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#160 of 169 Re: Not even 1,000 off MSRP [unleaded100] by dhkhan Oct 25, 2009 (11:02 am)
Replying to: unleaded100 (Oct 23, 2009 12:31 pm) Unleaded 100,   Could you please share details of your X5 lease. I'm basically looking at the same options (Q&, X5d, ML350 BT) and would apprecite getting info on the current deals out there.   am in Northern Colorado, where there are not many dealers for these SUVs so any information on the deal would help me with my negotiation.   Thanks in advance. Replies to this message: unleaded100 (Oct 25, 2009 12:30 pm)
#161 of 169 2010 X5 35d lease vs Q5 by unleaded100 Oct 25, 2009 (12:30 pm)
Replying to: dhkhan (Oct 25, 2009 11:02 am) MSRP 62,125. Final price 55,635 which include the eco-credit. The 4500 credit is good until 11/2, but another dealership sales rep informed me it would be extended until the end of the year. Not sure if thats true. If you purchase, your eligible for a government tax credit of 1800 or 900. You can look up the lease residuals and MF on the bmw x5 forum on this site. The Audi is a nice SAV, with excellent handling and design. I test drove both the S-line option and premium plus. The S-line had more wind noise than I remembered in the premium plus, not sure if it was the weather or b/c of the wider tires. The Q5 seems more tuned for performance driving, including an aggressive engine mapping software. The Q5 was not in sport mode or in manual mode during the test drives. I didn't like the large side view mirrors which seem to block your turning view. The X5 to me seemed like a better long distance cruiser with excellent brakes, and great handling plus its larger. I ordered the active ventilation package, tech, premium, heated front seats, rear climate, and ipod usb adaptor. Overall, the X5 35d fit my needs better than the Q5. Not sure how stacks against the ML350. I got a better lease deal with BMW than with the Audi, and the BMW cost 20k more. My wife who was with me at the Audi dealership thought the monthly lease calculated by the dealer was over 800 a month for a 36 month 12k lease not 740. In any case they were so far off, and not willing to budge on the lease deal or msrp. But I'm glad it worked out that way. Looking forward to the BMW in a couple of months. Good luck and check out the X5 forum under leasing.
#162 of 169 Re: Audi customer service [sozo] by roundview Oct 30, 2009 (8:42 pm)
Replying to: sozo (Sep 26, 2009 4:50 am) Well I'm not going to argue with you about whether or not Q5 is a "vastly superior" car, but your premise is wrong about why Q5 is "flying off the shelves". If you look at the sales numbers, the RX sells more than 6000 a month in the US, and the Q5 - about 1100 a month.   So let's say if there are about 300 Audi dealers in the country, that means each dealer gets only about 4 Q5's per month. The reason it is "flying off the shelves", is not because there is a huge demand, but rather it's because the limited supply. It's so much easier to clear your lot when you have only 4 cars to sell.   I drove both the RX and the Q5, and I would agree the Q5 is a better drive. But a better drive is not the only criteria people consider when buying cars, there are many other factors. If you look at the total sales numbers, you would have to say that the RX is the one that's "flying off the shelves".   Which is another reason why I'd choose a Q5 over a RX - there are just too many RX's out there. Replies to this message: kyfdx (Oct 31, 2009 5:18 am)
#163 of 169 Re: Audi customer service [roundview] by kyfdx HOST Oct 31, 2009 (5:18 am)
Replying to: roundview (Oct 30, 2009 8:42 pm) Good point...   Actually, that's Audi's whole ad campaign.. Instead of hordes of look-a-like Lexus mommy-mobiles, all in beige... you've got a mean looking black Q5..
#164 of 169 Buying 2010 q5 in Chicago by kampaku Nov 16, 2009 (2:41 am)
I will be looking to buy a 2010 premium plus q5 19" w/ navi and rear side air bags at the end of Dec. Any thoughts on how close to invoice / far from MSRP I should aim? Any experiences (positive or negative) with Chicago area dealers? Replies to this message: stiflers_mom (Nov 16, 2009 7:57 pm)
#165 of 169 Re: Buying 2010 q5 in Chicago [kampaku] by stiflers_mom Nov 16, 2009 (7:57 pm)
Replying to: kampaku (Nov 16, 2009 2:41 am) Kampaku: I just signed a deal here in Denver today. Premium Plus with Navigation...MSRP $45,225. They would go no lower than $44,500. If actually left the dealership they most likely would have hit $44,225. Anyway. I've been working three dealerships and that is the best I have found. Hot new car gives the dealership sales staff the ability to say no thanks to your business. I bought mine at Prestige in Lakewood Colorado after going through archaic sales runaround by McDonald Auto in Littleton Colorado. Good luck.... Don't forget Audi Finance is paying first payment if you use them for purchase. That is an $850 dollar incentive for me.
#166 of 169 Re: Not even 1,000 off MSRP [lmariorod] by pcss911 Nov 17, 2009 (2:14 pm)
Replying to: lmariorod (Oct 24, 2009 6:18 am) lmariorod,   Can you provide details on this Amex website? I'm interested in pursuing this option, but am not familiar with how to go about it.   Thanks Replies to this message: lmariorod (Nov 17, 2009 4:00 pm) pcss911 (Nov 17, 2009 4:11 pm) lmariorod (Nov 18, 2009 1:16 am)
#167 of 169 Re: Not even 1,000 off MSRP [pcss911] by lmariorod Nov 17, 2009 (4:00 pm)
Replying to: pcss911 (Nov 17, 2009 2:14 pm) Hi pcss99,   The website is www.amexnetwork.zag.com   Any problems with dealer not honoring price, call Amex and let them know. Good Luck. Replies to this message: pcss911 (Nov 17, 2009 4:11 pm) lmariorod (Nov 18, 2009 1:16 am)
#168 of 169 Re: Not even 1,000 off MSRP [lmariorod] by pcss911 Nov 17, 2009 (4:11 pm)
Replying to: lmariorod (Nov 17, 2009 4:00 pm) Thanks very much for the info, I'll check it out.   Just curious if you know how it works - when you say about the dealer honoring the price, isn't the dealer the one offering the price? Does the system let you know which dealer(s) is(are) the one(s) with the offer? Do you have any control over which area/dealers the request goes out to?   Thanks again Replies to this message: lmariorod (Nov 18, 2009 1:16 am)
#169 of 169 Re: Not even 1,000 off MSRP [pcss911] by lmariorod Nov 18, 2009 (1:16 am)
Replying to: pcss911 (Nov 17, 2009 4:11 pm) Hi again pcss911,   You'll read on the website... a link...How does this work? Amex has worked out a partnership with certain dealerships to offer and honor this below MSRP price. Not all dealerships participate. (though more should, afterall if AMEX is referring you, you have an AMEX card and should have decent credit, something they want if they're trying to sell you an Audi, BMW or MB.)That does not mean that others won't honor the price if you shop it there. It depends on many other things such as, how badly do they want to make the sale and reach their quota...How serious they see you to take "spot delivery" if they have it in stock...how hard and well the salesperson works with the sales manager. We were ready to walk and go to the dealer on our AMEX sheet. They sensed that and came out with the deal we agreed on. It's probably best to go to a large volume dealer and at the end of the month that has many Q5's in stock. It worked for us and could work for you also...Do not show too much love for the car and mention that BMW has maintenance included or that you may want more storage room as in the MDX. If you show you really want the Q5, they bend very little. Good Luck...keep me posted.

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