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#280 of 8560 bought a 2001 sienna in central NJ by jav1120 Sep 09, 2000 (2:50 am)
Edmunds was very helpful, I contacted 6 dealers and all had the invoice on the van exactly the same amount over the edmunds invoice, about $450. I bought an LE with a sticker of $26,752 for $24,311 plus $189 admin fee plus tax and motor vehicle. I tried the mass email method of 25 dealers and only 4 answered, none with good quotes. I worked the phones at the end of the month and bought from Danny Bennett at Gateway Toyota. It was an easy deal and better than the other dealers, (Monmouth, Dayton, Freehold, Lakewood, Route 22). The Honda was a 4 month wait at full sticker and I couldn't test drive it. No problems in 200 miles and I like it.
#281 of 8560 To cvillesienna (#298) by nomoreford Sep 09, 2000 (4:40 am)
Which dealer did you purchase from? Did you pay an advertising charge? If so, how much was it?
#282 of 8560 Re: 2001 Priceing by nextvan Sep 10, 2000 (3:03 am)
I am looking for a 2001 LE. I have been studying this forum for the last 6 weeks to help me determine what I should pay. It has been very helpful and confusing as well. Edmunds tells you that you should try to pay a certain % of invoice for the advertising fees and that you can use the knowledge that you know about the 2% holdback as a bargaining tool.      When prices are posted here, and someone says that they paid $xxx over invoice, that really doesn't tell me what I need to know. The invoice can and does include advertising fees, dealer hold-back, prep and handling fees, etc. If you pay $500 over invoice, then you are paying the dealer exactly what he wanted for TDA(Toyota Dealer Advertising) and he is getting to keep all of the dealer hold-back too. Where does the negotiating come in?
#283 of 8560 My 2000 Sienna CE by jperezjacome Sep 11, 2000 (1:06 am)
Just bought my 2000 Sienna CE 5 door (4+rear) yesterday (Sept. 8) The total paid out of pocket was $23,800. This includes everything, included destination charge, registration, and 6% tax. The total without tax is $22,453 Of course, it also includes the CE Extra value package, which includes power windows, locks, and mirrors (heated); privacy glass (dark), defogger, full-size spare tire, and mats. This is excellent deal for the southeast. How I got it: I got quotes from 6 dealers in north Georgia, both by internet and direct. The best one by far was this one, of Milton Martin Toyota of Gainesville, GA. I got it through the Autoweb internet service. They got also the color I wanted (white). The quote was $24058 including absolutely everything. By phone they even assured me that if I showed up there with a check for this amount, I would have the vehicle right away. I actually though of doing this, and even to make the check for $23500, but I didn't know if was possible to further reduce a deal got by internet. (I had read the 7 chapters of carbuyingtips.com. I also new that for minivans it is very hard to get the "invoice plus 5%" suggested). So I decided to offer $23,500 . If they didn't accept I could always leave and go again the next day... But while driving there (1 hour each way) I changed mind. So when arriving I asked to see the the vehicle and everything looked excellent. There was only one thing I didn't expect: One piece seat in the second row instead of 2 "captain chairs". It wasn't really bad and I like both ways (my wife liked 2 seats), but it was there that I offered $23,800, and a few minutes later, they accepted. So then I just signed all the documents, said "no" to any offer of extended warranty, and I got the van. So that's how I got my deal at Milton Martin Toyota, an honest dealer, much better than the other dealers in the area. Seller's name is Ron Reda. Now on why I got Toyota Sienna instead of Honda Odyssey is another story. I know both are excellent, but the balance goes slightly towards the Sienna. My 3 main reasons (besides the known as the smooth ride) are: - I have owned a Toyota Corolla for 10 years... (need I say more) - Odyssey's prices are over-inflated because of demand (always > MSRP). - Also because of demand, dealers want buyers to buy   the vans in advance, before even doing a test drive, since   all units are presold and cannot be test-driven by other   shopers. And I won't ever buy a vehicle before driving it!
#284 of 8560 2001 Priceing by angel18 Sep 11, 2000 (7:01 am)
Hi Nextvan (#321), I think if someone says s/he paid $xxx over invoice... That means s/he is talking the dealer invoice which already includes TDA. Most car dealerships will show their invoices to you because it is no secret anymore. Everything on the invoice - from base price to options price- are the same with what we get from Edmunds or Kelly Blue Book (KBB) website. The only different is there is a TDA price on the dealer invoice. That's why it is higher compared to EDmunds or KBB price. This TDA is vary from region to region. For example, TDA for southern california is slightly lower than in Northern California.   In message #314 from eponymous, For question no 1, the $444 difference is the TDA.
#285 of 8560 2001 XLE pricing by sundweller1 Sep 15, 2000 (4:24 am)
We are looking for a 2001 XLE in the Phoenix area. Are there any honest dealers here?
#286 of 8560 2001 LE Pricing-Need Help by kathys1 Sep 15, 2000 (5:51 am)
We are looking to purchase a 2001 LE with UN and EF. Since Edmunds does not have a TMV yet, I'm wondering if a price of $24,000 (including destination, w/o sales tax) sounds good.
#287 of 8560 NJ price by ustiny Sep 15, 2000 (8:57 pm)
I was just out shopping for a mini van. Looked at the Sienna and Honda. I purchased previous cars from Hackensack Toyota (formerly glen Toyota) and dealt with the owner there. I was quoted a price on the LE of $2500 off invoice, or $700 over dealer cost. However I still decided to buy the Oddyssey because I liked it better. Even paying MSRP for the oddy at 26,840 I felt I was getting more value than the Sienna that listed for about 28,000 that I could of bought for 25,500.
#288 of 8560 shopping for LE-upstate NY by tinker3 Sep 17, 2000 (9:40 pm)
I am gonna do it!! I'm looking for a 2001 LE with UN,TO. I'm just starting to check availability in the Albany area. Not a large number of Sienna to pick from..2 dealers..5 vans ..so far. I've been reading this site for awhile..very informative. Any help from folks up this way would be appreciated.
#289 of 8560 price by blizz1 Sep 18, 2000 (12:44 am)
Got a 2001 XLEyesterday at $3000 off msrp,500 over invoice, could have gotten the LE at invoice, but I liked the XLE better-it has power sunroof and dual auto sliding doors. The stereo is great and the seats are much more comfortable than the odessey.

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