Hi former Audi sales person, will give advice about how to get a good deal from a dealers.

let me know what you are looking to buy, and i can try and help

i have a lease car (audi TT)

do i have to take to an audi dealership for servicing?

I have a 55 plate Avant that I am considering trading before its MOT in Sep 08. When I bought the car I was promised at least 67% trade in on new price (prob sales patter). It has been serviced by Audi and has just under 24k on the clock.

Basically should I keep it ? or part ex for a new A4 Avant ? and what tips and tricks should I use to ensure I get the best deal. (I got a really good deal from them before, as I walked away three times, before agreeing a price) and I have researched the techniques used by salemen that amount to "smoke an mirrors" and amm savvy to the gap insurance finance scams that they will try.

Lastly is Audi finance a good option ? The thought of a new car every three years appeals but I dont want to get ripped off with high APR or non discounted deals

Any comments appreciated

Seymour

Seymour,

the thought of a new car every 3 years........ridiculous! You buy brand new cars on finance, and as soon as you drive it away lose thousands in depreciation, never mind the cost of the finance package. This is an exercise in ego stroking. You are picking your own pocket.

hi benkeenan2005

i'm posting on behalf of my dad he's after an A3 with v specific requirements *rolls eyes*

he's looking for A3 S-line 2.0 TDI Automatic gearbox (there are different types of these from what I can gather?!)

He wants it in a specific colour (black, silver or mauritius blue) and would like satellite navigation built in.

I just wanted to know if, from your experience you had any yay's or nay's about the 2.0TDI A3 s-line range?

Any information would be gratefully received :)

Also, any ideas on where I can get hold of one (without placing a brand new custom order!)

Thanks,

Kay.

In reply to Skywalker..

Why is it people presume to know all about you and your finances when in fact they are talking out of their *** !?>?

The car was bought cash....my next car will be bought cash as will any future vehicle I purchase.I can afford to do this every three years as I budget for a new car at this time.

It is not ego stroking or being pickpocketed .....its called living life in organised manner.

(I do not want to be the richest man in the graveyard !)

No doubt this reply will result in a rude and unresponsive entry from Skywalker ....when initially all I asked for was some financial advice ......not a personal attack !

Can anyone else add some positive comments to my first question ?

thanks

Seymour,

if you are a cash buyer, why would you post and ask about APR? I am quite happy that you can (apparently) afford to buy a new car every 3 years, I am just wondering why you feel the need to tell us about it. And, for the record, it's impossible to reply in a 'rude and unresponsive' way, since the latter would negate the former, if you see what I mean?

Why would you seek financial advice? You appear to be quite happy to take the deprecation hit that comes with driving a brand new vehicle off the forecourt every 3 years, so besides telling us how wealthy you are, what exactly are you asking?

i agree with skywalker (without wanting to offend)

my take on this is when you buy a car you save a deposit and purchase a car with it. Then through out your entire driving life you move that initial deposit from one car to the next. When you buy a brand new car you finance the entire value of it and start loosing straight away.

I advise two options.

nearly new or lease

With nearly new it is a second hand car but this catagory also includes ex demos. Thes cars could have as little as 1000 miles or less. You need to watch out for them and ask the dealer specifically for them.

with lease (this is how i drive ) you dont own the car but because of this you dont pay road tax! Owning is not that important to me as i dont want to invest money in something that hemorages value.

with leasing you just pay the depreciation + a small margin over 3 years (shorter and longer terms are available)

Im driving a 35k car for the price of a fiesta over the term and thats without a hefty deposit. I just hand it back and pick a new one after the term just before things start going wrong and the MOT is due. Plus i dont have any cash tied up for the duration i am behind the wheel in my life time.

I sugest you research the leasing option. I know its not for everyone but i have never looked back.

some examples of current online deals and they are new cars. You just have to know where to look

(not allowed to post the URL of these deals as it would be removed under the spam policies of the forum)

AUDI A4 SALOON

FIAT BRAVO

SKODA SUPERB

TOYOTA HILUX

VAUXHALL ASTRA TWINTOP

SAAB 9-3 SPORT SALOON

SMART FORTWO COUPE

NISSAN NAVARA

JAGUAR X-TYPE

ALFA ROMEO GT

MITSUBISHI L200

HONDA CIVIC

VOLKSWAGEN EOS

CITROEN C4

AUDI TT COUPE