Best price on new LS2 Clubsport R8

[JohnW]

I'm just in the throws of purchasing a new Clubsport R8 M6. Just wondering what are the best drive out, nothing left to pay prices people have managed to achieve.

Retail on a new R8 is just under $71K and about $75 drive away. Obvously we can do better then this but just interested to see how well people are doing out in the current market.

[SCOTTR8]

i was quoted $65k drive away on a demo 1500 km , but i do alot of work for this dealer.

cheers scott

why dont you send a fax or email to all your local dealers and get then working for your business. :cool:

[JohnW]

Certainly already doing that. Just looking for an idea on what sort of numbers I should be working towards

[huggies]

John
i think theres a hsv dealer as a sponsor on this site
zupps or somthing i know there in qld but maybe they could work somthing out

[VooDoo]

Michael Low from Zupps will look after you. low77 i think his user name is. Sent hima PM and see what he can do. Maybe IH8WRX can do a detail for you pre-delivery :D

[COUPE]

I'm just in the throws of purchasing a new Clubsport R8 M6. Just wondering what are the best drive out, nothing left to pay prices people have managed to achieve.

Retail on a new R8 is just under $71K and about $75 drive away. Obvously we can do better then this but just interested to see how well people are doing out in the current market.


$60K drive away for a brand new 04' R8, my g/f purchased from Melbourne.

I wouldnt even think about paying anything over $65K for one drive away.

Theyre not selling, theyre all piled up in most showrooms. So if one dealer isnt willing to do you a good deal, move to the next.

Hope this helps.

[VX-355]

I got 50k change over on one with leather, sunroof, alarm, paint, Fab, leather protection and they gave me 21k for my car. That was an 05 plate as well

[JohnW]

I got 50k change over on one with leather, sunroof, alarm, paint, Fab, leather protection and they gave me 21k for my car. That was an 05 plate as well

So that was 71K not including the trade in?

[Speedy Gonzales]

John, why are you trading one of the nicest styled Commodores of all time for 1 which looks like a Lancer with an extra .3 litres? Time to get the custom OE look happening, VZ trim and colour, add a TT 427, voila, showcar quality and worthy display VX R8?

[SV8VY]

I was told $68 K drive away but if serious money talks.
I would expect to pay $64 if you have the money or finance ready to go.

[JohnW]

John, why are you trading one of the nicest styled Commodores of all time for 1 which looks like a Lancer with an extra .3 litres? Time to get the custom OE look happening, VZ trim and colour, add a TT 427, voila, showcar quality and worthy display VX R8?

My car is getting tired. I think I have given it enough punishment with 350 odd dyno runs (Cam, Nos, Supercharger, and turbo).

Time to play with an LS2 and see what we can get out of that

[SCOTTR8]

My car is getting tired. I think I have given it enough punishment with 350 odd dyno runs (Cam, Nos, Supercharger, and turbo).

Time to play with an LS2 and see what we can get out of that


thats what we likew to hear.

cheers scott

[Speedy Gonzales]

My car is getting tired. I think I have given it enough punishment with 350 odd dyno runs (Cam, Nos, Supercharger, and turbo).

Time to play with an LS2 and see what we can get out of that

Well can you make it a TT 427 LS2? And shove the motor back into the VX? Or has the chassis twisted from all the power runs?

[JohnW]

410 (LS2 with a 4"stroker crank) with a single turbo might be fun.

Accountant says time for new car. Who am I to argue

[JohnW]

OK deal has been done.

May 2005 build Clubsport R8 M6.

$62,500 drive away including window tint and genuine HSV mats.

Pick up next Friday ready to go.

That was about the best my negotiating skills could muster.

[alexcs]

impressive mate!

[Sonnymad]

Congrats john !!!

enjoy !

regards sonny

[Chris5.7ltr]

OK deal has been done.

May 2005 build Clubsport R8 M6.

$62,500 drive away including window tint and genuine HSV mats.

Pick up next Friday ready to go.

That was about the best my negotiating skills could muster.
Sounds like a good deal John, what colour??

Every time I see that ad on TV with that red Clubbie being advertised it reminds me of how much I want one...ah well one day.

Post pics when you get a chance!

[JohnW]

Colour is Odyssey (Bluey grey). Nice a conservative for this old bloke

http://www.f1performance.com.au/images/Johns_images/clubsportr8_800.jpg

[COOKIE!]

Good Stuff john cant wait to see what this one get's in it.

Anthony

P.S does it have upgraded brakes on it..

[large]

Congrats on the new ride John. Love the conservative paint thing but it all goes out the back door when theres a massive intercooler out the front doesn't it.
Can't wait to see the new beast.
Did you trade the old car in?

[JohnW]

Good Stuff john cant wait to see what this one get's in it.

Anthony

P.S does it have upgraded brakes on it...

R8 comes standard with HSV premiums (4 spots all round) Thats plenty for my style of driving and perhaps the odd track day.


Congrats on the new ride John. Love the conservative paint thing but it all goes out the back door when theres a massive intercooler out the front doesn't it.
Can't wait to see the new beast.
Did you trade the old car in?..

Yes, traded the old one in ($27,000) this covered the balloon on my existing finance.

Interesting, got the new R8 for the same price I bought my old R8 4 1/2 years ago except now finance interest rate is slightly lower. So it will actually cost me less per month for the new car. How good is that.

[AJVXSS]

410 (LS2 with a 4"stroker crank) with a single turbo might be fun.

Do it John, you know you want to ;)

[hsvLS1255]

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Yes, traded the old one in ($27,000) this covered the balloon on my existing finance.




so the price of $62500 was including the 27k trade in aswell :eek: you got what, close to 13k off retail price.

they must be desperate to get these things moving....so if you dont mind me asking, what was the initial drive away price the dealer gave you, was it 75 as you stated in the first post, or was it lover once they new you were serious.....

[JohnW]

Correct, 13K of retail drive away.

You are right, they are keen to move both clubbies and R8s which is all good for us.

Starting serious offer was $66,500.00 drive away and $26,500 trade in.

[LX346]

Feel sorry for who ever buys that trade in, glad you didnt sell it to a forum member.

Enjoy the new car.
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Yes, traded the old one in ($27,000) this covered the balloon on my existing finance.

[OzMystic]

so the price of $62500 was including the 27k trade in aswell :eek: you got what, close to 13k off retail price.

they must be desperate to get these things moving....so if you dont mind me asking, what was the initial drive away price the dealer gave you, was it 75 as you stated in the first post, or was it lover once they new you were serious.....


When I bought my VX 11 R8 CLubby it was a runnout model as the VY's were jsut about to launch. Got it for $58,000 drive away. That's a saving of around $17,000 if you take into consideration stamp duty on road costs etc on the retail price at the time of around $72,000. :)

[hsvLS1255]

When I bought my VX 11 R8 CLubby it was a runnout model as the VY's were jsut about to launch. Got it for $58,000 drive away. That's a saving of around $17,000 if you take into consideration stamp duty on road costs etc on the retail price at the time of around $72,000. :)

some crazy bargains out there, how do they do it, are they losing money.
i posted in the mastercard thread a possible $44k 2004 clubsport auto, if this is correct you would be mad to buy an SS.

car is advertised for $47990, plus mastercard rebate of $3k plus 1k bonus till end of year, plus the deal HSV offer, Free onroads, cpt, rego, stamp and you come to that final price.

44k 2004 clubsport (http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=41627)

you could but that and sell it at a profit i think, i do not think it would be hard to sell for 48k privately would it

[Chris5.7ltr]

Correct, 13K of retail drive away.

You are right, they are keen to move both clubbies and R8s which is all good for us.

Starting serious offer was $66,500.00 drive away and $26,500 trade in.
Jeeezuss!

Next time I go car shopping I might see if your busy... :lol: :lol:

[fatas]

Did you guys now that there is a fee the holden / hsv pay the dealer if the stock sits around for more than 20 days they call it hold back and it can be up to 18% of the cost price. so they can give it back in bonuses if you screw them they give a bit to you. :)

[JohnW]

Feel sorry for who ever buys that trade in, glad you didnt sell it to a forum member.

Enjoy the new car.

Exactly why didnt advertise on the forum :D

[JohnW]

Did you guys now that there is a fee the holden / hsv pay the dealer if the stock sits around for more than 20 days they call it hold back and it can be up to 18% of the cost price. so they can give it back in bonuses if you screw them they give a bit to you. :)

I'm tipping I might have go a little piece of that.

[COUPE]

OK deal has been done.

May 2005 build Clubsport R8 M6.

$62,500 drive away including window tint and genuine HSV mats.

Pick up next Friday ready to go.

That was about the best my negotiating skills could muster.


Told you's all there were bargains to be had on Clubby's ... Well done John ... That's a ripper deal :thumbsup:

Hope you enjoy the new ride ... an LS2 410ci Turbo (as you mentioned earlier) sounds beastie :nyuk:

Congrats! :D

[huggies]

Very Nice purchase John
hope you have some fun with it