Fwd: FW: A4 follow-up

[Frank Stadmeyer <stadmef@connix.com>]

The note below is from a friend of mine who is looking to buy a new A4.
Does anyone have an idea or example of pricing these days?  I haven't been
paying attention to the mail in this area because I'm happy with the ones
I've got (and out of money).   Any one have any comments about her choice
of options?  We weren't impressed with the sport seats.  She is petite and
when the seat was raised up enough it was tipped forward!   Also, any
recommendations on dealerships in the Boston Area?  She works in Burlington
 Ma. and lives in Cambridge.  I remember the name Pass and Weisz but don't
remember if they were bad or good.

As an aside, when reviewing the specs it appears that the 1.8T is
positioned as a lower priced alternative to the 2.8.  Does anybody else see
it this way?
I would have thought it to be the sportier version.  Comments?

Thanks

Frank Stadmeyer

'91 200Q		'89 100Q
'86 Jetta Gli		'85 Jetta
'73 BMW 2002  (hanger queen)


>>      Hi Frank,
>>      
>>      As we discussed, it looks like the better option is to get the
>> 2.8 
>>      (with 190 horsepower!).  
>>      
>>      **Price**
>>      According to Edmund's, for the 8D25V4 Sedan 2.8 4-Dr 5-speed
>> Manual, 
>>      factory invoice is $24,944, MSRP is $28,390, destination charge
>> is 
>>      $500.  
>>      
>>      Then there are the following additions:
>>      Santorin Blue Paint (no extra charge)  
>>      Leather Upholstery  $1,148 invoice  $1,320 MSRP
>>      Leather Sport Steering Wheel  $139 invoice  $160 MSRP
>>      All Weather Package  $548 invoice  $630 MSRP
>>      Sport Package  $435 invoice  $500 MSRP
>>      Glass Sunroof $1,035 invoice  $1,190 MSRP
>>      
>>      So, the car I want would be $27,614 invoice and $31,500 MSRP
>> without 
>>      the sunroof, or $28,649 invoice and $32,690 MSRP with the
>> sunroof.  A 
>>      sunroof is not that important to me.  
>>      
>>      These numbers seem a lot lower than what I saw at the dealership 
>>      yesterday.  What do you think?  
>>      
>>      **Dealership**
>>      Where do I buy this car?  Who will give me a good deal?   What
about Pass & Weisz, Inc., Burlington, MA?
>>      
>>      Thanks for your help Frank!
>>      Tara
>> 
>> 
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