In the market for a new Polo GTI

[Blue-Bear]

Hey Guys,

I'm new to the VW scene, having come from a Honda.

I'm currently in the market for a Polo GTi in sydney, any recommendations for good dealers?

Also, what did you guys pick it up driveaway for?

I'm looking to get one with the sunroof option, but i'm still deciding on the colour, be either white, red or black :?

Any tips when going to buy the car?

Cheers guys!

[cliffo]

Hi Blue-Bear,

I picked my GTI up last week, Candy White with leather for $31,500 drive away.

Re the colour, go the white (not that I'm biased or anything j:)

Im in Newcastle so can't give you any ideas re dealers in Sydney so will leave that for others to advise.

Great car, you wont regret it.

[Blue-Bear]

Hi Blue-Bear,

I picked my GTI up last week, Candy White with leather for $31,500 drive away.

Re the colour, go the white (not that I'm biased or anything j:)

Im in Newcastle so can't give you any ideas re dealers in Sydney so will leave that for others to advise.

Great car, you wont regret it.

$31500? wow! thats a very nice deal!m congrats! how you finding it?

i gotta try and fit everything into a 32k budget :(

[Eddy]

Hoyhoy.
Boy's, all I can say is that you'll love your new toys, their great little things.
So enjoy & look them & yourself of course.

[cliffo]

$31500? wow! thats a very nice deal!m congrats! how you finding it?

i gotta try and fit everything into a 32k budget :(

Well if you're only option is the sunroof (no leather) you should be able to meet your budget fairly easily.

So far the car is going great - only 500Kms atm so yet to give it a good run. Might have to go for a cruise this weekend.

I stepped up from a 2000 SSS Nissan Pulsar and am more than happy with the upgrade to VW....don't think I would buy a Japanese car again.

[Blue-Bear]

Well if you're only option is the sunroof (no leather) you should be able to meet your budget fairly easily.

So far the car is going great - only 500Kms atm so yet to give it a good run. Might have to go for a cruise this weekend.

I stepped up from a 2000 SSS Nissan Pulsar and am more than happy with the upgrade to VW....don't think I would buy a Japanese car again.

ahh, with the driveaway it all includes the dealer delivery etc?

sounds great!

i wonder how much the servicing costs would be on a VW compared to a jap car?

[cliffo]

ahh, with the driveaway it all includes the dealer delivery etc?

sounds great!

i wonder how much the servicing costs would be on a VW compared to a jap car?

Yep, drive away price covers everything (rego, dealer delivery blah blah blah....)

Not sure on the service costs as haven't got there yet. Would imagine dealer service would be quite a bit more than other places however.

[Blue-Bear]

Yep, drive away price covers everything (rego, dealer delivery blah blah blah....)

Not sure on the service costs as haven't got there yet. Would imagine dealer service would be quite a bit more than other places however.

sweet!

time to go shopping for one, might get it in the white, though the red and black look really tempting!

any idea on fuel consumption on these things?

[cliffo]

sweet!

time to go shopping for one, might get it in the white, though the red and black look really tempting!

any idea on fuel consumption on these things?

Haha...that will depend on your right foot j: ...and the car seems to keep tempting you to give it a good squirt :D

[phaeton]

My Mother was tempted by a Black Polo GTI last week with leather which she wants :D

It was 1 yr old for $28K had done 30K though.

BTW Welcome to VWwA Blue-Bear j:

[Blue-Bear]

Haha...that will depend on your right foot j: ...and the car seems to keep tempting you to give it a good squirt :D

haha, i got a iron right foot :(

[Blue-Bear]

My Mother was tempted by a Black Polo GTI last week with leather which she wants :D

It was 1 yr old for $28K had done 30K though.

BTW Welcome to VWwA Blue-Bear j:

nice!

im thinking of doing ex demo or just brand new?

Thanks phaeton! :D

[NickZ]

Hey Guys,

I'm new to the VW scene, having come from a Honda.

I'm currently in the market for a Polo GTi in sydney, any recommendations for good dealers?

Also, what did you guys pick it up driveaway for?

I'm looking to get one with the sunroof option, but i'm still deciding on the colour, be either white, red or black :?

Any tips when going to buy the car?

Cheers guys!

I picked up a Black one last month, no leather or sunroof for just over $29k.
So in regards to dollars, I think if you bring it down to $30,500 for black, or $30,000 for white/red you will have a reasonable deal with a sunroof.

If you are happy with either of the colours, I would ring around and ask if they have one sitting AT the dealer, and give them your price over the phone saying you would buy it straight away - you might find that they will take it - but be careful that you dont get stuck with an 06 build / 07 compliance plate.

When I was looking, there seemed to be a few red ones about, but no black ones or white ones - no offence to the red buyers! ;)

Good luck mate, hope you get a dealer who looks after you well!

[phaeton]

I guess its upto you :D

If however you spot a used/demo one with right specs may be worth buying it ;)

Tip: Also buy one with VW Warranty for the just in case situations or in last year of 3 yr standard VW warranty, you can also purchase 1 or 2yrs extended warranties ;)

[Blue-Bear]

I picked up a Black one last month, no leather or sunroof for just over $29k.
So in regards to dollars, I think if you bring it down to $30,500 for black, or $30,000 for white/red you will have a reasonable deal with a sunroof.

If you are happy with either of the colours, I would ring around and ask if they have one sitting AT the dealer, and give them your price over the phone saying you would buy it straight away - you might find that they will take it - but be careful that you dont get stuck with an 06 build / 07 compliance plate.

When I was looking, there seemed to be a few red ones about, but no black ones or white ones - no offence to the red buyers! ;)

Good luck mate, hope you get a dealer who looks after you well!

hey mate, thanks alot for the advice there, is there a difference between the 06 build and 07 build?

thanks

[Blue-Bear]

I guess its upto you :D

If however you spot a used/demo one with right specs may be worth buying it ;)

Tip: Also buy one with VW Warranty for the just in case situations or in last year of 3 yr standard VW warranty, you can also purchase 1 or 2yrs extended warranties ;)

only thing is i still dont know what colour to get! :?

[phaeton]

only thing is i still dont know what colour to get! :?

Hmmmmmmmmm

White or Black IMO :D ;)

Sorry Red & Silver & Blue owners ::pokes tongue::

[Blue-Bear]

Hmmmmmmmmm

White or Black IMO :D ;)

Sorry Red & Silver & Blue owners ::pokes tongue::

haha ive been told by a mate, black is very hard to maintain, white gets dirty :rolleyes:

[phaeton]

haha ive been told by a mate, black is very hard to maintain, white gets dirty :rolleyes:

LOL j: then its either Red, Blue or Silver :D

Blue is quite rare might be the pick ;)

[s1831559]

hi everyone, im a newbie. i just pick up my polo gti this morning. deal is bloody too good to be truth~~~ 07 candy white, all std, carpet + free 30GB iPod + iPod adaptor installed + full tank of petrol + flower for $27k drive away. anyone live on the gold coast? i highly recommend vw dealer in southport~

[Blue-Bear]

LOL j: then its either Red, Blue or Silver :D

Blue is quite rare might be the pick ;)

LOL!

i might actually look at getting white ::lol::

love the red ;D

[Blue-Bear]

hi everyone, im a newbie. i just pick up my polo gti this morning. deal is bloody too good to be truth~~~ 07 candy white, all std, carpet + free 30GB iPod + iPod adaptor installed + full tank of petrol + flower for $27k drive away. anyone live on the gold coast? i highly recommend vw dealer in southport~

damn thats a very nice deal!

was it hard to haggle?

;D

congrats on the purchase

[s1831559]

damn thats a very nice deal!

was it hard to haggle?

;D

congrats on the purchase

only took me 30 mins to sign the deal. only 1 min to settle the price!!! basically i walk in and offer 27k, the sale woman did up a deal, and ask her manager. the manager asked for 500 extra. i told her springwood dealer offer me 27200. then she said she'd like to keep the business local, and shake my hand~ i couldnt believe it too!!! coz with springwood deal, it took me more than an hour to get it down to 27200. further, GC dealer is doing a promo on polo range to receive a free 30gb ipod, well worth $300+, and plus the dealer adaptor ard 200 mark. man, i must got the best deal in the courty!

[Blue-Bear]

only took me 30 mins to sign the deal. only 1 min to settle the price!!! basically i walk in and offer 27k, the sale woman did up a deal, and ask her manager. the manager asked for 500 extra. i told her springwood dealer offer me 27200. then she said she'd like to keep the business local, and shake my hand~ i couldnt believe it too!!! coz with springwood deal, it took me more than an hour to get it down to 27200. further, GC dealer is doing a promo on polo range to receive a free 30gb ipod, well worth $300+, and plus the dealer adaptor ard 200 mark. man, i must got the best deal in the courty!

well done!

i hope i can get something similar lol

looking forward to going car shopping :D

gonna get sick of negotiating though haha

[DaveMack]

Get the White, Blue_bear. And s1831559 ... sounds like a sweet deal ... well done.

Dave

[NickZ]

I picked up a Black one last month, no leather or sunroof for just over $29k.
So in regards to dollars, I think if you bring it down to $30,500 for black, or $30,000 for white/red you will have a reasonable deal with a sunroof.

If you are happy with either of the colours, I would ring around and ask if they have one sitting AT the dealer, and give them your price over the phone saying you would buy it straight away - you might find that they will take it - but be careful that you dont get stuck with an 06 build / 07 compliance plate.

When I was looking, there seemed to be a few red ones about, but no black ones or white ones - no offence to the red buyers! ;)

Good luck mate, hope you get a dealer who looks after you well!

No difference in spec. But an 06 build / 07 comp come resale time (I think anyway) is worth less than an 07 build / 07 comp - it also indicates that the dealer is having trouble moving the car if they still have them now so you should be able to haggle more.

And $27k driveaway is a fantastic deal!!!! over $1500 cheaper than mine, but NSW has higher rego and stamp duty which will eat a bit of that up.

Regardless what price you pay, its all forgotten once it lands in your driveway! :D

[Blue-Bear]

No difference in spec. But an 06 build / 07 comp come resale time (I think anyway) is worth less than an 07 build / 07 comp - it also indicates that the dealer is having trouble moving the car if they still have them now so you should be able to haggle more.

And $27k driveaway is a fantastic deal!!!! over $1500 cheaper than mine, but NSW has higher rego and stamp duty which will eat a bit of that up.

Regardless what price you pay, its all forgotten once it lands in your driveway! :D

ahh now time to find a good dealer in sydney!

was thinking of going to the denlo group in parramatta, but anyone got recommendations for any others?

cheers

[NickZ]

ahh now time to find a good dealer in sydney!

was thinking of going to the denlo group in parramatta, but anyone got recommendations for any others?

cheers

I went through a carbroker which landed me at Barloworld Mascot - they were pretty good however I dealt with their corporate sales so can't vouch for their public sales.

I spoke to Denlo for a bit and went for a test drive through them - they seemed like they would be OK to deal with, although if they were a little quicker in responding to my calls I might have done done the deal through them.

I will PM you one to avoid - will explain why there.

[FL00DY]

Keep in mind, white is a non-metallic colour and so doesn't cost $500 ;) But white looks the best anyway :D

[naughty]

the black gets dirty and needs to be washed every two days if you like a clean car

BTW first post and im from South Africa - ive got a black 4door Polo Gti

[FLOSPOLOGTI]

See the dealer at Liverpool - 28500 driveaway (white without options 07 build and 07 compliance) ask for Donald. Full tank of juice so ready to enjoy !

[Blue-Bear]

Keep in mind, white is a non-metallic colour and so doesn't cost $500 ;) But white looks the best anyway :D

woohoo! thats already $500 less :D

i'll keep it in mind guys, so far really leaning towards white unless someone helps change my mind :lol:

[Blue-Bear]

See the dealer at Liverpool - 28500 driveaway (white without options 07 build and 07 compliance) ask for Donald. Full tank of juice so ready to enjoy !

Thanks!

Guess its time to shop around and find a deal :D

[Blue-Bear]

The Polo GTi doesn't have climate control does it?

Also, i don't know how true this is, but ive been told to replace a clutch on the polo gti's will cost thousands? Because of the one way clips or something is that true guys?

Cheers

[DaveMack]

The Polo GTi doesn't have climate control does it?

No it doesn't have climate control ... but the heater/aircon is pretty good so it's easy to get the temps right.

Dave

[Cygnus]

ahh now time to find a good dealer in sydney!

was thinking of going to the denlo group in parramatta, but anyone got recommendations for any others?

cheers

Denlo's pretty good to deal with in my opinion, although I am still waiting for my car to be here. Been waiting since March, but then I was told I wouldn't get it 'til August when I made the deal. Since March, I've driven my previous car until it had less than a week's worth of rego left, and traded it in two weeks ago, and I'm hopeful of getting a loan car from them sometime this week or next to use before my Polo arrives. So their service is pretty good. And I'm paying $32k for Candy White w/ leather and roof.

[Timbo]

Been waiting since March, but then I was told I wouldn't get it 'til August when I made the deal
Huh! :? Why the wait? There's plenty of Polos in dealers that I've seen...although perhaps not in the colours/spec one might like....but that seems outrageous


Also, i don't know how true this is, but ive been told to replace a clutch on the polo gti's will cost thousands? Because of the one way clips or something is that true guys?
Untrue. No harder or more complex than most other FWD cars, and it's pretty much stock standard VAG item

[Cygnus]

Huh! :? Why the wait? There's plenty of Polos in dealers that I've seen...although perhaps not in the colours/spec one might like....but that seems outrageous

Not sure to be honest. :? But I went to several dealers in Sydney and all said the same. I was pretty set on the colour and specs though. The car's on its way here now at least.

[FL00DY]

Not sure to be honest. :? But I went to several dealers in Sydney and all said the same. I was pretty set on the colour and specs though. The car's on its way here now at least.

Did you get given the VIN number? Ask for it, they should be able to give it to you. You can track when it gets into each port and when the ship arrives in Sydney.

[dodgeGTI]

See the dealer at Liverpool - 28500 driveaway (white without options 07 build and 07 compliance) ask for Donald. Full tank of juice so ready to enjoy !

seems a little exxie.. I paid less with window tint, custom number plates and metalic paint :D

[FL00DY]

seems a little exxie.. I paid less with window tint, custom number plates and metalic paint :D

Is that with or without family rates? ;) Was yours 07/07 Compliance/Build?

[Cygnus]

Did you get given the VIN number? Ask for it, they should be able to give it to you. You can track when it gets into each port and when the ship arrives in Sydney.

Yeah. Due to arrive in Sydney on the 21st July. I wonder how long it'll takes from the port to my garage? :?

[FL00DY]

Yeah. Due to arrive in Sydney on the 21st July. I wonder how long it'll takes from the port to my garage? :?

Depending on the dealer and how busy they are, bout 2 weeks :( Not many people get theirs off the boat sooner then that.

[dodgeGTI]

Is that with or without family rates? ;) Was yours 07/07 Compliance/Build?

with - gotta love the fam.

07 baby!

[FL00DY]

with - gotta love the fam.

07 baby!

Well then his price is within reason, know point making him think he got screwed on price just cause your brother works for VW.

[Blue-Bear]

Untrue. No harder or more complex than most other FWD cars, and it's pretty much stock standard VAG item

Thats great to hear!

im leaning more and more towards the white ;)

gonna keep shopping around at dealers and see what i can get, from this thread alot of you guys are getting excellent deals!

hopefully i can hit something around there as well :)

[FL00DY]

Thats great to hear!

im leaning more and more towards the white

gonna keep shopping around at dealers and see what i can get, from this thread alot of you guys are getting excellent deals!

hopefully i can hit something around there as well

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[Blue-Bear]

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oh you tease! :mad:

[MissVuks]

Hey people

have been lurking on these forums for a while reading everyones opinions and thoughts on their Polo GTIs and after secretly wanting one i have approached the parentals and i definately am getting one within the next 6-8months.

is there any advice you can give me about this car? It'l be my first sports car lol currently im driving a 02 Barina which i love to bits but i want something with a lot more power, actually a lot more power!!

ive rung around for quotes on servicing and drive away packages and so far in my area liverpool seems to be the cheapest.. also any advice on full comp insurance (il be 23 when i get the car hopefully, *fingers crossed*)

any wise words you can give me would be greatly appreciated about anything to do with the car and keeping it in absolute mint condition

im half way through my savings goal and would possibly trade in my barina. im not sure how much id get for a trade, id rather sell it private but i duno what my luck would be like (its in awesome condition, 62,000km).. any ideas? ive checked out redbook and the figures seem okay for private sale but im iffy about trade in.

what are your opinions?

Thanks in advance
MissVuks :)

[FL00DY]

Hey people

have been lurking on these forums for a while reading everyones opinions and thoughts on their Polo GTIs and after secretly wanting one i have approached the parentals and i definately am getting one within the next 6-8months.

is there any advice you can give me about this car? It'l be my first sports car lol currently im driving a 02 Barina which i love to bits but i want something with a lot more power, actually a lot more power!!

ive rung around for quotes on servicing and drive away packages and so far in my area liverpool seems to be the cheapest.. also any advice on full comp insurance (il be 23 when i get the car hopefully, *fingers crossed*)

any wise words you can give me would be greatly appreciated about anything to do with the car and keeping it in absolute mint condition

im half way through my savings goal and would possibly trade in my barina. im not sure how much id get for a trade, id rather sell it private but i duno what my luck would be like (its in awesome condition, 62,000km).. any ideas? ive checked out redbook and the figures seem okay for private sale but im iffy about trade in.

what are your opinions?

Thanks in advance
MissVuks :)Welcome MissVuks. You've made the right choice. May I suggest instead of hi-jacking someone else's thread, perhaps copy and paste your above post to a new thread. I reckon you'll get better responses that way ;)

[PeterHBne]

I did a deal for $26,990 on the road for a standard red GTI with tint included (thanks for the lead Shaneth!!). Plated Mar or May '07 (can't remember which). Didn't ask about mats - they're standard aren't they?

STILL waiting for my works' useless fleet company to finalise leasing paperwork so I can ditch the XR6 hire car (I like it by the way...) and drive the damn thing!

[MissVuks]

Welcome MissVuks. You've made the right choice. May I suggest instead of hi-jacking someone else's thread, perhaps copy and paste your above post to a new thread. I reckon you'll get better responses that way ;)

hijacking ay - sorry kinda new to this :) might take your advice and post a new thread. thanks!!

[FL00DY]

I did a deal for $26,990 on the road for a standard red GTI with tint included (thanks for the lead Shaneth!!). Plated Mar or May '07 (can't remember which). Didn't ask about mats - they're standard aren't they?

STILL waiting for my works' useless fleet company to finalise leasing paperwork so I can ditch the XR6 hire car (I like it by the way...) and drive the damn thing!

Yes front and rear floor mats are standard.

[MissVuks]

I did a deal for $26,990 on the road for a standard red GTI with tint included (thanks for the lead Shaneth!!). Plated Mar or May '07 (can't remember which). Didn't ask about mats - they're standard aren't they?

STILL waiting for my works' useless fleet company to finalise leasing paperwork so I can ditch the XR6 hire car (I like it by the way...) and drive the damn thing!

where did u find one so cheap?? ive been quoted stock standard over 30-31k drive away, maybe its because im a girl :confused:

[FL00DY]

hijacking ay - sorry kinda new to this :) might take your advice and post a new thread. thanks!!

haha sorry, not having a go :D hi-jacking is just the lingo :D But you are more likely to get better responses with your own thread. Also this forum is full of info that you can search for here (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/search.php).

[PeterHBne]

where did u find one so cheap?? ive been quoted stock standard over 30-31k drive away, maybe its because im a girl :confused:

They will always quote that price when you walk in.

I wouldn't bother even discussing the price until you are ready to buy. When they tell you the price and get out their forms to write it down, they will be studying your every reaction to see if you think that's cheap or too much or whatever. Just say "Thanks - I'm looking at a few other options so we can discuss price another time". Don't let them know that you are buying a GTI - you want them to think that you have a few options out there and some of them are possibly more tempting than the GTI.

When you are ready to buy, be upfront - tell them you've done your research, and know that others have done deals at around the $27,000 on the road mark. They will more than likely match that. They'll still be making money - no delear EVER sells at a loss despite what they will tell you.

Be polite and dry with dealers - don't be their friend.

[MissVuks]

thats some sound advice, thanks!

i rang over the phone and got quoted that price so theres probably another reason for that too..

i cant really think of anything else in the polo gti price range that i can possibly use as the "other options" that could be more tempting LOL

[mitch_gti]

They will always quote that price when you walk in.

I wouldn't bother even discussing the price until you are ready to buy. When they tell you the price and get out their forms to write it down, they will be studying your every reaction to see if you think that's cheap or too much or whatever. Just say "Thanks - I'm looking at a few other options so we can discuss price another time". Don't let them know that you are buying a GTI - you want them to think that you have a few options out there and some of them are possibly more tempting than the GTI.

When you are ready to buy, be upfront - tell them you've done your research, and know that others have done deals at around the $27,000 on the road mark. They will more than likely match that. They'll still be making money - no delear EVER sells at a loss despite what they will tell you.

Be polite and dry with dealers - don't be their friend.

I tend to agree and disagree with this.
I agree that its best not to walk in guns blazing saying this is the car you want because some dealers will take advantage of this.

However, being dry and 'not being their friend' is not the best way either.
As a car sales representative i deal with alot of assholes (sorry to be blunt)
and it is totally refreshing when you deal with someone nice.

One example is when you say hello to someone and the first thing they say back is ''whats ur best deal on a suzuki?'' its like... umm how about you introduce yourself, ask me about the car your interested in (specify please, not just something general like ''suzuki'') and actually act like your interested.

And secondly.... new vehicle sales departments sell more cars at a loss than you might like to think.
There is nowhere near as much money in new cars as you might think...

[SoVeReIgN]

thats some sound advice, thanks!

i rang over the phone and got quoted that price so theres probably another reason for that too..

i cant really think of anything else in the polo gti price range that i can possibly use as the "other options" that could be more tempting LOL

Approach A. "Look, I'm willing to pay $27k on the road right now today, order one for me and it'll be the easiest sale of your career" :D Walk out once they start lying about being below cost etc

Approach B. Haggle between dealers, use different cars as leverage (Swift Sport maybe "Hrm but the swift is so cute :rolleyes: and is 5 grand cheaper!" )

Either way, find a price and don't budge :)

[PeterHBne]

"However, being dry and 'not being their friend' is not the best way either.
As a car sales representative i deal with alot of assholes (sorry to be blunt)
and it is totally refreshing when you deal with someone nice."

Polite = nice. Very different to being a rude ********.

Don't be their friend as in sit around and discuss your fav colour/band or what you're doing on the weekend while their writing up your quote - it's irrelevant. They are trying to desperately build rapport so you feel less inclined to go elsewhere less you feel you are offending the nice VW dealer.

Stick to the topic at hand - the car. Be business like. Show confidence, knowledge and know the price you want to pay. The will have no come back. Save yourself a lot of bull**** & time wasting.

[s1831559]

hi guys,
i got my white std polo gti for 27k drive away last week with free 30gb ipod and adpator installed. not bad right? be tough with the sales, its end of finacial yr