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#1342 of 8536 Dealers Near Atlanta,GA Who Seemed Good or Not Good by blandfordm May 11, 2003 (8:40 pm)
Dealers that did NOT work out. I’m focusing on Toyota Dealers because those were who I tried to close deals with.   Classic Toyota in Milledgeville, GA. I had a bad experience with Classic. They e-mailed me that they would “make this [determining who to buy a van from] easy” for me- that they would sell the 2004 Sienna to me for $200 over invoice. After talking to them and believing they were serious, I stopped actively searching for a better deal. But the dealer from Classic Toyota said he had to find a vehicle before he could give me a price. He waited several days, said he found one and would need a deposit. When I said I needed the final price before I gave a deposit, he took at least another day, and then sent a price that was $1,500 over invoice, NOT $200 over the invoice listed on Edmunds.com and other web sites. When I asked where the discrepancy was between $200 and $1,500 over the invoice according to my #s, he asked if the invoice price I had seen included the “extras”- specifically, “Toyaguard” or something like that. I said I didn’t want any “extras”. The dealer from Classic said he couldn’t take them off. I said then we no longer had a deal. He said okay. By this time, they had wasted about a week of my time that I could have spent actively shopping with. Based on my experience with them, I would recommend NOT going to Classic Toyota in Milledgeville, GA. Sandy Springs Toyota in Atlanta. I had read a negative post about them on Edmunds’ discussion board about them requiring a deposit and giving noncompetitive prices. I won’t go into details, but I agree.   Eddie Wiggins Toyota in Warner Robins. The dealer I worked with at Eddie Wiggins was very nice. But they took a couple months before they would even give me a price and when they did, it was much higher than other offers I had been given elsewhere. When I asked them to go lower, they said they would have to get back to me- which seemed to always be the case, they always had to get back to me, the next day, next week, and then the next day again. I would try Eddie Wiggins again, but would make it very clear up front WHEN I expected an offer from them or would ask to speak to a sales manager up front. They just seemed to really drag things out.   Dealers besides Pitts Toyota in Milledgeville that I thought were good:   World Toyota in Atlanta: They gave good offers up front and e-mailed a detailed price quote to include all costs, fees and taxes, with a picture of the type and color of vehicle they were offering the same day or within one day of the time I asked for an offer.   Carey Paul Honda in Snellville GA, Honda Carland in Roswell GA and Sunny King Honda in Oxford, AL had the best prices out of 13 dealers I contacted. They offered from $862 - $925 over invoice for a new '03 Ody EX (in the order they appear above). Sunny King even offered to deliver the van to me without me asking them to.
#1343 of 8536 Blandfordm by mk37 May 12, 2003 (7:48 am)
Thanks for the advice on ATL area dealers. I know you cannot name the salesperson but did you use the internet sales dept or did you call and speak with someone on the phone? We have had very similar experiences in GA with the Sienna and Ody. and are willing to drive for a fair deal!
#1344 of 8536 mk37 by blandfordm May 12, 2003 (11:05 am)
I e-mailed Pitts Toyota and they had a salesman contact me. He was great through the whole process. If you want his name and contact info, make your e-mail address public under your profile and post that you've done so, or post your e-mail address, and I'll send you his name and contact info.
#1345 of 8536 steer clear of Toyota of Westport, CT by jmjkon May 12, 2003 (11:28 am)
Just FYI - this place is very much like the pushy automalls, and helps to give car dealers a bad name. Circus atmosphere, inexperienced sales guys who don't know the product or options available, and they even ring a bell in front of a "big board" documenting every sale. Tack-ola.   I did test drive the 04 Sienna, and I did experience the hestitation when you step on the gas that has been mentioned elsewhere on these boards. Has anyone found out if that ever goes away?   All help appreciated, thanks in advance - JK
#1346 of 8536 XLE without leather package? by sam_chan May 12, 2003 (6:01 pm)
Hi,   I would like to get the XLE, but I don't need the leather package. Is there such option for XLE? My dealer told me that all XLE always come with leather package, is that true?   I live in Northern California, and I am thinking of offering the dealer $1,000 above invoice. Is this a realistic offer?   Thanks! Sam
#1347 of 8536 sam_chan by kgnw1 May 12, 2003 (6:15 pm)
Depends on what you are looking for. There are a couple option packages without leather available.   XLE Package #1   • Vehicle Skid Control w/Traction Control • Brake Assis • Rear Disc Brakes • Windshield Wiper De-Icer • Daytime Running Lights   You can try Modesto and talk to the fleet manager or Florin Rd Toyota in Sacramento. I believe both will do $500 over invoice.
#1348 of 8536 blandfordm by mk37 May 12, 2003 (6:44 pm)
I made my e-mail address public. Thanks in advance for the information.
#1349 of 8536 Thanks for the Atlanta info! by dogmom2 May 12, 2003 (6:59 pm)
I want an LE#7 but haven't seen it on anyones website. Appreciate your input. Has anyone seen any LE#7's in the Southeast.
#1350 of 8536 Tagits: Pricing in Mpls by broncoguy May 13, 2003 (6:07 am)
If you have access to a Fleet company through your work or credit union, you may find 1300 over invoice, which would make your LE FWD 7-pass #7 for around 26K.   Also through carsdirect, I was connected with Maplewood Toyota and they have offered me a LE FWD 8-pass #7 for $27K. That represents $900 off sticker and $2300 over sticker.   I am not interested in the LE, but if the 8pass LE with #7 interests you, give them a call. They got a special allocation and are looking to sell.
#1351 of 8536 blandfordm by auburn4 May 13, 2003 (10:23 am)
I have also made my e-mail address public. Will you send me your contact info. Pitts Toyota. Thanks in advance. Eric

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