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Volkswagen Rabbit Prices Paid and Buying Experiences

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Re: More fun than you should be allowed to have!!! [morrdba] by nippononly
Jun 26, 2006 (9:57 am)
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Replying to: morrdba (Jun 26, 2006 9:04 am)

Because elsewhere the Golf is still wrapping up its 2006 model year. There will be a 2007 Rabbit coming in a few months.
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Re: More fun than you should be allowed to have!!! [morrdba] by moparbad
Jun 26, 2006 (2:46 pm)
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Replying to: morrdba (Jun 26, 2006 9:04 am)

Question.....Does anyone know why my new Rabbit is a 2006 and not a 2007?
 
My calendar still says 2006.
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Re: More fun than you should be allowed to have!!! [moparbad] by carfanatic007
Jun 28, 2006 (9:50 pm)
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Replying to: moparbad (Jun 26, 2006 2:46 pm)

Well, the Honda Fit is a 2007 model year so I would say it's a legitimate question.
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Re: IPOD adapter in 2 door Rabbit [rgarner] by jmnapp
Jul 07, 2006 (9:42 am)
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Why did you say it was such a good experience buying from this dealer? Did you check other dealers as well? Did they have the best price? Thanks for the info as I'm looking to purchase in the Raleigh/Durham area.
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Re: IPOD adapter in 2 door Rabbit [jmnapp] by rgarner
Jul 07, 2006 (10:28 am)
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Replying to: jmnapp (Jul 07, 2006 9:42 am)

jmnapp, yes, I felt like I had a great experience at Frema VW in Goldsboro. I recommend them highly. Family owned business, brother and sister, and they were right there in the store working along everyone else. It's not a fancy dealership by any stretch of the imagination, but who cares. The deal was good, and they were super nice, salt of the earth folks. I worked the whole deal over the phone. It's great buying a car in 20 minutes versus the spend all day at the dealership alternative. They didn't have the car, but found it in Wilmington and had it there the next day.
 
I looked at Leith VW and Southern States. These are great dealerships, but they weren't willing to give me the best deal. I think there is also a dealer in Chapel Hill.
 
Southern States - Bought my wife's care there. Nice folks. However, my experience is that they didn't want me to drive a car until they almost had a deal worked out on the table. How am I supposed to know if I like the car if I haven't driven it?
 
Leith VW - Super nice guys, let me hop in the car and take it for a spin. However, couldn't work a deal.
 
Frema gave me the best price, an AWESOME trade in value (which sealed the deal), better financing, and were awesome to work with. Well worth the drive to buy if you're serious.
 
By far the easiest and most straight forward car buying experience I've ever had. Shoot me an email and I'll tell you who I worked with.
 
Good luck!
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Re: IPOD adapter in 2 door Rabbit [rgarner] by lexcord
Jul 10, 2006 (4:37 pm)
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Replying to: rgarner (Jul 07, 2006 10:28 am)

How good of a deal? I just went to a dealer who located a car with the options I was looking for.. here's the offer:
 
price= $385 over MSRP (for dealer prep)
Discount= $600 off
 
KBB trade in value =2420 conservative
Their offer for the trade=$2000
 
It feels like not such a good deal...
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Re: IPOD adapter in 2 door Rabbit [lexcord] by rgarner
Jul 10, 2006 (6:49 pm)
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Replying to: lexcord (Jul 10, 2006 4:37 pm)

lexcord...
 
I didn't get much off the MSRP, but I didn't have a "dealer prep" charge. I also bought the 2 door base model, and at the price it's being sold at, I can't imagine there's a ton of overhead. I have read on here that folks are getting charged over MSRP. Dunno about that. I also didn't get any special VW financing, since they aren't running any specials.
 
With that said, I got about $1200 over the KBB for my car in "good" condition. Also, in the next month or so I would have had to put another $600 in my trade-in for new tires, new brake pads, inspection, oil change, etc. All together it's not far from what I could have sold the car for myself, minus the hassle.
 
Are you buying in the Triangle area of NC? If so, you might want to try Frema VW in Goldsboro. I felt like a got a good deal from them, but every situation is different, i.e. time of the month, trade-in, etc
 
jmnapp is in the process of looking for a Rabbit...maybe he can tell us what luck he's having?
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Re: IPOD adapter in 2 door Rabbit [rgarner] by jmnapp
Jul 11, 2006 (4:30 am)
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Replying to: rgarner (Jul 10, 2006 6:49 pm)

The only dealer I've tried so far is Southern States in Durham. They can get the car for me, and came off the MSRP a bit, but were way way too low on my trade in. I'm in the process of working with Frema VW and will see what they have to offer. I've found that generally speaking, dealers in the Durham area don't offer good deals...I've had to go as far as Fayetteville and Greensboro when purchasing cars.
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Getting the best deal! by rgarner
Jul 11, 2006 (7:38 am)
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Replying to: jmnapp (Jul 11, 2006 4:30 am)

Thought I would change the title, since we're no longer talking about an IPOD adapter (which I have yet to get).
 
In general, at least in the this area, looking outside of Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill can get you a better deal. The dealerships outside of the Triangle have to do something to compete with the dealerships in town. As the saleswoman told me, "We can't afford to lose customers."
 
So, depending on where you live, I think it's always a good idea to look at all the dealerships within an hour or so, especially if they are in smaller towns.
 
For those who are looking to purchase, I wonder what experience folks are having in terms of price and availability? Still only silver and black available?
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Re: Getting the best deal! [rgarner] by lexcord
Jul 11, 2006 (8:44 am)
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Replying to: rgarner (Jul 11, 2006 7:38 am)

Title change was appropriate...
 
I am waiting to hear back from 2 dealerships yet but the one offer I have so far for a sage green 06 4 door stick with ESP and 16"rims is 19,370 out the door (taxes tags everything). They are offering me $400 less for my trade than KBB says its worth. I too am trying a dealer in a local smaller town... hopefully they have a deal for me.
I'll keep you posted on my experience!

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