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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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Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Mar 22, 2006 5:30 pm) The S4 Avant gets MUCH worse gas mileage than the 3.2. That car has a V-8 in it and a 2 yr old S4 will cost as much as a brand new loaded 3.2. There is a good review of both the 3.2 and the S4 Avant at thetruthaboutcars.com Here you are complaining about the cost of the 3.2, but in another thread here you are talking about how Audi could sell S3s and RS3s in the US. Cost is an issue with the A3 and is the major reason why people just don't run out and get the car.
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Replying to: ccd1 (Mar 23, 2006 6:41 am) The Edmunds audi town hall transcript here was a good read! Fingers x'ed on the 2.0 T AWD! Also, Boomers are becomming a dominant market. A lot of them grew up with VW and by association, Audi. They want fast, powerful, luxo cars, but not necessarrly huge ones. That RS3 market may be here!
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Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Mar 24, 2006 6:19 pm)
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