Thank you for your financial advice. However on this forum, many here like to spend money they don’t have on things they don’t need to impress people they don’t like.
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Ivan, I’m looking to order a 2019 Audi when the pricing becomes available. Are there models that are easier to factory order than others? I’m considering the A5, S4 and A4 allroad. A dealer told me they won’t offer any discounts on the A5 as a special order since they receive a limited allotment from the factory. I would think that a special order should be treated the same as a vehicle already in dealer inventory. Isn’t it cheaper for the dealer since they won’t incur a rent charge for the vehicle being in inventory?
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Or maybe it simply makes sense to that particular individual based on the fact that he/she has significant money in savings and/or any appurtenant tax advantage as the owner of his/her business. In light of the foregoing the payment, as a percentage of gross personal income, may become less relevant…
Ah, @Masterblaster is a psychic and knows everyone’s financial status and what motivates them to choose the goods they choose.
People who drop this cliche and don’t live in a tent and buy literally everything at garage sales/thrift stores or fish it out of dumpsters, are at least partially hypocritical.
I would bet there’s something in your house/garage/pocket you don’t NEED.
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Ivan, I am not able to send you a direct message but would like some advice on a lease of a new RS5. Any way I can get in contact?
You can text me at 626-646-9882 but RS3, RS5’s are not worth leasing. in the ~$1000 a month range with $5k down.
When are you expecting the new A6s? I am local and interested…
4th quarter. No specific release date
Any word on pricing for 2019 Audi’s? Seems strange the order guide had no prices.
Ivan ive text you with no response also cross posting cuz you seem more active in this thread.
Looking to price a Q7 Prem Plus w Navi 36/15k
Black or Blue Exterior. Privacy cargo and mat preferred options
Thanks
@IvanAudi Have you ever found any evidence a loaner car was abused ? Do you guys inspect loaners thoroughly ( putting on the lift, looking for unseen damage) prior to selling them?
And then mark down further or try to fix it? I think the dealership plays the “we rather not know” game with the loaners. I can’t imagine someone abusing the car so much in a day or two that they have it that it gives out in the 3 years you lease it for.
I don’t know , hence asking some insights . I think it’s also dealer’s interest to fix or disclose any negatives rather than upset the customer afterwards. There is a guy in another posting who is dead set not leasing loaners claiming they are all abused and I wanted to hear from an insider what could go wrong even if someone gets an abused loaner.
Treat all loaners, demos as used.
While dealer will take care of the obvious, they are not obligated to fix other issues.
For any used car, I always arrange with the dealer after terms are agreed upon to have the vehicle inspected by my mechanic called a private party inspection.
I have done this 3 times with a loaner, demo and used. 2 of them proved to be perfect - no body panels replacements, no suspension bends/abuse, or major repairs. (BMW 335d & 328xi). 1 turned out to be a dealer hiding many issues - body panel replacement, re-painting, suspension issues, and major hidden codes that were erased.
Best $100 I spent to return the car and negate the contract.
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What was the one with issues ? A loaner or a used car?
Thanks for all the information!
Are dealers motivated to do out of state leases? Is there any change in incentives for instate vs out of state?
Range Rover LR3 had over $8K in repairs that dealer tried to hide…
Glad to have the dealer agree to a 24 hour inspection to cancel the contract…
You missed the important question, was it the loaner or a used car that had the damage?
It was a very low miles USED Rover.
Thought it was a bargain, but buyer beware is the key lesson learned.
Well, back to square one… Hope somebody with insider knowledge can answer: Do dealers have a set process to thoroughly inspect loaners prior to selling them? For example, do manufacturers “require” to make sure loaners are as good as new? Take CPO for example, many manufacturers guarantee the car is not salvaged, all maintenance were timely etc. Similar rules apply to loaners too?