KD
Member
- Joined
- Feb 22, 2000
- Location
- Dearborn, MI USA
Test drove the automatic Golf TDI today, it's a dream! Very sharp looking too - it was a silver/grey GLS with lux. package and heated seats. (Does anyone have a red TDI? I haven't seen any here on the forum).
Alas, common sense prevails and I've decided when it come time to order to get the base model. As much as I'd enjoy power windows, sunroof, etc, I don't think the hefty extra cost is worth it. I'll spend the saved $$$ on an aftermarket sound system and alarm.
Alright, this is the first time I've ever been interested in a car that isn't found in abundance. I certainly had no problem getting the exact color and packages in my Es-crap, and had my uncle's A-Plan, so have never had to "deal" before.
What can I expect as far as negotiations for a Golf TDI? Are dealers firm in the sticker prices? I know that a GL with auto is listed at $17,595 MSRP, and invoice is $16,490. From what I understand most folks have been paying about $400 over invoice, so my target should be about $16,800?
Any advice would be helpful!
KD
Also, few things that the salesman mentioned worried me a bit.
First, he told me that finding a GL with an automatic is much harder than the GLS... does anyone know if this is just sales BS to get me to spend more money, or is it true? I am not in any hurry to get the car, but I don't want to wait 6 months either.
Second, when I asked about leasing, (which I had planned on doing), he told me that *no one* leases a Golf as it costs too much. He claimed that VW doesn't lease enough of them to make it worth it.
GeWilli, thanks for the advice on Williams WV. I tried them and they didn't have any automatics. Also, I'd really like to find a dealer close to home, Lansing's an hour and a half away.
Alas, common sense prevails and I've decided when it come time to order to get the base model. As much as I'd enjoy power windows, sunroof, etc, I don't think the hefty extra cost is worth it. I'll spend the saved $$$ on an aftermarket sound system and alarm.
Alright, this is the first time I've ever been interested in a car that isn't found in abundance. I certainly had no problem getting the exact color and packages in my Es-crap, and had my uncle's A-Plan, so have never had to "deal" before.
What can I expect as far as negotiations for a Golf TDI? Are dealers firm in the sticker prices? I know that a GL with auto is listed at $17,595 MSRP, and invoice is $16,490. From what I understand most folks have been paying about $400 over invoice, so my target should be about $16,800?
Any advice would be helpful!
KD
Also, few things that the salesman mentioned worried me a bit.
First, he told me that finding a GL with an automatic is much harder than the GLS... does anyone know if this is just sales BS to get me to spend more money, or is it true? I am not in any hurry to get the car, but I don't want to wait 6 months either.
Second, when I asked about leasing, (which I had planned on doing), he told me that *no one* leases a Golf as it costs too much. He claimed that VW doesn't lease enough of them to make it worth it.
GeWilli, thanks for the advice on Williams WV. I tried them and they didn't have any automatics. Also, I'd really like to find a dealer close to home, Lansing's an hour and a half away.