yutekao
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Bought my new white 2017 GTI S DSG for $23500 OTD (that’s including tax, title and everything)
That's the exact configuration I've been considering (although I do also like the new White Silver as well). If you don't mind me asking, what dealership gave you that quote? Any dealerships you've dealt with so far that should be avoided?
Bought my new white 2017 GTI S DSG for $23500 OTD (that’s including tax, title and everything)
what do you guys think of this
2018 GTI SE DSG in Iron Blue w/ leather
Los Angeles, CA
MSRP $33,435
Discount - $3,200
Sale Price - $30235
Tax - $2872.32
DMV Fees - $525
Total $33,632.32
I know it's hard to find a good deal on a 2018 right now
This is all over email.
I'm sure I can try to get them to drop it off even more when I show up.
Was it a zero mile 17? Got used 2017 dsg SE w/ fender /leather/sunroof/pp for 23800I had a great experience from a DC dealer Pohanka. $8K discount, 25%. 17 SE. MSRP $32K bought for $24K plus TTL. Well worth the trip!
Was it a zero mile 17? Got used 2017 dsg SE w/ fender /leather/sunroof/pp for 23800
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I've been reading here that the common theme is to do all negotiations via email and get the price all down before walking into the dealer. Does anyone know of or have an effective template that they've used for email negotiation?
Another question I have, if I make a deal with a dealer that is like 1000 miles away (too far to make the drive), do I HAVE to go into the dealer or can we do all the paperwork electronically?
ha thats actually exactly what I'm looking for; under 26k OTD. Going to try and get that over email as I dont like talking on the phone. you say get your own financing though. Aren't most of the incentives/rebates offered for the GTI based on you financing through VW?^^^
I called a couple NoVA dealers on a Thursday afternoon and got some offers, called them again into the next week shooting them each others offer till one went below the price point I was gunning for (under 26 OTD) and emailed it to my local dealers. I just told them “come close”. One of them offered 27 and I asked 26.5 since I figured my time/flight/gas was worth right around that
I gave them 1k to dealer swap and transport the car (not on top, but as a deposit) and I was in and out of the dealer within 2 hours the next day.
It’s the same attitude/approach I’ve always read about when it comes to buying cars - ie. know what you’re willing to spend, get your own financing, don’t be afraid to say “No” but it’s even easier since you don’t even have to be face to face with them.
I think most dealers recognize at this point that they’re competing in a regional, if not national, market and they should be more than willing to do business with you over the phone.
Good luck!
thanks for the recommendation. And I would definitely be down for a nice little roadtrip, but when it gets to the 1000 mile mark, idk about that. I could def see myself driving about 500 miles.Cars.com is a good way to zero in dealers. Contact them and get the following split up for one of the vehicle in their inventory:
MSRP
Selling price
Destination fee
Dealer fee
What incentives are included in selling price.
I would prefer taking the delivery myself rather than getting the vehicle shipped. If there is any damage, you will never know when it happened. You might be able to get cheap one way air tickets and you should have a joyful break-in drive.
ha thats actually exactly what I'm looking for; under 26k OTD. Going to try and get that over email as I dont like talking on the phone. you say get your own financing though. Aren't most of the incentives/rebates offered for the GTI based on you financing through VW?