I'm in the market for a new Astravan Sportive. Pentagon Vauxhall have got some in stock in the spec I want, pre-reg'd with delivery miles for £12495. Now I've not bought new before but I've read plenty of stories where people have relatively easily knocked off large amounts of cash. Spoke to the dealer today to ask what their "best" price was and apparently the "best" they can do for me is to include 1 year tax.... and that's it, as they claim the price is already heavily reduced from the list price, which is apparently RRP £17492 according to their site (for the base model).

I'll be paying cash for it with no finance deal or PX but I've got to be honest I am just slightly annoyed that I'm essentially being given the choice to pay the screen price or do one, especially considering it's January which is traditionally a slow sales month.

I took up the matter with Pentagon Head Office online chat and they also refused to budge on the price claiming it was already a good deal but said they'd match the price if I could find it cheaper elsewhere. The problem is that it's in a limited edition colour and has 2 option packs included.

Can anyone in the car sales industry tell me if this is the norm or am I missing some essential ammo somewhere that I should be using to hammer them down on price? I get the distinct feeling I am being fleeced by paying the screen price...

Thanks.