Originally Posted by Redd

jd- Yes, a most unusual program, and most unusual personal circumstances as well. There aren't many "aliens" on visa's trying to finance cars, compared to the larger market. From a finance company's perspective, you are a flight risk, so to speak. The car is costly to take home, if you have to leave the US, so they probably figure the odds of a default are pretty high IF you have any employment or visa problems.

I would guess things are different in the EU or Schengen zones, where people cross national borders on a more frequent basis.

I'd suspect that one of the larger banks (Citibank?) which has extensive offices both in the US and in Ireland, might be able to work with you, since their car loan systems operate in both places and that might make them less apprehensive about finding you, or the car, if you moved between the two.

When titled property can be moved across national boundaries by an owner who is going to be crossing them, lenders get nervous. Cars, boats, planes, doesn't matter, they get nervous because they know what the complications can cost them.

From that side of things, a lease might make better sense. Or, a purchase or lease co-signed by your US employer. If they have faith in you, they'll help you get a car, one way or another. If they're not willing to help with your "resettlement" here, that's something to think about as well.

Originally Posted by GRMick

I hit the free CarFax link on the Autotrader site. http://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistory...&partner=ATD_8

Sure could be a dealer thing, but it looks like the dealer got it back and then sold it, and then got it back immediately…only 8 miles difference. However, the second registration is for "personal" and none of the other dealer transactions added to the number of owners. Strange.

There's also something a little weird when the car was originally sold…dealer offering it now had it for sale new, then it went to a dealer in NY, then it went back and was sold by this dealer. Maybe just two franchises with the same owner or perhaps it was traded to the NY dealer and the deal fell through at the last minute.

For the sprint blue S4, even if they won't come down much, I don't think the dealer is too far out on pricing. Took a quick look on Autotrader on what other similar S4's are around and then what Edmunds and KBB had to say.

The S4 is a fantastic car and I'm sure you will love it.

Originally Posted by jd_1

When I asked him about the price online he just said 'Ya, they put the price back up'. I mentioned that the website had gone up by 5k and he responded 'Don't mind the website, I can get it for about 39k' After saying $700 more than you offered on Saturday he just replied 'Ya, the price went up'.

Originally Posted by RaceCarDriver

If dealer is playing games with the price, what else will they play games with? I am sure there will be hidden fees when you go buy the car. Your saleman sounds sleezy.

I would find another car at another dealer. There are plenty of CPO S4's for sale. New listings pop up all the time

Originally Posted by jd_1

And the price has dropped back down again now. Well, online anyway.

Originally Posted by jd_1

Ha, I found out why they dropped the price online this morning. Because they were after SELLING the car!!
What a joke. And that's from a dealer with better online reviews than most.

Originally Posted by MVR 155

Glad you found a car you are happy with, you may find yourself itching for an "S" car sooner than later. Bottom line as long as you are happy with your purchase that is all that matters.