Feeler: RNS-510 Group Buy

[pazz]

Just a feeler to gauge interest for a RNS-510 Group Buy idea. If your like me and running on an RCD-500 or something similar, this may be of interest.

After speaking to one of the owners of http://www.oemretrofits.co.uk/ I have the following details:

Background Company info
OEM Retrofits specialise in the retrofit of OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) equipment to the VAG (Volkswagen Audi Group) range of cars.

Prices
1-2 = £750 per unit
3-5 = £725 per unit
6-10 = £700 per unit
11+ = £650 per unit

For supply and fitment of genuine second hand refurbished RNS-510 units. The company is based in Bradford - West Yorkshire.

Warranty
30 days as standard on their sat nav units, however I've managed to convince them to offer for this group buy a 3 months aggreement instead to give a greater peace of mind.

Bluetooth Kits
They are also offering to fit a FISCON Pro Bluetooth Kit for the RNS-510 at the same time. All Bluetooth kits carry a 24 month warranty. Details of the BT kit: http://fiscon-mobile.com/products/rns_510.php. I have been told they retail at 400 euro's. Their price if ordered with an RNS-510 is £350.

They will also come with the latest version VW maps (cant remember the version number he gave me). And they are version A units (No Auxillary TV output) however they did mention that they could supply version B's (with Auxillary TV out) if someone really wanted one.

[Edition30]

Ooh sounds interesting, never heard of this place, might go check them out.

Could be interested providing I can scrape the money together, which is difficult at the moment.

[curley]

Just bought one yesterday... I would of joined this.

[Wolfie]

Funnily enough was on the verge of having one of their units fitted by them last week for £750 - but was then told that was the cash only figure and if I wanted to pay by card (which I did for added security/warranty etc) then you had to add another £112.50 for the dreaded VAT.

Is this still the case?

[luca]

count me in for a group buy

[MAT ED30]

do they have a vag part number on them ? if so what is it 

[clive_gti]

I just bought one 2 weeks ago, great stereo and this is an excellent price!

[Greeners]

Does make me wonder why they would have so many second hand units?  

[Wolfie]

Not wanting to rock the boat as it were as it sounds a great deal  but also just noticed from my emails with them that they said they could do the Bluetooth Kit for the supply price of £322 if fitted at the same time as the RNS510. As it was pretty much plug and play.

Just a heads up that all 

[JPC]

yep the bluetooth kit is really easily to fit.

[pazz]

Funnily enough was on the verge of having one of their units fitted by them last week for £750 - but was then told that was the cash only figure and if I wanted to pay by card (which I did for added security/warranty etc) then you had to add another £112.50 for the dreaded VAT.

Is this still the case?

Emailed them about this, turns out this is the case. Hmm wondering if the deal sounds as good now. They say the above prices (and those on their website) are exc VAT.

Does make me wonder why they would have so many second hand units?  

I wondered this so asked them how they obtained the units. They are sourced from a european company which refurb's them.

[stevie_p]

im interested funds permitting

[BeezerDiesel]

Does make me wonder why they would have so many second hand units?  

I was wondering that too!!!    Are they that unreliable that there are that many about needing re-furbs?
Also to offer £100 discount on 11+ units means there's got to be a fair profit in these for them......

Anyway back on topic, I think you may well get nearer the 11+ if you put this up on a few forums as they are popular units.

I'd be more inclined to buy someones old MFD2 if they were upgrading as my car doesn't get much use to the expense of the 510 isn't really justified (prefer to spend funds on go-faster and stop-faster stuff).

[Ifti]

I started reading and was very interested, but then read that they are refurbs - and the extra price for Blutooth kit, when they offered to someone else for cheaper makes me think twice.
Also I then realised the prices were ex VAT and they want cash only?!

Sorry guys, I would rather pay a little more and get a years warranty etc, with a brand new unit.
Apologies, but Im out ......

[Greeners]

Im pretty sure the ones from TommyCupra aren't a lot more and they are brand new.