Got a letter from Tim Hayes today...
08-02-2008, 11:36 AM
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Got a letter from Tim Hayes today...
Apparently, I'll be receiving info on terminating the lease early through AFS "shortly" if I move into another Audi.
Not sure when. I've still got 9 months remaining.
I wonder if early turn-ins are only good for Audi or anything under VAG like Porsche.
Not sure when. I've still got 9 months remaining.
I wonder if early turn-ins are only good for Audi or anything under VAG like Porsche.
08-02-2008, 10:51 PM
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I get a kick out of his old dealership offering blue book trade in values...after i tried it
that had an asterisk for the RS6, A8 etc to be excluded...then forgot about it and they left off the RS6 again then would send the card again. I've gone in 3 times just to f%ck with the dealership to see if they would honor their advertising. Answer is nope.
08-03-2008, 04:33 AM
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That's interesting Mark. Wonder if false advertising claim would get them to honor it?
You know, about keeping the lease, I don't see it happening.
I originally intended to buy at the end of the lease, but over the three years I realized a few things:
1) I have been uber fortunate to drive a machine like this. Not many do in their lifetime.
2) DRC Sux *****. It took 12 months and almost as many visits to get it right, which only lasted for about a month. It feels like it's shot again and I just gave up trying and am "putting up" with it for the remainder of the lease.
3) I know it can be fixed with an AM suspension kit, but the problem has pissed me off to the extent that I no longer view the car the same way.
4) I want nothing to do with suspension issues moving forward.
5) Money is probably at the root of my indifference. I wouldn't feel good about putting the extra coin into this car. Aside from wheels/etc, I've never been the type to do aftermarket upgrades. That means, it's time to move on.
Not sure what I'll get next time. I do like the Caymans as a daily driver, but not sure the early termination applies to anything but Audi.
We'll see!
I originally intended to buy at the end of the lease, but over the three years I realized a few things:
1) I have been uber fortunate to drive a machine like this. Not many do in their lifetime.
2) DRC Sux *****. It took 12 months and almost as many visits to get it right, which only lasted for about a month. It feels like it's shot again and I just gave up trying and am "putting up" with it for the remainder of the lease.
3) I know it can be fixed with an AM suspension kit, but the problem has pissed me off to the extent that I no longer view the car the same way.
4) I want nothing to do with suspension issues moving forward.
5) Money is probably at the root of my indifference. I wouldn't feel good about putting the extra coin into this car. Aside from wheels/etc, I've never been the type to do aftermarket upgrades. That means, it's time to move on.
Not sure what I'll get next time. I do like the Caymans as a daily driver, but not sure the early termination applies to anything but Audi.
We'll see!
08-03-2008, 07:59 AM
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Yep, 3 years with the car is enough when enjoyment vs first name basis with
the service advisers and the techs themselves...too much.
But actually I think you may be able to do something with them though. Worth asking Tim as it probably is not an Audi incentive but dealership driven.
But actually I think you may be able to do something with them though. Worth asking Tim as it probably is not an Audi incentive but dealership driven.
08-07-2008, 02:09 PM
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Legally there are many ways around it. However the market has dropped.
It really started dropping last year end of summer. They are still fantastic cars. I get into Allroads and still love them. You start to take things for granted on the newer cars.
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