My dream of getting a new GTI... can you help?

[em20]

Hi

Like many ppl on here I've lurked in the background, but finally I'm looking at getting myself a mk 5 golf!!  (after months and months of drooling over them!!)

I was looking at spending around £18k on a second hand motor, but I'm quite specific with what extra's I want and am finding it difficult sourcing one.  I was told by a dealer last year that they can't do deals on brand new cars, however, from readding various posts on here it seems you can!!  (I am a girl, so dealers do try and take the mick!!)

I've configured my dream car and it comes to £23k, what sort of discount do you think is reasonable.  I'm thinking of £20k - but is this too much??

Emma

[topher]

I doubt you'll coax a 15% discount out of even the most accommodating dealer. What spec are you after?

Oh and welcome

[em20]

Thanks 

I'm after 3dr, manual, metallic black, with 18'' Monzas, Leather seats (altho now std if I get a new one), Cruise control, centre arm rest, parking sensors and electric folding wing mirrors

[topher]

That is rather particular.. is your heart absolutely set on black? I know of a white one for sale that matches the rest of your spec perfectly and it looks stunning.

http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/509219.htm

[AlanD]

I doubt you'll coax a 15% discount out of even the most accommodating dealer.

I can think of several ways in which a woman could get that sort of discount. Ohhh I'm in such a childish mood this afternoon.

Welcome to the forum Emma, black does look stunning when its cleaned and polished, but its very very hard to keep clean. A layer of dust just seems to form on it which doesnt happen on any other colour. As said, looks brilliant when clean and really compliments the red on the honeycombe grill (I've got a black one so dont think I'm slagging it off lol).

That one that topher has found looks spot on and in great knick, you know what they are saying these days, white is the new black. . .

Happy hunting

[em20]

Hi, thanks for your replys.

I currently drive a bright yellow car, so am looking for something a bit more subtle!!

Has to be black cos think it looks lush in black!!  I'm more than happy to clean it every week!!!!

Hmmmm yes maybe I could use some sort of bribery!! he he

[BaJ]

Thanks 

I'm after 3dr, manual, metallic black, with 18'' Monzas, Leather seats (altho now std if I get a new one), Cruise control, centre arm rest, parking sensors and electric folding wing mirrors

You can normally get a great discount on one that is coming from the dealership stock network, if you are placing a factory order though with a specific specification then you might struggle.

For example I paid under £19k for mine - brand new March 1st 08 plate - red, 18" Monzas, centre arm rest, privacy glass. Cruise control can be retro-fitted cheaply, leather is now standard as you say ... so spec'd up that's a lot more cash at £23k for parking sensors and electric mirrors!

Good luck with the hunt

[AlanD]

Where abouts in Kent you from? I picked up mine from VW Maidstone, chap called Dave Catchpole was really helpful, might be worth giving him a bell if your near that area and see what they have?

Tell him that young Alan who bought the black GTi the other month sent you, never know, I might get some comission lol

[Komenda]

Will this one do ya

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/VOLKSWAGEN+GOLF/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-152-177-191-4294966995-4294967159/advert.action?R=200814307219611&distance=99&postcode=da1+4sf&channel=CARS&make=VOLKSWAGEN&model=GOLF&min_pr=15000&max_pr=20000&max_mileage=

[em20]

Will this one do ya

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/VOLKSWAGEN+GOLF/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-152-177-191-4294966995-4294967159/advert.action?R=200814307219611&distance=99&postcode=da1+4sf&channel=CARS&make=VOLKSWAGEN&model=GOLF&min_pr=15000&max_pr=20000&max_mileage=

Thanks for this - just rung them up!!  They're getting back to me on a part ex price