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Old 02-26-2006, 03:22 PM
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Default Need tips for buying used A8L

I am nearing purchasing a used A8L. I have two separate questions:

1) I absolutely want bluetooth and don't want to mess around with the hacks that I've found. It looks like, after reading this forum, that some late 2005's have bluetooth. Is there a way to confirm which ones have it? Most ads on cartrader.com, etc don't mention it. Do the Bluetooth cars also have on-star, or can I assume that an On-star car is not bluetooth?

2) If I find a used car at a dealership across the country, can I negotiate with my dealer on this car and have them ship it? or do I negotiate with the guy at the far-away dealership and have them ship it to my dealer (or to me)? Does anyone have any advice/experience on/with this?

Thanks for the help,

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Old 02-27-2006, 03:40 AM
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If it has OnStar, it DOES NOT have Bluetooth, and vice-versa
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Default get the 06- new nose

or wait for the 07 with the new engine.
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Default you can't swap a used car....

from dealer to dealer. At least I've never heard of it, unless they're owned by the same company.....
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Default so how do I buy a far-away used audi?

Do I have to negotiate with the dealer selling the car and then either drive it home or have it shipped to me?
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Default they might do it....if you throw some money at it...

or they have a car in particular they could work a trade for.
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