I have a really tough time with the waiting game, as others I have been contemplating a replacement since buyback discussions began. We had owned a jaguar s type 4.o for nearly 10 years when I decided it was time for a replacement. We had always been very happy with the jegs.com in ever aspect but fuel economy. In replacing the car I wanted to get something beyond comparison so that we could feel we made forward movement instead of just a refresh. We bought a 2011 jetta wagon with factory body kit, lowered it slightly, wheels tires, etc. I quickly realized that we were not going to be happy with the car as it was noisy, bouncy, and missing many comforts we were accustomed to. We looked at passats in 2012 and just didn't see enough difference between it and the jetta, so the salesman suggested we test drive a touareg tdi. In 2 blocks we already were extatic with the car, quiet, sold on the road, and all the features we were missing. Then I saw the price tag, that was a tough pill to swallow. After a couple weeks of looking for compatible options and used options I went back and negotiated a Trade and have never regretted it. Now I find myself back in the position of needing to replace a car that we still like and enjoy. Now to my point; I went to our local vw dealer who had a used audi a7 advertised in an effort to develop a short list of potential replacements. They couldn't locate the car and immediately began throwing out alternatives. I explained my position and that it would most likely be March or so before I was in a position to buy a replacement. He asked if I have met with the on site tdi guy about buyback yet and explains how they have already began buying cars back some time ago. As our conversation continues his floor manager joins in, it became very apparent that they knew nothing about the separation of the 2.0 and 3.0. I am dumbfounded at how they can know so little about a major event in the brand they are representing. Sorry about the long post, not so good at making a long story short.
