Re: A4 Dealer 'Mark-up'

[delta@redrose.net]

>  I just got my A4 1.8T + quattro + sport pck. + winter pck. + sunroof
> +metallic paint + prem. audio (sounds really good for a factory unit.
> Not sure if it's worth $660 extra)  for $27,500. The sticker price was
> $29100. Not the greatest deal, but I ordered this car back in early Jan,
> and taking delivery of it next fri.
> From the prices I was getting at the dealer, it looks like you'll pay
> little more if you buy one off the lot. Assuming they have one in stock.
> My local dealer had 15 new A4 come in last week, and they were all
> pre-sold. Looks like if you order a A4 now, it looks like November
> delivery, but you'll get a 98, which will come with the improved sport
> package on the 1.8T, and 5V/cyl on the 2.8
> Also, far as CD changer goes, the car is all wired for it already, I'll
> be going to my local stereo shop to have it put in for $400 rather than
> dealer wanting $800 for the same unit.


    Well, as far as ordering the car goes, I have asked the deal to 
do a 'locate' on the car (1.8tq, Manual Sunroof, All-weather) and he was 
able to find all three colors I was interested in (Black, Emerald 
Green and that Dark Blue) within a 3-hour drive from the dealership. 

    So 1 good thing is that I will not have to order the thing from 
Audi and wait for it. (I just graduated from College, and am very 
eager to get a set of wheels)   I appreciate you info.  It gives me 
something to think about when I go in next week to talk price (Gotta 
talk to the Credit Union about my load first.)

Thanks

Jon