QUOTE(fr0sti3 @ Sep 18 2011, 12:34 AM)
since the last changes to hire purchase act, buyers can only place down payment once loan has been approved by bank.
however bookings with vendor are not related to banks, it's to make sure you'll have priority getting the car.
Yeah deposit and downpayment are different. Deposit is simply to confirm your intention to purchase the car.
As for discounts, the sales agent should tell you upfront how much he can offer you. As far as I know VW discounts are mostly uniform regardless of what dealer you visit.
When I bought my Golf 2 months ago, the deal was 1% discount and 1 free service. I've heard of people pushing for 1% discount and 2 free service, but not any more than that.
The latest deal I heard of is RM3,500 discount for Golfs. Not sure if this is still valid, but if it is it's a pretty good deal.
There are also separate discounts if you buy a pre-registered 2010 car. This can vary quite a bit, so best to shop around if you want a 2010 model.