If you were buying a new car tomorrow...

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

V-dubs have really high resale values..which makes for low pricing on a lease. Back in college I leased a Jetta 0 down for under $250 a month..

 

[dmc]

Ah, looks like only the top set-up is available now. The VW site lists start as 23,000 without 4 motion. Seems steep compared to what you can get with a Subi for the same price.

They are nicer then the Subaru...

I made this decision differently then usual... Because i got such a kick ass settlement from my Subi, I decided to go for a little luxury. I was expecting a lot less.. the difference is what made me go for the pricier car...

i deserve it... Been through some tough times.. Doing well now..

And like i said.. the Foresters are getting too big and I really can fit a bass drum in an Outback..

 

[BeanoNYC]

If I hadn't have had paid cash... I wouldn't have gotten a deal...
cash is king...

DMC at the VW dealership:

 

[dmc]

HAHah.... Actually had to go to my bank for a check...

The girls gave me the third degree... Small town... Told them I as buying a HumV...

 

[BeanoNYC]

HAHah.... Actually had to go to my bank for a check...

The girls gave me the third degree... Small town... Told them I as buying a HumV...

What's the warranty on that sucker, btw?

 

[bvibert]

They are nicer then the Subaru...

I made this decision differently then usual... Because i got such a kick ass settlement from my Subi, I decided to go for a little luxury. I was expecting a lot less.. the difference is what made me go for the pricier car...

i deserve it... Been through some tough times.. Doing well now..

And like i said.. the Foresters are getting too big and I really can fit a bass drum in an Outback..

Cool D! Can't wait to hear how you like it!

 

[deadheadskier]

Well it won't be bought tomorrow, but the next ride will definitely be a Prius for me. I just read an article saying the next gen 2010 Prius is gunning for 100 mpg and actually have more pick up. I can't even imagine what the waitlist will be fr it, even if it only emds up being 75 mpg. It apparently is going to be less expensive as well.

sign me up

 

[Warp Daddy]

Well it won't be bought tomorrow, but the next ride will definitely be a Prius for me. I just read an article saying the next gen 2010 Prius is gunning for 100 mpg and actually have more pick up. I can't even imagine what the waitlist will be fr it, even if it only emds up being 75 mpg. It apparently is going to be less expensive as well.

sign me up

I LOVE IT WHEN A PLAN COMES TOGETHER

I'll be gettin one of those too . My daughter just bought one in Feb and is getting 51 mpg

 

[campgottagopee]

Edmunds is great because it says what dealer holdback is and also dealer incentives..I enjoy bargaining for a car.

Me too

 

[BeanoNYC]

Me too

:smash: .... LMAO

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

DMC at the VW dealership:

Hahaha..that's like 600 bucks..

 

[Philpug]

And it's tough to get a deal now.. These were the only ones in the Hudson Valley... And have only been in the dealership for a few days...

If I hadn't have had paid cash... I wouldn't have gotten a deal...
cash is king...

Boy are you wrong..cash is NOT king at a dealership. They make no money on the financing when you pay cash..they would rather you finance.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Boy are you wrong..cash is NOT king at a dealership. They make no money on the financing when you pay cash..they would rather you finance.

But the owner can keep the cash and keep the sale off the books....right??

 

[Philpug]

But the owner can keep the cash and keep the sale off the books....right??

Ha, who do you think owns the inventory? The dealer? no, he floorplans them with banks. Cannot keep the sale off the books, what about sales tax? that needs to get paid. Warranty registration, ect.

 

[Paul]

Just bought a new car for the wife today.

2008 Mini Cooper S Convertible.





She's happy with it.

 

[Hawkshot99]

Hahaha..that's like 600 bucks..

$660 to be exact....:lol:

But the owner can keep the cash and keep the sale off the books....right??

That is not legal. Plus VW will know about it and its in the records.

 

[Breeze]

I didn't wait for "tomorrow", I pulled the trigger last July. Bought a used ( '04) Toyota Matrix XR , the front wheel drive, not the AWD. It replaced an aged ( 1990) but low mile ( 146k) Jeep Cherokee LT. The Jeep was originally a Florida car, and had been garaged for YEARS in Maine, used about 3 weeks a year as a Vacation car for a retired couple. Bought it for 5K in 2001 and sold it for 1500$ in January of '08. Didn't owe me a dime and actually gifted me with a good resale value for age and mileage.

I'm totally happy with the Matrix XR. We are a 2 car/ 2 person household, the other car is also a Jeep, '97 Grand Cherokee Laredo. Always a 4wd vehicle here for the person who wants/needs it. The Matrix does snow/ice damn well in the XR config, although I preferred the Jeep for early morning travel through Pinkham Notch on snow days. Next winter will see studded snow tires on the Matrix and it will go anywhere, anytime, I have no doubt.

I'm getting very close to 40 MPG with the Matrix here in Open Road country. If I run it down to the point where the gas/fill warning light comes on, I'm looking at 11 gallons max to fill. If I fill at a quarter, its less than ten gallons.

I wanted the Matrix in 5-speed manual, but it wasn't to be had even with 6 months of specific shopping. The Auto shift is not to be dissed, and I'm not the least bit sorry I don't have a clutch. The car is too darned smart all by itself.

Car shopping in this household is always an extended venue. My other half loves the chase and we can literally take 9-12 months to find "the right deal" and close.

We are saving a hundred dollars a month in gas costs with the Matrix XR over the Cherokee 4L engine. We were due for a car payment on any stretch of any imagination, the adjusted OOP expense for the Matrix is about $150/mo, car payment minus the gas savings realized plus some insurance cost for a newer vehicle.

I did lose sleep for a few weeks last summer with "buyers remorse", but today I am more than happy that we made the deal, when we did. Every day that gas prices go up, I am happier with what I drive now and happier with what I did LAST year, and happier still that I'm not trying to make deals on wheels today or tomorrow.

You go guys. I don't diss the shopping fun a bit.

Breeze

 

[dmc]

Boy are you wrong..cash is NOT king at a dealership. They make no money on the financing when you pay cash..they would rather you finance.

Whatever...

 

[wa-loaf]

Boy are you wrong..cash is NOT king at a dealership. They make no money on the financing when you pay cash..they would rather you finance.

They do make more money through financing, but they're also always happy to move inventory as well.

 

[dmc]

They do make more money through financing, but they're also always happy to move inventory as well.

He sold 2 today!! He was highly motivated to move them...