My A6 has arrived and we are going to the dealership today to take a look at the car with the 20in summer tires before they swap out to winter tires, clean, detail and hand over to us.

We've agreed on Price of car already, financing and down payment secured, not trading in a vehicle, not interested in any add on options such as the Extended warrenty, prema plate, windsheild protection, GAP etc. I will getAudi care down the road outside of the loan.

What are some things that we need to look out for, check for, discuss with the saleman or service department today?

I thought there were a checklist of some sort out there. Can anyone point me to a link?

 

Here's my new car delivery checklist:

New Car Checklist
(in no particular order)

1. Inspect the car carefully inside and out for any damage or obvious cosmetic issues and have the dealer note them on the invoice.
2. Allow the dealer to walk you through the various features (this gives you a jump start on understanding all the systems).
3. Ensure the dealer activates Sirius radio, Sirius Traffic and Audi Connect/T-Mobile free trials.
4. Ensure the AMI cable is present and if you have an iPhone or 3rd generation iTouch, see if they will swap out the blue grommet AMI cable for the red one for video and album art display; (note that iPhone 5 will not pass video with AMI cable and Apple adapter).
5. Resist all offers to purchase add-ons (usually from the finance mgr.) i.e. extended warranties, Audi Care, paint treatments, etc. Despite what he may say otherwise, you can purchase these later if you are so inclined. (Audi Care is the only one I'll buy at 15K service and bras and films will be usually less expensive from third parties on your own).
6. Ensure you get a full tank of gas.
7. If required, make sure they provide the info to your insurance company and the car has its inspection sticker.
8. Ensure the shipping blocks have been removed.
9. Ensure all keys (incl emergency key), spare, jack, tools, all operating manuals and all paperwork incl registration are present.
10. Check tire pressures are not set to the max settings on the door label but are set to the manual's recommendation.
11. Ask if any and all applicable TSBs have been checked for and applied
12. Bring a camera and take some photos before you drive it off the lot. The car will never look better and you'll have a nice record of the experience for later.
13. Try not to be too excited before running down the list above.

 

Test drive the car before you sign anything. Check for rattles or noises during your drive. Turn on the headlights during your drive. Make sure no warning lights come up during your drive. Inspect the interior for scratches or scuff marks. Open and close all doors, windows, sunroof, hood, and trunk to make sure that the door handles function. Check the rear folding seats to make sure they latch.

Or you could just sign and drive.

 

Thanks guys. Printing this thread now. Very helpful!!!

 

The most important things to check before taking possession are for cosmetic defects and missing stuff where it could be an issue to get resolved later (i.e. when did the damage occur?). Any open issues of these types should be noted on your purchase invoice before you sign and leave. Any operational issues that may crop up later would be covered by the warranty.