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#3371 of 3430 Re: buying a new 2012 passat 4dr Sdn 2.5L Automatic S [mbpassat] by belaircarguy

Dec 31, 2011 (3:32 pm)

Replying to: mbpassat (Dec 18, 2011 7:26 pm)
If you know the options on the car, you can use the Edmunds price calculator for this car and see the dealer invoice and the sticker price. In general, most VW models only have about $1000 - $1200 markup from dealer invoice to the sticker price, so dealers don't have a whole lot of room to discount the car. If the dealer would discount the car about $500-$600 from the sticker price, I would say that is a good deal. Sometimes the dealer has some room to throw in some extra items, such as floor mats or perhaps ask them to pinstripe the car for no charge.
 
I have 3 VW's (two Jettas and a New Beetle Convertible) and everyone in the family enjoys driving them. Looking to replace one Jetta in a few months and the new Passat is definitely on my list.
 
Hope your deal works out for you.
 
Bel Air Car Guy

#3372 of 3430 2012 VW Passat SEL, Nor Cal. by dhotiram

Jan 05, 2012 (11:43 am)

Just purchased 2012 Passat SEL Yesterday
 
I thought it would be helpful to post this info for others to compare when shopping.
 
Northern California Dealer.
 
1) Engine 2.5L
2) Transmission AT DSG
3) Trimline SEL
4) Options -spoiler,navigation, fender audio, sunroof, all weather mats, mud flaps
5) Tough Negotiating. they are selling these like hot cakes. Mud Flaps unavailable but the deater agreed to include and install when available.
6) Price including tax, title, tags $ 29,500.00 OTD approximately $ 27,000.00 before taxes, Sticker price was $29,200.00 including destination but without spoiler and mud flaps.
 
Wife loves it.
 
Hope this post helps others.

#3373 of 3430 DVD AND BACK UP CAMERA by fjimenez

Jan 14, 2012 (7:29 pm)

Just purshased SEL PREIUM....DVD shuts down when driving....looking for a place by pass that sensor...anyone done this before on there car.
What to install back up camera...and dvd players on both head rest ...any recomendations

#3374 of 3430 Passat TDI SEL Premium by bdewitt

Feb 07, 2012 (9:23 am)

Anyone buy a Passat TDI recently? I am looking at a 2012 Passat TDI SEL Premium. Sticker is 33,335. What price should I shoot for for a straight cash buy???

#3375 of 3430 Re: Passat TDI SEL Premium [bdewitt] by fjimenez

Feb 07, 2012 (9:35 am)

Replying to: bdewitt (Feb 07, 2012 9:23 am)
Just a reader...most car dealers get 2 or 3 % on that sale....take 1% off sticker price.....tops $1000 off sticker ...if your lucky

#3376 of 3430 Comments or advice??? by driver100

Mar 30, 2012 (10:54 am)

We have decided to get a Passat to use as our Florida car. We are snowbirds and we are in Florida now and we got a rental Passat to use, from Budget....surprised they had them.
 
My wife will be driving the car mostly, and she wants a manual transmission. First we asked to see the $19995 model that is advertised, but which I can't find in inventory anywhere. It seems that model comes without air conditioning and dealers don't carry them in Florida.
 
We checked the S model but didn't like the crank seat adjustment levers, if we switch drivers it seems pretty crude. It would be ok if the car was used by one driver. Decided on an SE model, which moves the price up, but has a lot of nice features including the steering wheel controls.
 
Price of car less $1100 for manual transmission
$24765
$1485 tx
$489 dealer prep (usually higher in Florida)
$450 tag and register
$ 92 County tax DMV tire and battery tax
Total $27280
Disc $1033
Total $26147 rounded to $26000
 
Now, if I go to another dealers website I get this price for an automatic 2012 Passat;
 
2012 Volkswagen Passat Sedan
 
Drivetrain:
    FWD
Engine:
    2.5L I-5 cyl
Ext. Color:
    Glacial Blue
Vin:
     
Model Code:
     
Stock Number:
   
 
MSRP $24,765 Discount -$2,970 Adjusted Price $21,795
 
If I take $1100 off for manual that seems like a great deal, since they say they will discount the car almost $3000!
 
The extras, tax etc came to about $2500 so I should get the car I am looking for about $23300!
 
Is there a trick?
 
btw, the rental Passat is a nice riding and handling car. Huge trunk, seems like a limo in the back seat. Our cars back home are bmws, so it is saying a lot that we are very impressed with the Passat.
 
We would order a 2013 in August.
 
Any thoughts?

#3377 of 3430 Re: Comments or advice??? [driver100] by fjimenez

Mar 30, 2012 (1:31 pm)

Replying to: driver100 (Mar 30, 2012 10:54 am)
Good Choice I just got the Passat SEL premium 5 cyl ...remote starter...it's great, good leg room space front and back....
My second car is S550 Mercedes ....and I'll tell you
Passat's rides very good for that price....one thing no back up camera...
that's the only thing I do not like...but nothing is perfect..
...are you driving to florida with this car....Look into Hydbrid coming soon

#3378 of 3430 Re: Comments or advice??? [fjimenez] by driver100

Mar 30, 2012 (4:21 pm)

Replying to: fjimenez (Mar 30, 2012 1:31 pm)
...are you driving to florida with this car....Look into Hydbrid coming soon
 
Thanks for the comments fji. I am glad you find the Passat a good car when you have an S550 Merc. I have a BMW 535 which we will drive down to Florida in november, and the Passat will be like a 2nd car for use just in Florida.
 
I have read a report that they will make back up cameras mandatory for 2013 cars so I am hoping they will do that because we will be ordering a 2013. They cost about $50 to $200 but will save a lot of people from being run over each year. I wouldn't have ordered a camera on my bimmer, but it came with a package, and now I really like having it.
 
The Passat is quite remarkable for the price. It really feels like a baby Audi.

#3379 of 3430 IN the market for a 2012 Passat TDI in South Florida by allan20

Apr 09, 2012 (7:19 am)

Hello, pls advise what I should expect to pay for a 2012 TDI Passat, manual transmission. I will be buying it, are there any rebates/special financing I should consider?
 
Any help will be greatly appreciated, thanks.

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Apr 09, 2012 (1:42 pm)

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