T&T OFFICIAL New Vehicle Prices & Discussion Thread

[telfer]

I have a PCW passat going 13k miles and still serviced by best
There's even a PCZ in massy for sale I see they sent it by Stanley to sell

[Slartibartfast]

Its only here in trinidad folks have the preconceived notion that euros have have no resale..

Fact is todays euro do infact hold value locally .its just that used euros harder to resell due to the fact rhe average trini are afraid if parts fail outside of warranty and associated costs of new parts...

Thank god for internet yes

I think it's also the fact that it easier to get a mechanic to work on Japanese cars. Cuz let's be honest, unless it's a tiida or AD wagon you talking about, all the parts for new cars expensive regardless of where it from. The price difference between euro and jap not nearly as large as it used to be.

[cinco]

Its only here in trinidad folks have the preconceived notion that euros have have no resale..

Fact is todays euro do infact hold value locally .its just that used euros harder to resell due to the fact rhe average trini are afraid if parts fail outside of warranty and associated costs of new parts...

Thank god for internet yes

waaaat?

[EcoTune Trinidad]

Its only here in trinidad folks have the preconceived notion that euros have have no resale..

Fact is todays euro do infact hold value locally .its just that used euros harder to resell due to the fact rhe average trini are afraid if parts fail outside of warranty and associated costs of new parts...

Thank god for internet yes

waaaat?

Yes..shocking isnt it?

Just my experience after owning 3 euros..last two valued for x dollars but market would only purchased at a lower price than its actually worth...its also same for alot of Asian cars..

Its lack of desireability what really drives dwn prices

[ek4ever]

Its only here in trinidad folks have the preconceived notion that euros have have no resale..

Fact is todays euro do infact hold value locally .its just that used euros harder to resell due to the fact rhe average trini are afraid if parts fail outside of warranty and associated costs of new parts...

Thank god for internet yes

waaaat?

Yes..shocking isnt it?

Just my experience after owning 3 euros..last two valued for x dollars but market would only purchased at a lower price than its actually worth...its also same for alot of Asian cars..

Its lack of desireability what really drives dwn prices

Tiida, Sentra and Wingroad should be selling for $100 ..... and all non-turbo Subarus

[White CZ4A]

Had a 2002 Audi a4 that was working fine and I let it go for $65,000 back in 2009 simply because no one wanted to buy it. A guy tried to lowball me and I said no way. He actually said he rather buy a ad wagon for less, has less miles, cheaper to service and get a "new" number plate.
Euros have a really bad resale here. It is what it is. The other day on the forum had a 1 year old a6. New cost 575k. Man was selling for 390 for months and that seemed to be a hard sale. I'm sure if he sold it he ended up selling for less than that 390 too.

[EcoTune Trinidad]

Its only here in trinidad folks have the preconceived notion that euros have have no resale..

Fact is todays euro do infact hold value locally .its just that used euros harder to resell due to the fact rhe average trini are afraid if parts fail outside of warranty and associated costs of new parts...

Thank god for internet yes

waaaat?

Yes..shocking isnt it?

Just my experience after owning 3 euros..last two valued for x dollars but market would only purchased at a lower price than its actually worth...its also same for alot of Asian cars..

Its lack of desireability what really drives dwn prices

Tiida, Sentra and Wingroad should be selling for $100 ..... and all non-turbo Subarus

Maybe undesireable to me and you...but the majority want basic daily driver commuters..lol

[metalgear2095]

Its only here in trinidad folks have the preconceived notion that euros have have no resale..

Fact is todays euro do infact hold value locally .its just that used euros harder to resell due to the fact rhe average trini are afraid if parts fail outside of warranty and associated costs of new parts...

Thank god for internet yes

You not making any sense. You say in Trinidad people think euros have no resale but that the euros do hold their value locally. Then you go on to say you get less than the value when you trying to resell. What you really trying to say?

[MadCrix]

goes to show that the majority are misguided and have preconceived incorrect notions

[EcoTune Trinidad]

Its only here in trinidad folks have the preconceived notion that euros have have no resale..

Fact is todays euro do infact hold value locally .its just that used euros harder to resell due to the fact rhe average trini are afraid if parts fail outside of warranty and associated costs of new parts...

Thank god for internet yes

You not making any sense. You say in Trinidad people think euros have no resale but that the euros do hold their value locally. Then you go on to say you get less than the value when you trying to resell. What you really trying to say?

You just explained what I meant...

People are forced to lower prices to resell the used euros...selling price does not reflect true market value...clearer?

If not take that up with guardian insurance as this was explained to me...and it makes sense

@Madcrix....good one bro...ya deserve a crix

[metalgear2095]

If you are forced to sell at a lower price then the euro does not hold value locally.

[noshownogo]

Champagne taste, Mauby money...

[kamakazi]

For me a euro, especially the more expensive ones with newer technologies tend to call for parts just after 5 years.
Euro parts are also generally more expensive and availability is also a bit of a problem (could be because less of them are sold so the market for parts is smaller)
I source all my euro parts from three locations cause trying to get it any where else is impassible
On the flipside the aftermarket parts tend to be of higher quality or the same as the original

[mammoo]

Is that 215K jetta special the 245k one reduced or the basic one at a higher price?

The 215K Jetta is just like the $245K Jetta EXCEPT:

No Fogs
No Parking Sensors
No Center Handrest
No Cruise Control
No Ipod Cable
No Dual Zone A/C (Regular Climatic)

You abused that "EXCEPT" eh!

Lol sorry pal... it's really hard to sell a down spec'd vehicle when u're accustomed to all the luxuries lol

I try but it ain't seem I tryin hard enough

But on the bright side... The Trendline Jetta has the same safety, road handling and turbo-supercharged power! Still with a lot more features than a $210 Corolla and a $220 Civic

[mammoo]

Thanks mammoo but that's really alot of exceptions

I know it seems like alot but most of them are really irrelevant...esp when the competitors don't even carry the features at the regular price:

Cruise Control
Dual Zone A/C
Ipod Cable
Center Handrest?

Jus saying...

[mammoo]

What caused the price to jump by $5k? It was $210k before.

Our Finance department claims it's the increase of the US dollar

[acesinghit]

True but in the 220k elantra and 210k 1.6 cruze they both have the mighty leather seats, push button start and the glorious tilt/slide sunroof.

[mammoo]

Is that 215K jetta special the 245k one reduced or the basic one at a higher price?

The 215K Jetta is just like the $245K Jetta EXCEPT:

No Fogs
No Parking Sensors
No Center Handrest
No Cruise Control
No Ipod Cable
No Dual Zone A/C (Regular Climatic)

how much is it with fogs, parking sensors, ipod cable and center handrest?
i dont need cruise control or dual zone

Sorry pal it's not an option to take off jus those features.

Model after this is $245k with all those features and a little bag of discount to go with it. Bigger bag of discount for July only

[mammoo]

I have a PCW passat going 13k miles and still serviced by best
There's even a PCZ in massy for sale I see they sent it by Stanley to sell

Yeh the owner of the PCZ selling that car not Massy. Strange guy though

[cinco]

My point was not only in trinidad euros hold no resale. They tend to have a higher base price and depreciate faster

[mammoo]

True but in the 220k elantra and 210k 1.6 cruze they both have the mighty leather seats, push button start and the glorious tilt/slide sunroof.

Bro...u out of all ppl gonna compare an Hyundai to an Volkswagen?

[Allergic2BunnyEars]

My point was not only in trinidad euros hold no resale. They tend to have a higher base price and depreciate faster

This should play perfectly into your plans of buying good cars for cheap as you repeatedly state in this forum.

[cinco]

Dun kno bunnyrears! Why eat depreciation when my repairs are a skybox away

[drchaos]

In Europe, Euro cars tend to depreciate really really slowly. VW group cars for example are really high up on the list when thinking resale. So is not every where that euro's really expensive and depreciate faster.

[4Motion]

My review on the low spec Jetta

Cruise Control - kinda a waste in Trinidad unless it's adaptive.
Dual Zone A/C - nice comfort feature but I guess the passenger will just suffer as everyone will just have to be my zone.
Ipod Cable - doesn't the Jetta have bluetooth Audio streaming?
Center Handrest - poor soul who has to sit in the centre I think the headrest is the least of their problems
Parking Sensors - they cost $2000 aftermarket if it is really that important
No fogs - would make me a little upset but then again I'm becoming a little lazy and just use the Auto light function permanently so wouldn't really notice

So for its price not a bad deal. I would take it over any competitor.

On car resale...

- I don't want a Nissan b14 or new equivalent
- i don't want a Toyota corolla, Yaris, or Rav 4

So I will take my poor resale value for a more fun drive, nicer interior materials, safety, power etc. But that's me!

[kamakazi]

Centre handrest is a must

[metalgear2095]

Actually the resale on these new jettes may not be as bad compared to the rest of the euros. It's desirable enough with a low enough price point to begin with. Should be easier to find people willing to pay closer the the value when that time comes

[christopherwilliams2]

Had a 2002 Audi a4 that was working fine and I let it go for $65,000 back in 2009 simply because no one wanted to buy it. A guy tried to lowball me and I said no way. He actually said he rather buy a ad wagon for less, has less miles, cheaper to service and get a "new" number plate.
Euros have a really bad resale here. It is what it is. The other day on the forum had a 1 year old a6. New cost 575k. Man was selling for 390 for months and that seemed to be a hard sale. I'm sure if he sold it he ended up selling for less than that 390 too.

[Allergic2BunnyEars]

Let's be real. The higher the initial cost of the car the harder a sell of it used afterwards. How many trinis you know would buy a used S5 for 390K? Chances are it's even easier to buy it new. This goes for expensive Japanese cars as well. I don't see used Camrys, Accords or Fugas selling like hot cake anywhere close to their original prices.

[4Motion]

Centre handrest is a must

I must take responsibility for my actions as I was being lazy but, I just quoted this... to make my summary maybe that is why there was a ? after it.

Cruise Control
Dual Zone A/C
Ipod Cable
Center Handrest?

Jus saying...