GTI Clubsport Edition 40 - press release

[drisser]

which in itself is a bit naughty tbh - wanting people to order based on an inaccurate finance quote.. so they can they say they are sold out.. ?

[drisser]

OK this is bo**ocks I am afraid to say..

Just had another PCP quote from another VW dealer in the same group - this time it is 9.7% APR not 13.7%.. so that is clearly bull to just get orders placed..

With the bucket seats added to previous spec, list price £34,360, no discount or contribution,  £6872 deposit, 35 x £516 !!!  plus £15,480 final payment. 

Madness sorry - its a nice car and good luck to those happy to pay for it or get a discount but that's crazy money.  Fair play to VW for a successful marketing campaign though.

[matchboy]

OK this is bo**ocks I am afraid to say..

Just had another PCP quote from another VW dealer in the same group - this time it is 9.7% APR not 13.7%.. so that is clearly bull to just get orders placed..

With the bucket seats added to previous spec, list price £34,360, no discount or contribution,  £6872 deposit, 35 x £516 !!!  plus £15,480 final payment. 

Madness sorry - its a nice car and good luck to those happy to pay for it or get a discount but that's crazy money.  Fair play to VW for a successful marketing campaign though.

That's ridiculous money, and ridiculous monthly payments especially after the sizeable deposit you've quoted.  I know it will sell as if you had money to burn then why not, but like you said in a previous post for that kind of money you could have a Cayman - and trust me that's a hell of a lot more fun to drive than a GTI  - or if you wanted to stay with a Golf then have a highly specced R, which is a sh!t load quicker.  I really don't know why anyone would pay that for a GTI, no matter how big the spoiler is 

[CraigW]

OK this is bo**ocks I am afraid to say..

Just had another PCP quote from another VW dealer in the same group - this time it is 9.7% APR not 13.7%.. so that is clearly bull to just get orders placed..

With the bucket seats added to previous spec, list price £34,360, no discount or contribution,  £6872 deposit, 35 x £516 !!!  plus £15,480 final payment. 

Madness sorry - its a nice car and good luck to those happy to pay for it or get a discount but that's crazy money.  Fair play to VW for a successful marketing campaign though.

That's ridiculous money, and ridiculous monthly payments especially after the sizeable deposit you've quoted.  I know it will sell as if you had money to burn then why not, but like you said in a previous post for that kind of money you could have a Cayman - and trust me that's a hell of a lot more fun to drive than a GTI  - or if you wanted to stay with a Golf then have a highly specced R, which is a sh!t load quicker.  I really don't know why anyone would pay that for a GTI, no matter how big the spoiler is 

Completely agree Mark. You would be off your rocker to buy one of these considering what you could get for the same money

[matchboy]

Completely agree Mark. You would be off your rocker to buy one of these considering what you could get for the same money

I'd rather put the money towards a second hand M4, a second hand Cayman (obviously  ), a new R or an M2.  That's far too much money for a car that isn't that quick.

[HA54SYM`]

Based on all your replies I am really chuffed with the deal I got for mine.

Interesting to see on the configurator that the black roof is no cost option at moment, be nice if true as I refused to pay £295 for it when all other countries get it as no cost option.

Also see winter pack is no cost too?

Dave

[drisser]

Completely agree Mark. You would be off your rocker to buy one of these considering what you could get for the same money

I'd rather put the money towards a second hand M4, a second hand Cayman (obviously  ), a new R or an M2.  That's far too much money for a car that isn't that quick.

given the Clubsport was my "lower cost" option for a long term keeper weekend / fun car, I think I have ruled that out now and its a straight choice between an M2 (I have a build slot in 2017 if I want it) or a used Cayman (last of the 6 cyl models) which I think will be equally sought after now they have gone 4 cyl turbo..

Dave you certainly did well, fair play !

[drisser]

OK this is bo**ocks I am afraid to say..

Just had another PCP quote from another VW dealer in the same group - this time it is 9.7% APR not 13.7%.. so that is clearly bull to just get orders placed..

With the bucket seats added to previous spec, list price £34,360, no discount or contribution,  £6872 deposit, 35 x £516 !!!  plus £15,480 final payment. 

Madness sorry - its a nice car and good luck to those happy to pay for it or get a discount but that's crazy money.  Fair play to VW for a successful marketing campaign though.

That's ridiculous money, and ridiculous monthly payments especially after the sizeable deposit you've quoted.  I know it will sell as if you had money to burn then why not, but like you said in a previous post for that kind of money you could have a Cayman - and trust me that's a hell of a lot more fun to drive than a GTI  - or if you wanted to stay with a Golf then have a highly specced R, which is a sh!t load quicker.  I really don't know why anyone would pay that for a GTI, no matter how big the spoiler is 

How has your cayman been ?  reliable as well as fun ?  Am seriously thinking about a used one and keeping it for the long term, that or the M2...

[wigit]

How has your cayman been ?  reliable as well as fun ?  Am seriously thinking about a used one and keeping it for the long term, that or the M2...

I jumped for the M2 earlier this year before the reviews, mine is likely to be Q1 2017, got it through the group who have supplied most of my cars so sensible deposit and nice to deal with, funnily enough a GTS Caymen was the other choice before the wife spent a lot more on extras for the house. Excluding M Performance bits so can only spend about £5K on extra in total on the M2, mine are less than £1K, i got bored waiting for the R400

My usual dealer is working on equalling some of the daft r Estate lease quotes as through VWFS and think this will be the daily, no longer willing to take a gamble of VW residuals

[mjh_056]

Do understand the prestige aspect and potentially being a good long term investment but the car itself does not really grab me and would just stay with the GTI if was wanting to stay at FWD for the prices being discussed.

Hopefully this being on the scene will keep R prices honest and competitive as some folks money now diverts to the Clubsport