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Re: Bogus Fees or legitimate charges? [mikec] by jaxs1
Mar 10, 2008 (2:16 pm)
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Replying to: mikec (Mar 10, 2008 1:13 pm)

That was assuming they were both purchased either around the same time or especially if the purchase date of the 2008 was actually later than the 2009 it's being compared to (as is the case for many 2008s and 2009s being purchased now).
The warranty starts on the day the car was first purchased regardless of the "model year." A 2008 purchased in April will have more warranty time available in two years than a 2009 purchased in February and it makes sense to get the one with the most warranty time and mileage remaining.
It makes no sense to pay more money for a used car that has more miles, less warranty remaining and has no changes or improvements to it.
 
Even if they were both exactly the same and purchased on the same date, you still will not get the extra $1000 (from loss of rebate) back at resale (or even $500).
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2008 Camry LE w/ Leather by frankrom22
Mar 10, 2008 (6:05 pm)
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Looking for a 2008 Camry LE w/ leather, sunroof, and VSC for $22.5K OTD. Any thoughts on whether this is a good price?
 
Thanks
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Re: 2008 Camry LE w/ Leather [frankrom22] by jaxs1
Mar 10, 2008 (7:43 pm)
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Replying to: frankrom22 (Mar 10, 2008 6:05 pm)

LE has no leather. You will have to pay the dealer to send it out to have leather installed by an upholstery shop and risk death from failed side airbag deployment.
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Re: 2008 Camry LE w/ Leather [jaxs1] by frankrom22
Mar 11, 2008 (6:59 am)
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Replying to: jaxs1 (Mar 10, 2008 7:43 pm)

Interesting. I was aware that leather would have to be installed. I had that done by the dealer on the last LE that I purchased. However, this airbag issue is a new one. Is there something unique about having leather installed in relation to airbag deployment that I am missing?
 
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Re: 2008 Camry LE w/ Leather [frankrom22] by jaxs1
Mar 11, 2008 (7:06 am)
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Replying to: frankrom22 (Mar 11, 2008 6:59 am)

Yes, there are side airbags in the seats. If you replace the seat fabric, no one will guarantee that those airbags will deploy properly through the aftermarket covers.
They make some aftermarket leather kits that are designed to work with airbags and will probably still work normally, but no one will take guarantee it if it isn't factory stock.
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Re: Bogus Fees or legitimate charges? [mikec] by 3150lsd
Mar 11, 2008 (7:44 am)
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Replying to: mikec (Mar 10, 2008 7:42 am)

Here is the message. You only had to go back a few pages to find it.
 
Dealer in Marin California has been running an ad for 2008 Camry Hybrid with $4521 off MSRP of $31119 for a sale price of $26598 plus a $1000 rebate for final price of $25598. I have never bought a car there and made the mistake of giving them my phone number. They never called when they were running these ads( I wanted $4000 off MSRP last Nov) but did call all the time when they were priced higher. Good price but don't give them your phone number.
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Re: Bogus Fees or legitimate charges? [3150lsd] by mikec
Mar 11, 2008 (10:01 am)
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Replying to: 3150lsd (Mar 11, 2008 7:44 am)

There are only two dealers in Marin - San Rafael and Novato.
 
I had had extensive conversation with both, and there is no way they will even get close to that price. Based on conversations I've had with friends who have bought there, they do a little bait and switch/teaser activity. Suckering the supposedly rich Marinites tends to be their MO.
 
Moreover, I have visited both of these dealers in person (I am in the SF Bay Area), and they won't budge much (at least over the past month). Most are in the 28,500-28,900 range (before rebate on 2008).
 
$4,000 off MSRP on a 2008 or $3,000 off MSRP for a 2009 might be tough, but you can get $3,200 off without much fuss ($2,200 for 2009).
 
(2009 MSRP of a maxed Camry Hybrid is $31,070)
 
The lowest I've seen is $28,200 for either 2008 or 2009. (not inlcuding $1,000 rebate for 2008.)
 
I guess the "slow" economy isn't affecting these cars much; I know if I wanted a Chevy Malibu or Ford, I could deal.
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Re: 2008 Camry LE w/ Leather [jaxs1] by frankrom22
Mar 11, 2008 (1:26 pm)
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Replying to: jaxs1 (Mar 11, 2008 7:06 am)

Thanks for the info. Test drove the LE and TCH today. Decided that I like the TCH w/ Nav, leather, moonroof and mats. Thinking of offering 29.5K OTD for the 2008 TCH. 7% sales tax where I live.
 
Any thoughts on this offer?
 
Any input is greatly appreciated.
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Re: 2008 Camry LE w/ Leather [frankrom22] by mikec
Mar 11, 2008 (3:29 pm)
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Replying to: frankrom22 (Mar 11, 2008 1:26 pm)

$29.5K including the 7% tax, and license and doc fees?
 
That would be about 27,575. Not sure what state you are in; in CA license and doc is about $350.
 
So that would be about 27,200.
 
You may be able to get a 2008 for that price, (including $1,000 rebate), but not a 2009.
 
If you can get a 2009 for that price, you are getting a great deal.
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Re: 2008 Camry LE w/ Leather [mikec] by frankrom22
Mar 11, 2008 (4:15 pm)
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Replying to: mikec (Mar 11, 2008 3:29 pm)

Thanks for the input. I guess I wasn't clear. A 2008 TCH is what I am looking for.
 
Thanks

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