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Toyota Highlander Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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I got the Highlander by chatauto
Jun 24, 2009 (2:28 pm)
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Replying to: jpettibone (Jun 23, 2009 3:43 pm)

Thanks to everyone who contributed here.
 
I went with the 2009 base Highlander (4 cylinders, FWD) with FE, EH, CQ, and RL. After dealer coupon and Toyota customer cash, I got OOD $23677 ( VA car sale tax is about 3% ). Unfortunately, no free stuff thrown in.
 
The dealer is "355 Toyota" in Maryland if you are interested.
 
Again, thanks.
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Re: I got the Highlander [chatauto] by jpettibone
Jun 24, 2009 (8:57 pm)
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Replying to: chatauto (Jun 24, 2009 2:28 pm)

That sounds like a very good deal. Our sales tax in MO on cars is more like 8%, so consider yourself lucky.
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Re: I got the Highlander [jpettibone] by chatauto
Jun 25, 2009 (5:07 am)
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Replying to: jpettibone (Jun 24, 2009 8:57 pm)

jpettibone,
 
In VA we pay car tax (called personal property tax) every year.
 
Recall your comment about option availability for a region, I think you are right on. All the base 4 cylinders I saw have same options. Some may have additional floor mat, that is it.
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Dealer lifetime oil package by chatauto
Jun 25, 2009 (6:37 am)
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Hi, fellow edmunders
 
I got my new base 4 HL, and the dealer is offerring lifetime oil change ( filter not included ) for $875. That price also include a set of floor mat ( I have already ordered weathertech floor liner for the HL, expensive ! ). I think the rest of them are just gimick... Should I bite the bullet?
 
Does any one have an idea how much does it cost for an oil change on a 4 cylinder SUV ??
 
Thanks in advance.
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Re: Dealer lifetime oil package [chatauto] by jpettibone
Jun 25, 2009 (12:56 pm)
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Replying to: chatauto (Jun 25, 2009 6:37 am)

Well, let's do the math. For the first 100,000 miles, let's say you change the oil every 5k miles. That's 20 oil changes. If you sell the car at 100,000 miles, and each oil change would cost you about $25 retail, that would be $500. Hard to make that deal work out in your favor at less than 100,000k. If you make it to 200,000, then we're talking $1000, and the deal would work out. Tweek the parameters to fit your exact situation. I'm not counting the cost of the floor mats, since they have no actual value to you. IMHOP, it's not worth it.
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Re: I got the Highlander [chatauto] by jpettibone
Jun 25, 2009 (12:57 pm)
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Replying to: chatauto (Jun 25, 2009 5:07 am)

We do that in MO too. I pay something like $400 a year personal property tax. That's in addition to the much higher sales tax. It's loose-loose.
 
I grew up in VA, so I know how they work over there. We've got nearly the same system here in MO.
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Re: I got the Highlander [jpettibone] by chatauto
Jun 25, 2009 (5:34 pm)
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Replying to: jpettibone (Jun 25, 2009 12:57 pm)

jpettibone,
 
Thanks for your quick analysis. I felt the same so I postponed the decision. Now I am sure that I will not get it. Thanks again.
 
--- off topic ---
Sorry to hear that you are paying car tax to MO also. I guess these taxes will be around for some time
 
That aside, I congrats your new HL. Wish you enjoy it as much as I do.
 
Best,
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Re: I got the Highlander [chatauto] by jpettibone
Jun 27, 2009 (9:07 am)
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Replying to: chatauto (Jun 25, 2009 5:34 pm)

Thanks- we like it a lot. We have limited space in our garage, and our driveway is tight, so the HL was just the right fit for our growing family. It's got more cargo & seating than my old (and cursed, I may add) CR-V, while getting the same gas mileage, and not being too much bigger. I miss the perceived ruggedness of the CR-V, but I don't miss the noise and general ride quality.
 
As for Taxes, well, they are a fact of life. Might as well curse the wind.
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Highlander Limited - Good Deal by beantown111
Jun 28, 2009 (5:43 pm)
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Hi,
 
I am in Massachusetts and I am looking to buy a new 2009 Highlander Limited (gas model - loaded with EVP #8, navigation and entertainment system,etc).
 
Without any haggling, my local dealer quoted me $38,000 for such a model, indicating that this is a great deal given low inventories (since Toyota cut back production). He also indicated that the current incentive program (which he says may be one of the last) ends on July 7, offering a cash back incentive, or more interesting to me, 3.9% financing for 60 months,
 
A few questions. Generally is this a good price? It seems in line with what carsdirect suggests for this model and options. Is he telling the truth about incentives going away? Or am I better waiting until August/September when the 2010s are released and try then for a 2009?
 
Would $36,000 ($2,000 less then his offer) be an unrealitic ask for this model/options?
 
Thanks for any guidance.
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Re: Highlander Limited - Good Deal [beantown111] by svofan2
Jun 29, 2009 (7:12 am)
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Replying to: beantown111 (Jun 28, 2009 5:43 pm)

..I am sorry, but i\I look into CarsDirect and their price on a hIghlander Limited is about $600 above invoice, also the Lexus RX350 is a $1700 above invoice...what is so great about CarsDirect?...they do not account for any additional items that one can select...NOT all Limited units are the same..those prices and maybe even better should be reasonable to hegotiate ourselves, don't you think?...I don't know maybe I am off but something does not add right (to me anyhow). So I would suggest that you follow the TMC at Edmunds...which I think is more advantageous..shop...shop until you drop..then you WILL get the right price....my 2 cents..good luck

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