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What is the reasonable # to pay over invoice on base and premium models?
Also Do they (Audi) have holdback on their Vehicles?
No one will tell you this and neither Audi nor the dealer will replace the armrest (cheesy cupholder)afterthefact unless you pay approx $800.00.
If you don't get NAV, make sure the dealer includes the better armrest or you will be rather unhappy. Believe me.
I have had three Q7's, and third times a charm. My first Q7 had a slight vibration at 50-55 but smoothed out above that, but I did consider that this might be an alignment problem. The second has a slight shudder, not as pronounced as the first and it was difficult to determine if this was just a product of an uneven road or what.
My latest and greatest Q7 has no shudder, vibration, nothing, just smooth acceleration and sailing all the way up to 110. And it's amazing how quick it gets there and how solid it feels. Definitely had the autobahn in mind when they built this SUV.
thanks
Just be careful a lot of crooks out there...
FOR:
premium 3.6 $42397
sunroof $1,684
20"wheels $1,456
dist $720
Invoice: $46,257
What is the good price to pay for this vehicle? Can some advise please?
Thank you in advance
Invoice 57400
MSRP: 61400
Currently the dealer has offered to split the difference, i.e. $2000 off MSRP. I think I can get him go a little bit more. Good deal???
I am getting tire of my 02 Sequoia Ltd, 4WD. At first it seems to be a very nice vehicle. But after a while the ride is simply not adequate with the bone shaking vibration over bumps and the noisy interior and poor interior materials. Haven't checked out the Q7 yet but will do so soon along with the new X5. Test drove the MDX and overall it was nice with all the techno gadgets, but the acceleration from stop was inadequate. My wife best describe it by saying it rides and feels like a Honda.
- $720 freight (destination charge)
- $399 dealer fee
- $750 shipping (shipping charge to get the car from another dealership)
Is the $750 legitimate? Any comments on the $399 dealer fee? It's a 3.6 premium and my goal is to pay $1k over invoice.
Thanks for any and all advice...
Visit Lease forum for Q7, and you will see how much people pay over the invoice. I paid no security deposit, ad fee, inspection fee, or any fee, except for the acquisition fee. Invoice already include the destination charge. No need to pay for S&H again. If they don't have it, order it. Don't pay for the incurred delivery charge (aka trucking charge). Usually, dealer can exchange vehicles. Otherwise, you have to pay for trucking fee if many local dealers don't have one, and they must get one for you few hundred miles away.
Q7 3.6 Premium
Infotainment Package
Convenience Package
Technology Package
Panoramic Roof
20" Rims
4-Zone Climate
3rd Row Seats
Towing Package
Ipod Integration
Quartz Grey Metallic Paint (Light Grey Interior)
MSRP came to $59,150, sale price $55,417.97 (supposedly at invoice). Total drive off at $1,000, and monthly payments at$708.60 (plus tax, for total of $767.06). Lease term is 36 months, with 12k miles per year. I also added the Audi Care Package (basically came out to free when they bumped the residual in excahnge).
I am in California.
2007 Audi Q7 3.6 Premium
Infotainment Pkg
Technology Pkg
Convenience Pkg
3rd row seat
Muti-panel sun roof
iPod integration
MSRP $55,850
Invoice $51,465
It's a 36 month lease, 15K miles/year
Due on delivery $2600 (includes 1st payment and all the usual fees - no security deposit though - plus $946 cap reduction to reduce my payments)
Dealer selling the car for $52,200 ($735 above invoice)
My monthly payments are $743.14 (which includes the Audi Care program to cover routine maintencance for the length of the lease).
A friend of mine who recently leased an A8 from the same dealership tells me that he thinks I'm getting a good deal.
I would be interested in hearing what other people have to say about it. Thank you.
In the lease deal that I mentioned above, the dealer calculated it on a money factor of .00068. Is this correct? Did the money factor change as of the end of March?
Let me put it this way...
Most of you that are on this forum are here to do one main thing...BLEED THE DEALER OUT OF PROFITS!
People are under the impression that there are millions in every car deal and there isn't. Dealers have the right to a fair profit too!
Did you know that the average markup (profit) in a Q7 is about 7%?
Guess how much is in each gallon of that gasoline you buy for the gas station? 18!!!!
Do you haggle at the pump? Didn't think so..
Here is what is being lost here......
You bleed a car salesman to convince his highline manager (who is on salary and usually unit bonus) to come down to 1000 over invoice....When the unit sells at that price, the salesman gets what is known as a MINI (minimum comission) which is equivalent to minimum wage for the time he spent on your deal Mr Haggle.
Do you think the salesperson will even want to remember your name? Do you think he will want to ever go out of his way for you when you need a vehicle for your daughter?
Will you recieve a thank you card from him? Will you recieve a birthday card from him?
Will he help you out in getting that loaner at the last minute when you come in for service or maintenance?
In so many words, I believe the relationship between the salesperson and buyer is being destroyed..
Not one salesperson that I've ever bought a car from has been there the next time I went back. Not only that, 99% of my contacts with a dealership after purchase are with the service department. In my experience, a salesperson has little or no pull with service, anyway.
My goal, when I purchase a car, is to pay as little as possible. The dealership's goal is to have me pay as much as possible. I have no problem with that. The dealership has never sold me a car at a price that wasn't acceptable to them. The salesperson's pay plan is not my problem, or my business.
If you are unhappy with your pay scale, or your job, I suggest finding another line of work. Expecting a customer to pay more, for the benefit :surprise: of a relationship with you, is asking for an awful lot.
If I'm bleeding the dealership out of their profit, I'd expect them to go out of business, eventually.. Haven't seen that happen, yet. Would I feel bad if it did? Hmmm... I could probably get over it.
I'm a nice guy.. and I prefer a non-confrontational approach. But, I'm not paying extra so you can be my friend.
regards,
kyfdx
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I give you another 2 weeks TOPS!
So really, how close am I? :P
I am not the one that necessary walk into the dealer is to "bleed" dealer to death. It is an competitive market and it is all about to be ab educated customer and getting a fair deal during the process.
Here is another example, I have two Audi dealers in the area, when I presented myself with same purchase for a specific configured Audi A6, I was quoted nearly $2000 in difference. The one who quted less has better service department, better environement in general, and most important with better customer attention through out process. Guess who got my order.
I should be able to get this for 1500 below invoice don't you think? or should it be more below the invoice.
Any help is appreciated...
Bo.
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Condor Gray with Black leather interior, Infotainment Pckg., Panorama Roof, 3rd Row Seats, Off Road Style Package, 4 Zone Climate Control, Premium Cricket Leather, Segmented Steering Wheel with Shift Paddles & Wood Knob and Convenience Pckg. MSRP is $58,700 while Invoice is $54,729.97 and Your Price is $49,729.97
Thanks again guys
The car is lacking the tech package which is something my wife really wanted. And the off road deal is actually well, kind of attractive at the right angle lol.. It certainly makes the suv look a little tougher. I wouldnt recommend the off road style for any other color besides gray or black though.