jetsfan101

if you are willing to pick up from Texas, there are good discounts in Houston right now. post hurricane sales projections for 2018 were jacked up so dealers are scrambling and offering deep discounts without breaking a sweat

SCarGuy

meanwhile Texas led Audi's growth in North America for last year, and having worked closely with dealers there, the deals were similar in scope to what anyone can accomplish anywhere.

The only way to know what people in the marketplace are paying is simply to compare a few deals from a few dealers who have what you want, or are willing to get it for you (many dealers will not do the latter). Then look at ALL the components of the deal. A double digit discount off MSRP is not always the best deal and many things beyond price can be important in a transaction like this.

Joe Mahi

Hey guys - Back here after a very long time. It's time for me to return my 2011 TDI (part of the buyback) and get myself a 3.0 prestige. All of the buyback paperwork is completed however, I don't have to return the car immediately - may have some time until I find a car I like.

It's a shame that I have to return the TDI ('11 prestige with adaptive air suspension) , as I really like it and have about 70k miles on it -still drives quite well. Issue now is if I want to get a similar prestige with AAS + Driver assistance package kicks it up to $80k. If I were to place an order build - would it be a '18 model or would it be a '19 model? Looking at deals in the bay area - anyone aware of any specials?

sambub

Looks like folks who ordered a 17' this time last year ended up getting an 18'. But, the new year model guide came out in early April last year. I've been told the 19' order guide won't be out until June. So, not sure how that will affect ordering now.

It seems a 9% discount is being offered without much of a fuss. As indicated earlier, some are getting 10-11% off. Shop around..

GoBlue99

Correct. TrueCar was a fantastic tool in its early days and it was a legitimate way to get a great deal. But I recall reading an interview with their CEO who stated the dealers hated it. In order for TrueCar to stay in business, they had to form relationships with dealers, which of course means more profit for the dealer.

Force-1

Much depends on location too. There is only one Audi dealership in the entire state of New Mexico - here in Albuquerque. We are the fifth largest state, so it's a long drive to go to another dealer (270 - 400 miles).

Because of this I was good with $500 over invoice.

SCarGuy

dealers hate it for one reason....they have to pay to be a member of it, and membership does not translate into sales

M0J0

Why did you not buy it from Texas and have it shipped. It costs about 700 to ship it to New Mexico from Houston. That would have saved about 7500 dollars.

Polonium1

smacky

Are they really that petty?

We bought two Lexuses in 03/04 from a dealership in Columbus, OH, and Lexus never gave us an issue for services and getting a loaner.