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#603 of 3257 2001.5 Passat loaded with triptronic auto by tkuchta3 Feb 18, 2001 (2:51 pm)
just this week, we test drove both a V6M and 4 turboA Passat. I loved the 4turbo and even though I had my doubts about the triptronic transmission, I must admit, it was fun to drive although the engine is a bit noisy on the 4 compared to the 6. the qoute we got for the above mentioned car was $24,225 w/o tax & license.  What do you think? Is this a good price or can we do better? Area is Pittsburgh, PA. We left without the above mentioned car. Know that if they sell it, another will come along sooner or later, but I sure did love that Passat in that color - the graystone? It was loaded although I could honestly do without the heated seats/side mirrors, etc. It didn't have a CD player though. Any info you can supply would be grateful.
#604 of 3257 Market Conditions on 2001.5 by its_kristy Feb 18, 2001 (3:33 pm)
Am looking to buy a 2001.5 and have may questions.   What are the market condictions on 2001.5 i.e. is the general consensus that people like them more or less than the older style, what is current production status and how is it affecting supply?   Are there any incentives (dealer or consumer) incentives for this new model, including special interest rates?   Many people have posted here that VW is sending out alot of GLS's with luxury and leather but not as many GLX's--is this still true? What are they producing the most of?   Have also seen posted or suggested here that there is a premium for the silver. True?   What color combinations and model are in the highest demand?   I am interested in the GLS (V6) with leather and luxury but notice that the summation of all options to the GLS is still less than the GLX. What is this price premium on the GLX? There must be features in the GLX that is not available undery any option.   Have read that the 1.8 Turbo is noticeably affected by humidity. Anyone experienced the same?   Also, what can I expect with the additional 20 hp in the V6 vs 1.8? Is there any noticeable difference?   Have also read that because the 1.5's just came out, that dealers will not be coming down from the MSRP or offering incentives until early april. Is this true.   Realizing the 1.5's just came out within the last few weeks, does anyone have any indications on actual sales prices on these yet? What is considered a fair price on these? e.g. +4%, +3%? What is the market demanding?   Everyone on this site and others say you must check out on-line/direct dealers but it seems every site I have checked either 1) is out of business 2) doesn't do business in my state (TX) or 3) takes my information then passes the information to a local dealer(which completely defeats the purpose) or 4) gives me 'invoice pricing' which can be found anywhere. I have tried carsdirect.com, greenlight.com, stoneage.com. I figure pitting 2 or more dealers against another is the best negotiating tool, I don't see how on-line dealers add provide this.
#605 of 3257 Its Kristy by ffxvw Feb 18, 2001 (4:09 pm)
There seem to be plenty of the GLX level trim in my area (DC Metro), and also plenty of the GLS 1.8T. What there probably won't be too many of are the GLS V6 cars, primarily because of the small horsepower/large price difference between the 4 and 6 cylinder Passats. I know that at least in my area, the local dealers all got together and told VWOA that they didn't want the GLS V6 4-motion cars at all. The GLX also has dual power seats with driver side 3-position memory, electronic climate control, self-dimming rear-view mirror, and Homelink system. This is above and beyond the standard features which comprise the GLS luxury, leather, and monsoon audio packages. How much people are willing to negotiate depends entirely on how popular the cars are in your area. I'm sure there are some Texas people on here who can give you good feedback on that area. One thing you can try in your search is to shop CSI as well as price. Ordinarily, the dealers with the best customer service scores go out of their way to make the process as painless as possible for you, even the whole negotiating part of it.   Jason
#606 of 3257 Passat Gas by bluebelljd Feb 18, 2001 (5:05 pm)
Is it true that you can operate the Passat with 87 octane and not see any performance or long term engine problems? A sales person told me that although premium gas is recommended, I should not have a problem with 87 octane as long as I bought from reputable gas companies.
#607 of 3257 bluebell by vwguild Feb 18, 2001 (7:04 pm)
If you are driving a 1.8T you have to use 91, 92, or 93 Octane, whatever is available where you are. 89 is acceptable with all other engines.
#608 of 3257 ffx by im_brentwood Feb 18, 2001 (7:34 pm)
Weird.   I had a hell of a time even finding a Silver GLX Manual here in FL. I had to call around all over the state to even find the car.   Although that was like 3 weeks ago I think...   Bill
#609 of 3257 First time Passat/car buyer by chans1910 Feb 18, 2001 (8:26 pm)
Hi,    I am looking to buy a VW 1.8T passat or within the next month or two. I have never bought a car before. I have not test driven the car at a dealer, but I have driven my friend's and like it and its safety features. I live in St. Louis and have some questions I hope someone with experience buying cars can help me out.   1. I am wondering if there which VW dealers in the St. Louis area people have dealth with and if they had a good experience with them.   2. I have just seen the 2001.5 Passat in the mall and like the styling. I am assuming that since it just came out, I can't get as good of a deal as if I bought a 2001 Passat. Are the 2001.5 Passats that much better?   3. What would be a fair price for both the base 2001 and 2001.5 Passat? How much over invoice/how reliable is the number that this website quotes as "fair market price"?   4. I would like to write a check for the entire amount of the car once I decide to buy one. Does this gives me any advantage with the dealer and when do I let him know about this?   5. What are other good resources I can use? Is the Consumer Reports car price guide ($12/copy) worth it?   6. How do I know if people posting messages on this website aren't dealers who can put out false info?   Sorry if these are elementary questions, but I just stumbled across this website when I was starting to research. Any help would be appreciated.
#610 of 3257 VW Rates by pbailey68 Feb 18, 2001 (9:58 pm)
Kristy,   I got 8.3% through VW with a "good" but not a excellent rating. They said the going rate for a score over 700 is 7.35%
#611 of 3257 Reply to pilotsfan by pbailey68 Feb 18, 2001 (10:00 pm)
I got cloth. I really wanted a car with leather and no luxury package but they are very rare.
#612 of 3257 chans1910 by vwguild Feb 18, 2001 (10:08 pm)
There are enough consumer advocates here who will advise you about what you want to know and more, but in answer to Question No. 4 let me say that it does not make one iota of difference...You see although many folks consider Auto Dealers members in good standing of the Mafia, or are Cartel related like DeBeers, we do, in fact, report all sales to the States in which we do business, and therefore cannot pocket your check and not pay taxes on that income...Therefore, it matters not that you are a one pay or financing through your Credit Union...

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