Its not a bad deal at all, if you have a look on autotrader at used rocs, (reasonably well specced but with 3000 miles or more), a DSG is still going for over 24 Grand! Holding their money pretty damn well - as expected. So from list minus the £600 that Mr Brown has given us you're still getting over a grands worth of saving (Think thats bang on dealer margin). I cant see them dropping the price too much more than that - but if you dont ask . . . .
Things I'd consider would be that you're going to be the second owner (I know its not a big deal but tell the salesman you think it is!)
The time of year - they're wanting to get rid of as much as possible at this time of year never mind the current economic climate.
You're going to get a new car so much quicker than the rest of us poor SOB's as this wait seems to get longer and longer!!
I'd be looking at going in there to get the best price possible on your trade in (If you've got one). Not sure what room they have for offering a better APR on the finance but that might be an option. Get as much thrown in as possible - Mats, Road tax, full tank of fuel (Had my guy tell me he couldnt offer me a full tank - that'll change if I have to wait longer than 20 weeks!!!!) And of course - price up the retro fits and demand they agree to a price on that before you sign on the dotted line.
In terms of the deal I got in November, apart from the tax cut and the dealer margin drop I got more or less the same discount as is being offered to you (Might be 200 quid more actually!) - I only got the mats and the Road Tax thrown in for nowt - He just wouldnt budge on the full tank (but we'll see about that). Priced up the same car on an internet broker and they can do it for even less now - But Thats just one of those things I suppose!
Other than that good luck and let us know how it all goes. All the best mate
