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#2371 of 3257 Re: 2004 Passat Wagon TDI for 400 below MSRP? [dolphin #2369] by weebil1 Jun 21, 2004 (10:06 pm)
Replying to: dolphin (Jun 21, 2004 6:02 pm) I am currently doing battle for a TDI in the Portland, OR area. I have two on hold, one is in Boise, ID, the other local. All I can get them down to is MSRP. Which, in reflection, is much better than what the Vancouver Auto Mall quoted me ($4000 over MSRP) or where I started locally ($2000 over MSRP)Of course, no one actually HAS the car on the lot, so we'll see what happens if I ever actually get THAT phone call. Now all I get is the people trying to sell me something they don't have for over MSRP. (I found one in Texas that I was going to have shipped, but the cost didn't pencil out) Good luck!
#2372 of 3257 Re: Are 2005 Wagon around the corner? [frank #2370] by fish8 Jun 22, 2004 (4:55 am)
Replying to: frank (Jun 21, 2004 9:29 pm) Frank: I had the same situation on a '04 Passat GLS. A local Dealer is providing me a sale/lease price of $21,900 which is $1,000 under invoice. It sounded too good to be true for me as well.
#2373 of 3257 Re: 2001 VW Passat Pricing by stevo1 Jun 22, 2004 (6:42 am)
Replying to: sauradeep (May 21, 2000 11:03 pm) I looked at a 2001 GLX "New" Passat. The car looked good and is Certified by Volkswagen. This provides the buyer a 2 yr warranty. The car has 53,000 miles. The dealer offered it to me for 14,700. Seems to be a great deal but also makes me wonder? On top of this, there is special financing available through Volkswagen 1.9%. Is there anything I should be aware of that perhaps is not obvious to me? Again, the deal almost sounds too good to be true!   Thanks!
#2374 of 3257 stevo by fish8 Jun 22, 2004 (7:46 am)
If you are seriously considering this car, i would get an independent mechanic to look it over thoroughly. At least you have the warranty if you do find something. Replies to this message: stevo1 (Jun 22, 2004 7:58 am)
#2375 of 3257 Re: stevo [fish8 #2374] by stevo1 Jun 22, 2004 (7:58 am)
Replying to: fish8 (Jun 22, 2004 7:46 am) Fish8,   Yes, I thought as much as well as requesting a Carfax report. The thing that does make me feel somewhat comfortable is the fact that the vehicle is Certified and carries a 2 yr, no deductible, warranty. I have owned Volkswagens in the past and although they are great when they are running, they can be very expensive to fix!   What do you think of the deal? ($14,700) Seems very reasonable when researching pricing on the internet. The car is loaded up being a GLX. It is also an automatic Tiptronic.   Thanks!   Steveo1
#2376 of 3257 GLS versus GLX by frank Jun 22, 2004 (10:58 pm)
I am hesitating between the two. Argument for the GLX is the v6 because I may haul lot of stuff when going on camping trips and don't want a sluggish car. However if I add all the options I care about (leather Pkg + ESP) , the GLX is still 4000 more. $4000 just for a V6 upgrade that brings only 20 additional horse power sounds a little steep to me. Any opinions? Also, I heard that the 2005 engines are bigger (200hp and above). Will they be available in the wagon version in September 2004? Thx
#2377 of 3257 Drivers Option by jlv1 Jun 23, 2004 (8:05 pm)
I am just about to finalize my purcase on my first VW. After reading I'm wondering if I am comfortable with my deal....   2004 GLS 1.8T FWD Passat- Black/beige leather/wood trim, cold weather pacage (i.e. heated seats) Sunroof, ESP and OnStar. Price $26,000. Is this a good deal???   I'm opting for "Drivers Option" has anyone financed this way? And if so, what is your take on it? I put $4,000 down and will have a total monthly payment between $330-$350. for 48mo. with a baloon at the end of the 4 yrs. Desperate for reply, finalizing purchase in 2 days when car arrives to the dealership!! Replies to this message: frank (Jun 23, 2004 10:21 pm) fish8 (Jun 24, 2004 5:09 am)
#2378 of 3257 Re: Drivers Option [jlv1 #2377] by frank Jun 23, 2004 (10:21 pm)
Replying to: jlv1 (Jun 23, 2004 8:05 pm) Sorry to say it but it does not sound like a good deal to me. I just got quoted 22600 for the exact same one (everything at invoice price including options + $2000 June Passat rebate) If I were you, I would go back to them and haggle some more. Check what the full edmunds reports for your area. Should be less. Good luck.
#2379 of 3257 Re: Drivers Option [jlv1 #2377] by fish8 Jun 24, 2004 (5:09 am)
Replying to: jlv1 (Jun 23, 2004 8:05 pm) I agree with Frank. That deal does not sound too great. With that much money down you should be able to get lower payments. Also, the selling price sounds high. I am picking up my new Passat on Saturday. I am getting a '04 Passat GLS Auto for $21,900. That is $1000 BELOW invoice.   Invoice on the car you are getting is $25,813. MSRP is $28,249. Thats actually not a bad deal, but I do believe that you could get the car below invoice. Most dealers are really wanting to rid their lots of Passats. So, stick to your guns and get them below invoice. I almost guarantee that you can negotiate a better deal.   Do you currently own a VW. On my deal, I also received a $1000 owner loyalty rebate on top of the $2000.   I am also not familiar with the Drivers Option choice. When talking to the dealer a couple of years ago about my current Jetta they sort of steered me away from the drivers option. Not sure why!
#2380 of 3257 jlv1 by ramped Jun 24, 2004 (8:04 am)
I agree with frank and fish. The price for your car should be, at minimum, 2 grand under invoice. The 05s are on the doorstep, after all.   Secondly, I would avoid Driver's Option. Either buy at today's excellent low interest rates, or do a standard lease. If you lease, negotiate the price of the car before you begin haggling on lease terms.

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