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Replying to: misterjj (Mar 17, 2006 9:31 am)
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In the DC Metro area, the aggressive dealers seem to be pricing the 3.2 on the internet for a little over $700 under MSRP. Looks like they are taking the $720 delivery charge off. What are people seeing in other areas? |
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Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Mar 16, 2006 6:28 pm) You can also get leather and a moonroof in the WRX, nad even with those options, It's still less than a similar A3, plus you get AWD. Granted, the interior is more spartan, byut that is another area that they upgraded for 2006. |
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Thanks to all who post here. I just agreed to purchase a 2.0T MT, basically stripped, which is just about right for me. Prices, before tax, license, etc.: MSRP (Base, Paint, Destination) = 25,910. Invoice = 24,128. I just agreed to 24,800, which is 1,110 under MSRP and 672 over invoice. Purchased from Tucson Audi (Arizona). They did not have the combo I wanted (silver with with black interior), but there is one on its way in 3-4 weeks. I first tried the Subaru WRX wagon, which I liked quite a bit (esp. the seats), but it seemed to be somewhat of a step down in overall quality compared to the A3, especially the interior materials. Nice though. I tried the normally aspirated Outback and it was nice too, but I found it boring. Finally, I tried the new VW GTI given it's common platform and motor with the A3. Liked it, esp. the $3,000 less, and their willingness to sell just above invoice. It has some useful stuff standard than the A3 doesn't have or is an option (mp3 6-disk CD player, standard trip computer); I like the typical sunroof too. In the end, it's just a bit too much "boy racer" for this 41 year-old. So I sprung for the A3. First new car in 15 years! 
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Replying to: moto99 (Mar 17, 2006 5:51 pm) That's less than $500 below MSRP. You should be able to do better. My experience: First dealer wanted MSRP and eventually gave me $500 below MSRP and made it sound like some huge favor. I mentioned the Costco discount and they said they didn't participate in the Costco program because it wasn't "fair".  The second dealer would do Costco price ($750 over invoice) but there would be added fees and I would have to go through the fleet manager who seemed way to busy to spend much time with me. The regular salesman had treated me well so I agreed to buy from him at $1000 over invoice with no additional fees (about $1000 below MSRP). Try to negotiate from invoice price and watch out for a low price but with added dealer prep and other fees.
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Replying to: misterjj (Mar 22, 2006 8:37 am) |
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I along with everyone else have had reservations about the pricing of the A3 3.2. Happened to be looking at the 3.2 inventory and asking prices for a local dealer and noticed a 2004 S4 Avant that was priced the same as a loaded 3.2. It seemed like a 2 yr old S4 Avant with low miles could be a real alternative to the 3.2. Yes, it is used and I have questions how anyone owning a S4 drove the car. However, you avoid the big depreciation hits of the first 2 years of ownership, the car is bigger and has more utility, and it is one heck of a lot more powerful. The only downside besides finding one that hadn't been abused is that you are kissing any semblance of good gas mileage goodbye. Any thoughts???
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Replying to: misterjj (Mar 22, 2006 8:37 am) |
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Replying to: ccd1 (Mar 22, 2006 9:50 am) I remember you mentioning you didn't like the 3.2's ride on rough roads. How does the S4 do in comparison? (both of above and high cost's why I gave up on A3 3.2) Does/Will the S4 run on regular without any problem? The A3 2.0 apparently will, but I doubt the 3.2s' older engine would handle this as well (am I wrong here? ).
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Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Mar 22, 2006 5:30 pm) Why would you even want to? Best Regards, Shipo |
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