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#2304 of 3318 Just got GLX 6 2003 w/ 16K miles by jeremyjetpilot Mar 26, 2004 (2:26 pm)
Just got the above for $24,500 with certified warranty. Full wood interior, automatic, power seats everything on it. I think it's a good deal, do you? I don't like paying the depreciation when driving away from a new car lot with the new car.
#2305 of 3318 New '04 Passat GL sedan price by indyhawk Mar 29, 2004 (12:51 pm)
Well, I finally purchased my new car. I did a lot of reading at the "townhall" before the purchase. This was my first "new" car. Thought I'd post the details of my purchase and let others know what worked for me.   I ended up buying a 2004 Passat sedan. I got the 1.8L turbo with automatic, tiptronic transmission. Went with the GL trim, with no options. The color is Silverstone grey, with grey velour interior.   I ended up getting the car for $19,851 (not including tax, license fee, and a $45 document fee). The car price includes the $2000 cash to dealer incentive that was in effect in March. I chose to finance through my credit union (3.99%). Had I gone with VW financing (0.9%/36 month or 1.9% 60 month), the car's price would have increased exactly $1000. Financing on my own was cheaper in the end. Just for reference, the MSRP on this vehicle was $23,580. So I ended up getting the car for $3729 under sticker. The edmunds TMV price for this car was $20,400.   Based on the Edmunds pricing reports...and Consumer Report's Wholesale price report...I estimate that the dealer made around $500 (3%) profit (over cost, not retail price) on the car. I only contacted internet sales managers, which gave me original prices that started out really close to what I expected to pay. Ironically, the offer I ended up going with was this particular dealer's first offer. He came into the bidding two days after the others...I asked him to give me his bottom line to get into the game...and he did. Awesome price...and this guy found the car I wanted and had it in hand for me the next day. WONDERFUL:)   Good luck to others who are out there in the trenches...it's an incredibly stressful experience...but worth it in the end.
#2306 of 3318 2004 Passat GLS with 4 motion by HCLEMO Mar 29, 2004 (2:19 pm)
I paid $22999 for a 2004 Passat GLS with 4 motion, 1.8T, manual, winter package, leatherette interior, sunroof. Original price was $26999. The price had been discounted $2000 (rebate from VW), and the rest from the dealer. The $22999 was the sales price posted on the vehicle. I thought this compared very well to Edmunds and Consumer Reports. The only additional fee was the dreaded $179 dealer documentation fee, which was non negotiable.   I also got more than I thought I would on my 1998 VW Cabrio GLS in trade.   Overall, very pleased with my deal and car from Bill Britt VW in Fredericksburg, VA. Just hope I am as pleased in 2 years with the car.
#2307 of 3318 '03 W8--Ray by bill42 Mar 29, 2004 (9:40 pm)
When I asked the question a week or so ago about an '03 W8 you mentioned that you traded in a Passat for a Lincoln LS sport. Tonight I popped for an LS V6 with appearance package, roof, heated/cooled seats, and some other stuff. With $6000 in rebates, the dealer giving me about half of his $1750 holdback, $4000 trade in on a 10 year old, increasingly unreliable Cadillac, it came out to about $24,600 before sales tax. Window sticker was $38,580.   This is now my wife's car. Get this puppy paid off and then I'm probably off to a Saab 9-3 Aero.   Sure is nice to have the kids out of college and all those costs behind me.   Thanks for everyone's advice.
#2308 of 3318 '04 Incetives and Rebates by susansms Apr 07, 2004 (8:37 am)
I see here on Edmunds that VW is offering a $2000 marketing support incetive, plus the $500 owner loyalty rebate. Has anyone had success getting $2500 off invoice or slightly above? I am wondering what kind of deals people are getting with the $2500 in mind. I am in NJ. Thanks! Replies to this message: meandean (Apr 09, 2004 10:23 am)
#2309 of 3318 Re: '04 Incetives and Rebates [susansms #2308] by meandean Apr 09, 2004 (10:23 am)
Replying to: susansms (Apr 07, 2004 8:37 am) Susan,   I took advantage of the previous incentive (potential $2000 off plus 0.9 - 1.9 APR loan from VW). Got my Passat ($500 off VW owner loyalty, $500 off purchase of Passat, $1000 from dealer -- it was a sales incentive to the dealer- when I took the VW low interest offer).   I contacted 3 dealers, the one I bought my 2000 Passat from and two via different internet purchase services. Frank Z Imports in Dayton, OH gave me the best deal...Actual dealer invoice (as confirmed through Edmunds.com) AND $2000 off that price AND the 1.9% APR!   The other dealers either a) wouldn't include the $1000 incentive that was tied to the 1.9% or they quoted a dealer's cost that included what I've been told are inappropriate advertising and port floor plan costs.   It wasn't totally smooth as the Sales Manager tried to say that he couldn't give the full $2k off and tried to only give $1500, but I stuck to my guns and got what I came for at the price I wanted -- even got my price on my trade in   The current incentives are a bit different, but I think that the tough sales environment and whatever VW is doing as incentives that we as consumers may not be aware of will, give you a good chance to get a heck of a deal...If you're willing to walk (and I was).   BTW, bought an '04 GLX with the rolling improvements (i.e. onstar and integrated turn signals in mirrors).   KP
#2310 of 3318 Incentives and Rebates by laserjock Apr 09, 2004 (6:24 pm)
Passat GLX wagon, manual, with onstar, no splash guards, no remote cd changer. MSRP including destination: 31,355. Edmunds invoice: 28,583. Price paid: 26,350. Total w/taxes, fees: 27,900.   So far so good. Enjoy the performance of the manual as compared to the auto. Replies to this message: cophil (Apr 27, 2004 11:11 am)
#2311 of 3318 GLS 1.8T Auto with 4-Motion?? by msruckus Apr 09, 2004 (8:17 pm)
Does it exist? Looked at Passats today. We have been trying to decide what to get for our next car and think that you can't beat VW for the fun and performance for the price. There are great deals on the GLS, but does the GLS with 4-Motion really exist? The dealer today said that it will not until 2005, however this site makes me believe otherwise. I checked inventory in Illinois where we live and in NJ. Has anyone found one elsewhere?
#2312 of 3318 1.8T GLS with 4motion by HCLEMO Apr 11, 2004 (12:22 pm)
Yes it exists. You may have to get your dealer to search for you. I am not sure the rebates are still available, though. I have had my 04 GLS 1.8T manual with 4 motion for 2 weeks now, and am very happy with it.
#2313 of 3318 Passat fuel economy by nalaekim Apr 20, 2004 (6:29 pm)
I had a 2001 Passat (before the changes) with a 1.8T 4 cyl and 5 Speed manual, and got fabulous mileage (23 city/33 highway) I traded for a 2003 Passat with same engine (20 more horsepower) and automatic transmission. I feel lucky when I see 15 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway. I am the only Passat owner experiencing this?? Please let me know.

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