OK chaps, first post so be nice!
I'm collecting a tornado 5 dr MK6 with 18" Monza'a shadows and winterpack next Monday, ordered last week from Loders in Dorchester.
Firstly, if you're flexible on spec, there are built cars in Germany that can come over in a couple of weeks. I'm getting almost the spec I want but not waiting.
Next deal, surprisingly I spoke to two local dealers who stated (with a touch of smug arrogance) that there was zero discount on a MK6 GTI. I told them politely that I didn't think paying list price in the current economic climate was wise, they said no deal so I walked. Their loss! They did say that they had sold their current allocation so couldn't get any more anyway. Hmmm....
Anyways, I traded in my 08 Scirocco GT TSI that I bought last November for £21K with 800 miles on her (was £25.5K list) and was offered book value of £19K from stealer now with 13000 miles on it. Agreed the deal at £19775 on the PX with finance at cost so was happy, that was a grand better than their offer and i'm happy that they're doing OK out of it, i'm a firm believer that they need to make a decent living too.
So that's my deal, can't wait to get the car.
Cheers.