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#306 of 401 "Dealer Prep & Advertising" Fee in Boston, MA Area by msurbrow Mar 21, 2007 (7:13 pm)
Hi,   I am looking to buy a 2007 A3 2.0t DSG Premium.   Dealer is insisting that the invoice price on edmunds and other sites is incorrect because there is a $495 dealer prep and advertising fee that all dealers in the Boston area charge.   I can find nothing on this fee, and I'm guessing the dealer is just trying to add more profit to the deal. Though the sales person I am talking with has offered to show me the invoice for "every A3 in stock" in order to prove to me that the fee is valid.   Also, dealer is charging about $385 for registration & doc fees, which I also think is high? Replies to this message: blueguydotcom (Mar 21, 2007 8:15 pm) hatchback1 (Mar 30, 2007 12:59 pm) blueguydotcom (Mar 30, 2007 1:50 pm) shipo (Mar 22, 2007 3:27 am) andres3 (Mar 22, 2007 10:33 am)
#307 of 401 Re: "Dealer Prep & Advertising" Fee in Boston, MA Area [msurbrow] by blueguydotcom Mar 21, 2007 (8:15 pm)
Replying to: msurbrow (Mar 21, 2007 7:13 pm) My suggestion - check around as it's easy to find a used 2006 A3 with low miles for around 22-23k. No sense paying 8-9k in depreciation when you can get a lightly used A3 with the remainder of the free maintenance warranty.   We picked up a 2006 with dsg, premium, xm for 22.5k last week. 12 miles on the odometer. Replies to this message: hatchback1 (Mar 30, 2007 12:59 pm) blueguydotcom (Mar 30, 2007 1:50 pm)
#308 of 401 Re: "Dealer Prep & Advertising" Fee in Boston, MA Area [msurbrow] by shipo Mar 22, 2007 (3:27 am)
Replying to: msurbrow (Mar 21, 2007 7:13 pm) You could also try to come up here to New Hamster. There is a fairly large Audi dealer in Nashua on Route 3.   Let us know how you make out.   Best Regards, Shipo
#309 of 401 Re: "Dealer Prep & Advertising" Fee in Boston, MA Area [msurbrow] by andres3 Mar 22, 2007 (10:33 am)
Replying to: msurbrow (Mar 21, 2007 7:13 pm) The $500 Port Dock/Dealer Prep/Advertising fee is a conspiracy I've verified for all of the dealers in Southern California. Now that I hear they are doing it in Boston, at least I know it is a nation wide deal that all Audi dealers have agreed to charge for. Therefore, it is semi-legitimate; though I fear next Audi will add on charges for electricity useage, welding machine depreciation, worker's retirement, and worker's bonuses!
#310 of 401 audi a3 reliability is average by kurtamaxxxguy Mar 27, 2007 (3:49 pm)
so said Consumers Union for 2007, which is a complement to Audi given most of their cars are below average (as are nearly all VW's).   Hopefully Audi can get even better. Replies to this message: alan1943 (Mar 28, 2007 1:57 pm)
#311 of 401 Re: audi a3 reliability is average [kurtamaxxxguy] by alan1943 Mar 28, 2007 (1:57 pm)
Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Mar 27, 2007 3:49 pm) The A3 reliability may be average but the 2007 CR Auto issue recommends the A3, A4, S4 and A6. These Audis have been recommended by CR this year.
#312 of 401 Re: "Dealer Prep & Advertising" Fee in Boston, MA Area [blueguydotcom] by hatchback1 Mar 30, 2007 (12:59 pm)
Replying to: blueguydotcom (Mar 21, 2007 8:15 pm) where did you find it? i'm looking for a 2006 or 2007 manual A3, preferrably with the kooky sun roofs and low mileage. prices at the dealership seem too high to me, i'd like to pay 22-23k. thanks for your help! Replies to this message: blueguydotcom (Mar 30, 2007 1:50 pm)
#313 of 401 Re: "Dealer Prep & Advertising" Fee in Boston, MA Area [hatchback1] by blueguydotcom Mar 30, 2007 (1:50 pm)
Replying to: hatchback1 (Mar 30, 2007 12:59 pm) Autotrader.com and Cars.com. We ended up buying in Los Angeles. Obviously, be sure to subscribe to carfax as some cars have already had multiple owners (bad sign in my opinion).   The good thing about low mileage 2006s: they still have the free maintenance.
#314 of 401 2006 Audi A3 - CPO by cosanostra Apr 13, 2007 (6:10 am)
Posted this in the Real World Values forum, but thought it might generate some interest here as well.   I am looking at purchasing an Audi A3 and have found one on the internet via Audi's CPO search engine. Here's the specs: Location: Brookline, MA Year/Make/Model: 2006 Audi A3 Body Style: hatchback/wagon Engine: 2 liter, 4 cylinder, DSG Driveline: FWD Mileage: 5900 Color: black exterior w/beige interior Major Options: Premium package, cold weather package, 17" alloys Condition:   Exterior looks good – no noticeable dings, dents, or scratches.   Interior is clean, looks to be a couple of used spots on the carpet where shoes rested and the dirt hasn't completely come out.   Tires - ~75% of the tires left   Brakes unknown   Maintenance – scheduled maintenance done. Other: Is being sold as a CPO vehicle.    The dealer is indicating his bottom line is $25,500 on the vehicle. I'm thinking of pulling the trigger. Any thoughts from the group would be most appreciated.    - cosanostra Replies to this message: andres3 (Apr 13, 2007 10:37 am)
#315 of 401 Re: 2006 Audi A3 - CPO [cosanostra] by andres3 Apr 13, 2007 (10:37 am)
Replying to: cosanostra (Apr 13, 2007 6:10 am) If by CPO you mean its warranted until 100K, then that is a good deal.

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