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#76 of 257 Just Bought a 2005 Jetta GLS TDI by bradfa May 07, 2005 (5:43 pm)
I just this morning bought a 2005 (A4 body style) Jetta GLS TDI manual transmission in New Hampshire. Only things I got over the base GLS package were the mud flaps and a sunroof wind breaking device (no idea what it is officially called, didn't really need it but my mom said they are useful with sunroof). Paid $19949 including destination. Title and legal fees were extra, but those only amounted to about $175. Got the 3.9% for 60 months on the new college grad program, so I don't have to pay my first payment (VW credit waives it, which was cool).   I had originally delt with a different dealer via the web and phone and got a very good price on almost the same car, so using that as leverage I feel I got a good deal. This other dealer had gotten me last months 2.9% financing for 5 years, but it is an hour drive from my house and the monthly payments worked out the same in the end. Dealer I bought from is only 10 minutes away.   I showed up at the dealership at 8:20am, just as they opened, but I was out the door with all paperwork signed by noon and took 2 test drives in that time too (one to home to show family and neighbors). I got the dark grey color, which I like more than the silver that the other dealer I spoke of had.   Overall, the least hastle I have had from any dealership I delt with in my car buying extravaganza. This was at Miller VW in Lebanon, NH. The sales person that helped me was awesome as far as car sales people go, very laid back and willing to do what was needed to not let me walk out the door and go to the other dealership. Even the sales manager was friendly and trying to make the deal. I even met the owner of the dealership (he told me he usually doesn't authorize deals like I got, but whatever). Everyone was great, definitely turned my thoughts of car dealers around, there are some decent ones out there, just come prepared.   I pick the car up on Monday, just have to get one more piece of info from my employer to finish off the loan stuff and to get insurance monday morning. Other than that, I should have the thing registered and inspected by monday evening   PS: I really liked the way the Jetta TDI shifted, much smoother than other VW cars I have driven lately (no idea why though).
#77 of 257 Re: jetta TDI [avenger1] by cchpgc May 07, 2005 (7:30 pm)
Replying to: avenger1 (Apr 22, 2005 8:39 am) Can you give me the dealership name in OR?   I am shopping the new Jetta now.   Thanks, cchpgc Replies to this message: gagrice (May 07, 2005 9:07 pm)
#78 of 257 Re: jetta TDI [cchpgc] by gagrice May 07, 2005 (9:07 pm)
Replying to: cchpgc (May 07, 2005 7:30 pm) In Oregon try Armstrong VW Buick. Ask for the Internet salesman. He is very responsive to email. He sent me a price and I took them a check for that amount and drove off with my New Passat TDI at below invoice. Good luck
#79 of 257 Sticker Price by michaels2 May 08, 2005 (6:41 pm)
I have requested pricing online from a local dealer. He quoted me sticker on my choice of 2 '05 Jetta Wagon TDIs w/ manual trans. STICKER PRICE? Is he serious? Replies to this message: gagrice (May 08, 2005 9:24 pm)
#80 of 257 Re: Sticker Price [michaels2] by gagrice May 08, 2005 (9:24 pm)
Replying to: michaels2 (May 08, 2005 6:41 pm) If they are serious go to another dealer. What part of the US are you in? There are dealers selling TDI's below invoice in all parts of the country. I was given a great price by email and they did not pressure me with any extras. I paid exactly what the dealer emailed me. Some dealers still think they have a captive audience.
#82 of 257 Price Paid: 2005 Passat GLS TDI by sahara111 Jun 12, 2005 (12:44 pm)
Hi, we bought our new 2005 Passat GLS TDI on 4/30/2005, very late at night!   I began consdering a Passat TDI only a few days before that - after test driving both old/new Jettas thinking we might like a new-style Jetta TDI (test drove old to experience the 1.9 TDI engine; new to experience the car/handling/DSG tranny in gas version). We eliminated the Jetta (old, new) because of road noise and because we were not real happy with the new looks; plus the 2.0 TDI power is real nice. We had also been considering 2 Subaru Legacy wagons: a GT non-LTD, and a non-GT LTD for my wife both w/auto trannys. After running $ numbers though, it made things more affordable to go with one fuel 'miser' type car along with one GT wagon. (for us at least, based on 35k annual total miles...and replacing 2 SUVs).   The day of purchase I had spoken to the dealer on the phone about 5pm, and he had offered to sell us a Passat TDI at invoice; they were trying to boost their 'end-of-month' numbers (our more local dealer was about $1200 higher so we blew them off...). So we finally made it to the dealer about 7pm. They had a selection of about 9 Passat TDIs, some GL and some GLS. We settled on a Silver GLS, non-leather package model (we like the VW leatherette), with no listed options. The MSRP+Destination sticker is $26235; the sticker includes the 'cold-wx' heated mirrors, seats, and windshield washer nozzles. Of course, the additional dealer-sticker on the car with the 'market-adjusted' pricing boosted the final sticker to a posted $29234 (yea right, Mr. Stealer). I also had the dealer agree to throw in the optional VW 17" wheel/tire set ($400 msrp) and a 'Gorilla' luggage mgt system for the trunk ($99 msrp), so I guess those 2 technically got us below invoice.   We agreed on a price of $24302 before the tag/title/tax/doc fee ($35) addition of 2392.23 for WA state (at least 20% of which we will recoup after filing Fed. taxes next yr). For financing we used VW Credit at 2.9% for 66 months; plus, part of our cash down was $3000 on a new VW Visa card at 0% interest for 6 months - a reasonable deal. So, whatever all that averages out to is pretty low for a 'below invoice' car. I figure however, the Stealer still made about $1k to $2k off the deal.   After the deal we decided on a set of Husky floor mats in grey to match our interior (the Vdub mats are black only, and are way too expensive). BTW: don't bother ordering the optional Husky 'hump' generic fit-all mat; it absolutely does not fit (and they use the same part # for the 2005 Legacy too... and of course it doesn't fit that car either). Finally, I got VW to include paying for the first 5k mile oil change service which will 'save' about $109 at Stealer prices here. I bought one bottle of the Castrol 505.01 oil from the dealer for top-offs (have added maybe 1/6th quart once in about 2900 miles so far..). I am also checking with my local Pep Boys car parts to see what price I can get the Motul, Pentosynth, or Elf Excellium oil for; Pep Boys told me they could special-order certain rare oils. I want to get away from the Castrol based on what I've read so far.
#83 of 257 Price Paid: 2005 Passat TDI Wagon by dieselfan Jun 12, 2005 (4:33 pm)
After finally settling on a Passat TDI Wagon, we went to find one. Had I not really wanted that particular model, I would have given up. While I was in the looking stage, several local dealerships promised me that they could get that car in a day or so. When it came time to buy one, it was a different story. I finally went on VW.com and searched online dealer inventories and found one myself. It was 250 miles away. I did the negotiating via phone and fax and made the offer on the vehicle. Taking into account the manufacturer-to-dealer regional marketing incentive, as well as the actual dealer price from consumer reports, I offered $25300. After some minor adjustments, we agreed on a total price before tax of $25650. I purchased the vehicle sight unseen and without a test drive, a testament to my confidence in VW. When I took delivery, I found out that the sales manager had misunderstood the salesman when he had presented my offer. The sales manager had thought he was approving an offer on a Passat TDI Sedan, not a wagon. To the dealership's credit, he did not try to bump me or reneg on the agreement. All told, I purchased the vehicle for $450 less than the sticker price, including tax, title, etc. (MSRP was $27675)   By the way, anyone looking to buy a car should read Don't Get Taken Every Time by Remar Sutton. The book will open your eyes and save you thousands of dollars.   The vehicle is great and is the best purchase I have ever made. Replies to this message: dieselfan (Jun 12, 2005 4:36 pm)
#84 of 257 Re: Price Paid: 2005 Passat TDI Wagon [dieselfan] by dieselfan Jun 12, 2005 (4:36 pm)
Replying to: dieselfan (Jun 12, 2005 4:33 pm) I neglected to mention the specifics of the vehicle. It is a Passat GLS TDI Wagon with optional 17" wheels.
#85 of 257 How much? 2005 Jetta Wagon GLS TDI - 3000 miles by bamundson Jun 17, 2005 (7:02 pm)
Hi all.    I'm selling a 2005 Jetta Wagon GLS TDI with 3,000 miles and was wondering what I should ask for it. It's got an automatic transmission, leather heated seats, sliding sunroof, cassette/CD stereo and is a beauty. I'm selling it for my sister in law who bought it and thought she was going ship it to Hawaii - but found out she needs a 4WD in the area where she will be living, and leather doesn't really stand a chance in Hawaii anyway (due to humidity).    I have the paperwork here and the total price with leather options is $24,720, although I know she paid less..    I understand these Diesel cars are not being sold by the dealerships here in CA due to regulatory issues with diesel, but it's not a problem for a me to sell it privately. Plus it can run on biodiesel, which is kind of a plus around here in Berkeley CA.    What can I reasonably ask for it here in the Bay Area - California? I can't find a quote on a 2005 GLS TDI Wagon through Kelly Blue Book as it's too new..    Any help on pricing this would be much appreciated.    thanks    barry Replies to this message: gagrice (Jun 17, 2005 9:04 pm)

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