2018 Q5 Engine Failure
10-29-2018, 10:34 PM
#102
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My bad is 4/5 means 4 or 5 cases of the whole lot! This forum seems like I’m talking to dealers lol. People are not open to entertain other people’s concern instead they wanna discard it by saying this could happen to anyone. Yes, in an ideal world, Audi is amazing. I’m not dumb to go for this car without prior research, I have full access to internet and reviews. There are a couple cases that are out in the open and I wanna leverage that information to make an informed decision.
10-30-2018, 06:22 AM
#103
Why? Are you stuck with only the dealer you bought your Audi from if there is a warranty repair or catastrophic malfunction that requires replacement?
10-30-2018, 10:03 AM
#104
AudiWorld Super User
because by choosing the right person the first time, it avoids you having to look around for someone to efficiently help you with the issue, and avoid you having to go the route of clients reaching out to Audi directly to expedite. I assume people have better things to do when a problem arises like this than to chase down solutions themselves.
10-30-2018, 12:57 PM
#105
because by choosing the right person the first time, it avoids you having to look around for someone to efficiently help you with the issue, and avoid you having to go the route of clients reaching out to Audi directly to expedite. I assume people have better things to do when a problem arises like this than to chase down solutions themselves.
Also, just because one shops for “the best deal” they can negotiate doesn’t mean that deal came from a crappy dealer. I got a great deal on my Q5 from a very highly regarded Audi dealer. Win win.
Last edited by TYJ; 10-30-2018 at 01:01 PM.
10-30-2018, 01:01 PM
#106
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I get where you’re coming from, but your reply didnt answer my questions directly. Will you please?
Also, just because one shops for “the best deal” they can negotiate doesn’t mean that deal came from a crappy dealer. I got a great deal on my Q5 from a very highly regarded Audi dealer. Win win.
no, of course it does not...they are not mutually exclusive, but often can be. Every single person who bought a car thought it was a good deal...if they did not, they would not have made the purchase.
10-30-2018, 01:08 PM
#108
AudiWorld Super User
Having been on both sides of the desk, and over 31 new cars personally, there is a very strong correlation in my experience. Everyone's version of a good deal varies, because everyone's idea of value varies. Value is more than price. All depends on where an individual choose to focus the emphasis.
10-30-2018, 01:21 PM
#109
I’m not trying to pick a fight here, but I don’t agree with your statement. Many people feel stuck with the pricing offered to them by a dealer and buy simply because they want the car in that moment. Dealers often take advantage of this when they could offer better pricing. But why would they? The customer came in “hot” knowing they were going to buy and maybe don’t have multiple dealers nearby to compare other offers.
The first Audi dealer I spoke with offered me $1000 off of msrp (that’s simply insulting). The next dealer I spoke with offered 11% off msrp in less than a 4 minute conversation.
Of course, many people don’t educate themselves as to what is and what is not a good deal before they go shopping. That’s their own fault if it even matters. For some, it doesn’t.
Last edited by TYJ; 10-30-2018 at 01:24 PM.
10-30-2018, 01:33 PM
#110
AudiWorld Super User
That doesn’t mean they actually GOT a good deal.
I’m not trying to pick a fight here, but I don’t agree with your statement. Many people feel stuck with the pricing offered to them by a dealer and buy simply because they want the car in that moment. Dealers often take advantage of this when they could offer better pricing. But why would they? The customer came in “hot” knowing they were going to buy and maybe don’t have multiple dealers nearby to compare other offers.
The first Audi dealer I spoke with offered me $1000 off of msrp (that’s simply insulting). The next dealer I spoke with offered 11% off msrp in less than a 4 minute conversation.
Of course, many people don’t educate themselves as to what is and what is not a good deal before they go shopping. That’s their own fault if it even matters. For some, it doesn’t.
As mentioned, for some a good deal is only defined by price. To others, price is merely a component, but not the only one. It's always interesting to ask them how they price their goods and services in their own industry though. Tends to put things into perspective a bit better for some.As long as they are enjoying the car, and the experience they got while buying, and especially while owning, that, to me, is what makes a good deal.