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8608 messages, Last post on Oct 11, 2008 at 6:50 AM
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Lesson: there is a flurry of activity in the end! Wait it out. I don't know if I made the right decision but it is done! Lesson 2: get a costco offer first: they have a policy of giving $445 over invoice, plus tax, tags and a 100 fee. With this number, you can start negotiating with the others. Unfortunately, I did it backwards and could have saved myself a lot of work. So! I got an offer from a costco associated dealership for the XLE limited, extra value package #2, HID lights & cruise control (they all had it, even though I didn't want it), running lights, mat and sills, power 3rd, emissions, and satellite ready hook up for a total of $39,028.00 WITH a "comp" on service deals that normally cost 369, he said, for a free loaner car, premium service (50% discount I think on regular maintenance), free yearly alignment and their payment of a $500 deductible if we have damage in a crash that is our fault. (?!) This deal was $260 higher than another one from a more distant dealer, who might have come down more, but in the end I decided it would be good to have a dealer/service nearby. But! (learn from my mistake) another dealership then called me and offered to try to beat it -- And then, another. I am sure I could have gotten bidding going -- we are at the end of the month and finally! I had some numbers to work with. But I had given the 500 deposit to costco people and will stay with it. I figure I won't get any bait-and-switch or last minute surprises because they have to stay in cost-co's favor. Thought I'd share : ) |
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Replying to: mshareef (Feb 28, 2008 2:30 pm) Thanks |
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 Hi folks,I'm living in Chicago ,IL area and consider to buy a 2008 Sienna LE 8 seats plus power slide door packge ,Anybody can share the buying experiences at a local dealer? OTD price, dealer, etc. Thanks in advance!
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Replying to: huaibo (Feb 28, 2008 9:11 pm) |
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Hi, I'm just starting looking. I think I'd like a Limited AWD Sienna, but I have no idea what so many of the abbreviations mean, and even when I look them up on the Toyota site it's hard to keep them all straight and remember them. I'd like to avoid going to the dealer until I know exactly which features I want. Can you help me decide which Sienna is right, and which features are important? This is what I KNOW I want: AWD DVD bluetooth moonroof heated seats sunshades power doors satellite radio (maybe) i want to be able to play from my iPod I would like the de-icing options, whatever they are, but it sounds good I do NOT want the Toyota nav system. I have 2 small kids and need a lot of flexibility with the seating, storage, etc. What other features do you consider important, and which models do they come with? I'm not sure if I should get a XLE and add features or go straight for the LTD. I've checked out Fitzmall.com mentioned on this site - can you buy from them if you are nowhere near their outlets? Do they have arrangements with local dealers? I submitted a request on costco.com but was really hoping that would send some quotes my way - all it has done is generate phone calls from dealers. I'd rather see some email quotes first. I live in the Seattle Eastside area if that makes any difference. Thank you!
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Replying to: huaibo (Feb 28, 2008 9:11 pm) Again, i was lucky to get that price, I hope it is not highly possible for someone to get this price, but I was fortunate enough to get this. Check with the Internet Dept of Libertyville Toyota, IL if else I can refer you send a mail to it.mohd  gmail.com Good Luck!!
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Replying to: sassynbella (Feb 29, 2008 10:06 am) I have a CE... if I had my druthers, I would definitely want dual power sliders, and power hatch. I'm a foster parent, so I don't have children all of the time, so an integrated DVD system is not something that I'd need.... however, that is probably something you'd need with your two kids. Check and see about the power third row seats; I wouldn't mind having those. The CE is the base model of the Sienna, it doesn't have all those goodies like privacy glass, power sliding doors, etc. Basically, you can get a lot of what you want even with an LE, if you work it right. Note that I said "a lot", not all, so think long and hard before you make that decision. If I were in the position to make a different choice, I'd definitely go for the XLE. 4WD, though, not AWD. I think (although I'm not sure) that AWD comes with those pesky run-flats, too, and from all I've heard, you definitely don't want those! Best wishes and happy hunting! |
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Replying to: sirarnie (Jan 23, 2008 11:06 pm) yahoo.com? Thanks in advance.
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Replying to: huaibo (Feb 28, 2008 9:11 pm) I'd suggest that the price paid be compared to MSRP or invoice for the vehicle, and then show what rebates were deducted from that. Example: MSRP 30,000 Invoice (including destination charge) 28,000 I paid 28,500 before rebates of 2000 were applied. Note that the tax would be computed on the 28,500 (not 26,500 if rebates were applied first). I |
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I am looking to buy a Sienna CE in Washington State. Any body has good/bad experiences around the east side dealers? Also what did you pay, in terms of +- invoice price. Thanks for your time : 
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