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Re: 08 R32 Purchase [tslbmw]
by kyfdx HOST
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Oct 16, 2008 (12:43 pm)
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Replying to: tslbmw (Oct 16, 2008 12:41 pm)
Dang!! What a deal!
MSRP around $35K?
I'm very jealous....
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Re: 08 R32 Purchase [kyfdx]
by tslbmw
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Oct 16, 2008 (7:10 pm)
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Replying to: kyfdx (Oct 16, 2008 12:43 pm)
Well, it was just a matter of waiting long enough. I first test drove this car back in January and have tried to be patient. It has definitely worked in my favor. The dealers will do whatever it takes to unload the remainder of these cars by year end. I guess it was the DSG that scared the "purists" off, but I love the transmission and can't wait to pick up my car. And no, the MSRP was $33,630 (mine was a non-navi car since the nav in this car sucks....). It ended up being about $2500 under invoice PLUS the 2.9% financing....which took the typical "leave the dealership and then they call you back the next morning" move.
tuesday can't come fast enough....
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by 604doc
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Oct 20, 2008 (8:57 am)
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If I'm reading the Edmunds incentives page correctly, it looks like there's a $2000 rebate, plus $2000 manufacturer to dealer incentive, plus the low finance rate. Are you reading this the same way? That could add up to some killer savings.
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Re: [604doc]
by tslbmw
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Oct 21, 2008 (7:42 am)
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Replying to: 604doc (Oct 20, 2008 8:57 am)
That is the way I read it; however, according to my local dealer, not all dealerships get the manufacturer to dealer . So, I was very happy to get the car at $2500 under invoice plus the 2.9%. But, I'm sure if you found a dealership with a few left (my dealer ended up having to bring one in from about 150 miles away) and you haggled them pretty hard, you might be able to get the car for somewhere between $28K - $29K. I paid $29.5. Either way, its much better than the poor souls that paid MSRP or higher back at the end of 07 and beginning of 08.
I picked mine up last night....absolutely amazing car. Perfect combo of speed, luxury & handling. Give it a whirl and let me know what you think and, if you buy one, what you ended up paying.
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Re: [604doc]
by tslbmw
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Oct 21, 2008 (7:45 am)
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Replying to: 604doc (Oct 20, 2008 8:57 am)
The other thing I don't understand is why Edmunds TMV doesn't reflect the incentives....can anyone answer that?
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Re: [tslbmw]
by 604doc
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Oct 21, 2008 (7:54 am)
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Replying to: tslbmw (Oct 21, 2008 7:42 am)
I actually drove one yesterday. My local dealer has 3, all blue without nav. I was pretty impressed. It's definitely on my short list. I'm still checking out a couple other cars, so I didn't press the price issue yet. They offered invoice minus incentives right out of the box, so I'm not sure how more room they have to go down. They did agree that the $4,000 is available though.
I was a bit disappointed that neither blue tooth, nor an ipod adapter are included in the base price, but they are available as a dealer add on. (ipod is included in the nav package)
I felt the interior materials and fit and finish were excellent, and I think I could seat in those seats all day.
Have fun with yours! What color did you get?
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Re: [604doc]
by tslbmw
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Oct 21, 2008 (8:24 am)
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Replying to: 604doc (Oct 21, 2008 7:54 am)
Wow! That means you should be able to get the car for a little more than $28K...impressive. I got the exact car you drove...Blue no-nav, I think #1380 of 5000.
I test drove the G37S, 135i & R32 and for $29K, I just couldn't justify the $37K for the 135 or G. And here is the crazy thing, I actually had MORE fun driving the R32 than either of those two cars. The 135i (manual) was wicked fast....but it was so smooth and quiet, it just didn't get my bp up ...of course, note that I've owned a 330i and it didn't feel that much different than it; and it certainly didn't look much different, inside or out. And the G37S was impressive with a nice exhaust note, but felt too unrefined. The R32 was the perfect balance between the two. And in ref to the Ipod...that was tough for me as well, but the Sat radio that is standard offers enough choices for music....and that way I don't tire of my Ipod tunes and reserve those for workouts and grass cutting.
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Re: [tslbmw]
by 604doc
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Oct 21, 2008 (11:25 am)
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Replying to: tslbmw (Oct 21, 2008 8:24 am)
Man, I'm itchin to get that car after hearing from you. I believe the one I drove was 4778 of 5000, or something close to that. You make a good point about the ipod. (I'm trying to talk myself into it I think ) Are you from New England?
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Re: [604doc]
by tslbmw
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Oct 22, 2008 (7:01 am)
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Replying to: 604doc (Oct 21, 2008 11:25 am)
I'm in Richmond, VA.
Which other cars are you looking at?
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R32
by shelwash
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Oct 22, 2008 (4:15 pm)
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2008 Volkswagon R32 2100 miles. No Nav. White/ Perfectly like new $25,500' BayWest, Santa Rosa,CA
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