Newbie needing advice

[Lensey]

Hi all, I'm new to the forum, I've had a few GTi's in the past, Mk1, 2 x Mk2's & Mk4 so true to say I like the brand   I'm currently looking at trading our A1 up to a MK7 GTi, I went to look at this one in Sawston VW

http://usedcars.volkswagen.co.uk/dealer/Golf-GTI/GTD/R/GTE/2.0-TSI-GTI-230-PS-DSG/Cambridge/3708610-605938485-42149.aspx?srcmdc=se_ce_re_

But ended up liking this one better:

http://usedcars.volkswagen.co.uk/dealer/Golf-GTI/GTD/R/GTE/2.0-TSI-GTI-230-PS-DSG/Cambridge/3708610-606119449-42149.aspx?srcmdc=se_ce_re_

After going away and looking for similar spec'd car, this one has DCC, Keyless entry, sunroof, car-net-app etc, I couldn't get anything spec'd the same, cars that had some of the specs, mainly keyless entry car-net and lower miles were priced at about 24-26k.  If this car was up for between 25-26 I think I would've bought it by now but I can't get over the fact its £26990 with 9k miles.

My question is, do people think they are asking too much for it or with the options is it reasonable?

[matchboy]

Lensey, I don't live too far away from Cambridge, I can tell you from experience (both buying and selling) that the dealers there are tight as a7seholes, their prices are inflated and they just don't budge with discounts.  Hence why I've never bought or sold a car from them!

My advice would be to give Steve Surridge a call at Lancaster Letchworth - I've bought & sold a few cars off him and he's really good, and he's more realistic in terms of price and discounts. 

[p3asa]

You might be lucky and find a dealer still has these on order and able to change to your specification.

I've just specced up a 5dr DSG sunroof, car net app and DCC and it comes to £25,591 from https://www.drivethedeal.com

I wouldn't pay what they are asking for a car with 9k miles when you can get a brand new one for cheaper!!

[I wanted a GTi]

You might be lucky and find a dealer still has these on order and able to change to your specification.

I've just specced up a 5dr DSG sunroof, car net app and DCC and it comes to £25,591 from https://www.drivethedeal.com

I wouldn't pay what they are asking for a car with 9k miles when you can get a brand new one for cheaper!!

Not possible anymore. All pre facelift models are made or passed the point of being able to change the spec.

[Lensey]

Thanks guys, my Mrs called the dealer in Chelmsford and they have a some cars on order, going to have a look through them tomorrow and see what specs etc, they are giving a £3250 discount, I could get a new one for a little bit more than the one in Sawston!  Think they are going to have trouble selling that one

Next question, what are peoples thoughts on 18' v 19' wheels?  I like the look of the 19's but do the 18's drive better?

[brettblade]

Thanks guys, my Mrs called the dealer in Chelmsford and they have a some cars on order, going to have a look through them tomorrow and see what specs etc, they are giving a £3250 discount, I could get a new one for a little bit more than the one in Sawston!  Think they are going to have trouble selling that one

Next question, what are peoples thoughts on 18' v 19' wheels?  I like the look of the 19's but do the 18's drive better?

£3250 is a VW discount, nothing from the dealer in there!  Use CarWow to get some comparative quotes, and then canvass a few local dealers.  I got over £5k off list.

[matchboy]

Thanks guys, my Mrs called the dealer in Chelmsford and they have a some cars on order, going to have a look through them tomorrow and see what specs etc, they are giving a £3250 discount, I could get a new one for a little bit more than the one in Sawston!  Think they are going to have trouble selling that one

Next question, what are peoples thoughts on 18' v 19' wheels?  I like the look of the 19's but do the 18's drive better?

You can get more than that dude.  Carwow & Drivethedeal are your friends!

Sawston are awful - but they do sell cars as it's an area whereby people have a few quid and therefore don't care about a few grand here and there.  I once went there for an R and they offered me 0% discount    Suffice to say I didn't order from them!

I had 19's on both my GTI PP and R, and they rode just fine (without DCC too).

[Lensey]

Thanks guys, my Mrs called the dealer in Chelmsford and they have a some cars on order, going to have a look through them tomorrow and see what specs etc, they are giving a £3250 discount, I could get a new one for a little bit more than the one in Sawston!  Think they are going to have trouble selling that one

Next question, what are peoples thoughts on 18' v 19' wheels?  I like the look of the 19's but do the 18's drive better?

£3250 is a VW discount, nothing from the dealer in there!  Use CarWow to get some comparative quotes, and then canvass a few local dealers.  I got over £5k off list.

Sorry, I wasn't clear about that, they did say VW are giving £3250 off, they did say they were offering more deals by taking their finance etc but I'm not interested in all that, thought I would see if there are any cars I like then try and push the dealer for a discount. I've never used carwow or drive the deal so I will have a look at those sites 

[mcmaddy]

You'll get a better discount by taking the vw finance and then you can pay it off a few days after getting your car. The 3250 might be dependant on you taking the vw finance.

[NewCsS]

Look on carwow dealers are quoting same price for cash as finance because VW have cut price don't think there any deposit contribution are available now. Some cars on carwow advertised for £21500 and £22000 basic spec . .