New Vehicle Purchase - Pre and Post COVID

[MongerTooMuch]

had a lease on an Audi expire, same as everyone else has said. They have basically no inventory, the few they had were not the "desirable" ones and expected over MSRP. I could order a new one and wait until some unknown time while also seeing the same payment basically double. I financed the buyout with my bank which actually turned into an ok deal because they couldn't change the number or inflate the rate, it was what it was. Wasn't really what I wanted but hoping in maybe another year some sense of normalcy returns

 

[bklynirish]

had a lease on an Audi expire, same as everyone else has said. They have basically no inventory, the few they had were not the "desirable" ones and expected over MSRP. I could order a new one and wait until some unknown time while also seeing the same payment basically double. I financed the buyout with my bank which actually turned into an ok deal because they couldn't change the number or inflate the rate, it was what it was. Wasn't really what I wanted but hoping in maybe another year some sense of normalcy returns

Looking to buy an Audi. not looking to get screwed. Any advice in central NJ?

 

[MongerTooMuch]

Looking to buy an Audi. not looking to get screwed. Any advice in central NJ?

I used Audi of Princeton for initial purchase. They probably got me somehow but the final #'s didn't come in too far off from what I calculated, and they weren't high pressure. This was 2019 though. Lot of upscale big $ people in that Princeton area so I think they try to maintain a professional demeanor. Def not a major highway vibe dealership. I would give you the girl's name but she is gone, she was pretty hot so that helped with the experience : )

 

[chunfun]

It's all about supply and demand. Parts, chips, fuel, inventories, shipping, etc. are ALL in low availability, high demand, with high costs. Dealers have less product on their lots. I am in no way supporting the scumbaggeryness, but they have less to sell, so they make what they can, however they can. That said, for the buyer the "just walk away" rule still holds. Unless you need a car, don't buy right now. If you need a car, negotiate brutally. If you must put down a deposit, use a credit card if possible, and dispute the charge if they do not deliver within 60 days (or your grace period in the credit card agreement).

I put down $500 on a Mazda3 in Nov/Dec 2021. No delivery by February. I found one on the lot at another dealer, and they discounted my purchase by $500, plus other reductions I negotiated. I drew lines through everything on the invoice that I would not pay for (coatings, SXM, fancy brake light, etc.). Brought my own financing, but got them to lower my interest rate through their finance arm. I got above KBB on my trade, and took delivery on the spot.

The cherry on top was that when I asked the dealer I placed the "non-negotiable" deposit for my money, they had nothing in writing. I disputed the charge with my credit card, and got the $500 back. Be as ruthless as they are...anything is possible.

 

[East Lake II]

If you have a car to trade, familiarize yourself with Galves.

https://www.galves.com/the-galves-difference/

This what dealers used to come up with the value of your trade.