Located in Clearwater, FL / 87 miles away from Ocala, FL
Dealer Review:
No doesn't mean no at LoKey. Stop messaging unless you can meet the numbers im looking for, means harass possible customers. Apparently the GM can't be bothered, as I called and the girl answering the phone refused to 1. call him 2. find him 3. do anything other than tell me she could get anyone else but the GM. If I wanted anyone else, I would have asked for anyone else.
This is the THEME at this VW location, they do NOT listen. I am perfectly fine with a dealer not being able to get to a price, that is going to happen. I am not fine with the misleading dealer ad's (get to that in a minute) their + + fees. What I am not fine with is I give you a number and 24 messages later you still can't get the hint. And get aggressive.
I have worked in BDC, worked at dealership in diff capacities and I did not ever see this in any of our locations in Central Florida. Maybe Sonic Automotive just does it better? They don't harass people when they tell them NO.
The Salesman and I started off on a okay foot as I had asked for all of the scratches and scuffs on the car I was interested in. I was told this car was "MINT". Even told there was no scuffs or scratches and to just come in. Nope.. I want to see photos. After asking two more times, I finally get all of these scratches and scuff photos. Now, mind you LOWKEY VW hides a 3000 RECON (Recondition fee) in their fees. So when you see a car listed it's BAIT and SWITCH. At least have the ...s to listed it right up front in font, the same size as everything else.
**** What's Included in Auto Reconditioning?
As stated above, auto reconditioning services include a variety of mechanical repairs and checkups. Your team inspects and adjusts, as necessary, everything under the hood, inside the interior, and on the body itself. The last step of the process is the detailing itself, which will take all of the hard work you put into updating the car and adds a little sparkle.
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Here are some examples of what goes into all the aspects of auto reconditioning:
Body condition: fix dings, paint chips, dents, paint imperfections, and scratches
Engine: belts, fans, spark plugs, cylinders
Maintenance: oil and filter changes
Suspension: ball joints, tie rods, struts
Brakes: inspect and replace pads and rotors, if necessary
Interior: electrical system, heating, and air conditioning
Exterior: lights, exhaust system
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That is what dealers who are competent do. 3000 is still excessive and worse is that while they are arguing me about the fee, they never even fixed the items on this car. This car has been on the market for 27 days so, there has been plenty of time to get those things resolved. Either way, it was NOT. And no, the excuse of (we will wait till customer gets it, doesn't fly) unless... yeah This is why you get it ready BEFORE hand.
Now, btw. I talked to the sales rep and gave him my numbers. He came back and told me numbers that were a heck of a lot more. I was confused, I thought I was purchasing a different car. This is when they came up with these mysterious numbers, 3000 fees. doc fees of 995. and non tax fees of 494. Now mind you, I ALREADY GAVE the numbers of where I need to be. 7 times. And he kept texting and texting even after I said to STOP. He couldn't meet the numbers so yes, here we are.
Now, the best part is him putting words and my mouth and calling me a liar. I advised that I would have my guy resolve the matter with the paint etc.. although, I should not have to. I never gave a price but later in the conversation he said "I said" that "the paint would be a 20.00 fix." First, I am not that ..... (can't put the word here). Second, the fact that he said it needed to just have paint applied and buffed shows he has NO clue wth he is talking about. Every one of those spots has to be sanded down, paint applied, then buff/wetsand/polish. Anyone with common sense knows this. 20.00 doesn't get any of those fixed correctly but sure we will go with that. If it's that simple, WHY DIDN'T LOKEY do it while charging 3k for recon. The guy my dads dealership uses told me it's roughly 500/600 fix but even then yeah...
These folks are unprofessional, they are taking advantage of people and it's wrong. I highly recommend you find someone else to do business with. Reason this car has been there 27 days since it's such a smoking deal. It's a deal at 16995 when you can work the numbers. It's NOT a deal at all, especially with repairs etc.. you will need to do. And what concerns me is. what repairs actually were done? Hmm?
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
29 Combined MPG (25 City/38 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1VWBS7A31GC012054 Stock: VP012054 Certified Pre-Owned: No Listed since: 01-11-2023
Located in Lakeland, FL / 72 miles away from Ocala, FL
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
29 Combined MPG (25 City/38 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1VWBT7A32GC017891 Stock: 1060199143 Certified Pre-Owned: No Listed since: 03-08-2023
Located in North Palm Beach, FL / 196 miles away from Ocala, FL
Dealer Review:
Best experience leasing the CX-9!!!
A friend heard my daughter wanted a 7 seater and highly recommended Mazda of Palm Beach. At first we were hesitant as it was a long drive from Miami, but after disappointing experiences at the nearest dealers, we visited the website and shortly thereafter, we got a call from one of the managers, Jayson Glick. He answered our questions, made sure he had the CX-9 we wanted, and referred us to Jay Rossow.
Jay had the car waiting for us and we took it for a test drive. We fell in love with the car and decided to go ahead and lease it. Due to our past experiences at the other dealers, we were prepared for the worst. To our surprise, leasing the car went just as smooth as my daughter’s Friend said. Jay introduced us to the finance manager, Will Asencio, who guided us through the leasing process taking time to answer all our questions. He was not only knowledgeable, but very friendly and reassuring.
There was one hitch… my daughter’s husband was not able to come with us to the dealer to sign the lease papers, as he was scheduled to work at the hospital 12 hour shifts during Memorial Day weekend. When the manager, Jayson, found out, he did something no other dealer has done for us, he offered to bring the papers for signature after my daughter’s husband’s shift ended at the Cleveland Clinic in Weston, over one hour’s drive away!!!
The next day, we drove up with the kids, and Jay had our CX-9 waiting for us, washed and fueled. I installed the kids’ car seats while they were in the very nice playroom they have in the showroom area. My wife and daughter enjoyed a good cup of coffee - they even had hot chocolate and complimentary cookies there.
One more thing, the restrooms were cleaner than a hospital… Needless to say, when our other lease is over, we’ll be back at Mazda of Palm Beach. Thank you guys and greetings from our happy family! Our five year old granddaughter loves her new CX-9 and keeps on saying we are a Mazda family now. :)
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
29 Combined MPG (25 City/38 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1VWAS7A34GC066184 Stock: MU10585P Certified Pre-Owned: No Listed since: 02-28-2023
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
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Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
29 Combined MPG (25 City/38 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1VWAT7A38GC037588 Stock: 23560434 Certified Pre-Owned: No
Located in Orlando, FL / 62 miles away from Ocala, FL
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Dealer Review:
Eric C was an absolute pleasure to deal with! I walked into Off Lease and felt a bit overwhelmed at first in the Saturday afternoon traffic, but was almost immediately greeted by Eric after having an appt, and from there, all went smoothly and easy and quick! You would never imagine that a place this busy would get you in and out as quickly as they do, but they do! Thanks Eric and the rest of the team that helped me complete the process. I’m thrilled with my new ride!!
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
27 Combined MPG (23 City/34 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1VWBT7A39HC054969 Stock: T371654 Certified Pre-Owned: No Listed since: 08-17-2022
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
27 Combined MPG (23 City/34 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1VWAT7A34HC002807 Stock: 23931829 Certified Pre-Owned: No
Located in Jacksonville, FL / 86 miles away from Ocala, FL
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: Yes
Features and Specs:
28 Combined MPG (24 City/36 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1VWAT7A36FC016415 Stock: VIN6415 Certified Pre-Owned: No
CarMax Gainesville - Now offering Express Pickup (46 mi away)
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Located in Gainesville, FL / 46 miles away from Ocala, FL
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: Yes
Features and Specs:
28 Combined MPG (24 City/36 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1VWAS7A32FC102260 Stock: 23358232 Certified Pre-Owned: No
Located in Saint Augustine, FL / 65 miles away from Ocala, FL
Dealer Review:
This dealership is represented by a unprofessional, belligerent so called "manager" Alexander Short who should be an embarrassment to this owner, his establishment and Volkswagen. He and his sales person misrepresented the inventory and condition of the "new" vehicles we drove 4 hours to purchase. Vehicles had been burglarized days prior and tried to sell another vehicle in the place. He was extremely rude to the female sales person and had a huge attitude for having to retrieve an approval application from the system. When confronted with the frustration of their lack of regard for peoples time, the long drive and their ample opportunity to tell us that the vehicles were damaged (deal was made that morning) he told our family to "get the [non-permissible content removed] out" and threatened to fight my husband who had just walked into the lobby and had no idea what was happening. My daughter who was purchasing a second car from this dealership reorted this to the owner of the dealership and there has been crickets since his supposed "looking into" the situation. Do yourself a favor and go elsewhere.
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
27 Combined MPG (23 City/34 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1VWCT7A32HC023230 Stock: HC023230 Certified Pre-Owned: No Listed since: 02-03-2023
Located in Orlando, FL / 51 miles away from Ocala, FL
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Dealer Review:
The sales person was very knowledgeable and helpful. She made the whole process easy.
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
28 Combined MPG (24 City/36 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1VWAS7A34FC110974 Stock: FC110974 Certified Pre-Owned: No Listed since: 03-17-2023
Located in Tampa, FL / 84 miles away from Ocala, FL
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
27 Combined MPG (23 City/34 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1VWBT7A3XHC032401 Stock: 2002250663 Certified Pre-Owned: No Listed since: 02-24-2023
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
27 Combined MPG (23 City/34 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1VWDT7A38HC001592 Stock: 23505789 Certified Pre-Owned: No
Located in Orlando, FL / 51 miles away from Ocala, FL
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
27 Combined MPG (23 City/34 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1VWBT7A30HC010987 Stock: 1120210817 Certified Pre-Owned: No Listed since: 03-24-2023
Located in Tampa, FL / 84 miles away from Ocala, FL
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
28 Combined MPG (24 City/35 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1VWBS7A3XFC072400 Stock: 2002251063 Certified Pre-Owned: No Listed since: 03-07-2023
Located in Tampa, FL / 82 miles away from Ocala, FL
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
27 Combined MPG (23 City/34 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1VWGT7A32HC008650 Stock: 1060199629 Certified Pre-Owned: No Listed since: 03-25-2023
Located in Tallahassee, FL / 169 miles away from Ocala, FL
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
27 Combined MPG (23 City/34 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1VWAT7A39HC007128 Stock: 1120209876 Certified Pre-Owned: No Listed since: 03-16-2023
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
27 Combined MPG (23 City/34 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1VWDT7A31HC001577 Stock: 23816315 Certified Pre-Owned: No
2016 Volkswagen Passat S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
I keep my cars 15 to 20 years. So quick study isn't my thing...but that's what you go on when you buy newer and own them for decades. I looked at all the usual suspects in the mid sized / mid priced (like 30K is cheap?) segment. For the record, I drive a 2008 FORD Focus and a 1999 E320 Mercedes so I'm shooting for ONE car that jams those two together into a single package.
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The 2016 PASSAT meets or exceeds my E320 in actual space and blows it away in efficiency. It's darn near what my 2008 FOCUS reaches (The FOCUS is a LIGHT 2600 pound car that gets 36-37 MPG average) in mileage!! User reports from doubting Thomas's (I was, too!) report 35 MPG in real world use. So this car meets the requirement of a cost effective well built car that gets decent mileage. I didn't need more power than the E320 had, but actually wanted better economy and GOOD power. This engine delivers. Drive one, you'll see.
The styling is a stark RELIEF to the catfish mouthed and insect derived massive black plastic front ends of today's me too cars. Old fashioned you say? My E320 is 17 years old and still looks sharp as ever and the PASSAT will age just as well. A legacy SEDAN greenhouse shape, not coupe with four doors (see the CC model) is great to drive and live with. Four minutes into the test drive it felt like I owned the car forever.
The steering is light but the car is tightly buttoned down offsetting this some. It tracks superbly, too. So it gets tighter as you speed-up but this car is intended to not be "heavy" handed. Why people insist on a sports car attribute across the board when this is a SEDAN I'll never know. Sports cars are occasion cars, this is an every day car. Quiet as my E320, wow.
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The brakes are slightly odd, in that the pedal is initially soft but has a good deal of bite, then they quickly firm-up and respond to increased pedal PRESSURE, not movement. They don't droop to the floor, however, but just have some initial softness. I'm used to older cars with far less brake circuitry stealing away some tactile feel.
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The 6-speed torque converter trans. shifts well, but DOES go to the highest gear as you lift off the pedal. And, it will hunt for the highest gear sooner the lighter you use the pedal. SPORT mode makes it easier to keep it pulling smoothly. This isn't the touted Dual Clutch, and doesn't have problems common to DCT, either. 38 MPG and 25 MPG in town say it's still efficient.
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The interior of a car should be nice, and also easy to keep clean. Doors that open into the rain and snow should NOT be covered in material that stains (cloth, suede, ETC) in my book. A-pillars and B-pillars should also be easy to clean as these are natural grab handles for dirty hands. I like the PASSATs choice of high grade vinyl or TPE (it is hard to tell if it is a TEP or TPR) as it is good feeling yet easy to clean. This is a car, it will get dirty! Let me clean it please...and yes they did.
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Seating is excellent minus the ability to tip the seat bottom cushion up or down. But, the angle is correct as is and few will really see need to move it. If you do, you can't. The steering wheel has more than ample up-down and in-out to suit even my 4'8" wife's reach. This car as a good range of fit for about any driver.
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The new electronic dash is nice but better yet, the HVAC are still DIALS and BUTTONS! YA! so quick get in and go on cold mornings is easy. The secondary controls are touch screen items. There are a series of buttons on the side of the display that get you close to where you need to go, too. This is a very good "hybrid" execution. Not too much in the way of buttons (crowded dash) and not too few (clean but hard to use / navigate). My premium model has the FENDER that is well rated.
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I'm not a fan of the bigger wheel, that I thing are stupid on an every day car. They are heavier, more prone to damage and expensive for what? Slightly better racer boy response (seldom) and looks (mostly). Count me out, I think that the 17" 55 series wheels are far more realistic in everyday use. Far cheaper, wear longer and better riding. Oh, huge 15.9 foot cubed trunk and 18,5 gallon tank.
2016 Volkswagen Passat SE PZEV 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A) with no options
Condition
Trade-In
Private Party
Dealer Retail
Outstanding
$9,619
$13,532
$16,764
Clean
$9,305
$13,074
$16,177
Average
$8,781
$12,310
$15,199
Rough
$8,099
$11,318
$13,927
The average list price of a used 2016 Volkswagen Passat in Ocala, Florida is $15,936. The average mileage on a used Volkswagen Passat 2016 for sale in Ocala, Florida is 73,840. Based on the average mileage of 73,840 for used 2016 Volkswagen Passat for sale in Ocala, FL and using an average vehicle condition rating, which means the vehicle may have a few mechanical and/or cosmetic problems and may require a considerable amount of reconditioning, we appraise the average trade-in value of a used Volkswagen Passat 2016 in Ocala, Florida to be $8,781.
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