new gti mark 5...... main dealer or internet???

[pugwash77]

hi

Ive seen the golf mk 5 at main dealers for approx 20500, however I have also stumbled across sites such as simpledeal, motorprovider etc which sell them for 17500.

obviously this is a significant saving but is it the same car, spec engine etc ? are there any catches or are these sites legit??

has anyone used them or have any tips, advice on how to proceed...

many thanks, pug

[TheReflex]

This topic has been done to death mate.  The cheaper cars are Imports, usually from mainland europe to full UK spec ( although some aren't ) . I got my car from Simpledeal £18300 for a 3 door , 18" Monzas, metallic paint, armrest cd chager and cruise. My car is full UK spec and was imported from Holland. The thing to note is you only get 2 years warranty with imports, and obviously , you may get slightly less come trade in time if it's within 3 years.

[Hurdy]

Hi Pugwash and welcome to the forum

Here are a few links to some past threads on the subject you are looking at

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=61865.0

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=61754.0

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=60095.0

Hope these help

[acwats]

keep an eye on this if considering Motorprovider

www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=61819.0

[ed30]

Go into the VW.UKsite have a look at their used cars page you will be amazed whats on offer