Well, obviously nobody keeps up with the economic climate too much
haha.
VW's entire MK VI line up was rushed out, into production specifically due to the downturn in the world markets, with the intention to be able to produce cars at a much cheaper cost, which allways raises the question why the price hike?
I wouldnt pay 45K for a Golf (GTI Exception).
6 Months ago VW and Peugeot were seriously in trouble. The fantastic thing about australia, is the dealers are so far upthemselves they wouldn't admit it unitl their dealership had a 'Closing down' sign on the front of it.
I managed to get a GTI, DSG, leather Heated seats, Pearl paint for 38K Drive away, Mk V, 8 months ago....
Now, back then the RRP was 38,990 BASE MANUAL. + 2.5k for DSG, + 3K Leather, +700 Paint. = +$6.2K.
38,990 + 6.2 = 45,190 + ORC = ~ $48,000 AUD. For a MK V GTI, and I got them to offer it to me for $38K.
Did I buy it? No, cause I'm not going to buy a car on its way out, lol, simple as that. I like a car to hold its value, which is why I'm waiting for the New model. I knew full well there was the new line up coming, I asked the VW dealers if and when the new line up was coming, and they told me there wasnt one. Load of BS? I think so
lol. Everything they say, assume the opposite, or the worst.
BUT, with that said, does that give anyone an idea of how desperate the dealer was? For aussies.. thats a barloworld bargain FYI.
The more they hum and harr, dont give a damn, keep driving down. Your the one buying the car, if you decide that is what you want, dont give a rats @ss on the subject, keep driving down. You know you'll say yes to them, so theres no harm drilling until you hit a bed rock
If you really wanted to save, wait 3-6 months, during which demand will have slummped greatly, as Australia will soon be feeling the recession.
Official car sales for Australia for 2009, as of March, are down 25%. NO one can tell me VW isn't feeling that.
Either wait till Aus gets crunched over the next few months, then go get a good deal, or you can buy now, but believe me, they'll allways say they're in a strong position, and yes, the golf is their 'volume seller' for obvious reasons... But thats VW stating the obvious. Its like estate agents, "Yes, we have a few interested parties" or some other BS.
I honestly havent looked into the MK VI Standard Golfs, but I'd say $45K is way overboard, why not get the GTI for the same price when its released?
As I said earlier, Aus car market is dwindling, the recession hasnt hit yet, wait till it does, then go have a field day =] Thats my advice anyway.
But from one buyer to another, if I was offered that price, I'd smile, say thank you, and not return for quite a while.
But from one Aussie to another, good luck =] You'll enjoy it when ever you purchase it, haha, I'd just prefer you to have more $$ left over, lol.
Let us know how it goes anyway. :thumbsup:
