Audi Predelivery Options - Crystal Quartz Coating and Platinum Interior Package

Lborntospeed on 12/03/2016 - 17:41

Hi everyone,

I was looking at buying a pre-owned Audi, 2012 model. The business manager was trying to persude me to do the crystal quartz coating and the platinum interior package. During their sale period, they can do both for $1085, saving $200. I've read many of the comments on Ozbargain about paint protection and saying it is not worth it, but I have never heard of this crystal quartz coating before.

Is this worth doing? I have my doubts so I told them that I'll think about it. I have a feeling its just another type of paint protection.

Thanks!

Automotive

Comments

    • oscargamer on 12/03/2016 - 20:24
      -2

      not sure why being negged, when the vast majority of people agree that aftermarket paint protection and fabric protection is a waste of money………

      or is it just me calling a spade a spade?

      • montorola on 14/03/2016 - 14:18
        +3

        aftermarket paint protection and fabric protection is a waste of money…

        You could've just left it at this, but you decided to keep going and patronise the OP

      • Hirolol on 14/03/2016 - 19:46

        Sounds like you are crying victim.
        You didnt even tell the full story with this comment.
        Bagging him out for buying an audi but then claiming that you dont know why you are being negged, after all- majority of people agree that aftermarket paint protection and fabric protection is a waste of money.

    • borntospeed on 12/03/2016 - 21:08
      +5

      Thanks for your comment, I was just wondering about this type of protection because I had never heard of it and I wanted to see if anyone heard of it. It's a wagon and it fits my purpose and has what I was looking for. To each his own and I'm happy with my purchase

    • ThadtheChad on 14/03/2016 - 18:59

      @Oscargamer

      Own an Audi. Love it. Prefer the interiors to the VW as well as the exterior styling.

      People can like different things, you know.

      • nimnomnimy on 16/03/2016 - 22:23
        +1

        @oscargamer
        After driving pretty much everything before deciding on an Audi.
        I couldn't be happier - the Skoda felt like I was towing a trailer, VW trimmings didn't feel as up class.

        But styling, the infotainment, how you feel when you drive it are unmatched by anything else I drove.

        so as gearhead said, people can like different things.

  • Google Chrome on 12/03/2016 - 20:01

    Depending on where the car is going to be parked most of the time, I don't think you should get the paint protection, especially a preowned car.

    • oscargamer on 12/03/2016 - 20:17
      -5

      name one place it could be parked where you think it would benefit from this snake oil?

      and then quantify how much better the paint would resist whatever this crystal resists, than without it….in numbers….percentages….then equate a cost saving to that %age…….

      ;o)

      or maybe not……cos the crystal sh!t does nothing

      • Google Chrome on 12/03/2016 - 20:56

        First of all, it's pretty obvious, that if you want any sort of modifications to your car, you should go to a third-party or do it yourself. Second, living by the beach, I often see many cars stained by bird poo. My car (r35) was coated with a matte finish and the coating made washing the car very easy, where the beads of water will pretty much glide off. Also I haven't seen any of those circular lines form on the paint ever since.

        My coating costed around $1550 from a third party(4k from dealer) and I think that it is worth it. The car is also covered if if any stains, peeling etc were to happen.

        The end.

        PS: Why don't you quantify your savings without the coating mate. The cost of redoing the paint or replacing a panel if something did happen may cost more in the long run.

        • borntospeed on 12/03/2016 - 21:13

          Thank you for your kind suggestion. I will forgo this dealer crystal protection and will investigate looking at a third party solution down the track. I doubt I would do anything modification in the future, it's already got everything I want in a wagon.

        • Google Chrome on 12/03/2016 - 21:29
          +2

          @borntospeed: '

          Be careful of the products with fancy names, definitely have a look at the Opti-coat branded coating.

        • oscargamer on 12/03/2016 - 21:59

          birds only live by the beach?

          cool

          i would have thought salt would be a bigger problem?

        • Google Chrome on 12/03/2016 - 22:31

          @oscargamer:

          Hi there,
          I'm explaining based on my observations, why don't you ask the birds why they concentrate by the beach. Sand can be washed off and I don't think your car spends time with you in the water for it the have any impact on your car. Hence why I said it depends on where the car will be mate.

          cool.

  • Stalker on 12/03/2016 - 21:24
    +4

    Not sure where you are, but I had Gyeon Quartz MOHS+ applied to my SQ5 by a local detailer of high repute for $999 and it makes cleaning the car a breeze. I'm in Perth, but they have vendors all over. I doubt the dealer is talking about the same product, but sounds like they are trying to say it's the same sort of thing. Ask them exactly what products are applied and who will be applying it. ;) Good luck!

    • hashtagbargain on 13/03/2016 - 00:26
      +2

      Wow, just looked it up and I've never seen a car so glossy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Y-32q3XLQc

      Gotta look this up locally.

      • borntospeed on 13/03/2016 - 09:59

        OMG! wow, that level of detailing and that shine! Do they do that here?

    • borntospeed on 13/03/2016 - 10:01
      +1

      I think i'll pass on what the dealer is suggesting and look at something closer to what you have recommended. Thanks!

  • ATangk on 13/03/2016 - 00:32

    Have you already tried to price haggle on the car itself? $200 saving doesnt seem like much when the car could be selling for $40-50k, depending on the model.

    • borntospeed on 13/03/2016 - 09:58

      Yes I managed to negotiate the car down by a couple of thousand and have the dealer repair the bumper scratches. Surprisingly the rims are almost perfect, but had some bumper scratches. Also got him to cover the change of rego cost.

  • kanter on 13/03/2016 - 10:08
    +2

    They offered me the special coating and interior protection when I bought my car, I could only think of this scene of Fargo:

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=E5gwc4UizUc

    I didn't sign up :D

  • cloo on 13/03/2016 - 10:15

    I suggest going to a reputable after market detailer. Also, the car probably needs some paint correction work to get rid of any swirls / minor scratches and the dealership detailer may not spend the time to do this properly (about two days work). Some just slap the product over the paint without proper prep work.

    I have Cquartz Finest on my car and it's a great product! Like any paint protection, you need to maintain it well for it to last (proper washing, get bird poo off quickly etc.)

    Note generally dealership protection packages are overpriced.

  • [Deactivated] on 13/03/2016 - 11:35
    +1

    For me the only dealer accessories I get are window tints and floor mats, and I always negotiate these into the price of the vehicle i.e. thrown in or heavily discounted. Don't agree on a vehicle price then let them sting you for cost of accessories.

    I used to get paint protection, but after three years of owning a car without I personally don't see all that much difference to the ownership experience. Modern paint jobs protect your car better than accessories salesmen would have you believe, and even if you have paint protection you still need to get anything hazardous to your paint job like tree sap or bird droppings off sooner rather than later.

    Thinking about it from another angle - the car is 3-4 years old now without paint protection and it still looks good enough to you to buy

    • borntospeed on 13/03/2016 - 11:42

      That is actually a good point. I think once the car has been detailed and if I wash it every week, I can protect the paint work.

      I got the floor mats thrown in, but I thought modern cars are required to provide sufficient UV protection for the windows and glass? I'm not a big fan of tints, parking at night is always a big pain…

      • spackbace on 13/03/2016 - 17:51
        +1

        If you've owned a car with tint, you'll realise the difference it makes.

        I'm in the industry but you're not buying a car from me, so my bias shouldn't mean anything. The fact I jump in and out of cars all day should make a difference.

        Tint makes the car cooler, quite noticeably too. Sure there's other added benefits, but the main kicker is keeping it cooler.

        • montorola on 14/03/2016 - 14:21

          Hey spackbace, does this mean that if you put a tint on the car, it'll prevent you from getting that tan in your arms from driving in the sun too long? Assuming all the light hits your arm from the side and not the front windshield..

        • spackbace on 14/03/2016 - 14:25
          +1

          @montorola:

          It should reduce it. Tint grades & qualities differ, and I'm not here to debate UV differences etc. All I know is it makes the car cooler :)

          Oh, and I personally think it helps makes your car more secure at night. Depending on the colour of the interior etc, even 35% tint can make it a lot harder to see into the car.

      • [Deactivated] on 13/03/2016 - 18:06

        Tint is what it sounds like-a colour that is added to the glass during manufacture or applied later.
        This is what most standard fitted tinted glass is. It does not block UV or infra red (heat).
        UV/Infra red tinting is different and this is what keeps your car (slightly) cooler and protects you from UV damage.
        It cannot work wonders as your car is a big box made of metal-like an oven, but it does help.

        • zeomega on 14/03/2016 - 19:42

          In this day and age, not many tints does not come with some level of UV/IR protection. Any decent tint from 3m, johnsons, suntek will have it and it's only about $300. Worth it in the grand scheme of things.

  • Cluster on 14/03/2016 - 18:25

    If paint protection really made a significant difference to the life of the paint, wouldn't you think manufacturers would apply it at the factory?

    Is a guy with a bottle of liquid and wax on/wax off motion going to do a better job than undercoat, paint, and clear glaze baked on at the factory?

    If a dealer is really keen to sell you paint protection, ask them why Audi is willing to sell cars with poor quality paint that needs to be rectified by the dealership.

    • oscargamer on 14/03/2016 - 22:01

      ^ this

    • skillet on 15/03/2016 - 09:26
      +1

      Mercedes does this with ceramic clear coat and it's not cheap.

      Automotive paint takes time to cure from the factory. It's not economical for them to store a car for weeks just to apply some coating.

    • idonteven on 15/03/2016 - 19:55
      +1

      Exactly this. And they do apply this protection at factory, it's called a clear coat people!

      Aftermarket paint protection by a detailer who knows what he's doing is 100x better than dealership scams.

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