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Re: Leaning away from 2008s and looking at 2009s [richmonder] by RIchmondguy
Dec 14, 2008 (4:29 am)
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Replying to: richmonder (Dec 04, 2008 7:08 pm)

Richmonder, thanks for your information. Leith Toyota came close but wouldn't match your deal, I even spoke with your same salesman. I ended up going with Jim Barkley Toyota in Asheville and picked up a Waveline Pearl Limited for $28,888 OTD. Will have to pay VA tax and tags here in Virginia. Bought yesterday and having delivered this morning for $300. Same options as yours but w/o the moonroof. Stayed away from the navigation system as many reports have been negative plus when you have the navigation system in-it reduces the CD amount you have load from 6 down to 4.
 
None of the Virginia dealerships would come close to matching the price.
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Re: 08 Toyota Highlander AWD Wind Noise if Rear window down [audifans] by RIchmondguy
Dec 14, 2008 (4:32 am)
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Replying to: audifans (Dec 14, 2008 12:30 am)

Sometimes it happens in different vehicles. We have a Camry and whenever the wind vibration noise starts, I crack the drivers window about 1/2" and it seems to take care of the problem.
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Re: 08 Limited AWD w/ Navi [iwantvan] by flyingtiger98
Dec 14, 2008 (11:00 am)
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Replying to: iwantvan (Dec 05, 2008 8:08 am)

Hi iwantvan, I am very interested in knowing more your buying experience from Jim Barkley if you are willing to share, since I am going to buy one Highlander soon. I am in NJ but the price I got is way higher than Jim Barkley's. I don't mind travel to NC to save $3k. My questions are: 1) is the price you paid the same as they posted online? Any negotiation margin? 2) does the price include the SE area rebate? In other words, is the tax you paid based on $36288 but not $31288? 3) Can you take the 0% for 60mon advantage if you are not living in SE region? 4) Did you work out all the necessary paperwork before you came down the dealer or after you arrive? Thanks.
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Re: Leaning away from 2008s and looking at 2009s [RIchmondguy] by dj_dave
Dec 14, 2008 (12:56 pm)
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Replying to: RIchmondguy (Dec 14, 2008 4:29 am)

Ha ha ha! I think its a very small world, Richmondguy. Jim Barkley Toyota is also delivering my car today up here in Maryland, but called me and said they were running a little late because they had to deliver another car first on the way up -- I'm guessing its yours!
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Re: Leaning away from 2008s and looking at 2009s [dj_dave] by RIchmondguy
Dec 14, 2008 (6:56 pm)
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Replying to: dj_dave (Dec 14, 2008 12:56 pm)

Dj Dave,
 
Was yours the red one? Nice car. I was first on the list as I was closest to them, then they were delivering a silver one on the other side of Richmond and then they were heading up to your house.
 
I was very impressed with the way Jim Barkley Toyota handled everything. Their driver showed us everything the Highlander had to offer and how to use it. Answered every question my wife and I had. Very professional.
 
I would recommend them to any potential buyer.
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Re: Leaning away from 2008s and looking at 2009s [RIchmondguy] by dj_dave
Dec 14, 2008 (8:21 pm)
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Replying to: RIchmondguy (Dec 14, 2008 6:56 pm)

Yep, the red one was mine! I too was very impressed with how they handled everything as well. I have to admit I was a little nervous about buying out of state and having the car delivered, but it went great and I would also not hesitate to recommend them.
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out-of-stater buys Highlander from Jim Barkley by flyingtiger98
Dec 15, 2008 (8:59 am)
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I'd love to get some help from all the experts on this forum, especially those who bought your Highlander from Jim Barkley out of state. I am in NJ but the price I got is far higher than Jim Barkley's. I don't mind travel to NC to save $3k. My questions are: 1) is the price you paid the same as they posted online? Any negotiation margin? 2) does the price include the SE area rebate? In other words, is the tax you paid based on the selling price+$5K but not the selling price? 3) Can you take the 0% for 60 months advantage if you are not living in SE region? 4) Did you work out all the necessary paperwork before you came down the dealer or after you arrive? 5) Can they hold the car for you for few days? Thanks.
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Re: out-of-stater buys Highlander from Jim Barkley [flyingtiger98] by talen316
Dec 15, 2008 (10:40 am)
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Replying to: flyingtiger98 (Dec 15, 2008 8:59 am)

I didn't buy from JB, but I did purchase here in the SE recently and I can answer a few of your questions while you wait for some of the JB customers to add their input...
 
1) From all accounts on this forum, JB's advertised web price is what they will sell the car for + TTL. They apparently do not charge dealer fees which saves anywhere from $399 to $699 compared to some of the other dealers here in NC. I don't recall others mentioning any additional negotiating room off the advertised web price, but can't hurt to try.
 
2) The web price does include the $5k SE rebate. However, the sales tax is calculated off of the price before the $5k rebate is applied.
 
3) Not sure about the financing question. However, I'd be surprised if it didn't cost you less over the life of the loan to take the rebate. Edmunds has a good Low APR vs. Rebate calculator so you can crunch the numbers to see which makes more sense.
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Re: out-of-stater buys Highlander from Jim Barkley [flyingtiger98] by findme
Dec 15, 2008 (4:51 pm)
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Replying to: flyingtiger98 (Dec 15, 2008 8:59 am)

I'm interested in hearing the answers to these questions too. I'm seriously considering making a trip to NC from KY. Please show replies if anybody privately e-mails you. Thank you!!
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Re: out-of-stater buys Highlander from Jim Barkley [flyingtiger98] by RIchmondguy
Dec 15, 2008 (5:31 pm)
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Replying to: flyingtiger98 (Dec 15, 2008 8:59 am)

Here are some answers to your questions.
1. Yes, the price was the same. If you go on their website it explains that they are a one-price dealership since 1992. No negotiations. What you pay is what they list the car for. No surprises.
2.Yes, you can take advantage of the rebate or add it back into the price and take advantage of the zero % financing up to 60 months. Basically, unless you are trading in a vehicle or putting down at least 25% then the financing may be a better deal. I took the $5,000 off the price because the numbers worked better for me that way.
3. Yes in most cases, because the car will be financed out of North Carolina.
4. I had my car delivered, I bought it 5pm on Saturday and they were delivering 2 other vehicles (see above posts) on Sunday so I had them deliver it for $300 to Richmond. Prices are higher as the distances get greater. I think that the Wash. DC area was $500 to have a car deliver. The dealership faxed over the paperwork so I could read it over and the delivery driver had the "official" copies, I gave him a check for the amount I was putting down. Paid the driver fees with cash (you can also write a check). Signed the documents and the car was mine within 5 minutes. The delivery person then went over the car with my wife and me telling us about all of the features and how to work them, answered all of our questions. Very pleasant experience.
5. You would have to ask them directly on holding a car. I would imagine that they would want some sort of deposit but that's between both parties.
 
Added note. The price listed was exactly what I paid. Sales tax I am paying to the State of Virginia directly. I have a 30 day NC temp tag and I will register the car in Virginia and pay whatever licensing fees that are required.
 
Another option is purchasing the vehicle and having a auto carrier pick up the car and deliver it to you. You can find them on the internet.
 
Hope this helps.

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