gs70119

Hello everyone. We are looking to take ED of a Q5 in October 2014. After reading the posts here and elsewhere, it seems we are starting none too soon. Can anyone recommend a dealer in Central Florida(Sarasota-Tampa-Orlando area)or in Carolina Piedmont (Charlotte-Winston-Salem, even Roanoke, VA)? Like everyone we want a dealer familiar with the process but who also will not try to rip us off.(e.g. charging a delivery fee.) Please post here or message, whichever you prefer. Thanks, GS

spacey

Not sure what you mean by "delivery fee", but even with ED standard transportation fees still apply. Audi does ship your car and deal with customs clearance so you pay the same transportation fees as non-ED buyers.

alatsacto

When you say "delivery fee", you still need to pay the same "destination charge" as anyone else purchasing a new car, but there should be ZERO additional costs from your end for doing ED. You just need to find a "willing" and knowledgeable dealership, then all of the paperwork and negotiations should be straightforward at 5% off MSRP. You can try negotiating more, but it sounds most dealerships are pretty firm in that set price.

I just did my ED a few months ago on our SQ5, feel free to send me a message if you have any specific questions. You are probably still a few months out before you can place your order, but if you are like me you can start planning out your trip.

Watch out for the German holiday in early October, plus you may want to check to see if the factory may be closed any days around that time as well. Good luck!!!

TIME89

maybe he think "advertising fee" - those should not charge for ED cars.

Chilt34786

I live in Windermere FL (central Fl) and ordered through Audi of N. Orlando. Barbara Weiner. Though she learned through the process, she and her manager Sean were terrific. Everything went smoothly. Picked up in Germany on 7/12, drove our new A6 around Europe for 2 weeks and the car arrived back in FL at the dealership on August 30 ( 5 weeks after drop off in Zurich. Only thing to be prepared for is that they do cash the VAT check however that will be refunded upon your proof upon return to the US that you dropped the car off for shipment. Good luck with your ED. Best experience ever!