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#31 of 9658 To: ewesson --- Re: # 26 by eckn994 May 17, 2000 (11:56 am)
I paid exactly 1.98% over invoice. I did not bother to negotiate with the 2% holdback they get from the manufacturer. I know Toyota and Honda consider their 2% holdbacks non-negotiatble. Other dealers that sells american made cars deal with their 2 or 3% holdbacks. I supposed I just got lucky getting that deal. It was a rough negotiating for five weeks but I managed to get what I wanted.
#32 of 9658 To Linda963 by mslynn May 17, 2000 (2:21 pm)
The website is Bohnzone.com and they normally offer 2% above invoice plus TT&L - that's it! I believe the guys name that I spoke to was Ben - he was very nice about it! One thing that I learned when I bought my last car: I figured exactly what I wanted, and the price I wanted to pay. I called the dealership that I wanted to buy from. I told them that if they would accept my offer with no other fees attached, I would be over to pick up the car. They guy checked with his SM and called me back within 15 minutes. It was a great way to buy a car. They held up their end of the bargain too! Good luck Linda - please let me know what happens!
#33 of 9658 To: eckn994 -- Re: # 31 by ewesson May 17, 2000 (3:25 pm)
The dealer holdback is funny. I think the dealers have it in their minds that the holdback corresponds to a direct cost (the cost of capital), and so is not part of the cost. But the fact of the matter remains that the amount they pay on the invoice is 2% less than the gross invoice amount, and how fast they turn over the inventory is up to them. In fact, we are offering to place a factory order. In this case, they would get our money thirty days ahead of when they finally pay the invoice, assuming they pay their bills in thirty days, so they're earning interest on our money for thirty days, on top of the 2% they're already getting from Toyota. The dealer cost is, in the final analysis, irrelevant. What counts is that you get the lowest price in a competitive situation, and it sure sounds like that's what you did. So you know you got the best deal you could, and the cost doesn't matter. For this forum's information, we are looking for a 2000 Sienna with UN UP TO EF. We have collected about ten initial bids and are proceeding from there. We will keep posting to this forum with our progress. Wish us luck!
#34 of 9658 To: tzs Closed Deal by ewesson May 17, 2000 (7:16 pm)
Excellent price! Congratulations! Was there a tradein involved that made them more willing to do this deal?
#35 of 9658 LE w/ UN UP TO EF by ewesson May 17, 2000 (8:28 pm)
In San Francisco Bay Area, we seem to be reaching bottom at 24,500 cash (excl $45 doc and TTL) for this vehicle. Maybe that's the price of living in sunny CA
#36 of 9658 ewesson by tzs May 17, 2000 (9:35 pm)
We've poured over these for weeks, so went really prepared. There was no trade, just two people who got a lot of help from all of you out there. Our gut instinct after numerous stops and e-mails was to deal with only two dealers at the end. We were ASTOUNDED at how wonderful the process was at Don Jacobs Toyota in Milwaukee, can't recommend them highly enuf. Good luck and good shopping to everyone else.
#37 of 9658 tzs by ewesson May 17, 2000 (9:44 pm)
You didn't finance through the dealer, did you? Looks like we've hit bottom at 24,500. Even the Costco (Sam's Club to you?) price is 24,700. Only some of the dealers will get to that price, and nobody will beat it. Heck, one of the dealers stopped at 25,000. Let's see if any of the dealers has a change of heart overnight.
#38 of 9658 ewesson by tzs May 17, 2000 (10:48 pm)
No, we financed through our credit union. What area are you dealing in? After reading all these postings (again) we find that the midwest seems to have the best prices. We actually had several dealers near this price. We went with the dealer/salesperson we felt most comfortable with. No pressure, knowledgeable, friendly, one of the few lots where a salesman didn't come running out when we looked at the van. We did follow advice from other postings, told them immediately that we've used Edmunds, actually knew more than some sales people, (see GAMES DEALERS PLAY here in Edmunds), spent about two weeks preparing, calling and saying, we'll get back to you. When we went to the dealers yesterday, we knew EXACTLY what we were willing to pay and what we wanted. Told everybody up front "we know you need a profit, but we'll go with whomever meets our price and treats us well." Two dealers, actually asked almost $1,000.00 more than what we paid. We didn't waste their time or ours.
#39 of 9658 ewesson by tzs May 17, 2000 (11:00 pm)
We are trying to decide on extended service contract (extending to 6yr/75,000). We are planning on keeping vehicle, last new car purchase was in 1993. Realize that this is insurance and would probably do better investing the money and Toyota's reliability is pretty good, but right now in this region, the "Toyota Tent sale" is on and they are offering 'Platinum plan' (No deductible-covers most everything) for $590. The normal price is $890. Interested in hearing from others on extended service contracts. P.S. we are Chrysler owners (enough said).. OH yeah, still don't know what TOYO guard is??? from previous postings/ sounds like T.urn O.ver Y.en O.nce !!!
#40 of 9658 Re: Toyota Extended Warranties by lakebreeze May 18, 2000 (1:38 am)
A brief history of Toyota cars I've or a family member has owned. 1985 Corolla 108,000 mi. 1 oil sensor replaced. Car totaled after another car ran a red light in 1993. (Body was in excellent condition- no rust- despite Wisconsin winters and parking outside.) 1994 Camry 88,000 mi. Still running, no rust. 1 wheel alignment early on to correct bad tire wear. 1985 Cressida 140,000 The power sun roof failed at approx. 40,000. Got rid of car when it became a 3rd car in a two car family and the right rear wheel needed replacing. 1995 Avalon 40,000 My dad's car. No problems, rides like a dream. 2000 Sienna 1,076 mi. Yeah, it's early, but what do think I can expect? The only maintenance done is brakes, belts, oil, and in the case of the Corolla and Cressida, mufflers too. All cars are in Wisconsin winters. Never bought an extended warranty. Keep your money.

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