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...in Jackson TN like the plague. They're the most dishonest car dealer I've ever dealt with. I don't have time to tell my story, but it's a doozie. Be warned! |
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I have a very hard time getting a 2007 LE-V6 with MSRP 23,819 priced below AAA quote of 22,243 (+tax / lic.) Usual questions: Who got it better/ where / for how much and would waiting till the 4th of July help? 
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There are 17 Toyota dealerships in the Houston area. I did my research and learned all I could about the ’07 LE V6. Located just what I wanted. I was unable to get away and drive the 400 miles to pick it up at that time. I started looking for another by contacting the internet and fleet managers. The Don McGill dealership said they could get what I wanted on or about the 15th of June. They wanted a deposit to do this and I agreed. I was told what my trade-in was worth from high to low. The discount, on the new car, was not as much as the first dealer, but I consented anyway. By- the-way, the best price quote came in from Alvin, TX after I had talked to this salesman. You guessed it, the most they would give me on my trade was $1,400.00 less than the low they had quoted. I took the Camry price quote, from Alvin, to the sales manager. When he saw this he became very angry and stood up and started yelling. He told me that they could sell the car for more money and they would keep my deposit. I said, "fine". He followed me back to the salesman’s desk lecturing me on supply and demand. He then grabbed a computer on the desk and started going through the Toyota program and yelling that there was nothing available for over a month. I sat there and called the first salesman at the other dealership. They would have NEVER treated a man this way. They continued to be very rude while I asked several times for a drive-out price. The salesman finally gave me a price and I wrote a check. Only in the car business are customers manipulated, bullied, and threatened. When I was escorted to my new car with 3 miles on it, it reeked of cigarette smoke. This was more than offensive to a reformed smoker. No new car smell, cigarette smoke! How would you guys have handled this whole situation? I felt like I was dealing with the run-away “Sopranos” on a bad day. Someone who knows the car business should become a personal shopper.
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Replying to: lib001 (Jun 20, 2006 4:16 pm) You were the one who decided to let them belittle,degrade and, humiliate you. And then after they walk all over you, you buy a car from them. |
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Replying to: yawnalot29 (Jun 13, 2006 5:22 am) Camry LE w/5-spd, AT + vehicle stability control = $21,417 OTD (includes tax & tags). Now, I am starting to worry that this quote is too much after reading some of your experiences. Should I hold off for a month or too? There is no Camry with this criteria for me to look at, dealer says he "cannot keep them on the lot." How ridiculous can this really be? |
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Replying to: lib001 (Jun 20, 2006 4:16 pm) You're probably right. This man would have told them where to park that car. When you say they continued to be rude.... that's when you walk out (or sooner). I don't know how old you are or how many times you've been through the buying experience. They want the upper hand in negotiations but since you have the money, you are in control. A womans money is just as dear to a dealer as a man's. They will take advantage of ANYBODY. Don't feel like they picked on you simply because you're a woman. I'm guessing these guys try this on anyone they think they can get by with it. However they will only take advantage of anyone to the extent that they can get by with it. You sound like a willing victim. Now the good part. Get over it, don't think about it anymore, but learn from it. Do not let this upset you any longer, it's over and done. Today's a new day!!!! NOTE: The price they gave you might actually not have been a bad price. They lure people in with a better price when they actually may have had no intention to give it to you (lying_not a goot trait, but hey they are car salesmen). Remember that a good price on a trade is not what you want for the car (although that is good), but actually what the car is selling for in that area less a reasonable profit for the dealer to prepare the car, advertise, warrant and sell it. You can go on this same site and look at the used car values. Many dealers use Kelly Blue Book (kbb.com) and use the "good" condition trade in value as a starting point (assuming your trade was in good condition). You can usually sell your car outright for much more. Depending on the tax situation in your state that may be a good alternative. |
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Replying to: lev1 (Jun 20, 2006 1:51 pm)
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Replying to: promoguy (Jun 21, 2006 8:36 am)
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Replying to: littlejohn600 (Jun 22, 2006 2:27 am) I'm not sure what you're saying. Something is wrong? Nothing is wrong. I didn't pay anything for advertising, just doc fee of 45.00. |
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Replying to: promoguy (Jun 21, 2006 8:36 am) |
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