What does ex demo mean on a car?
Ex-demonstrator cars are those which have been used by dealers to persuade new car buyers to choose a particular model. Once they have served their purpose dealers then sell on these cars, often at a discounted price.
Is VW Golf being discontinued?
Volkswagen has officially announced that the compact Golf hatchback will be discontinued in the U.S. after the 2021 model year. We heard rumors that this might happen in 2019 when VW discontinued the Golf SportWagen and Alltrack.
Who makes VW automatic transmissions?
Volkswagen Group
Volkswagen Automatic Transmission (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. (“VWATJ”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Volkswagen Group, is the largest green-field transmission producer of the VW Group in China. Across two plants, we produce premium quality Double-clutch Gearbox (DSG) transmissions, hybrid transmissions and e-drives.
Are all VW automatic DSG?
Typically, Volkswagens came equipped with DSG automatic transmission, even the Polo GT TSI had one. Well, sadly for the BS6 models, Volkswagen does not offer a DSG box with their exiting 1.0-litre TSI motor.
Is DSG the same as automatic?
A) The DSG (or Direct-Shift Gearbox) is a semi-automatic gearbox made by Volkswagen. Unlike a conventional automatic ‘box, which uses a ‘torque converter’ instead of a traditional clutch, the DSG has two clutches. As you select one gear, the next is automatically pre-selected, which enables much faster changes.
How much should you get off a demo car?
$2,000 – $3,000
Ideally, you’ll secure $2,000 – $3,000 off your demo car, on top of other discounts the dealer is offering. If you’re feeling patient, waiting for large plate clearances or end of year sales could give you more bargaining power. In the end, the better you are at negotiating, the better your chances of a bargain.
Are automatic golfs reliable?
The VW Golf’s reliability rating comes in higher than the Golf GTI ranking. Golf ranks 4.0 out of a total of 5 points – which makes it above average on the reliability scale. Golfs rank 24th out of the 36 compact cars reported.