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#544 of 3257 Good Deal in SC by scully7 Feb 08, 2001 (1:15 pm)
I see eveyone talking about 2001.5 passats at MSRP. I just bought a silver 2001.5 passat at Pulliamwray VW in Columbia for a great price. I bought my new Beetle from them in 98 and they were easy to work with them as well. I have not been to other dealers, but the experience I have had in columbia has been a good one.
#545 of 3257 scully.. by 96_i30_5sp Feb 08, 2001 (1:44 pm)
Congratulations! How much below MSRP were you able to get it for?
#547 of 3257 gary 123 - re:Columbus dealers by cbus_19 Feb 09, 2001 (5:14 am)
I've talked to all the dealers in the area and they've all been fine - no hugely negative experiences. Some better than others. I haven't purchased yet because I'm still deciding between Passat and another vehicle.   MAG is a very nice car buying experience - low pressure and very competent sales people. I would highly recommend that you speak to Chad Simpkins. If you saw JaneyLee's previous post she got an excellent deal on a GLX at MAG. My impression has always been that MAG has to gouge to make up for all that overhead but obviously Janey's deal isn't consistent with that belief.   No problems with Byers at all but it's the furthest from me so I haven't had much interaction with them.   The guy at Hatfield refused to give me a quote over the phone because they wanted me on the lot "to prove I was serious" whatever that means. Later in the call he decided that it was okay to give me a quote... but he quoted the MSRP less my down payment. Nice.   An alternative I'd recommend: Bill Marine VW in Springfield. I was looking for a particular color/feature configuration and I stumbled across them when I was browsing inventories on vw.com. The sales manager there has been excellent about doing business via email and over the phone. No nonesense. If we make a deal they'll deliver the car to me. You might want to give them a shot. Mike Cornish is the sales manager: bill.marineprodigy.net or 937 325 7091.   Good luck.
#548 of 3257 Some dealers will deal by nmayr Feb 09, 2001 (6:27 am)
I just bought a Silverstone Grey 2001.5 GLS with 5 sp manual, leather and luxury package for 4% above invoice ($23,934 including the destination charge). I sent email messages to eight area dealers telling them what I was willing to pay, and two took me up on my offer. I chose the closest one. I am not good at bargaining in person and this was a really easy way of getting what I wanted at the price I wanted to pay.   I dealt with Art Smith at Wyoming Valley Motors (near Wilkes Barre, PA).
#549 of 3257 cbus_19- re:Columbus dealers by gary123 Feb 09, 2001 (8:05 am)
Thanks for your time cbus_19. Appreciate it.
#550 of 3257 Watch out... by ffxvw Feb 09, 2001 (2:18 pm)
Despite the dire predictions of no discounting everyone was giving me in my store, and like the people on this board are discovering, many dealerships are discounting these vehicles, including my own sometimes(happily for me!). However, the VW advertising blitz is scheduled to start mid-month, so the situation may change rapidly if interest skyrockets. If it does change, just remember to be patient, and you will continue to be satisfied with your VW. Any news from owners out there on their satisfaction with the car itself? Any quirks or problems?   Jason
#551 of 3257 VW's in Metro Atlanta (Passat) by brnz Feb 09, 2001 (7:52 pm)
Although we have broad variety of everything else in this great city of ours..we're limited to only four VW dealerships (Two being owned by the same nameplate...Jim Ellis). So, in essence, only three.   Does anyone have any experience with purchasing a Passat at either of the Ellis (Marietta /Chamblee) or Heritage/Dwight Harrison?   I'm curious if they worked with you on pricing or if they stuck to their guns.   Already visited Ellis-Chamblee and the salesman was very low key - very nice but we never negotiated $$$... and that's when most dealers' Tasmanian Devil comes out.   Thanks in advance...
#552 of 3257 new passat $ by fritzenheimer Feb 10, 2001 (5:52 am)
Negotiated slightly less than 4% over invoice for a 2001.5 GLX with tip and indash CD yesterday. Wanted to purchase before advertising started. This was a battle...this represents roughly 1100 over invoice. Hats off to those of you getting $500 over invoice...much better negotiators than I!
#553 of 3257 Help Me Out, Dealers... by melech Feb 10, 2001 (10:45 am)
How exactly do I tell the '00 from the 00.5?   I'm about to take the plunge on a GLS, and I know that the "old" models can be had at a better price (if available). However, I may be willing to pay for the newer model, but unless they're side-by-side on the lot, how can I be sure which model I'm negotiating for? A code on the sticker? A definite difference in the console?   Also, what's the story on a big ad campaign starting this week? Here in Tucson, the one dealer hasn't even been advertising new WV's at all recently, only used cars. Doesn't speak well for my ability to drive a hard bargain, does it?                                Melech

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