[tuxzilla]

I was calling a local VW dealers for a deal on a 2009 EOS. I was quoted a $4000 off invoice. But the dealer didn't have one in stock and needed to get one from the port. Is it a good deal? According to the dealer the $4000 was a manufacturer cash back incentive but I couldn't find such a promotion listed on VW.com. Does it sound right?

Thanks.

 

[Lucid Nonsense]

"Off invoice" is a very slippery term for dealers, especially if their so-called invoice includes garbage fees, dealer-added "options" like undercoating, pinstriping, etc.

Check www.edmunds.com for pricing on the Eos - you'll get a breakdown for the actual dealer invoice (what the dealer pays VW) for the car and legitimate options, retail price, and the "True Market Value", which is what folks in your zip code are typically paying. I'd be really surprised if the dealer is truly offering you $4K off his invoice, especially on a car he doesn't have on the lot.

Edmunds also lists current manufacture incentives. Right now I don't see any $4K manufacturer incentive listed. There's a $750 lease rebate, low financing rates, and $2K manufacturer cash to the dealer.

I found when buying our Eos it was best to talk total out the door price with dealers, including the VW destination fee, any dealer admin fees, taxes and tags. There really aren't too many options available on the Eos, so it's easy to compare between dealers. A dealer may try to lure you in with an artificially low price, intending on having his closer make it up by selling you additional stuff you don't need or want.

 

[kpdv2]

I got £2000 scrappage deal fund and £3500 of the list price as well. £5500.
I was quite happy with that.

 

[neh321]

I got £2000 scrappage deal fund and £3500 of the list price as well. £5500.
I was quite happy with that.

Looks a terrific deal. What did you scrap?
Further proof that the Government's measures to save 'the motor industry' actually favour the motor 'trade' and someone else's motor 'industry'!

 

[geoffa1]

Don't worry about the claimed saving, just look at the bottom line.

They can always find ways of inflating the "before discount price".

 

[kpdv2]

Looks a terrific deal. What did you scrap?
Further proof that the Government's measures to save 'the motor industry' actually favour the motor 'trade' and someone else's motor 'industry'!

I did scrap a T reg 1.4 polo with 100k on the clock.

The motor trade guys will always find a way to get money. They charged as part of the 'on the road' costs £400 for a transporter, i think they just bought it from a dealership down the road that had already bought it in advance as stock.

They also only gave me half a tank of petrol and only front mats.

Still, is quite a nice discount

 

[neh321]

They also only gave me half a tank of petrol

That's better than the thimbleful they usually give you (whilst charging the standard £50 for 'tank of petrol')!

 

[kpdv2]

Got the deal from autobytel.co.uk

 

[anna_r]

Quite a nice deal?! That's a stonking deal! most dealers won't give you a penny off!! I know there's a current 1.5k off offer on atm, so that would help - although seems to be a fat lot of good at some franchises as they cant get the cars in in the right time frame to qualify for the discount!

Still, if you're happy with the price you've struck, then its a good deal!

 

[Slarti]

I was looking recently and couldn't get more than £1500 off a new car 'as I was an existing customer'. And a 3 month wait for anything slightly out of the ordinary.

I ended up with a 3 month old ex-demo with around £6000 off the new list price with no wait - and a good deal on the px of my 'old' EOS. i was happy with that, thanks

 

[Marshall Kamena]

Yo, Tux

I saw that you are from San Ramon. I live in Livermore, 9 miles away. The local dealer you mentioned must be the one in Dublin, CA. It serves the whole valley. I bought my new EOS there. The sales manager was quite transparent about the invoice costs and sharing paperwork. When we did a search at the port in San Diego the port FAXED the dealer papers with all the particulars. He gave me a copy. It showed the optional factory equipment and the amount the dealer would need to pay. I compared it to Edmonds & it seemed legit. I had 5 from which to choose that closely matched my options list. We sent a truck to San Diego and I had the car in 6 days. There were no dealer added items. I paid the dealership the factory invoice plus the California sales tax and I have been happy ever since. No doubt there were some other "spiffs" for which the dealer qualified. There might be a bonus for selling a certain number of vehicles in that month, etc. I think he was welcome to such items, for his overhead must be tremendous. He was happy. I'm happy. I think you would be, too.

 

[evolvingpowercat]

In Kansas City, MO USA dealer is advertising $6,500 off door price for Eos Lux 2.0T with Technology Package, or 6 year financing at 0% interest rate. Door price is $38,464.

 

[Marshall Kamena]

Tux,

Did you ever get your car?

Marshall

 

[Marshall Kamena]

I was calling a local VW dealers for a deal on a 2009 EOS. I was quoted a $4000 off invoice. But the dealer didn't have one in stock and needed to get one from the port. Is it a good deal? According to the dealer the $4000 was a manufacturer cash back incentive but I couldn't find such a promotion listed on VW.com. Does it sound right?

Thanks.

Hi Tux,

Did you get your EOS yet? Are you enjoying the top down in this warm weather? I will look for you on Highway 580 or 680. What color did you get?

Marshall

 

[IrishRum]

When I was shopping for my Eos last week, they offered me a 2009 Komfort model for $26k (about 4k off sticker) and 0% financing. I think they are liquidating old stock this time of year. I went with the 2010 because I got to a) choose the color I wanted and b) the 2010 has integrated bluetooth and many upgrades from 2009. Good luck!

 

[tuxzilla]

Marshall, haven't logged on for a while and didn't see your message. Glad to see a fellow nearby.

The dealer I bought from was in Napa Valley, Jenson's. I found them off the internet. I didn't go to Dublin dealer due to a previous unhappy experience. But anyway, I absolutely enjoyed the car! Can't wait to have the rainy day over.

I didn't find many EOS in the tri-valley area. Only saw two in the last six months. But that makes EOS special. I hope you are having fun!