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#312 of 3274 Inventory in Mobile, AL by tcasboy Dec 13, 2000 (4:12 am)
In case anybody is interested, Mobile is a fairly small town (250K) and only has one VW dealer, but they have 2 2000 Passats on the lot, on a loaded V6 with leather, and a well-equipped 1.8T, both with 5 speeds. Maybe the 5 speed is not as popular. They also have 10-15 2001's on the lot, although only one 5 speed, a base GLS with no options at all. I'm partial to 5 speeds so the others with 4motion and auto don't interest me. But there seem to be plenty in stock.
#313 of 3274 . by jpvwaudi Dec 13, 2000 (4:15 am)
Sounds like you have done your homework; just remember that no matter how much you know about what we pay for the cars, a 30,000 4Motion GLX Sedan is never going to cost you 20.....25...or even 27,000 dollars. There's just not that much money in the car. Tonight, I showed a leftover 2000 GLX 4MO to a customer. MSRP 30590 or something like that. The car has been sitting for about 6 months, so holdback is gone. I show him the invoice and ask him what he thinks a fair profit is.....his offer, 25,500, with attitude. Invoice..28565, no dealer cash on 4Motions....I thanked him for wasting my time and sent him on his way; spending an hour with this type of buyer doing the paperwork isn't worth my $100 mini.....
#314 of 3274 Availability of 2001s/deposit by mk26mk26 Dec 14, 2000 (2:37 am)
I'm interested in buying a 2001 GLS V6 wagon, automatic, and heard second-hand that a dealer in the Wash. DC area said that he was almost out of Passat wagons and that he wouldn't receive new ones until the summer (and I assume that he's referring to 2001.5s). 1. Does anyone have a sense whether dealers on the E. Coast/DC area really do have few 2001 wagons left? 2. If I strike a deal with a dealer and he says he needs to get the car I want from another dealership, what would be a reasonable deposit for me to pay and how long should I have to wait typically? Should I expect the fact that a dealer doesn't have the model/options/color that I want to affect the price we negotiate? Thanks.
#315 of 3274 Wagons... by ffxvw Dec 15, 2000 (2:37 pm)
1. Passat Wagons are getting super scarce. I did a quick search the other day, and I think with V-6 and 1.8T models, there was something like 25-30 from Connecticut to Virginia. There may also be some quantity of 2000 models left, I have 2 myself, and only 1 2001.   2. Standard deposit I have seen is $500. The wait shouldn't be longer than a week or so. If it takes longer, they probably haven't been able to find it. Best advice is to remain flexible on colors and options, and don't expect a dealer to make no money and go across 4 states to get you the car.   Jason
#316 of 3274 Pricing on 2001.5? by ctmla Dec 17, 2000 (8:04 am)
I'm close to buying at 2001 Passat GLS wagon, but wonder if anyone knows about pricing and features for the 2001.5's, due in US around April? Site information from Europe, where they've already been released, is that the pricing is supposed to be lower. If anyone can clarify the benefits of waiting until spring, please elaborate.
#317 of 3274 Pricing on 2001.5 by junior75 Dec 17, 2000 (12:13 pm)
I have been told the price increase will not be anything substantial(less than $600). 2 things to consider: 1. is if you are looking at the 1.8t there will be an increase in hp from 150 to 170. 2. time frame, even though they will be out in April it will still be very limited.(only a few per dealer) If you are getting a good deal on a 2001 you are actually saving more than you think. Dealers are going to be asking for MSRP or more on the 2001.5's so the difference in total price is probably more than the increase b/w the 2001 & 2001.5
#318 of 3274 CTM by vwguild Dec 17, 2000 (2:10 pm)
You might want to check out the dozens of previous posts here regarding this subject...
#319 of 3274 good deals in CT by ccullen Dec 18, 2000 (9:48 am)
I keep seeing messages about the great deals everyone is getting on their gls's. The best deal to be had is the glx 5-speed in which I paid 26,217 from langan v. in meridian, t. This was the only dealership in CT that gave me a fair price and they gave me the price over the phone. Everyone else from WV dealerships told me I could only get their best price if i came to see them in person. People would be better served to buy the glx. It is a much better value.I will gladly refer anyone to my salesperson if they are interested.
#320 of 3274 Passat Pricing and Performance by davids11 Dec 18, 2000 (12:58 pm)
We spent the last two weekends comparing the Passat and the Honda Accord. Important factors were (aren't they always?) price, performance and rear seat room (we have two teenage sons).   My wife was leaning to the Passat. she wanted something a little different - European engineering (we currently have a Camry)etc. We were just about set to buy the Passat when I drove it for the first time, and we discovered that the CD player is not included in the GLX. The performance, specifically the acceleration, was very disappointing. The poor acceleration lead us to re-estimate the value of the 2 year warranty, the lesser room in the rear for the boys, and $3-4000 price difference and the additional $$ for the CD - an old ploy.   We bought the Accord for $23,000 (the dealer accepted Edmunds TMV as an offer)- including the 6 disc CD player. Better resale value, longer warranty (3/36) and more rear seat room ... and better acceleration (3.0 litre/200 HP vs. 2.8 litre 190 HP).   I can understand why a single person would still pay more for the Passat (looks and styling)... but the performance and the value are just not there compared to the Accord EX.   This forum was helpful to me, so I thought I would return the favor.   Dave
#321 of 3274 New GLS Passat Price Quote by hoof13 Dec 19, 2000 (3:25 pm)
I'm looking at a 2001 4 cyl 5 speed GLS with luxury package and leather package and I've been quoted a price of $24,141. Is this a good price? It works out to about 3% over invoice.   Many thanks in advance.

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