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#1773 of 3319 Preludexl: by vwnew Aug 31, 2002 (8:52 am)
I think I ended up with a reasonably good deal for the 1.8T lux etc. I figured the dealer made a few hundred off me, but I really checked around with *a lot* before buying it (I live in NJ), and even though dealers should have been itching to get the '02s off their lots, none were willing to come down below $22.5. BTW, mine's automatic w/tiptronic. I really like it...in traffic it's good, but when I want to shift over I can. For invoice price, I used Edmunds and carsdirect. It seemed about $23.3. Then I factored in the $1200 incentive. Good luck...
#1774 of 3319 Recent Experience - 2003 GL Sedan by kabadsv Sep 03, 2002 (8:19 am)
Folks,      Last Friday, I purchased a 2003 Passat GL w/ Automatic Transmission and Cold Weather Package, Fresco Green with Black Velour. I am posting my experience to help future buyers. I live in Indianapolis and visited 2 dealers, Tom Wood VW and Speedway VW. I did most of my dealing via email and phone. I eventually purchased my car from Speedway VW as they offered me the best price (see details below). I should mention that the car has 149 miles on it.   $21845 (Including Destination Charge) $100 (Cold Weather Package) $1097.25 (Sales Tax) $60 (Dealer Documentation Fee) $1.25 (Tire Tax)   $23103.50 (Total Cost )   The invoice price is $19,790 (Base Price) + $575 (Destination Charge) + $1073 (Auto Tranny) + $275 (Cold Weather) = $21,713. So I paid about 1.1 percent over invoice. Initially I did not want the Cold Weather Package (Cost = $21,845), but as the dealer did not have the car that I wanted, he threw in the Cold Weather Package for $100, making the cost $21,945. I feel satisfied with the purchase.   I highly recommend Tom Wood VW also (see Dave Kraft), for their excellent customer service. For the same car (excluding Cold Weather Package), Tom Wood offered me a $22380 + Sales Tax = $23,500.   Hope this helps.
#1775 of 3319 Re: Recent Experience - 2003 GL Sedan by Car_man HOST Sep 03, 2002 (9:30 am)
Thanks for the informative post, kabadsv. Real world examples are great for consumers who are in the market for new vehicles. Keep 'em coming folks .   Car_man Host Smart Shoppers / FWI Message Boards
#1776 of 3319 Re: Recent Experience - 2003 GL Sedan by ohpassat Sep 03, 2002 (2:14 pm)
Thank you for your post! I'm trying to buy an automatic 03 Passat GL. In central Ohio, they all come with the monsoon and cold weather package, which I don't want. None of the dealers here will work with me on that - no one has offered to try to find one or order one without these packages.   Also, has anyone heard of a $317 port charge? The invoice price I have is 19,790 + 1073 (auto) + 575 (dest. charge) + 287 (cold weather) + 287 (monsoon) = 22,012. Their invoice is 22,329, including the 317 port charge. I'm tempted to drive to Indy.
#1777 of 3319 Re: Recent Experience - 2003 GL Sedan by kabadsv Sep 03, 2002 (2:27 pm)
My car was unavailable in Indiana and was ordered from Ohio. I was also told by the dealer that most Passats sold in the mid-west come with atleast a cold weather package. It is extremely rare that one is available without a cold-weather package. It would be worth the drive to Indy if you get the car that you want.
#1778 of 3319 2003 GL Sedan by ohpassat Sep 04, 2002 (8:28 am)
Another dealer told me what the "port" charge is - $150 floorplan fee, $200 ad fess, $25 dealer prep. They are adding it into their "invoice" price. Has anyone else come across this?
#1779 of 3319 2002 prices -- cash back? by clscflm Sep 04, 2002 (9:41 am)
Just a quick clarification: I know it states on the Incentives/Rebates screen that TMV factors in the cash back (if its available) -- but does it? The screen also states "No Cash Available at This Time." I know dealers are not obligated to pass incentives on, but *is* the $1250 incentive still there for 2002 Passats -- and is that included in the TMV prices? L.A. prices just shot up, which must mean the 2002s are getting more and more scarce... And me just on the edge of buying... Thanks, ClscFlm
#1780 of 3319 2002 prices -- cash back? by raybear Sep 04, 2002 (9:47 am)
The cash back to the dealer does not apply if you take the low rate financing. Better move fast, they're out of cars at a few dealerships.
#1781 of 3319 Re: 2002 prices... by clscflm Sep 04, 2002 (10:59 am)
Thanks Raybear. I know the cash-back is not involved with special financing. And is it part of the TMV? I can't make my pitch until I sell my old car and am finally closing with a buyer. Hopefully somewhere in SoCal is a 2002 Passat waiting for me. ClscFlm
#1782 of 3319 by kcram HOST Sep 04, 2002 (1:36 pm)
TMV does not include rebates or incentives because they vary from region to region, and not everyone will qualify for them. The number you see is average selling price without rebates.   kcram Host Smart Shopper and FWI Message Boards

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