2011 Volkswagen GTI Consumer Discussions

Volkswagen GTI Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2011 GTI 4door DSG [sturock578]

  Written by: GBrianK on May 7, 2011 10:59:23 PM

  If memory serves, you have to be north of 740 to be considered "top tier". I'd come to the table with financing ready. Consider hitting up a credit union. They are offering the best rates right now. That way if 1.9% can't be gotten through VW, you have your backup.

• 2011 GTI 4door DSG

  Written by: sturock578 on May 5, 2011 6:43:21 AM

  I am looking to buy a 2011 GTI 4door DSG and was wondering what credit score i would need to land the 1.9% financing offered by VW. I'm right around 700. Can anyone here help?

Volkswagen GTI Lease Questions

• Re: looking for lease gti numbers [eddiemoy]

  Written by: Car_man on May 1, 2011 5:07:03 PM

  Hi eddiemoy. Volkswagen Credit's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 GTI Autobahn with 10,000 miles per year are .00063 and 53%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. I would be happy to work up a payment on the car that you're interested in if you provide me with its MSRP and selling price. Car_man Host Prices ... Read More

• Re: March Lease Rates for 2011 GTI DSG/Sunroof [GBrianK]

  Written by: Car_man on May 1, 2011 4:55:48 PM

  Hi GBrianK. Volkswagen Credit's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 GTI with sunroof and 12,000 miles per year are .00063 and 55%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. The numbers for an otherwise identical lease of a GTI Autobahn are .00063 and 52%. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: March Lease Rates for 2011 GTI DSG/Sunroof [GBrianK]

  Written by: GBrianK on Apr 9, 2011 8:10:29 PM

  Just leased my first VW tonight....not sure if I got a good deal. 2011 VW GTI Manual w/sunroof Price paid $25633 I pulled forward $409.01 from being upside down on my previous car. I leased it for 3/36,000. Gross Cap Cost $27495.37 Adj Cap Cost $27495.37 Residual $14610.75 (55%) Depreciation and any amortized amount $12884.62 Rent charge $2470.82 Lease payment $426.54

• Re: 2011 GTI [Car_man]

  Written by: scatterman on Mar 31, 2011 2:21:26 PM

  Car man -is it safe to assume that this money factor and residual are still accurate as of march? I am moving to CA and have been in touch w a deal about a 36 month lease of a gas gti or a tdi. I was quoted the below and want to know where to negotiate: 2011 Volkswagen Golf 2 Door Includes Bluetooth Stock# 29938 Model# 5K12Z1 MSRP $19,300   36 ... Read More

• Re: March Lease Rates for 2011 GTI DSG/Sunroof [mylesm01]

  Written by: Car_man on Mar 20, 2011 5:42:43 PM

  Here you go mylesm01. Volkswagen Credit's March buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 GTI with sunroof and 10,000 miles per year are .00063 and 53%, respectively. I don't believe that the number of doors that this car has has any impact upon its lease program. The dealer cash that is currently available on the '11 GTI is not compatible with its ... Read More

• March Lease Rates for 2011 GTI DSG/Sunroof

  Written by: mylesm01 on Mar 8, 2011 11:21:06 AM

  Car_man, I'm interested in leasing a 2011 GTI with DSG and Sunroof. Could you please provide me with the money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease with 10k miles per year? I'm leaning toward the 4 door, but would like the figures for both the 2-door and the 4-door if they're different. Also, do you know if Volkswagen dealers can use the manufacturer-to-dealer incentive in effect through 3/31/11 ... Read More

• 2011 GTI Lease vs. Driver's Option

  Written by: oov on Mar 3, 2011 10:34:41 AM

  Hello all, I'm looking to lease a 2011 2D GTI Autobahn but was wondering if you guys could help me with choosing between a regular lease and the Driver's Option program. I'm in Texas which makes leasing not that attractive, since we get taxed on the cap cost and essentially adds another $50/month on the lease. VW wasn't too clear on their website about the Driver's Option, but what I've been ... Read More

• Re: 2011 GTI [thahyelife]

  Written by: Car_man on Mar 2, 2011 3:44:53 PM

  Hi thahyelife. Volkswagen Credit's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 GTI 4-Dr. with a sunroof and 15,000 miles per year are .00063 and 53%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. The residual value for a lease with only 12,000 miles per year is 2% higher. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: 2011 GTI [Car_man]

  Written by: thahyelife on Feb 23, 2011 1:05:28 AM

  Hello, I am looking to lease a 2011 Vw GTI. My terms would be 36mo. 12k miles (15k miles if it does not make much of a difference in the monthly). I am looking at a 2 or 4d DSG with Sunroof model. I have received a quote for the 2d with sunroof for $26365 which is a couple hundered under invoice. I was quoted $2000 drive off (downpayment, tax, title ... Read More

• Re: 2011 GTI [advansuper]

  Written by: Car_man on Feb 15, 2011 3:36:06 PM

  Hi advansuper. Volkswagen Credit's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 GTI 2.0T Base with 15,000 miles per year are .00081 and 55%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: 2011 GTI [gti_2011]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 23, 2011 9:45:23 AM

  Hello gti_2011. Volkswagen Credit's January buy rate lease money factor and residual value for 36 month lease of a base 2011 GTI with 15,000 miles per year are .00081 and 55%, respectively. Yes, manufacturers' advertised lease payments usually leave a little meat on the bone so to speak. I would not be surprised if you were able to negotiate a lower selling price than the one that was used to arrive ... Read More

• Re: GTI 4-door Lease Rates [autoboy19]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 23, 2011 9:36:23 AM

  I sure do autoboy19. Volkswagen Credit's January buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 24 month lease of a 2011 GTI 4 door with sunroof and 15,000 miles per year are .00081 and 61%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical 36 month lease are .00081 and 54%. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: 2011 GTI [chuckk23]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 13, 2011 4:43:20 PM

  Hi chuckk23. Here's the information that you're looking for. Volkswagen Credit's January buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 GTI 2 door with sunroof, nav, & 15,000 miles per year are .00081 and 53%, respectively. I don't believe that VW is providing support on 39 month leases of this car right now. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: What is a good deal? [wongkoonwai]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 11, 2010 3:48:43 AM

  Hi wongkoonwai. Here's the information that you're looking for. Volkswagen Credit's October buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a base 2011 GTI 2-Door with 12,000 miles per year are .00122 and 58%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical lease of a 2011 GTI 4-Door are exactly the same. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: 2011 VW GTI Lease [rfeiz]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 11, 2010 3:36:37 AM

  Welcome rfeiz. As bds mentioned, Volkswagen definitely provides incentives on the GTI. You can finance a 2011 GTI through Volkswagen Credit right now at 2.9% for up to 5 years. It's also running a special 36- month lease money factor of .00122 on this car right now. That's equivalent to an interest rate of just under 3%. Having said that, this car doesn't exactly have huge dealer margins. The model that ... Read More

• Re: 2011 VW GTI Lease [bds231]

  Written by: rfeiz on Sep 30, 2010 9:48:57 AM

  Thanks so much for your post. Hopefully car_man will chime in with some info.

• Re: 2011 VW GTI Lease [rfeiz]

  Written by: bds231 on Sep 30, 2010 8:49:36 AM

  First of all, the guy's snowing you. There are absolutely incentives on the GTI, right here for example: GTI incentives When I bought mine a few months ago (also in SoCal), many dealerships had a ton of GTIs and couldn't get rid of them all. I would recommend shopping around aggressively via email -- you can go to edmunds.com or a dozen other websites and send emails to 5 dealers at ... Read More

• 2011 VW GTI Lease

  Written by: rfeiz on Sep 30, 2010 8:28:47 AM

  Hello, this is my first post! Went to VW dealership here in Southern CA yesterday who had the 4 door GTI autobahn package with stick, the exact recipe I want sticker $30,075 discounted to 29500. 3 year 10K lease 2K drive off. After much back and forth and explaining how GTI is a limited /special car blah, blah, blah, and VW doesn't offer any incentives, offered car at $480 month including ... Read More

• Re: What is a good deal? [Car_man]

  Written by: pkelly944 on Sep 18, 2010 6:50:14 AM

  Was at VW yesterday, for a 2011 GTI w/ Sunroof MF was .00129 and a residual of 57%.. more like the August number you previously mentioned that the .00023/50% number

• 2011 GTI september lease

  Written by: pkelly944 on Sep 15, 2010 6:09:35 AM

  I was hoping to get some help. I currently have a 2007 Jetta that I will be turning in the lease and looking at the 2011 GTI 2dr w/ Sunroof.. I am talking numbers this Friday with my guy and hoping to come in knowing what the GTIs are going for. The one I test drove was MSRP $26,210 I believe. VW national "sale" is showing for the base: MSRP: 24,460 ... Read More

• Re: What is a good deal? [wongkoonwai]

  Written by: Car_man on Sep 10, 2010 3:00:43 AM

  No problem, wongkoonwai. Volkswagen Credit's September buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 GTI 2-Door with 12,000 miles per year are .00023 and 50%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical lease of an '11 GTI 4-Door are .00046 and 49%. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

Volkswagen GTI Tire & Wheel Problems

• Re: 17" vs 18" 2010 GTI Los Angeles [perunest]

  Written by: pgo1 on Aug 29, 2010 2:20:52 PM

  Will VW dealers be willing to swap the stock 18" wheels on the 2011 GTI for 17" wheels? I will likely be leasing, so selling the 18s myself is not an option. Is VW offering 17" wheels as an option. 18s seem extreme as the stock tire, especially in the North East.

Volkswagen GTI Lease Questions

• Re: What is a good deal? [wongkoonwai]

  Written by: Car_man on Aug 13, 2010 3:24:20 AM

  Hi wongkoonwai. Volkswagen Credit's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 GTI 2 Door with 12,000 miles per year are .00022 and 51%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. The numbers for an otherwise identical lease of a base 2011 GTI are .00148 and 58%. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: VW GTI lease vs buy [delta737h]

  Written by: perunest on Jul 8, 2010 5:10:19 AM

  John, You are correct of course. I was trying to make a point about not having to cut a big tax check up front. Most people don't consider this. I've purchased 34 cars in my life, mostly new, and I've leased only one. Even though I rarely keep a car more than two years I have a psychological need to own. The one BMW I leased resulted in my having to ... Read More

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• Re: Strange idea... [eldaino]

  Written by: blueguydotcom on Aug 17, 2007 1:08:03 PM

  R32 is a two door - stupid VW won't release the 4 door R32 here. If that were out now, I'd be driving it. Alas only the FWD GTI 4 door is available, with AWD reserved for the 2 door. I will probably buy a 135i if it comes as a sedan or hatch by 09/10. I don't care about the space, so much as the ability to get into the ... Read More