WTF: Local dealer wants $10k over msrp for a "special edition" GTI

Re: WTF: Local dealer wants $10k over msrp for a "special edition" GTI (Speed_Racer)

If there are going to be 1,000 DE's available here, I am pretty sure that there won't be 1,000 customers at first. Heck, even the "waiting list" on here is not at 500 people yet and I doubt more than 60% (if that) of the people on that list will actually buy it. Let the dealer's try to mark it up. Most buyers will see it as a very expensive stripped GTI and will not buy it. I predict that three months after they come out you will be able to get one at less than MSRP.
Also, with the almost certain release of the similar 20th Anniversary GTI (with more possible color combinations and options???) will the DE GTI really be the collector's item that many might think it to be?
I am not trying to put down the DE in any way (heck, if I could live without a sunroof I might want it), but I certainly don't think it would be worth paying over MSRP (for this or any car).
Disclaimer: This is just my opinion, so don't flame me for it!

Re: WTF: Local dealer wants $10k over msrp for a "special edition" GTI (GTI ONE DAY)

I think you're taking the smart approach. I was waiting for the 24V VR6 too -- and I'd love for it to be offered in the 20th anniversary car. The D.E. hype has me thinking I might be happy with the 1.8T...and I might (but I know I'd prefer a 6). I think the 20th anniversary ought to be "loaded" and "top-of-the-line". I don't want to hear that crap about saving weight. These are FWD VWs -- they're fun, practical cars -- they're not race cars no matter what some may want to believe. Make me a sporty car that can go, stop, and handle, and make it with all the nice features that modern cars should have. If VW cheaps out -- there are always other options.
I'm keeping my deposit in on the D.E. just in case VW scraps the 20th anniversary thing altogether. I'd much rather have the D.E. than a standard GTI. If you're a total gearhead race track guy, then you might prefer a lightweight stripper model(although you'd still be better off with a RWD car anyway). If you're like most people and you like the GTI because it's sporty, fun, practical, and affordable -- then you really don't care about an extra 100-300 lbs. Give me my creature comforts - especially on a Anniversary Edition car.
If Porsche can offer a sunroof on a 911 (996 - whatever)-- then VW should offer one on a lowly GTI. It's NOT a big performance/weight issue. It's excluded for either manufacturing convenience or cost reasons...and that sucks.