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#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.
#2322 of 3318 btettemer by pat HOST Apr 29, 2004 (2:26 pm)
Try finding a likely discussion on our Smart Shopper board - that's a better place to ask.   And let me just tell you a little secret about the software here. When you hit "Refresh" after making a post, your message reposts.   The best way to redisplay a page after making a post is to use the "Recent Msgs" link on the page bar.   Hope this helps!

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