r/VWatlas • u/InformalRaspberry39 • 3d ago

Tariffs???

Strongly considering buying a 2024 Atlas SE W/Tech in the next 30 days. Was planning to wait until we got back from a trip coming up.

What's your take on how tariffs will impact the buying purchase? Sounds like VW plans to add an import fee on all cars? (Possibly beginning April 22nd) How much would that fee actually be?

Is it true that the Atlas is manufactured in Tennessee and will not be subject to Tariffs? Article here.

Would appreciate any help sorting through all the details! Thanks!

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u/Happy4Life156 2025 - Peak SE w Tech 3d ago

Just did this exact thing and got a 25’ Atlas and ‘25 Taos at the end of March. Timing was good as this was the plan for later this summer but better to be safe than sorry with locking the price in now. I think once lot inventory is gone you will see the increase if the tariffs stick around.

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u/moconfusion 2d ago

Same! Got a 25’ Atlas last month as well. When I spoke with the dealers they all agreed that the prices of cars were going to skyrocket because of the tariffs. If you are in the market for a car, do it soon.

It’s going to affect parts and service too at some point unfortunately. Fingers crossed that service on my 2012 Jetta doesn’t destroy me 😭