What to tell the dealer NOT to do to car...???

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Dupp

Discussion Starter · Nov 26, 2001

I will be buying a new GTi relatively soon, and have basically already worked out a deal for the maximum I would pay over invoice, but didn't sign and told them I would end up paying less than that or no deal. Anyway, I was going to have them throw the license plate frame for the front in the trunk, I don't want them drilling the holes. It's required in my state but I'll go as long as I can without it. Anything else? Anything you wish you would have done when you purchased yours? THANKS!

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swmacneil

· #2 · Nov 26, 2001

Re: What to tell the dealer NOT to do to car...??? (GTi Dupp)

tell them you do not want the dealer badge put on the back of the car. Some dealer badges are hideouse and you absolutly do not want it on your car. i asked and they didnt put it on the car. But if they have a cool badge you like or are proud of your dealer, its up to you. http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

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Jetta_J

· #3 · Nov 26, 2001

Re: What to tell the dealer NOT to do to car...??? (GTi Dupp)

No dealer stickers ! Don't go without checking, then checking the car again and again.
J-F

Dupp

Discussion Starter · #4 · Nov 26, 2001

Re: What to tell the dealer NOT to do to car...??? (swmacneil)

luckily...my dealer doesn't do that...they actually keep their cars fairly clean looking...but i don't want to take any chances...
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Asperi

· #5 · Nov 26, 2001

Re: What to tell the dealer NOT to do to car...??? (GTi Dupp)

My dealer drilled to HUGE holes in my front bumper to put in there plates

pissed me off...
oh well, just replaced it with a german plate

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LSinLV

· #6 · Nov 26, 2001

Re: What to tell the dealer NOT to do to car...??? (GTI628V)

tried that trick here in Vegas, and got a ticket for no front plate!!

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Dupp

Discussion Starter · #7 · Nov 26, 2001

anyone else? tips...suggestions?

wsommariva

· #8 · Nov 26, 2001

Re: What to tell the dealer NOT to do to car...??? (GTi Dupp)

Some people had some swirl marks, including me, I guess from the dealer buffing the car. Maybe ask them to not do it.

Soy Bomb

· #9 · Nov 26, 2001

Re: What to tell the dealer NOT to do to car...??? (wsommariva)

If your car has that protective film over it to protect the paint (looks like a white sticker that covers body), make sure that the dealership cleans the edges where the sticker used to be...... the sticky residue from the sticker leaves black lines that need to be really cleaned off.....Make them do it!!!

matchstick chick

· #10 · Nov 26, 2001

Re: What to tell the dealer NOT to do to car...??? (Soy Bomb)

pinstripes.. blech http://****************.com/smile/emthdown.gif

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[email protected]

· #11 · Nov 26, 2001

Re: What to tell the dealer NOT to do to car...??? (Soy Bomb)

yea, make sure they get ALL THE RESIDUE OFF! check every seam, every curve, hell, even the flat panels of the car for any of this residue!!!

Aluma

· #12 · Nov 26, 2001

Re: What to tell the dealer NOT to do to car...??? (Anand20v)

geez, guys...that residue comes off with cleaner wax.... DO YOU REALLY WANT YOUR DEALER TO WAX YOUR CAR?
you'll get rid of it with your first REAL wax job...

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F1_Fan

· #13 · Nov 26, 2001

Re: What to tell the dealer NOT to do to car...??? (Anand20v)

quote:[HR][/HR]yea, make sure they get ALL THE RESIDUE OFF! check every seam, every curve, hell, even the flat panels of the car for any of this residue!!![HR][/HR]

And the wheels... my 17's each had a white sticker on the side of one spoke.
Make sure they install the rear mat clips.
Make sure you get the key code and the radio code.
Tell 'em to set the correct tire pressure. When the car is shipped they inflate 'em to 45psi or something to keep a decent pressure if the car sits for a while. I checked my tires after a week of ownership... 45psi http://****************.com/smile/emthdown.gif

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FlyingTomato

· #14 · Nov 26, 2001

Re: What to tell the dealer NOT to do to car...??? (F1_Fan)

Make sure they don't wash your car!!!! Just tell them you will do it yourself.

BostonMk4

· #15 · Nov 26, 2001

Re: What to tell the dealer NOT to do to car...??? (FlyingTomato)

Make sure they set the automatic door locking/unlocking feature to your preference.

Dupp

Discussion Starter · #16 · Nov 26, 2001

Re: What to tell the dealer NOT to do to car...??? (BostonMk4)

wow...i've never had a post last more than a few hours...this is looking good...anything else? i plan to tell them basically all of this...and i'll wax it myself thank you very much...

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matchstick chick

· #17 · Nov 26, 2001

Re: What to tell the dealer NOT to do to car...??? (GTi Dupp)

oh yea, and make sure they let you leave with a FULL tank of gas ... in my excitement, I drove off after having it detailed, got 1/2 mi down the road and nearly wrecked when I heard the "please refuel" sound...

Deception

· #18 · Nov 26, 2001

Re: What to tell the dealer NOT to do to car...??? (GTi Dupp)

No pinstriping!

Dupp

Discussion Starter · #19 · Nov 27, 2001

Re: What to tell the dealer NOT to do to car...??? (Deception)

definetly no striping...they have a black gti on their lot (used) with a silver stripe...not my style...

landrumdh

· #20 · Nov 27, 2001

Re: What to tell the dealer NOT to do to car...??? (GTi Dupp)

Check the paint.
Tell them no sticker or pin strips (my dealer doesn't do either

).
Make sure the floor matt pins are in place.
Umm ask for a break down of the 'extras' they might try to get you to eat.

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