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123 messages, Last post on Nov 17, 2009 at 10:47 PM
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Wow! After 15 years with luxury cars, I'm impressed. SOOOOOOOOO much more than a Civic- w/leather (couldn't find one). Got one from Metro VW in Irving, TX for $350 below "invoice", though I do believe that the "invoice" prices that VW publishes are BS. Making only $400 profit on a vehicle at full-boat retail ain't gonna keep a dealerships doors open for long. The man we dealt with was their Fleet-guy, Frank Heinz. After buy 15 cars in 10 years, my partner and I have agreed that this was one of the easiest, most pleasant dealers we've dealt with in quite awhile. Steve
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Replying to: tmeframe (Jun 08, 2008 4:19 pm)
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My son drove his new Rabbit home at 5:30 yesterday. I believe that we got a fair deal-although fair is a relative term in car sales. 2008 2 door black Rabbit with auto, floor mats, arm rest with IPOD jack, and a cargo tray. OTD price of $17977. No trade was involved and we took the 1.9% finanancing rate for 48 mos., and this is a good way for my son to build a credit history for himself. He gets the first oil change for free at 5k miles. That may be next year for him. I think he put 7k miles on his last car in 2 years. We tested the 2008 Honda Fit and the Toyota Yaris also but the VW just felt more solid--not like an economy car. The Honda dealer offered 17,600 OTD for the Fit Sport but the financing was 5.3% for 48 mos. The extra $377 that the VW cost is offset by the 1.9% finance rate. He disliked the Yaris the most as there was no acceration with 3 of us on the test drive and the a/c on high. It just didn't want to accerate up an on ramp. We were pleased with the ammenities of the Rabbit as well as the performance. It handles great, rides smooth, and accelerates strong. I hope the MPG is close to the advertised 21-29. I'm counting on this car to get my son through the next 3 years of college as a commuting student and hopefully carry him for many years after he graduates. |
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Today I purchase a new 2008 Rabbit 4 door with automatic transmission, 16" Magny Cours alloy wheel package, ESP and sunroof for a base price of $20014. Adding the $499.50 document fee, tax, title and an insurance package consisting of wheel/tire protection, gap insurance and lost key protection, the out the door total price is $23,531.36. I am doing the 36 month 0% financing. |
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hatchbackfreak and a few others made mentioned that they saw new Rabbits going for just over $13,000 new at several dealerships. Has anyone gotten any of these deals, and if so, where? Thanks.
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Replying to: hebrewhammer (Jul 28, 2008 4:39 am) |
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Replying to: enxaga (Jun 26, 2008 7:14 pm) Sold at invoice of around 20,700 |
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I am in Boston, Just start my home work for the 4 dr rabbit, here a recent quote I got, Thanks " 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit - 4Door - Automatic Transmission - Reflex Silver Exterior - Anthracite Interior - Power Sunroof - Rabbit Mat Kit - MSRP: $20,839 *destination included* - December Selling Price: $20,500 *destination included*"
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I test drove the fit, matrix, vibe, civic, and the rabbit - the rabbit was by far the most fun to drive and I want a manual which noone else seems to keep any inventory of. Hopefully I'll be joining everyone else in this forum talking about my rabbit soon, but first I've got some questions and this seems like by far the best place to ask them. I'm looking at three different '09 rabbits right now at two different dealers and would like to buy one sometime this week. All three are manuals - two are white and have the winter package + mats (16,964 msrp) and one is united gray - same package as the other two, but with 16" wheels (17,414 msrp). If I could get one of the white ones for $15-15.5k that would be great. I'm considering the 16" wheels, but it's an extra $500, I'll need to buy more expensive snow tires, and the look is nice, but I don't need it. I know the mark VI model is coming out in fall of '09, but I kind of need a car now and I don't like the idea of being one of the crash test dummies who discovers first year quirks on redesigns. I've got some cash in the bank for a downpayment if I need it and a friend of mine said he'll buy my old car outright for ~$2000 cash (so there's no trade in involved when buying the rabbit). I'm hoping for the 1.9% VW first time car buyer rate (i think it's 1.9...), but if anything doesn't work out there I should also qualify for the student financing rate. My credit union also offers new auto loans at 5.2% (60/<60 months), 5.55% (61-72 months), and 5.9% (73-84 months). I'm primarily looking at a 60-84 month loan right now. Sorry this is so damn long, but this is the first time I'm buying a new car, I'm really into the rabbit, and I want to do it right. Any tips or suggestions as to how to proceed here? To simplify the big questions are: 1. Financing ** VW 1st time buyer rate vs. ** VW 60 months  5.9% vs. ** Credit Union 60 months 5.2% vs. ** Credit Union 84 months 5.9% 2. Which car ** White w/winter package & mats vs. ** United grey w/ winter package & mats & 16" alloy wheels
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Replying to: flemishsour (Dec 29, 2008 3:57 pm) I test drove all of the above except the Vibe and the Matrix, and then threw in the Mazda3 as well. The Rabbit was my favorite with the Mazda3 coming in second (not quite as nice in the driving department but better creature comforts), unfortunately due to the model changeover (the Mk V is now fully out of production and we're just getting what VW happens to send us on any given ship), I was unable to locate a 5-Speed Rabbit at any local dealership. After hearing "Can we interest you in an automatic?" for the umpteenth time, I went and bought a new Mazda3 i. Would I have been happier with a Rabbit? Probably a bit, however, the difference wasn't worth the annoyance of trying to locate a car that fit my requirements. Best regards, Shipo
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