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I live in the Pittsburgh area and was wondering what kind of deals were people getting on the 2004 Sienna LEs. I've had a couple 8% over invoice, and 5% below MSRP quotes. Anyone do better than this? And, has anyone recent comparable quotes to what dyh55 posted in Post#1149 to bobby by dyh555 onApr 18, 2003 (4:27 pm) and at these dealerships. >Anyway the dealership is : Bennett Toyota ,>Allentown,PA $850 above invoice >Del Toyota, Thorndale,PA: 2% above invoice >Pottstown Toyota,PA: 4% above invoice Thanks... |
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| I am having a hard time finding ANY awd models in my area. I tried looking at the on line inventory of all the dealerships listed on the toyota site (Maryland, DC, Northern VA). Do they keep the online inventory up to date? Should I call them directly? I want a red AWD LE with option pkg 12 (1 power door, dvd player) | |
| CindyM, congrats on the new XLE ! I am glad it worked out for you. Wondries is still trying to locate the vehicle with the package and color I want. If not we are going to order as my wife is a bit picky on the color and package. How do you like the vehicle so far ? | |
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So far dealers aren't budging in the southeast. List price and sizable dealer fees, or a couple of hundred below list, are what we have been quoted. Best quote was a $500 discount, free floor mats and towing hitch, along with as yet unspecified dealer fees. I just test-drove an MPV and am now wondering if this might be a good alternative for us. There are dealer incentives now, and the vans are being offered at about two thousand dollars below invoice. They are attractive, I like the smaller size because of easier handling, ease of parking, etc., and our family uses the third row seating mostly for cargo anyway. It has many of the same features as the Sienna (disappearing, tumble down back seat, power sliding rear windows, sliding second row, etc.), plus a few that the Sienna doesn't have such as a reclining front and mid-row seats that join together to make a temporary "lounge," for long overnight trips. Also, a rear seat that flips to face backward, useful for tailgaters and mom's with babies whose diapers need changing. Mostly, it is considerably cheaper. Consumer reports gives this van good reliability ratings, and it has 5 star government safety ratings as well. (Roll-over rating is slightly lower than Sienna's, but my understanding is this is a theoretical rating based on wheelbase/height measurements rather than real-world driving). Also, optional side air bags and traction control are amazingly cheap! Anyone care to weigh in with their opinion on whether this is a good van to consider as an alternative to overpriced Siennas? |
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The MPV is a very good alternative. There are actually quite a few good alternatives to the New Sienna. Even the formerly overpriced Odyssey is now being significantly discounted. Other alternatives would be the Caravan and Town & Country. (not Toyota quality but definitely cheaper). If you must have the latest and greatest or you are very loyal to Toyota (understandable) then the Sienna is for you. Otherwise there are plenty of worthy alternatives to look at. Hopefully the Sienna will come down in price soon. In my opinion, paying MSRP is just silly. If you wait another year, Honda will probably have a new Odyssey out which undoubtedly will leapfrog the new Sienna. |
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Thanks for the input. We need a car soon, and I'm not willing to pay MSRP. Sienna prices will ease down soon, I'm sure, but we aren't interested in waiting. Unlike many, I have never liked the Odyssey-- too big and boxy and the interior looks frankly cheesy. I probably should overlook the "ugly" factor, but aesthetics do play a part in most car-buyer's purchases. I prefer japanese built, and lots of versatility and function, so the Mazda MPV remains in the running. I'm wondering why there are so few of these sold compared to Sienna and Odyssey. Maybe the compact mini-van market is a very small niche?? Or is there something about the MVP I don't know yet-- like long term reliability or quality issues??? |
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The Mazda probably sells fewer MPVs simply because there are simply fewer dealers compared to Toyota. Toyota is simply the biggest Japanese car company by far. Mazda doesn't even come close in terms of size and production. For example there are 3 Toyota Dealerships within 7 miles of my house... Zero Mazda dealerships. Nothing wrong with the MPV, esp when you consider MSRP for Sienna. If you are leaning toward the MPV, I suggest checking out the Mazda discussion area for more info. |
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Could MomofThree or dyh555 please send me the details (email/Phone#) of the Pennsylvania dealership and the salesperson's name from which they got the 2-3% deal over Invoice. Thanks. -sr15 |
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First, my opinion regarding 2000Mazda MPV. I drive my friend's Van several times and I am always disappointed the way "Transmission" behaves till the transmission is in 3rd Gear or approximately Upto 50 MPH speed which we drive mostly on service roads and in 'stop-and-go' traffic. Especially, in stop and go traffic, the transmission acts awkward as it struggles to go from 2nd to 3rd gear and back and forth. And on highways if we have to go Uphill, transmission struggles to climb and van seems to have less power. These are same symptoms I had on 89 caravan which were always dismissed & refused by dealers until NHTSA officially recalled it in around 1992 year. As usual, as per his dealer, everything is not just normal but also fine. My friend and I were even more disappointed when we read in a car magazine article that "since Mazda is owned by Ford, MPV has same Ford Engine and Transmission like in "CONTOUR CAR" with V6 option. I come from a big family having owned '83 Astro, and still own '89 Caravan, 95 windstar, 98 chevy Mark VII Astro convertible Van. I even have 1990 Honda Accord and 1993 Saturn SL2. Except '83 Astro all vehicles had transmission problems. On '89 caravan I replaced 'transmission' twice and I believe that Dodge has NOT fixed that problem YET. My Honda was replaced with new vehicle within 30 days and newer car's transmission has never been smooth. 1995 windstar and '98 Astro have never been smooth either but luckily transmissions have not failed yet. On '93 Saturn transmission could go any day so I change transmission fluid and filter every 10,000 miles. Many times vehicle just gets stuck at 35Mph speed. Although not a mechanic by profession, I have almost become one by choosing Domestic Mfrs. products mainly to support local auto industry. Honestly, I have never come across a single dealer who has acknowledged problems easily and fixed accordingly after taking very long to admit.Infact, in my case,they have just been very expensive, unreliable, and biggest liars at times. My '98 chevy salesperson frankly admits GM is aware of service problems but so far in 4 years situation is still getting worse and he is losing Repeat Business. This re-affirms my Opinion that American Auto Industry is soley based on "Quantity Business-Model." But Import dealerships have been definitely better based on my experience. One drawback for us consumers is that Nowadays even Import Mfrs. use 'Engines and Transmission' made in USA. Whereas, in late 80's when they started manufactueing cars in USA due to import Quota restrictions, they would only use Body frame and minor parts made in USA. I am sorry friends, Please believe me I am Not against American Auto Industry and I am Not at all "directly or indirectly" associated with Auto Industry. I am just a consumer like YOU ALL and sharing my experience so hopefully NO ONE goes through What I Have. |
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