2k to the deposit, so come out at just over £30k!
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I’ve bought via both Drivethedeal (my current R) and Orange Wheels (a previous gti) and both were very very good all round. Not only fantastic discounts (saving thousands) but great service and the supplying dealers in both cases were excellent, as it’s they who you will be dealing with after the initial contact and deposit with the broker. If you have no car to trade then it’s a no brainer to use a broker, as you’ll get the best discount and you’ll not suffer on the part ex side of things (I sold privately so avoided the reduced p/x issue). All the brokers mentioned in this thread have good reputations amongst enthusiasts with many many using them. I can highly recommend DTD dealership (south) JCB Medway who have a great rep. You can usually arrange for the car to be transported to you if you want, but if you don’t mind travelling to collect it, it’s a great way to get to know the car!
Thanks for the info!
Do I need to pay a deposit to the broker before finance is sorted out through the dealer?
It depends on the broker I think. You’ll need to check with them amd details should be in their respective websites. I didn’t do finance as bought both car outright and with DTD my deposit was paid direct to the dealership rather than the broker. But with orange wheels my deposit was paid to the broker.
Thanks.
DTD are definitely offering the best deals.
Even better using vw PCP, as they currently contributing £2k to the deposit, so come out at just over £30k!
That’s great news! They regularly do deposit contributions. Some people PCP to get the contribution, then clear the finance in the first month, though it usually incurs a small interest charge.
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The car will be out of production in six months!
There are loads of members here and on other forums who have used DtD, Orangewheels etc. coast2coastcars are very good too.
The sticking point with these brokers that tend to use fleet dept discounts are when you have an immaculate trade in as they generally won’t offer top dollar as well as huge discounts.
If you have no p/x then they’re probably unbeatable in pure £££ savings.
Carwow dealers can be useful if you have a part/ex, but don’t forget our own resident dealer Evo1986.
When considering a part/ex into the equation it’s the overall cost to change that has to be compared.
Thanks for the shout out Andy I have dropped the member a PM.
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After much consideration, I decided to buy a 19 plate R from my local dealer.
Thanks again to Lee for making me such a great offer on a new car, but I just couldn’t wait :grin:
I’d post a pic, but can’t remember how?
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The car will be out of production in six months!
There are loads of members here and on other forums who have used DtD, Orangewheels etc. coast2coastcars are very good too.
The sticking point with these brokers that tend to use fleet dept discounts are when you have an immaculate trade in as they generally won’t offer top dollar as well as huge discounts.
If you have no p/x then they’re probably unbeatable in pure £££ savings.
Carwow dealers can be useful if you have a part/ex, but don’t forget our own resident dealer Evo1986.
When considering a part/ex into the equation it’s the overall cost to change that has to be compared.
Thanks for the shout out Andy I have dropped the member a PM.
Hi - sorry for hijacking this but I am about to order a GTI Performance 5dr DSG in tornado red (factory order I believe) possibly through DTD but saw you may be able to offer a competitive deal? I am a new forum member so not sure if that allows pm's though? Thanks
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Hi Mistac,
You can reach me on 01242 222233 or Lee.evans@ir.inchcape.co.uk
Just tried to PM but wouldn’t work.
Regards,
Lee Evans
Sales Manager
Cheltenham Volkswagen
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Hi Mistac,
You can reach me on 01242 222233 or Lee.evans@ir.inchcape.co.uk
Just tried to PM but wouldn’t work.
Regards,
Lee Evans
Sales Manager
Cheltenham Volkswagen
Apologies - only just read your message so was not ignoring it but it is probably now too late as I have now verbally ordered through DTD before reading your reply! (I did speak with one of your female colleagues as I had not seen your reply, who indicated you would not be able to better the DTD price, which is fair enough). I "hope" that is now true otherwise I might regret being so hasty! Thanks anyway
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Does anyone have any experience of ordering through DTD in the last few weeks/months and paying off PCP VW finance immediately/within 14 day right to withdraw period ? If so, did you lose any deposit contribution/deal sweeteners etc? I don't think you do but just want to confirm others experience.
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Does anyone have any experience of ordering through DTD in the last few weeks/months and paying off PCP VW finance immediately/within 14 day right to withdraw period ? If so, did you lose any deposit contribution/deal sweeteners etc? I don't think you do but just want to confirm others experience.
Bought my R through a dealer 8 months ago. Took the PCP out then paid it off by contacting VW Finance who were very good tbh. Think I ended up with about £3 in interest.
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Does anyone have any experience of ordering through DTD in the last few weeks/months and paying off PCP VW finance immediately/within 14 day right to withdraw period ? If so, did you lose any deposit contribution/deal sweeteners etc? I don't think you do but just want to confirm others experience.
Bought my R through a dealer 8 months ago. Took the PCP out then paid it off by contacting VW Finance who were very good tbh. Think I ended up with about £3 in interest.
So you paid it off within the 14 days and did not lose any incentives?
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Orangewheels looked good but drivethedeal coming in best this morning so have emailed for a finance quote.
Interesting on orangewheels it give a breakdown of the discounted rates for the options. Notice paint option is not discounted.