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Re: My experience has been terrible! [mrsjenn25] by kirstie_h HOST
Jul 19, 2006 (7:43 am)
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Replying to: mrsjenn25 (Jul 19, 2006 7:36 am)

Well, I have to defend the dealership somewhat here - they can't control shipments that come from Japan, and I'll bet they are just as anxious to sell you the car as you are to have it. It's really not in their best interest either to deprive you of the vehicle, because there's always the chance that you'll change your mind and buy something somewhere else.
 
I am sorry to hear about the frustrating wait time you're experiencing, but like you said, the car should be great! If you're planning on keeping it for a number of years, hopefully the wait time will, in retrospect, seem relatively short for a car that you'll enjoy driving.
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Re: My experience has been terrible! [kirstie_h] by mrsjenn25
Jul 19, 2006 (9:15 am)
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Replying to: kirstie_h (Jul 19, 2006 7:43 am)

You're right, I know it is not in the dealer's best interest.. just sucks to have something sold from beneath you, then forced to wait for another.
 
Yes... In hind sight I'm sure the few months of waiting will be worth it
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Re: Camry 07 XLE in MD (DC Area)? [zippy786] by jpfive
Jul 19, 2006 (8:47 pm)
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Replying to: zippy786 (Jul 18, 2006 7:51 pm)

I just moved to Houston. Which Toyota dealers offer the best deals?
 
Ron Carter seems to have a large inventory, but they have thousands of dollars in useless dealer add-ons.
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Re: Camry 07 XLE in MD (DC Area)? [jpfive] by zippy786
Jul 19, 2006 (9:53 pm)
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Replying to: jpfive (Jul 19, 2006 8:47 pm)

I have checked prices on quite a few already. Fred Haas and Mike Calvert are offering 850 above invoice... You really have to shop around to get the best deal and make sure you take your time... From what I understand on these forums if you get something around 400-500m above invoice then its a good deal... I am working on a deal with Sterling McCall... Will keep you posted.. In the meantime check out this link... I learned a lot through this website... Hope it helps!
 
http://www.carbuyingtips.com/carintro.html
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What I paid: by mrsjenn25
Jul 20, 2006 (7:25 am)
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Here’s what I’m paid for mine:
 
Toyota Camry Hybrid
 
Model: Hybrid 4DR Sedan
Vehicle Base: $25,900.00
Accessories:

Comfort & Convenience: $470.00
Leather: $1,300.00
Voice Act. DVD Navigation: $1,200.00
  Power Moonroof: $940.00
Rear Spoiler: $295.00
Carpet/Mat Set: $199.00
 
Accessory Total: $4,404.00
 
Grand Total: 30,884.00

After - Tint: $200
After - 3M Protection: $1,200
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Re: Dealer and toyota Sucks by deep6
Jul 20, 2006 (11:57 am)
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Replying to: mrsjenn25 (Jul 20, 2006 7:25 am)

I bought Camry SE from Folsom lake Toyota in Folsom, the car drives well no transmission issues at all..its a 4Cyl though...but the Dealer is now driving me insane.....when i bought the car i was told that my car had all season tires...which last around 40k but couple of days ago i found they out they are summer season tires which would be bald in 12k ..ouch..
As in camry SE there is a option of getting all season tires at not extra cost i thought of calling Toyota but all in vain.....toyota reps say it is a option of the dealer to order the car with all season/summer tires...........i feel that aint right...on the brochure it says ALL SEASON TIRES AT NO COST OPTION....no where it says its a dealer option.
I have contacted the dealer and explained the whole scenario...and now just waiting for the dealer to get back to me.Its been a week now and this norning i called her and the customer rep at dealer says she has no idea about the kind of tires.......i am stuck with the tires i dont want.....please suggest me what to do???...
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Re: Dealer and toyota Sucks [deep6] by kiawah
Jul 20, 2006 (2:10 pm)
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Replying to: deep6 (Jul 20, 2006 11:57 am)

Why do you believe summer season tires would be bald in 12k? Is your concern that you think they would wear out at 12K?, or that where ever you live that you would need better ice/snow control? What are the traction and mileage ratings for the specific tire that is on your car?
 
I don't have an SE and know which tire shipped with it, but generically in tires they all have different traction ratings, which correlate to how sticky/soft the rubber is. The softer the rubber, the stickier it is and adheres to the pavement, the quicker the rubber rubs off, and therefore the shorter mileage it will have.
 
For sports cars you usually want softer rubber for the higher cornering traction. You pay for that added traction, with shorter tire life. You'd also want very soft tires on motorcycles.
 
High mileage rated tires, have very hard rubber, doesn't stick to the pavement as well, therefore has less cornering traction, but the rubber then lasts for much higher mileage.
 
If you 'ordered' the car, then if you specified the optional tires they should have gotten the car with that on it. If they didn't, you would have a very strong case for them to correct their error. If you bought a car off the lot, then you're stuck with the tires that are on it, unless the dealership is willing to swap out the tires with another car (or their inventory) to close the deal with you.
 
I suspect the resolution of your concern, is going to net down to exactly what discussions you had with the salesman, whether it was a notable negotiation point or said in passing comments, if it was written down, and how many miles you've put on the tires already.
 
Good luck.
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Re: Dealer and toyota Sucks [deep6] by njerald
Jul 20, 2006 (2:22 pm)
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Replying to: deep6 (Jul 20, 2006 11:57 am)

They are performance tires with better traction and alower treadwear rating than all-season tires.
 
Replace them when they wear out and don't drive in snow/ice with them until then.
 
What does your window sticker say?
 
Next time, do some research first and get things in writing.
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Re: Dealer and toyota Sucks [deep6] by wvgasguy
Jul 20, 2006 (3:56 pm)
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Replying to: deep6 (Jul 20, 2006 11:57 am)

A no cost option means to me I have to get them before I drive away. I can't expect the dealer to take used tires and give me new ones.
 
If you live in a non-snow area I wouldn't worry about it.
 
As far as milage goes, my Bridgestones on the Hybrid only have a wear rating of 280. Not nearly as high as I would have expected. I don't inagine they'll be good for much more than 25,000 miles.
 
Wear ratings are really only relative to other ratings with the same manufacturer but it does give an indication as to what to expect. Waht is the wear rating of the tires you have?
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Buying experience in Chicago by gandyfire
Jul 20, 2006 (7:13 pm)
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Purchased Jasper Pearl TCH at Toyota on Western
 
$30,589
Navigation
Sunroof
Leather Seats
Convenience package (heated seats/mirrors & reading lamps)
carpeted floor and trunk mats
$830 for extended warranty 7yrs 100,000 miles 0 deductable
 
Found the car available on the internet, spent one hour at dealer and was on the road home. No games, easy to work with. By the way, it has Michelins

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