rdgdawg

How are cars selling in ATL? Reason: found a new Audi S5 EXACTLY as I want, very hard to find any in Midwest period. Went all the way to Jim Ellis Atlanta, but again, after 6 months will only get my exact choice.

MSRP is $59,465, invoice is $55,892.
Thinking of offering $56,392 ($500 over) as I have to fly down and drive back... which I will enjoy!!! Visit family and friends, drive back and break-in my dream machine!!!

Fair price??? Are cars moving in ATL??? I want to be fair, but aggressive Or offer invoice, see where it goes...

Within 300 miles, very slim selection, would have to settle... which I won't in this market!!!

As always, thx for input

MPLexus301

iTrader: (3)

There is no shortage of A5s and S5s in Atlanta so while I would say things are slower than usual, Audi dealers seem relatively happy still.

Let us know what happens....or if you need someone to go check the car out before you fly all the way down here to purchase it.

rdgdawg

That was my next question... MOST DEFINTELY if someone is in the area... Ptree Ind location... I have some stipulations on this first so let's see if they'll do it... want 21-day refundable deposit as part of negotiations...

MPLexus301

iTrader: (3)

Let me know what happens...I go by there frequently.

rdgdawg

Thx, currently on a boat, also dealer up here trying as well... I'll keep ya updated and thx again!!!

G Star

iTrader: (2)

I would just say to be aggressive with your price, the economy is in a huge slump, they'll be happy to move that vehicle off the lot.

I don't know how much your tax and all other government fees will look like but offer a flat price say, $56000 after everything and just keep repeating yourself. They will pretend to not be able to work with it at first but in the end they will gladly give in, don't forget to mention something like your family and friends like Audi and once they see the car and the great price you got it for, they will want to come in and get it too, dealers love "repeat & referred" customers.

good luck!

rdgdawg

Good ideas and thx... offered $57,500 + asking Audi care they countered $58,600 + Audi care... we'll see what happens

I8ABMR

I have friends in the industry and keep hearing that if you wait the deals are going to get sweeter and sweeter. BMW is now making your first 2 months payments

LexFather

Atlanta has been hit HARD. Haggle their asses till you get the deal you want. There is one thing though, with the new stimulus package and getting tax write-offs on new cars, they might try to hold out.

rdgdawg

Thx guys... I may back off a bit til they come down...

rdgdawg

Many counter offers received, so the market is soft, even on these cars. May wait until next Saturday or check March shipments if the right deal doesn't materialize.

ATL dealers are promoting the best deals out of what I've seen...