I am negotiating my new A6 and I hope to be done soon. But apparently, getting the car I want is not easy. I am somewhat flexible but I do want the Brilliant black Prestige with black interior with ash grain. I am also trying to get the LED's and side assist with the power folding mirrors. All of this is what I want. Obviously price dictates much and if I can get a better deal by being flexible, I will. But if I am not going to get a better deal, my take is, why be flexible.

However, it seems like every time I get close with the dealership, me being so specific raises the price. I am trying to be coy and not sound too eager. But I am getting frustrated. They seem to say that finding this car will be next to impossible and wold would have to negotiate off MSRP and not invoice. They keep saying this car is extremely in demand. And here in Florida, after searching the lots, I tend to agree. There are not many cars with this and none with black on black with the ash grain. They seem to want to put the silver in there with that combination.

I guess my question is, does anyone else get the vibe that this car is that hard to find? I am typically someone who knows when dealing with cars, they can almost always find the one you want. They just make it sound like what they are doing is extremely unique and not simply part their job.

 

Not sure about States wait time but in Canada it is hard to get A6 and now waiting time is 4 months if car has to be built. But it is worth waiting for, I showed dealer the invoice report and he knew I had BMW so got 5.5% off MSRP. I think better deals in States but cars are selling very well given reviews and reports. All what I can say car has exceeded my expectations and as compared to other competitors it stays on top.

 

What dealer in Florida?

 

I am working with Crown right now. They make it sound like they will not feel the car for $1000 over invoice and that is if they can find what I am looking for. But after reading much on this board, I feel somewhat comfortable that I am not being unreasonable.


I am just wondering if others are finding that the A6 is not an easy car to find? And if i do order it, they keep saying that will cost me more. Does that sound accurate?

 

It is always the cheapest to buy a car off the dealer's lot or a car that is just off the boat and can be redirect to be deliever to that dealer.

 

I'm also in Florida, and just purchased an A6. Find something in stock at any dealer in the state, and start negotiating from $1500 below invoice, These dealers do not want to make another monthly payment on that car. If you aren't getting anywhere, call another dealer and start over.

There aren't a lot of A6's on lots in FL, but there's enough inventory to put you in the drivers seat so to speak. If you are a CostCo or credit union member, leveraging their services can get the price down. I negotiated myself, but used the USAA & TrueCar price data to my advantage.

 

Crown has more A6s than most dealers in the area, but I know they sold at least 2 last week(I was close to pulling the trigger on 1 of them). I think they will get somewhat aggressive on what they have in stock, but on an order I'm sure they will give you something off, but I suspect it will be $1500-2500 less than they might do on an instock one.

You've got 8 days left in the month--so if they have something in stock that you will take give them your bottom line and leave it---if it doesn't sell they will reach out to you before the end of the month.

FWIW if you are going to buy it and keep it at least 4 years, I'd order it and get less of a "deal." It will only cost you $1500 or so, but you get the car exactly the way you want it.

And pretty much everyone who posts on message boards got a great deal--just like us married folks got the best deal on an engagement ring b/c we knew or a friend of ours knew someone who had the best price. I wouldn't believe everything you read. But if they can find a car exactly (or damn close) to your liking for $1000 over invoice--that's in no way a bad deal IMO.

 

I would order it. Ask around for bids to the various dealers in your area or go on line and find one that will order it and get you the deal you want. Fly to the selling dealer and drive back, not a bad way to go. I have done it and had a great time, the dealer gets a deal he would not have otherwise gotten. The order period is about 2-3 months so it is not too long to get the car you want.

 

Thanks for the info!!! You were right in the sense that I had to walk out and even change sales persons. But the GM finally found the car I was looking for. Black on black A6 Prestige with LED's. Initially, they were saying the only one available in that color combination had 20's and a few other packages that I did not necessarily want. However, now all is well. In fact, my car gets here Friday. I also paid about $750 over invoice. So basically I paid a fair price for a car that is right now, somewhat difficult to find. I am a happy camper.

 

Thats what a buddy of mine does. Lives in San Fransisco (SF), but buys his cars down in Los Angeles (LA). Reason for him is that SF dealers don't usually have any stock, so he gets better deals down in LA, then flys down and drives them back up. Also, the dealers in LA pretty much always have what hes looking for in stock.

There was one he actually bought in SF, which the dealer knowing he got his cars in LA offered him the same price as LA plus airfare.