Clubsport order thread

[SRGTD]

I doubt anyone is under any illusion about the longer term durability of the MG4 bearing in mind the bargain basement pricing, but as a short term business lease/Mobility/PCP it’s hard to ignore.
I’ve had a good look at my colleague’s car and it’s decent enough inside for a sub £30k BEV, it goes very well up to the NSL in sporty mode and actually handles well. Terrifying brakes similar to the ID models remove a bit of the enjoyment of brisk driving but I guess you quickly get used to them.
If I had company car allowance I’d be first in the queue for the Xpower model.

But alas I pay my own way when it comes to transport so I’ll stick with my “legacy marque” petrol hatchback and kid myself about German engineering.

Interesting article on www.thisismoney.co.uk website about the heavy depreciation of BEV’s. Not good for anyone thinking of leasing or PCP’ing a new BEV and paying with their own ‘hard earned’ as high depreciation will mean low residual values / low GFV’s which will be reflected in high monthly payments.

Maybe good news for anyone thinking of buying a nearly new BEV though……..

https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/article-12160659/Used-electric-cars-nosedived-value-2023.html

[Parttimer]

Just had a call from the dealer. My Clubsport that I ordered in May 22 has gone from an unconfirmed build week of 37 to a confirmed week of 34. Hopefully just timed for the new reg.

[WelshGolf]

Are the prices of used Clubsports on Autotrader really representative of what they are selling for? There is a couple of there, same year, spec and mileage as mine on for £4k more than what I paid. When is this bubble going to burst?

[Tractor Dave]

If it hasn't burst already it will be soon. I'm quite keen to get back into a Golf and I'm struggling to sell my Rs3 without loosing money. Six months ago, nearly new Rs3's with delivery mileage were selling for £6k over list.

[MaggotsRus]

I think some of the prices on auto trader are ridiculous for the Clubsport and it’s not even the special edition. When I think what I paid for my 45 and it’s a fully loaded spec and to what some dealers are asking (strangely not VW dealers) then some people are going to be caught out with a car that will quickly have negative depreciation on what they paid now and probably a high apr as well if they haven’t bought it cash. I applaud those that got their cars on what they paid when ordered a year / two years ago. But it’s very fragile out there and a key indicator to what’s happening is the mortgage state of affairs.

[Jonny2021]

I got an email from the dealership today that my order has been built and is on route to the Port for shipment to UK. Looks like I'll be leaving the car at the dealership to collect on 1st Sept on a 73 plate... seems daft to not wait a few weeks as it will increase the residual value being the newer reg.
Think I'm gonna have to visit the dealership and have sneaky peek at it in August .....
I ordered mine October 2021 !

[Adammd209]

Ordered September 21, just had confirmation its sat at UK port.... oh yes!

[Perky]

Finally my order has gone from unconfirmed to confirmed with ETA to dealer September.

Ordered October 21

[evo1986]

I got an email from the dealership today that my order has been built and is on route to the Port for shipment to UK. Looks like I'll be leaving the car at the dealership to collect on 1st Sept on a 73 plate... seems daft to not wait a few weeks as it will increase the residual value being the newer reg.
Think I'm gonna have to visit the dealership and have sneaky peek at it in August .....
I ordered mine October 2021 !

Just a word of warning if it’s being bought on a previously supported VW finance package you will need to usually take delivery of it within 7 days of it arriving or the original finance package will not be honoured.

Of course if you are paying cash it shouldn’t matter

[monkeyhanger]

If it hasn't burst already it will be soon. I'm quite keen to get back into a Golf and I'm struggling to sell my Rs3 without loosing money. Six months ago, nearly new Rs3's with delivery mileage were selling for £6k over list.

You're looking to sell the RS3 you just got? Why would you do that? Are they still being sold for £6k over list by the dealers and your "loss" is a reasonable margin for the dealership (15%)?