I'm stock but plan on going stage 2 during the next sale.
In the US, APR ran a Fall sale at the end of September, a Winter sale the first week of January, another in mid April and of course the Waterfest sale in July. Sale prices usually look like this:
ECU Upgrade Sale:
All 2.0T FSI $599 For a Fully Loaded ECU! Normal Price $1203
Existing APR Software customers may upgrade to a Fully Loaded ECU for $149.
Customers Interested in a Single Program Only may take $50 off the Retail Price!
A Fully Loaded ECU Includes your Choice of 4 of the Following Programs:
* Stock Mode: Exact Original Mapping and Performance
* 91 Octane Performance
* 93 Octane Performance
* 100 Octane Performance
* Valet Mode: Limits RPMs and Power Output
A Fully Loaded ECU Also Includes:
* Fault Code Erase: Erases Fault ECU Fault Codes
* Security Lockout: Locks Advanced Functionality of Cruise Control, Password Protected
* Anti-Theft: Disables Throttle to Render Vehicle Inoperable, Password Protected