Sqeezing the most out of dealers on a 2006 A3
 

I am in the market for an A3 and have contacted 5 or 6 dealers via
Edmunds.com. With the 2007 models already in the dealerships, dealers
seem to be willing to bend on the price. Most are offering the 2006
models around Invoice + $500, which is a $1500-2000 saving over MSRP.
Is that a good deal, or should I press them more?

On a semi-related note, where can I find reports on the A3's
reliability? Is it better than the notorius VW?

Re: Sqeezing the most out of dealers on a 2006 A3
 

"Andrei Outkine" wrote
> With the 2007 models already in the dealerships, dealers
> seem to be willing to bend on the price. Most are offering the 2006
> models around Invoice + $500

When I ordered my A4 back in 2001, it was about $600 over invoice, but that
was in May, so the 2002s weren't at the dealerships yet. Depending on how
popular a configuration that A3 is, you may or may not be able to haggle
down further.


> On a semi-related note, where can I find reports on the A3's
> reliability?

It's too new to have any meaningful reliability stats. Maybe some European
sites will have something, but even they will most likely refer to the
previous, older A3 platform.


> Is it better than the notorius VW?

Well, the A3 is made in Germany as opposed to Beetle and Jetta that are made
in Mexico. But still, a lot of the components/parts are the same and come
from the same manufacturers, so I wouldn't expect a huge difference in terms
of reliability.

Cheers,

Pete

Re: Sqeezing the most out of dealers on a 2006 A3
 

"Andrei Outkine" wrote
> With the 2007 models already in the dealerships, dealers
> seem to be willing to bend on the price. Most are offering the 2006
> models around Invoice + $500

When I ordered my A4 back in 2001, it was about $600 over invoice, but that
was in May, so the 2002s weren't at the dealerships yet. Depending on how
popular a configuration that A3 is, you may or may not be able to haggle
down further.


> On a semi-related note, where can I find reports on the A3's
> reliability?

It's too new to have any meaningful reliability stats. Maybe some European
sites will have something, but even they will most likely refer to the
previous, older A3 platform.


> Is it better than the notorius VW?

Well, the A3 is made in Germany as opposed to Beetle and Jetta that are made
in Mexico. But still, a lot of the components/parts are the same and come
from the same manufacturers, so I wouldn't expect a huge difference in terms
of reliability.

Cheers,

Pete

Re: Sqeezing the most out of dealers on a 2006 A3
 

"Andrei Outkine" wrote
> With the 2007 models already in the dealerships, dealers
> seem to be willing to bend on the price. Most are offering the 2006
> models around Invoice + $500

When I ordered my A4 back in 2001, it was about $600 over invoice, but that
was in May, so the 2002s weren't at the dealerships yet. Depending on how
popular a configuration that A3 is, you may or may not be able to haggle
down further.


> On a semi-related note, where can I find reports on the A3's
> reliability?

It's too new to have any meaningful reliability stats. Maybe some European
sites will have something, but even they will most likely refer to the
previous, older A3 platform.


> Is it better than the notorius VW?

Well, the A3 is made in Germany as opposed to Beetle and Jetta that are made
in Mexico. But still, a lot of the components/parts are the same and come
from the same manufacturers, so I wouldn't expect a huge difference in terms
of reliability.

Cheers,

Pete

Re: Sqeezing the most out of dealers on a 2006 A3
 

Don't know about A3 prices, but for write ups try What Car.
"Andrei Outkine" <andrash@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1161113776.526238.31420@m73g2000cwd.googlegro ups.com...
>I am in the market for an A3 and have contacted 5 or 6 dealers via
> Edmunds.com. With the 2007 models already in the dealerships, dealers
> seem to be willing to bend on the price. Most are offering the 2006
> models around Invoice + $500, which is a $1500-2000 saving over MSRP.
> Is that a good deal, or should I press them more?
>
> On a semi-related note, where can I find reports on the A3's
> reliability? Is it better than the notorius VW?
>

Re: Sqeezing the most out of dealers on a 2006 A3
 

Don't know about A3 prices, but for write ups try What Car.
"Andrei Outkine" <andrash@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1161113776.526238.31420@m73g2000cwd.googlegro ups.com...
>I am in the market for an A3 and have contacted 5 or 6 dealers via
> Edmunds.com. With the 2007 models already in the dealerships, dealers
> seem to be willing to bend on the price. Most are offering the 2006
> models around Invoice + $500, which is a $1500-2000 saving over MSRP.
> Is that a good deal, or should I press them more?
>
> On a semi-related note, where can I find reports on the A3's
> reliability? Is it better than the notorius VW?
>

Re: Sqeezing the most out of dealers on a 2006 A3
 

Don't know about A3 prices, but for write ups try What Car.
"Andrei Outkine" <andrash@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1161113776.526238.31420@m73g2000cwd.googlegro ups.com...
>I am in the market for an A3 and have contacted 5 or 6 dealers via
> Edmunds.com. With the 2007 models already in the dealerships, dealers
> seem to be willing to bend on the price. Most are offering the 2006
> models around Invoice + $500, which is a $1500-2000 saving over MSRP.
> Is that a good deal, or should I press them more?
>
> On a semi-related note, where can I find reports on the A3's
> reliability? Is it better than the notorius VW?
>

Re: Sqeezing the most out of dealers on a 2006 A3
 

Andrei Outkine wrote:
> I am in the market for an A3 and have contacted 5 or 6 dealers via
> Edmunds.com. With the 2007 models already in the dealerships, dealers
> seem to be willing to bend on the price. Most are offering the 2006
> models around Invoice + $500, which is a $1500-2000 saving over MSRP.
> Is that a good deal, or should I press them more?
>
> On a semi-related note, where can I find reports on the A3's
> reliability? Is it better than the notorius VW?

Since you don't say what model or options you're interested in, it's
hard to compare web sites, but when I purchased my A4 back in the fall
of 2003 I got a very good price off carsdirect.com and took that to my
local dealer. They would not match it initially, so I walked out,
telling them that I would be happy to purchase from the dealer that is
in the carsdirect.com network (which I would have but it was a lot
farther from my home). I was sitting in my car and the salesman came
running out to tell me they WOULD match the price after all. So, check
carsdirect.com for a price. You can also purchase from a dealer in
their network or directly from them. I think their pricing is more
realistic than others, because you can actually buy a car from them for
that price.

NFI etc.

Dan D
'04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6
Central NJ USA

Re: Sqeezing the most out of dealers on a 2006 A3
 

Andrei Outkine wrote:
> I am in the market for an A3 and have contacted 5 or 6 dealers via
> Edmunds.com. With the 2007 models already in the dealerships, dealers
> seem to be willing to bend on the price. Most are offering the 2006
> models around Invoice + $500, which is a $1500-2000 saving over MSRP.
> Is that a good deal, or should I press them more?
>
> On a semi-related note, where can I find reports on the A3's
> reliability? Is it better than the notorius VW?

Since you don't say what model or options you're interested in, it's
hard to compare web sites, but when I purchased my A4 back in the fall
of 2003 I got a very good price off carsdirect.com and took that to my
local dealer. They would not match it initially, so I walked out,
telling them that I would be happy to purchase from the dealer that is
in the carsdirect.com network (which I would have but it was a lot
farther from my home). I was sitting in my car and the salesman came
running out to tell me they WOULD match the price after all. So, check
carsdirect.com for a price. You can also purchase from a dealer in
their network or directly from them. I think their pricing is more
realistic than others, because you can actually buy a car from them for
that price.

NFI etc.

Dan D
'04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6
Central NJ USA

Re: Sqeezing the most out of dealers on a 2006 A3
 

Andrei Outkine wrote:
> I am in the market for an A3 and have contacted 5 or 6 dealers via
> Edmunds.com. With the 2007 models already in the dealerships, dealers
> seem to be willing to bend on the price. Most are offering the 2006
> models around Invoice + $500, which is a $1500-2000 saving over MSRP.
> Is that a good deal, or should I press them more?
>
> On a semi-related note, where can I find reports on the A3's
> reliability? Is it better than the notorius VW?

Since you don't say what model or options you're interested in, it's
hard to compare web sites, but when I purchased my A4 back in the fall
of 2003 I got a very good price off carsdirect.com and took that to my
local dealer. They would not match it initially, so I walked out,
telling them that I would be happy to purchase from the dealer that is
in the carsdirect.com network (which I would have but it was a lot
farther from my home). I was sitting in my car and the salesman came
running out to tell me they WOULD match the price after all. So, check
carsdirect.com for a price. You can also purchase from a dealer in
their network or directly from them. I think their pricing is more
realistic than others, because you can actually buy a car from them for
that price.

NFI etc.

Dan D
'04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6
Central NJ USA