I understand the Q5 is 2k more in MSRP and I have no problem with brokers, in fact I’ve used them in the past. But in this instance it doesn’t make sense for to me use a dealer bc I don’t want a Q5, and the amount DAS is pretty much the same. If this dealer doesn’t come up with a better deal I will reach out to other dealers.
Thanks to everyone’s valuable input my number is $500/mo with $3900 DAS and that’s what I will shop.
Back in 2021, I was working with my local dealer on a lease deal for an A6. I was leasing an A4 at the time, and I was planning to use the Audi pull ahead program to get into the A6. Long story short, my local dealer claimed I did not qualify for the pull ahead program - I had 3 months left on my lease so I did qualify, per the program’s guidelines. They flat out lied to me. They were also not transparent when it came down to the deal.
I decided to take my business elsewhere and worked with the GM at another dealership that was 1 hour away from me. All negotiations were done over email and a couple of phone calls. They were honest and gave me the best deal on the car I wanted. I only walked into the dealership to turn in my old lease and pick up my new A6.
As consumers, we have the power to pick and choose what dealer or salesperson we work with. I don’t know about you, but I have worked too hard to just give my money away to any business / person who thinks they can be deceiving or disrespectful to me.
Unfortunately, no Audi Care. I don’t expect it to be driven too much outside of whatever errands my daughter may run on a day to day, so I figured it didn’t make sense.
On a separate note, it was the same dealership I had received the initial quote from that I signed with today.
I clearly communicated that I’m aware he made it a point not to give me a detailed breakdown of the taxes and fees and there’s an additional $1000 tucked away in there hoping I didn’t recognize it.
He then came back with $555/mo with $3850 (apparently a gesture of goodwill?); I refused and explicitly said that I will not purchase unless the car is discounted at least 10% and pricing is accurate as far as taxes and fees.
Then his manager contacted me yesterday and tried to “negotiate” but somehow managed to get pissed off in the process (yes, I was nice) and hung up on me…then the salesperson called and offered me the deal I had initially requested this morning.
Any reason you didn’t consider MSDs? That would have dropped monthly to $471. Audicare would increase your RV by 1% so essentially lowering the cost by $465.
Maybe I made a mistake then? It’s the first Audi lease I’ve negotiated myself. The last one was through a broker and didn’t include Audi care either and I usually decline any extras at the finance office
Oh it’s absolutely ridiculous; I’m replacing a $400 sign and drive BMW 3 series (it might have been 1st payment at signing), in any case, ridiculous!
I love the Frontier! It’s my daily driver atm. I take the Camaro out on the weekends; $265 for the Frontier and $350 for the Camaro. But for my daughter it had to be a Tesla, BMW, or an Audi…I don’t have it in me to set her up with a 2002 Honda Civic, boy oh boy I wish I could lol
