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One has to be careful resurrecting deleted threads, you can be banned by the Moderator in forums such as this. These are privately owned forums and not subject to “Freedom of Speech” we like to think we all have.
It would be good to hear from a Mod why this was deleted and what policy of the forum it violated as I could not find anything in the TOS or the “Rules” that would ban this discussion? Has anyone else looked to see if this thread was in violation?
Moderators - please explain if you will so we know what can and cannot be discussed.
One has to be careful resurrecting deleted threads, you can be banned by the Moderator in forums such as this. These are privately owned forums and not subject to “Freedom of Speech” we like to think we all have.
It would be good to hear from a Mod why this was deleted and what policy of the forum it violated as I could not find anything in the TOS or the “Rules” that would ban this discussion? Has anyone else looked to see if this thread was in violation?
Moderators - please explain if you will so we know what can and cannot be discussed.
... or we could just take all of these conversations elsewhere?
I would argue that the minimal courtesy of an explanation is owed to us, in consideration for whatever benefit the owners derive from the free content we generate.
Here's the deal presented to me yesterday on a new 2019 E-Tron as a buy (not a lease) on a pretty well loaded Prestige model. This does not include the $ 7,500 tax credit. Manufacture date on this car is September 2019. I have blocked out the dealer name and VIN so as to protect the dealer, however this is a Virginia dealer and shows the 4.15% tax charged on cars in our state. This is after several rounds of negotiation, however I think I am most likely going to pass on the car after reading everything on this forum, I don't want to be a beta-tester for either Audi or Electrify America, and they still have work to do to become mainstream. This may help someone else in their negotiations, however.
The only issue with these types is threads is there are various added incentives (usaa for example) that not everyone qualifies for. And of course, few if any disclose the source of the discount which can largely skew the quoted “percentage”
On a lease, or a buy, if that discount is then mitigated by dealer fees, mandatory charges, large rate markups...what good is the net discount getting you? The whole deal matters not just the negotiated purchase price
The only issue with these types is threads is there are various added incentives (usaa for example) that not everyone qualifies for. And of course, few if any disclose the source of the discount which can largely skew the quoted “percentage”
On a lease, or a buy, if that discount is then mitigated by dealer fees, mandatory charges, large rate markups...what good is the net discount getting you? The whole deal matters not just the negotiated purchase price
ymmv
I would assume that a decent enough portion of the eTron’s target market can handle not being four-squared and instead would rather analyze a deal themselves ... starting with the one big component known as sale price. No?
I would assume that a decent enough portion of the eTron’s target market can handle not being four-squared and instead would rather analyze a deal themselves ... starting with the one big component known as sale price. No?
a portion, sure
but given the frequency of these types of threads and lack of details, it seems many still fall for the Macy’s way of doing things.
I was just presented a “beat my deal” on Saturday, where the dealer used the pre-credit price as their “MSRP”. Both in print and on their website. That alone skewed things to appear as if the % discount and overall deal I was giving was much worse. In reality, it was far stronger. He took his new car home Saturday afternoon. Day in the life.
So for the level of income and success one achieves to be able to afford a luxury car of any kind, I often see people not understanding the totality of a deal. If it’s being presented in a confusing way, its how that dealer chooses to do things. That’s in and of itself, telling. I’ve been there as a buyer, and it’s extremely frustrating. Unfortunate, but true. At the same time, many buyers make things way more difficult for themselves than it needs be. Such is life.
OK, I pulled the trigger on one today. I wasn't going to buy one, but then got seduced by it on yet a third test drive.
$ 73.000 was the final price for new, plus a $ 799 processing fee (typical for northern virginia dealers) on a MSRP of $ 84,230. I keep the Federal Tax Rebate of $ 7,500, Mine was a buy, not a lease.
OK, I pulled the trigger on one today. I wasn't going to buy one, but then got seduced by it on yet a third test drive.
$ 73.000 was the final price for new, plus a $ 799 processing fee (typical for northern virginia dealers) on a MSRP of $ 84,230. I keep the Federal Tax Rebate of $ 7,500, Mine was a buy, not a lease.
Congrats! Was this a cash transaction, or did you finance? If the latter, I assume at 0.99%?
Audi Recreates Crazy-Looking Speed Record Breaker From 1935
Slideshow: Audi has recreated one of the wildest machines of the pre-war speed-record era, reviving a streamlined V16 racer that originally exceeded 200 mph in 1935.
