Tarmac_Terrorist Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 Hi, I'm looking to buy a Golf 1.4 TSI Sport (140ps version) for a work car. Can anyone confirm if it's possible to get a discount on these. I've no trade in and paying cash I think. Also, if anyone can throw any light on availability / order waiting times that would be useful too. (i'm happy to go for standard spec I think - perhaps armrest option) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shao_khan Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 You can get discount on anything if you try hard enough - got discount on my first Boxster which I was assured was impossible. At the end of the day its a VW so something should be available to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelwind101 Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 I often get the What Car "target" prices take off another £200 phone up garages and by the second one i am ussally down to where i want to pay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt R Posted September 24, 2006 Report Share Posted September 24, 2006 When you looking to buy? If you can take a car in the uk by the end of september i am sure you will get a very good deal! PM me if you like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted September 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2006 Hi Matt R - I need the car by the 21st Oct. Ideally the closer to that date the better. I guess there is a waiting list though...hopefully not the 3 months I had when I got my GTI. Am I being a bit ambitious on timescales? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted September 24, 2006 Report Share Posted September 24, 2006 Drivethedeal are quoting good discounts on Uk dealer supplied cars at the moment, don't know what waiting time there is though. You could phone them and ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyDub Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 TSI is a 170 bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliAUDI Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 hi. my mate at VW will sort you a cracking deal. if you email me, ill get him to give you a good price and any details you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted September 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Thanks guys, I may be sorted soon. I bought a GTI in May so thought it initially best to go back to my roots to see if I could carve out a deal their - they looked after me well first time. The model I'm after is a 140bhp TSI not the 170 version. I assume it's just the mapping that's different as opposed to the supercharger & turbo size. Anyone know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyDub Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 Dude, Not to be argumentative but the TSI IS 170. VW dont do a 140 TSI at the momment, They do a 140 and a 170 TDI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shao_khan Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 But the advertising is very confusing - some magazines are carrying same picture but one TDi and one TSi ad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliAUDI Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 umm.. they do do a 140 TSI mate! i've driven it! and the one 170! and yes, they do a 140 and 170 diesel too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliAUDI Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 and yes, ill sort you a cracking price mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shao_khan Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 Depends what trim/model you want - 140ps is 'Sport' and 170ps is 'GT'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliAUDI Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 the only difference with the sport and the gt is no elec rear windows, and the convie. pack. plus the engine upgrade. IIRC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin275 Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 Plus 17” alloys, GTI style grille (also known as the GT styling pack!), front fogs, footwell illumination, Auto lights/rain sensor/auto dimming mirror (conv pack?) and probably a couple of other things I’ve forgotten! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliAUDI Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 you are correct sir....i used to work at v dub... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin275 Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 I just have a great memory for car specs, shame I can't remember anything else! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliAUDI Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 lol. lets just hope you in the trade then!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin275 Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 Nope, not since I worked weekends selling Hondas about 15 years ago! Maybe I should have carried on with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliAUDI Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 maybe!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shao_khan Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 You missed the Exhaust - its different on the 170 versions SO I guess we have highlighted quite a few differences between the sport and GT - elec rears do it for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliAUDI Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 yeh, exhausts do extend further, and are visible, whereas the sports are hidden...also, three spoke leather wheel and fogs (did we mention the latter??) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted September 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 Ordered a 1.4 TSI Sport (140 bhp petrol)in graphite blue pearl. About to be shipped I understand so hoping to take delivery mid Oct. Managed to carve a decent deal with the same sales guy / dealer I bought the GTI from in May - managed to buy for the Auto Express 'aim to pay' price plus some goodies thrown in etc I assume it's exactly the same engine as the 170 model but with a different chip / exhaust? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyDub Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 OK my bad, just found out they do make a 140 (sport trim). *holdshandsuptosurrender* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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