EOFY fast car deals: 7 tempting buys

It’s same-bang-for-fewer-bucks time. The months of May and June herald the time of year when manufacturers and dealers start getting twitchy about sales targets to be nailed by June 30th.

It’s the day that signals the end of the current financial year, and it’s a great time to be shopping for a brand-spanking-new motor.

The bad news is that performance car deals can be thin on the vast ground of enticing offers published either in print classifieds or on official manufacturer/dealer websites.

Yet while most deals centre on higher-volume models that need a bigger nudge out of showroom doors, the good news is that there are still a number of tempting deals for 2015/2016. Here’s Motor’s guide to the key bargains to be found for private buyers by the end of June:

Audi quattro models – including S and RS variants

Most tempting: There’s up to nearly $12,000 in stamp duty savings on the RS6 Avant alone, though if a $250K figure is still too much of a stretch then how about a saving of circa-$5K on the RS3 and all its turbocharged five-cylinder goodness?

BMW M Performance and six-cylinder models

Most tempting: M135i – Cops the $5839 saving that would normally be the GST component to dip into the $50K bracket, at $59,091 (plus on-road costs).

Holden Astra GTC and VXR (Until 31 May unless extended)

Most tempting: The feisty, 206kW VXR is where compact Holdens get serious from a performance perspective.

Hyundai Veloster SR Turbo

Most tempting: Lighter the better, so SR Turbo manual that’s $29,990 before being trimmed by those on-road savings.

Mini Cooper S and JCW models

Most tempting: Mini’s EOFY deal pushes three-door JCW hatch below $50,000 driveaway.

Renault Clio RS

Most tempting: A 2015 build of the Renault Clio RS Sport, which at $29,990 driveaway saves several grand on a model that carries a $30,000 RRP.

Subaru WRX and WRX STI

Most tempting: Subaru Tecnica International version, please.

Jaguar and Mercedes-Benz are among the brands not currently offering any nationally advertised EOFY offer, though it’s always worth checking for deals advertised by individual dealers.