Re: TDI sales

John- What was your asking price?

On 10/5/06, John Reinhold <[email protected]> wrote:
> I am not so sure of this...
>
> While I do agree that TDI vehicles are in higher demand here in the
> NW than other places in the country, they don't go within hours EVERY
> time...
>
> I had a 2002 VW New Beetle TDI that I listed here, on CraigsList, on
> PDXForsale (before it went defunct), on TDIClub, on every biodiesel
> site known to man (almost), and in AutoTrader and the Oregonian.  In
> addition I kept it parked on Powell near the Ross Island Bridge (very
> busy and highly visible) with HUGE for sale signs in the windows with
> "TDI - 50MPG!" written in 4 inch letters on the signs.  And the car
> had a TDI badge that I had added - so it was not  a "secret" TDI....
>
> It had 55k miles, good service records, and was in almost flawless
> condition.  I was asking $500 less than book value (Private Party).
> It took me 3 months to sell it.
>
> I kept getting people who wanted to pay the gas engine price for the
> TDI and would criticize me for wanting more....  None seemed to know
> the value of the diesel.  I had dealerships calling almost every day
> wanting to buy it for $1000 less than trade in value.  I had people
> test drive it and like it but not want to pay the price.  The best
> offers I got from anyone came in at trade-in value...  Many people
> would use the fact that "diesel costs more than gas" to try and get
> me to lower the price.  I am not bad at math so I didn't bite....
>
> Finally I found someone who recognized the value of the TDI and that
> I was asking below book, and they bought it with no haggling.  But it
> took 3 months to get there...
>
> So I would say that it is not impossible to find a TDI vehicle.
>
> Of course, I belive Shody is wanting a wagon.  Those are a lot more
> in-demand and a bit harder to get.  A Passat Wagon TDI is worth more
> than it's weight in gold.  :)
>
> -John
>
>
>
> On Oct 5, 2006, at 11:26 AM, Jerry McIntire wrote:
>
> > Shody,
> >
> > Automatics are a little easier to find, but no TDI is easy to find
> > in Portland, or even on the west coast.
> >
> > The ones that are advertised sell within a day or two, or even
> > hours, and the prices are high here.  The 2003 Jetta wagon we
> > bought this summer in Colorado cost $3,000 less than it would have
> > in Portland.  Made the flight and drive worthwhile.
> >
> > My favorite places to look are www.tdiclub.com and
> > www.autotrader.com  The TDI Club is the very best site for TDI
> > info.  They have classified listings at the bottom of the forums page.
> >
> > I agree with Marcel, 2003 or older are best.  For parts
> > recommendations, see Oldpoopie's posts at tdiclub.com, or call
> > him-- he's here in Portland.  He's a good TDI mechanic also.
> >
> > Jerry
> >
>
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