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Originally Posted by Ducay
Sounds like Audi to me. Insane demand for many models, tight supply, and both Calgary dealerships owned by same group. Basically zero wiggle room for real savings (you can get free stuff thrown in, mats, oil changes, but you'll never get a good "deal"). As well, fixed doc/admin fees that are insanely high for the industry, all with little negotiability since they know they have the market cornered.
I had to go to the southern US to get a good deal as economic climate down there is much softer, and they're just looking for any sale to get fresh allotments of stock.
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There is good deals to be had on Audi, just not in Calgary as you mention. The latest one I bought was a new 2014 Q7 for way below sticker. Just depends on make and model, as I am sure the R8 is not negotiable.
Calgary is just difficult market period, as people make a lot and spend their money stupidly without doing their homework. They just walk in and take whatever is given by the sales guy.
For example, even a little research showed me that Audi has a $1000 loyalty program if you already own an Audi. The dealer here in town didn't tell me that existed, he was happy to sell it to me and pocket that money himself. Just borderline shifty things like that, but most people in Calgary get so hopped up on a new car they skip the details.
Anyways, my point is do your homework and shop outside Calgary. Also, I know a car broker in town that is mint. He has helped me out twice now and a totally recommend him. So if anyone here is looking, just PM me and I'll send you his contact. Don't walk blind into the dealership, your just going to throw money away.