Which other cars did you consider before buying the Mk6?

[DWGTI]

Guys I think Im going to buy a 135i coupe M sport. Making my decision on monday. The reason the mk6 is at the back of my mind is lack of discount with VW. The 135 comes in at 32k with my options. Thats 4k more than my spec'd up mk6. However BMW are more than happy to drop about 5k. Its unreal! VW will take a grand off max. I also went back to Audi for the S3, that was coming in at 28k with discount too. I Love the GTI but VW what are you playing at! 

I will post my decision on Monday 

[R32UK]

135i has a great engine and with a remap will make the gti look a little silly im affraid Will probably hold its value well too... but dont forget to factor in running cost too. The BMW will cost you more overall... but with that kind of discount who would argue

[DWGTI]

I know mate, the discount is the big push to be honest. Test drove the beemer on Fri. It was awesum, soo fast. 0-60 5.3. 155 top limiter. Remap takes it to 160+mph and 4.5 sec'ish 0-60mph. Basically it beats an M3. All this for less than a GTI. Im gutted about VW really am.

[R32UK]

I know mate, the discount is the big push to be honest. Test drove the beemer on Fri. It was awesum, soo fast. 0-60 5.3. 155 top limiter. Remap takes it to 160+mph and 4.5 sec'ish 0-60mph. Basically it beats an M3. All this for less than a GTI. Im gutted about VW really am.

Buy the BMW and I will swap you! 

[Snoopy]

the focus and vauxhalls will make u cry.  worth peanuts after 3 yrs.  on the otherhand though the gti is expensive, you will recup far more. 

So its worth less but you paid less to start with. Workout how much it actually cost in pound notes lost rather than look at % figures. Theres a reason % figures were introduced and why goverments always quote things in % as it never shows the real figures. I find it funny when people say things like this as it shows they have no idea how % values work. In real pound notes lost terms ie the actual money you will loose its more than likley you loose less on a car thats far cheaper to buy in the first place. I proved this when we went from running VWs to SEATs in the late 90s and i actually lost far less in pound notes even though Golf owners kept saying well ours keeps 50% value yours only 35%.

[DWGTI]

Haha why not give BMW a call...  Ps customer service was 5star! Gave me a bit to eat and coffee while we discussed the beast! Nice little touch

[R32UK]

the focus and vauxhalls will make u cry.  worth peanuts after 3 yrs.  on the otherhand though the gti is expensive, you will recup far more. 

So its worth less but you paid less yo start with. Workout howmuch its actually cost in pound notes lost rather than look as % figures. Theres a reason % figures were introduced and why goverments always quote things in % as it never shows the real figures. I find it funny when people say things like this as it shows they have no idea how % values work. In real pound notes lost terms ie the actual money you will loose its more than likley you loose less on a car thats far cheaper to buy in the first place.

very true. however the golf does have the best residuals in its class.

[Snoopy]

very true. however the golf does have the best residuals in its class.

But residuals meen NOTHING its a percent value it meens NOTHING. In true money lost a cheaper car to buy with much less % value residuals looses you less real money it costs you less actual money, the pound notes out of your pocket. % values are a way of fiddling figures and putting fault impressions into peoples heads. Its amazing how many people don't actual look at it in real pound notes and sit down and do the maths to work it out.

[R32UK]

very true. however the golf does have the best residuals in its class.

But residuals meen NOTHING its a percent value it meens NOTHING. In true money lost a cheaper car to buy with much less % value residuals looses you less real money it costs you less. % Values are a way of fiddling figures and putting fault impressions into peoples heads.

I understand what your saying.... but your missing out the most important factor, which is the fact that your driving a better car, and therefore have to pay for a better car before you lose less percentage of what you paid for.... which really isnt as much as you say.

e.g

Golf £23k may lose 16% in first year = £3680 (so its worth £19320 after first year)

Astra £20k may lose 17% in first year = £3400 (so its worth £16600 after first year)

So yes the Golf has lost £280 more in its first year... but really its only cost you £280 more to have the Golf over the Astra. Simples

[keelaw]

The 135i is a nice motor, very fast, but the looks, running costs and lack of practicality would rule it out for me.  

In terms of discount, the internet brokers should get you over £2k... but can't argue that the BMW discount is massive.  That said, why not try the internet brokers to source the BMW?  Perhaps you could get an even better discount than the dealer!