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Replying to: saber40 (Jan 02, 2009 6:18 am)  Tariq: Do you mind if I ask what you expected for the promise of "free services"? Two free oil changes sound like "free services" to me. |
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Hi Everybody, Did anyone buy a 2009 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE AWD in the Boston MA area recently. We are looking to buy one with package #3. What is the maximum price that we can pay for this. Thank you. |
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Replying to: turo0002 (Jan 01, 2009 3:25 pm) |
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Replying to: turo0002 (Jan 01, 2009 3:25 pm) We were looking at the same car with a quote of $36,400 but got cold feet on the AWD due to all of the bad reviews. If you can forego the AWD, consider a loaded XLE. You can get virtually all of the same features in FWD for about $6,000 less. The only things the XLE lacks compared to the Limited is memory seats, automatic wipers and laser cruise control. We didn't think that those were worth $4,000. We bought this car for $30,800. |
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Replying to: phairphair (Jan 02, 2009 6:37 pm) In addition to the memory seats, automatic wipers and laser control as you have rightly mentioned some of the standard featues on Limited in comparision to XLE are: int day/night automatic rearview mirror ext day/night automatic electrochromatic mirror, fold them with push of a button. heated front seats parking distance sensors power sunroof front fog lights stability control ( not available on XLE) High intensity discharge lights daytime running lights power folding third row (only in FWD) 17 inches alloy wheel. If you are getting these features as a package with XLE then you can cut a great deal. For people currently in the market, I think dynamic laser cruise control is a great feature mostly offered in new luxury cars. This is in addition to your regular cruise control. This feature is very helpful on the highways where the laser keeps the safe distance between you and the front car by matching the speed. Good luck to all the future owners.
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Replying to: waldin (Jan 02, 2009 9:37 pm) heated front seats parking distance sensors power sunroof stability control (where did you see it isn't available? Mine has it) daytime running lights 17 inches alloy wheels You can double check on Edmunds, but with EVP#4, I believe that only the wheels were an additional option. IMO, the day/night mirrors aren't necessary with the tinted rear window. The HID lights were available in an additional package, I think. It's totally a matter of preference as to whether the missing tech features are worth the money. I have most of them on our other car, and think most are either a pain in the ass or gimmicky. But like I said, it's just my opinion. I still would advise potential buyers to compare and contrast the Limited with the XLE before they buy, however. In the end, the "Limited" tag on the rear is the most expensive option of all. |
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Replying to: waldin (Jan 02, 2009 9:37 pm) With AWD all you have to do is take off the stock run flats and swap on regular tires, that's what we did. Carry a spare in the rear well of the van on long trips. |
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Replying to: phairphair (Jan 02, 2009 6:37 pm) AW 17" Aluminum Wheels LF Fog lamps w/Day Time Running Lights and Windshield Wiper De-icer CF Floor Mats/Door Sill Protector TO Tow Prep Package Best offer so far is $31,000 + TTL I guess I felt pretty good about the offer until I reviewed the dealer invoice and noticed all these additional fees. When added up they total just under $2,000. It seems to me that that is an awful big profit. I feel like there should be more give on the dealer's part. Destination Charge $745 Gasoline $16 Dealer Holdback $595 Dealer Advertising $ 345 Financial Reserve $297
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Replying to: Brewtus (Jan 03, 2009 10:58 am) The advertising fee apparently is charged by Toyota corporate (during Toyotathons) and not kept by the dealer. I believe their profit margin is represented by the holdback and financial reserve only. Of course, this is gross profit and does not take into account the overhead of operating the dealership and keeping dozens or hundreds of cars in stock. If you can get a quote of a few hundred below invoice, I think you are doing extremely well. Any lower and they wouldn't be making anything. I paid 30,800 for the exact car you're referring to, but w/o the LF package, so it looks like a good deal. I am usually able to get another hundred or two off just by telling the sales manager directly that I will by the car right now for my final price. Their biggest fear is that you'll take their best cost and walk to use it as leverage against another dealer. |
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Hello Everyone: Struggling with the offers I've been receiving to date. It seems that either I'n getting a fair, not great, deal or I'm getting a very bad one depending on what the actual dealer invoice is for the Sienna I'm looking at. Any input would be very appreciated. This what I'm considering: 2009 Toyota Sienna 2WD Trim XLE Manufacturer Code 5346 Base Invoice $25,563 Options AW 17" Aluminum Wheels $104 LF Fog lamps w/Day Time Running Lights and Windshield Wiper De-icer $144 CF Floor Mats/Door Sill Protector $163 TO Tow Prep Package $176 Equipment Packages QN XLE Extra Value Package #4 $3,312 Total Options and Packages $3,899 Total Invoice Including Options and Packages $29,462 Fees: Destination Charge $745 Gasoline $16 Dealer Holdback $595 Dealer Advertising $345 Financial Reserve $297 Total Fees $1,998 Total Invoice Including Fees $31,460 Dealer's Best Offer so far: $31,000 + TTL Depending on what you read all the fees seem to be everything from BS to negotiable to legit. Again, thanks for any insight you could provide. Southern Califorina
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