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Positive or Negative? GTI PP coming to the Middle East

GTi..FTW!

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Dubai
Thanks for all the help guys. 144k is slightly steep though, don't you think? How much is that setting you back with insurance? The only reason I was contemplating auh is cos of their spec options. I want the reverse camera, folding mirrors and park assist II. It just seems that they've been cutting on the specs recently. I think it's because of the R and the rumoured PP that's coming soon. AUH doesn't seem to play much with the options as Dubai does.

I can't really trust the website too cos I was told that 'corporate marketing' and the 'sales team' don't really communicate much and that's why there's so much conflicting info between the website and the sales staff.

On a different note though, there seems to be a Naboodah sponsored event going on next to DFC.. On the left side of the Silk entrance parking (close to Toys R Us).. Just in case any of you guys are interested..
 

Sheikh It

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Location
GCC
The dealership websites are useless. Agreed.

I paid 147K. Not cheap but life's too short and in the context of a new car purchase sometimes just paying the asking price can be worth it for the sake of a quick transaction. They gave me free insurance for one year and the 5-year (i.e. 'extended') warranty, and threw in free registration. The sales guy made it sound like he was doing me a favour but I assume these extras are already priced in.

Is the full option model worth the extra money? All depends how long a piece of string is. I wanted to be able to resell with all gadgets listed in the ad (I assume this would help attract buyers) or keep without wishing I'd paid a bit more to get that 8" screen etc.

The difference between full option and lower option is often small compared with the difference in price between, say, a GTI and whatever other car you might have bought instead. If you look at it that way the 'should I go full option' question can be easier to answer (in the affirmative, of course...).
 

mihirmm

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The dealership websites are useless. Agreed.

I paid 147K. Not cheap but life's too short and in the context of a new car purchase sometimes just paying the asking price can be worth it for the sake of a quick transaction. They gave me free insurance for one year and the 5-year (i.e. 'extended') warranty, and threw in free registration. The sales guy made it sound like he was doing me a favour but I assume these extras are already priced in.

Is the full option model worth the extra money? All depends how long a piece of string is. I wanted to be able to resell with all gadgets listed in the ad (I assume this would help attract buyers) or keep without wishing I'd paid a bit more to get that 8" screen etc.

The difference between full option and lower option is often small compared with the difference in price between, say, a GTI and whatever other car you might have bought instead. If you look at it that way the 'should I go full option' question can be easier to answer (in the affirmative, of course...).

Exactly my train of thought when I picked up the full option.
 

mukuljuria

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We didn't even have the option of all this haha as I ordered as soon as it was released - July 2013. That was when I sold my Mk6 too (before it lost its value).

Even though its missing a lot of stuff, I still love the car! :D
 
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PWN-GTI

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True that it seemed steep when i first heard the asking prices but it was easier on the wallet for me as i managed to get a good deal off my previous vehicle and put the whole thing as down payment. Like SHEIKH IT mentioned, i had also considered the point of having all options in a resale point of view - BUT to be honest - i'm loving the car so much that i really don't think i'm ever gonna part ways with it. :D:D:D
 

MELVIN ANDREWS

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Location
Dubai, UAE
Was reading wheels magazine in Dubai and there was an interview with the Managing Director of VW middle east. This is it below...Can't say i'm happy as I would have loved the performance pack myself.

For those who are waiting for a new GTI...Wait!! The only thing I can think of is the price problem. The performance pack will probably sit in between the base golf R (AED 156,000) and the Full option current GTI (AED 136,000). Only time will tell :)

Mate base R is not 148,500!!!!!!
 
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