rocknroll389

Hi, I was looking into getting a Q7 tdi or maybe a Q5, as both are pretty engaging to drive and get decent fuel economy for their classes, especially the diesel. I was wondering what incentives were available for the Q7 (I'm pretty sure the Q5 has none as it's a new model). I heard about conquest cash but is there anything else that's been put into play? Also, who has had any recent buying experiences with the Q7 TDI? I did a search and didn't find much on buying experiences/current incentives. Thanks!

drool6

I just purchased a 2009 Q7 TDi. I got the conquest deal. I think if you are trading in another luxury type car, you get $2000 towards your down payment. If you are trading in another Audi, I think you get $3000 towards your down payment. Any other type of car, you get $1000. Also, the dealer gave me first two months payments towards my financing. Also, haggled the dealer and got $2000 off MSRP.
As for leasing, I think its $1000 for your trade in and 1 months payment.

Let me know if you have any other questions about my buying experience.

rocknroll389

Thanks. What was the MSRP on your Q7? I was just starting my search for the Q7 tdi and most of them are more equipped than I would like. The only option I'm really interested is the panoramic sunroof, but many of the ones in stock right now are just a bit beyond my budget. Hopefully, if I wait a little, more less equipped Q7s will come into stock and prices can be negotiated from invoice instead of MSRP. I really like the free S line package on the tdi model however.

drool6

The MSRP of my vehicle was about $60000 (includes destination charge). Mine came with the prestige package, Sunroof, and tow hitch.. That's about it.

FASTandSLOW

Is "Conquest" an Audi Financing program? I hadn't heard about it. I've been trying to decide on what car to buy, so haven't sat down to negotiate yet. I have 2006 Audi S4 Avant to trade; is the extra cash for Audi trade really additional/separate incentive, or just something that may allow dealer to discount from MSRP more than otherwise? Is it just for 2009 (i.e. existing stock)?

Thanks for any information. Q7 TDI is definitely on my short list.

drool6

For your Audi, you get $3000 cash towards your purchase, maybe $2000 for your lease (not sure about the lease part). The $3000 cash is added to your down payment (if any) and I don't think it factors in as a deduction to the MSRP. Audi will pay your first two payments of your finance payments, however, but I am not sure if that is part of the Conquest promotion. When I was dealing with my salesperson, we negotiated the price without factoring the conquest promotion. Other sales people may vary, but I pretty much got Edmunds True Market Value Price ($2500 less than MSRP). Factoring in the Conquest promo ($2000) and the 2 months payment (about $2000), it made my purchase a no-brainer! Total...about $6500 off!

If you are in the market for a Q7, the TDI is amazing. It was between that and the 4.2, and after reading reviews and test driing both, I went with the TDI. Way better pick-up from start, considering this is a 5300lbs beast. You need to test drive it. You won't regret it. As for finding Diesel fuel...that is another issue all together

Let me know if you have any other questions. I haven't actually got my car yet, as it is being delivered to the dealer this weekend, but I did spend a great deal of time test driving all three engine options of the Q7 before I made my decision.

FASTandSLOW

Thanks for the info. I have driven the Q7 TDI, and I like it a lot. If I decided to get Q7, I was inclined to order a 2010 model with new NAV/MMI, but the promotion you've described may change my mind - I guess that's the idea of a promotion, LOL. Maybe I need to go see what I can do.

Thanks again. Good luck with your new car.

drool6

No problem. I kinda wanted to wait for the new MMI as well, but I kinda didn't like the LEDs in the headlight housing. I think it was too much of an overkill. I would have preferred it if it was like the new A6 LEDs. Other than that, no other major changes. If and when you do get one, you probably wouldn't regret it. Good uck with your future purchase!

Jusforfun

Congrats. Hope you are enjoying it. Dont forget its TDI when you get to the pumps;-)

drool6

Thanks. The large words around the gas cap that say diesel should hopefully remind me!!