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It's a 2001.5 Passat GLX sedan w/ 4-Motion and CD changer. Silverstone grey with grey leather interior.
So far we love it!
Thanks,
Bill
However...with the recently posted rumors about pending Warranty changes
and 02s making their way over here...I have 02 Bora/Jetta & Passat Wagons built and
en route, that some public statement will most certainly be coming soon...
You don't sell VWs do you?? haha!
I might be calling you next week.
So, is it realistic to want to pay only $200 over invoice b/c of these other dealer fees? I really was shooting for a straight $500 over. I'd buy if I could get that.
What do you think?
I'd be surprised if they did that. $500 over is actually a very cheap deal here. I mean, I'd certainly ask, they may do it. Oviously you want the best price you can get.
Personally, I would not sell one for that.
Average in South Florida is still $800-900 off list... The $500 over deals are, from where I sit, the exception.
Still, I'd try!
Bill
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So you think $500 over plus dealer fees ($400) plus regular dealer fees (port, floor plan, etc.) is a good deal??
$500 over is what they told me right off the bat. So, 800-900 total price over invoice is good, huh?
What do you think about buying out of town and having it trucked/delivered to me? I guess it wouldn't be worth it if I would cost me more to get it here!!!
Hey, thanks for your help and I'm going to see what I can do,
I'd also say that you're dealing with the right guys. I've met their dealer principal, seems like a nice individual.
Of course, still see if you can't chip off another $200 or so.. certainly worth asking for. But if they've treated you well, no reason not to buy there. As far as out of town goes... sure, but I doubt that the savings will be worth it. You could try shopping some dealers in or near Tampa or something.. then bounce the number off of Royal. As far as shipping....
Say you bought a car at my store which is in... hmm... within a state of the Carolinas. To ship it to Orlando would cost $300 or so. Say you fly up and drive back, $100 flight, 400 or so miles, that's $30 in gas, $40 for a hotel room.. your time.. Is it worth it? Not to me. Now, if the guys in Orlando were at sticker and, say, Atlanta was at $200 over? Sure! go for the car in Atlanta. Add in the hassle..etc... And I'm not going to be any cheaper.... I don't see how it's worth it myself.
Bill
Wasnt a solicitation though!
Bill
was able to negotiate $350 over invoice. Feel like I got a great deal. Blue Anthracite GLS 1.8T 5 speed grey velour monsoon. Thanks everyone for your advice. Got it on memorial day. Sure will be "memorable" for me!
I'll post pictures when i get it. (they have to locate it first)
I'd like to hear from people who've purchased their passats online, like from carsdirect.com. What has your experience been? Has anyone taken on-line quotes from carsdirect, autovantage, etc to VW dealerships and have their price beaten?
g20eng
Keep in mind these services vary. Carsdirect is independent of the dealers, they actually compete with them. They still have to buy the car from a dealer but they do have buying power.
Some services are just advertising fronts for individual dealers. Despite their being single-point leads they may be competitive since you will be dealing with the internet or fleet managers and they're often too busy to do more than throw you a bid and hope you take it.
Other services collate competitive bids for you or allow you to bid on a car to see if a dealer will accept your offer. These can be used if you're secure in what you want/need and have a definite price picture in mind.
The only price that ought to fluctuatew is the TMV. That's the target price that Edmunds' lists. I.E. what you ought to be able to buy the car for.
As market conditions change, this changes. Right now, TMV on a Diesel Jetta is well below MSRP. If gas were to go to $5 a gallon tomorrow, TMV on that car would shoot right up to MSRP or above I'd imagine.
And if gas went to 50c a gallon, I bet invoice wouldnt even be a good deal on one.
I've got an interest in a VW store, I havent seen any price changes of late... Next ones would be for the 2002s I'd imagine. My guess is they will go up, but the warranty is also supposed to improve.
Bill
What dealer did you buy it from? I'm in WI also.
Pricing on these seems to be the highest in the upper midwest and the Bay area of CA.
I'd say that if you're comfortable with the deal and the store that you did well. The national average is still quite a bit less than $1,000 off of list.
Bill
The place is called CarsBuyTel. The web site address is www.carsbuytel.com
You can input what you are looking to buy on their web site and they will come back with a price right away. The price is definitely lower than any quote that I received from any dealer in the tri-state area and, believe me, I haggled around with many dealers. The base price they gave (including all fees) was 19,990. I bought a 2001.5 Pine Green/Beige interior Passat with automatic/luxury pkg/monsoon for $22,719 (destination not included).
Since they sell many types of new vehicles, they are not a specific VW dealer, but in my estimation it doesn't make a single bit of difference and your wallet will be fatter at the end of the day. You still get the same VW warranty, etc., that you would get if you bought at a VW dealer. Also, much of the BS is cut out because the guy I dealt with and I both knew I was getting a fair price before we even spoke to each other for the first time. The only thing I had to make sure was that he could deliver the exact vehicle that I wanted, which he did in roughly a week or so.
They are located in Long Island City, Queens, NY. The guy I dealt with is named Roy. His e-mail is roy@carsbuytel.com
Do yourselves a favor and check out the website. I'm sure glad I found it.
1.8L Turbos out there...you will probably get closer to $750-$1000 over, and then it will
depend on color...
$1.00 under MSRP is rediculous....
If you use Priceline you can call in for the search area to be expanded, and you are only bound to the deal if they match your price, color and options exactly. Anything else and you would be able to choose to accept the dealer's counteroffer.
Thanks
CDH2
I'm in FL. Used to work at Brentwood a few years ago (Only place to go for a Volvo in StL IMO).
Hmm... if you want a VW in St Louis.. talk to Mid-America or maybe St Charles.
Avoid the uhh "Team" they tend to leave out the "tag" part.
If all else fails, its' amazing how a price from a Chicago dealer will work to your favor.. But in general, from what I see, prices do tend to be highest in the Midwest.
Bill
2001 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8T
Candy White with Beige Cloth
159 miles
Manual 5 Speed Transmission
Luxury Package
Monsoon Stereo
MSRP: $23,850.00
Selling Price: $20,617.00
Sales Tax: $618.51
License: $61.00
Title Fee: $179.00
NET COST: $21,475.51
Any thoughts on this? I have not tried to negotiate, this price received from the internet salesperson at my local dealer.
2001.5 1.8t with 5 speed, lux package, monsoon, cold weather package and homelink for 3% over invoice which was about $675 on the $22,398 invoice. I also got a 6 disk changer free. The dealer opened up a new building exclusively for their VWs and in June and anyone buying a VW got the CD changer. Saved me $500 or so. I did have to pay a $200 advertising fee and some $92 port prep fee. Hopefully I didnt get taken on those.
The car is Mojave Beige with a grey interior. Not the best compbination but I didnt want the black interior and the tan is to bright for me.
Does this sound like a good offer? I'm in the tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT)
1.8T,lux package, monsoon sterio, a.blue, 5spd.
I got a quote from a local dealer for $330/mnth with 1500 due on 36/1200mls lease. How does this stack up?
That's a great price, I think. It's about $400 less than the carsdirect.com selling price, if you r price includes destination. Anyway, what was your strategy if I may ask?
g20eng
My price was including an in-dash CD and the $550 destinaiton charge, but not counting documntaiton, title, tax, plates, etc.
There was a final payment of $1,500 on all MY01 Passats. $3K would have been nice...But it wasn't needed IMHO. Also, massive incentives will only kill the resale value of these cars.
Bill
subvented rates...Anything on the ground got a flat $1000 paid through EFT.
you would have been able to take advantage of either the Incentive...$1500,
or the Subvented Financing through VCI; we were not allowed both.
At the end of the Program the Dealers received $1000 for each remaining
Passat...So, at this point in time you could probably get this for $1000 back
of Invoice. That makes a net zero deal, but they will be happy to see it go!!!
I was thinking of something re: MY00 cars.
Bill