Metalic / Pearl Paint

[Sharkie]

Pretty sure that the base model Q5 starts at $70k which i still believe to be more than a fully optioned Tig 147 (but i could be wrong?).

I drove the Q5 2.0lt TFSI DSG and whilst it was very nice inside and drives pretty well, we couldn't justify the extra spend over the Tig 147 with a few options ($52k). Plus, the Audi options list is etremely expensive, so adding the SatNav and 18" rims makes it an $80k straight up!.

Q5 2.0TDI & 2.0TFSI starts at $59900 which is pretty attractive, but the options list will kill you .....

Pretty good value with minimal options ... pretty poor value with a few choice options ....

[team_v]

Pretty sure that the base model Q5 starts at $70k which i still believe to be more than a fully optioned Tig 147 (but i could be wrong?).

I drove the Q5 2.0lt TFSI DSG and whilst it was very nice inside and drives pretty well, we couldn't justify the extra spend over the Tig 147 with a few options ($52k). Plus, the Audi options list is etremely expensive, so adding the SatNav and 18" rims makes it an $80k straight up!.

64k drive away for the base model 2.0TFSI with 7speed s-tronic gearbox.
http://www.prestigenewcars.com.au/au...-audi09zu.aspx

Whilst it is a bit more than a base 147, you get the same stuff standard in the base model Q5 as you do in the 147.

[Sharkie]

64k drive away for the base model 2.0TFSI with 7speed s-tronic gearbox.
http://www.prestigenewcars.com.au/au...-audi09zu.aspx

Whilst it is a bit more than a base 147, you get more stuff as part of the build i.e. foglights are standard, auto headlights, drl's, auto wipers, 17" wheels, body coloured bumpers mirros and door handles etc.

Umm ... team_v ... those things are all standard on a 147SI .... optional on the 125TSI ....

[team_v]

Umm ... team_v ... those things are all standard on a 147SI .... optional on the 125TSI ....

Whoops, I was comparing it to the list of the 125 instead of the 147.

Edited title.

[TENKAN]

Checked out the prices on the Audi and I'll admit they are a nice unit the Tig will suit our purpose better. Also the price with options is out of our range.

[jimbomort]

Checked out the prices on the Audi and I'll admit they are a nice unit the Tig will suit our purpose better. Also the price with options is out of our range.

On the Tig - do you really want all those options?

You are probably aware of this, but just in case - pricey options dont factor a lot into resale values a few years down the track - they basically kill your resale as a % of the purchase.

Of course if you already knew all that - go for it.

Either way the Tig is a great car - excellent choice.

[TENKAN]

The Tig must be too popular as the dealers I'm contacting either don't bother to return calls or think that they are doing us a favour in selling us a car.

Was prepared to deal with the hefty price tag despite VW's poor reliability record, all we wanted was a reasonable discount and some honesty, didn't get either from the dealer in my area and now that we've had time to think about other options our enthusiasm for a VW has cooled.

[team_v]

The average discount is about 9-10%.
You can do better if you have options so you should be looking at between 10-13% off the drive away price.

Maybe try looking at dealers further out from you.
Also try getting quotes from brokers.



I believe central cost vw are doing good deals at the moment.
They are at Gosford, i believe they have a contact person on here.

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...ad.php?t=37625

[TENKAN]

I've been aiming for around that or a little better (never hurts to ask), I'll try the central coast dealer, thanks for info.

[team_v]

No problems.
I believe they are doing the deal as a corporate discount which should net around 10% before you bargain any further.

With all the options you have gone for, i would be surprised if oyu couldn't get more than 10% off.