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So I've always bought second hand because of the value, but this time I'm going to really spoil myself and place a custom order. The total price with options comes out to $58,500. I understand negotiating isn't as flexible as buying second hand, so what would be a good purchase price based on an MSRP of $58,500?
Despite what the fat hipster claims on TrueCar. I'd unless you fostered some kind of relationship with this deal I'd say zero. There's not a dealer out there that wants to be stuck with a special order car.
There is no such thing as a special order Audi. Sorry.
If the dealer doesn't have the one you want, the dealer will shop around to other Audi dealers.
Or wait for the next boat to arrive.
US cars and trucks can be ordered from the factory. But even then your options and colors are limited unless you are ordering a fleet vehicle.
Now if you are stating that the dealer does not have the colors and options that you want then the dealer will get one. Most cases these dealers just swap cars. So there could be a slight extra cost to the dealer. But usually not. As both dealers agree on the swap.
So we go back to the real question. How much does an Audi cost.
There is no such thing as a special order Audi. Sorry.
If the dealer doesn't have the one you want, the dealer will shop around to other Audi dealers.
Or wait for the next boat to arrive.
US cars and trucks can be ordered from the factory. But even then your options and colors are limited unless you are ordering a fleet vehicle.
Now if you are stating that the dealer does not have the colors and options that you want then the dealer will get one. Most cases these dealers just swap cars. So there could be a slight extra cost to the dealer. But usually not. As both dealers agree on the swap.
So we go back to the real question. How much does an Audi cost.
Your post missed the mark.
You can get exactly the car you want with the European delivery program.
Of course you can special order a car to be built with available options. When I bought my Ford truck years ago I built it off the computer clicking the option boxes as I went including a 2 tone paint that the manager thought was a lousy combination. When the truck arrived from the factory boy it was sharp, still is and the managers next demo was the same colour combo.
Special Ordering a vehicle doesn't give you much lee way to negotiating. You will receive any discounts, rebates or programs that are available of course.
What others wrote about finding a special car is true. If your dealer doesn't have it they will shop around to other dealers in the area to see if the car is in their inventory and if they want to trade it or sell it. If it is a hot car I doubt they would want to trade it out. We used to do this at least once a week when I worked at a dealer.
So I've always bought second hand because of the value, but this time I'm going to really spoil myself and place a custom order. The total price with options comes out to $58,500. I understand negotiating isn't as flexible as buying second hand, so what would be a good purchase price based on an MSRP of $58,500?
Thanks!
You can do factory delivery with custom orders - have you thought about that ? Audi has a program just like BMW. I bought my 335 this way and it was a great experience.
Oh and I did pay less than list because Factory Delivery order do not come out of the dealer's allocation.
The dealer does not have to get the car off the lot, he is not carrying any insurance, he is not financing, or anything. He is just picking up his commission, or whatever, when de delivers it to you.
It is the price you pay for wanting it bad by special ordering. I have done so too, but recognized I was eliminating any and all but the most basic corporate discounts.
Of course you can special order a car to be built with available options. When I bought my Ford truck years ago I built it off the computer clicking the option boxes as I went including a 2 tone paint that the manager thought was a lousy combination. When the truck arrived from the factory boy it was sharp, still is and the managers next demo was the same colour combo.
This would be fine if he was ordering a Ford pickup, but the OP wants an Audi.
When you custom order something there isn't really a discount. That car is specially made for you so if you don't purchase it and it's a horrible combo and doesn't sell, dealers are stuck with it.
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