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#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.
#2314 of 3318 Re: Incentives and Rebates [laserjock #2310] by cophil Apr 27, 2004 (11:11 am)
Replying to: laserjock (Apr 09, 2004 6:24 pm) Hi. I'm looking at an '04 Passat Wagon, as you described, but need automatic transmission - everything else seems to be standard: sunroof, one-CD-at-a-time player (but it does have a cassette player, too, for Books on Tape!), cruise, etc. I am convinced that because I am a woman I am not getting anywhere near a good deal. The "invoice" I saw on this car was $29,823, and the best quote I have in hand so far is $27,950...a lot more than the $26350 you paid, even if I paid extra for the automatic transmission! I would like to get this car for $27,000. Is that realistic? (I live in NC, by the way. I think the cars come in at Wilmington - destination charge is $575.) Right now I have suspended this car purchase because I am in such a bad mood about the whole "game" that is being played on me, with MY money!   Regards,   Carolyn P.
#2316 of 3318 Carolyn P. re: GLX wagon by laserjock Apr 28, 2004 (7:59 am)
Some of the price disparity may be due to our different locations (Baltimore/Washington v NC) and different demands for the automatic v manual.   I paid about invoice less $2230. Your best offer looks to be about invoice less $1900. In that context your offer does not look so bad. Carsdirect.com indicates that auto adds about $1100.   Much of my dealing (except for the final $500 or so) came through e-mail using the dealer's web sites and without any human contact. Then, I contacted several dealers by phone and determined what they would do in view of the best e-mail offer I had received.   Consider e-mailing a dealer you have not yet contacted, but remember there are advantages to a local dealer. How assertive have you been in determining the extent of dealer incentives and letting the dealer know you are aware of these incentives? (Edmunds, carsdirect) Will the dealers negotiate charges for plates etc.? The 26,350 number did not include these charges.   Best of luck-
#2317 of 3318 Edmonds Invoice by btettemer Apr 29, 2004 (10:37 am)
Anybody know how Edmunds arrives at it's $30008 invoice price for a GLX 4Motion? My calculations give me a figure closer to $30911, with $28K as a base price GLX, $1073 for triptronic, and $1800 for 4Motion.
#2318 of 3318 Re: 2004 Passat GLS/GL [jayej #2281] by oliverx Apr 29, 2004 (11:09 am)
Replying to: jayej (Feb 19, 2004 7:53 am) Just bought 2004 Passat GLS Wagon in NY area for $23,916 before tax and registration/title/license with options: -5-Speed Automatic w/Tiptronic & Overdrive -Leather Package w/L -California/NE Region Emissions Charge ($150)   Hope this help. You may get a better price if you know how to negotiate.

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