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#1612 of 2208 Re: 2008 Corolla CE (AT) for $12,995 in Southern California [surejuju] by flpcguy

Aug 08, 2007 (3:31 pm)

Replying to: surejuju (Aug 03, 2007 10:43 am)
That's a great deal if it includes all dealer fees. There are so many ways to sneak in a few hundred bucks after the deal is set. I've seen base CE ads for $12,386 last year but that didn't include delivery or any 'fixed' dealer fees. [...everything is negotiable!]
 
Buyers must shop for an OUT-THE-DOOR price that includes everything,trade-ins, destination, even taxes and tag agency fees.
 
Great deals are only possible because of hidden dealer incentives which on a Corolla often amount to $400 off financing or $750 off next order (not a customer rebate). These hidden dealer incentives last 45-60 days and often end on deals closed by the 15th or 31st. Regional Toyota Distributors control prices and here in the SE Region, they've added another $386 admin. fee on top of the $660 delivery. I think some of that gets kicked back to dealers for commissions because dealers had been charging up to $550 in dealer prep fees and customers were complaining they got ripped off after negotiating in good faith.
 
I paid $13,500 out the door in 2006 [5-spd] with my old $1,200 junker in trade (over $1,100 in sales tax). That amounted to a $775 discount from MSRP and only $245 in dealer fees including title, transfer and a new year of registration a month later. I couldn't unload my old car for even $1,200 for months with dents, no A/C and more, but they gave me $2,200 for it in trade (no tax on that part) and sold it to some fool for $3,900. I figure the dealer and I both made out.
 
Even 18 months later, my 3000 mi. low mileage 06 is worth about $14,000 used and it has saved me $166 bucks on fuel at 38 MPG avg. I'm keeping it forever. Ten years from now Corolla parts will still be easy to find. Reliability and easy repair are strong points too.

#1613 of 2208 Kings Toyota Cincinnati 15,229 otd by laseradam

Aug 09, 2007 (6:05 am)

red 2007 5 speed power door, power windows, cruise, mats, all weather options
 Price includes 6.5% sales tax and all fees.

#1614 of 2208 Re: 2007 Corolla LE bought at Chicago [yungjui] by philphil

Aug 15, 2007 (8:36 am)

Replying to: yungjui (Aug 07, 2007 3:43 pm)
That's a good price. It's hard to get a Corolla with moonroof and curtain airbags. I didn't think that it was possible. Good luck.

#1615 of 2208 2008 Toyota Corolla LE AT OTD 17.4k by corolla_buyer

Aug 16, 2007 (6:39 pm)

with VV, CK, CF, FE. No side airbags and ABS brake. It is still expensive to me. Anybody got a better price? Tax here (Michigan)is 6%.

#1616 of 2208 2008 Corolla LE MT by ex_soldier1911

Aug 17, 2007 (12:21 am)

On 08/15/2007 I purchased this vehicle. Optional equipment is:
side air bags
all weather guard package
ABS
Audio/cruise control package
Preferred accessory package (floor mats)
 
Total MSRP: 17,680
Negotiated price: 17,332
Total price with fees: 18,435.42
Trade (95 Dodge Spirit V6 108,000 miles): -1000.00
 
After studying edmunds.com's various tools I realize I should have paid at least 500 to 700 less than this. Don't be a fool like me, get a True Market Value from edmunds and pay that price.

#1617 of 2208 Re: 2008 Corolla CE (AT) for $12,995 in Southern California [surejuju] by surejuju

Aug 17, 2007 (9:29 am)

Replying to: surejuju (Aug 03, 2007 10:43 am)
Last few weeks, I have seen ads in our local newspapers (LA, Orange County) for basic 2008 Corolla CE, automatic, from $12,955 to $13,499. These are loss leaders (1-3 "only at this price") but I guess it can be used as a guideline for comparison shopping. BTW, I installed a security/keyless entry system on my Corolla for $260 a week ago. Yea, I probably have lost the warranty on the electrical system from Toyota but it's been working out very well for me so far. The only thing missing is the power windows.

#1618 of 2208 Re: 2007 Corolla LE bought at Chicago [yungjui] by bikeman3

Aug 18, 2007 (5:23 am)

Replying to: yungjui (Aug 07, 2007 3:43 pm)
I think you got a great deal Markups on corollas are minimal for the dealer.. I have relatives in the industry and maybe they could save another $150 thats it.. Enjoy your new car it will last a long time

#1619 of 2208 Re: Kings Toyota Cincinnati 15,229 otd [laseradam] by sunshine27

Aug 18, 2007 (7:15 pm)

Replying to: laseradam (Aug 09, 2007 6:05 am)
Hey Laseradam, may I know what trim did you get? Is it manual or automatic? I am interested in it and live in columbus oh. I think you get a great price and I will go to Cincinnati to buy one if I can the same price. Thank you.

#1620 of 2208 ATTENTION ------check out Fitzmall.com by sunny100

Aug 19, 2007 (11:19 am)

If you live in VA, MD, DC area, please check out fitzmall.com
 
 they have the best price you can ever get.

#1621 of 2208 Re: Toyotal Corolla LE 2007 [traccord1] by magooo

Aug 23, 2007 (1:53 am)

Replying to: traccord1 (Jun 30, 2007 7:22 am)
Im in Austin-yesterday I bought an '07 LE 4Cyl Automatic with all the standard features + options AB, BE, VV (6 CD player w/ 6 speakers). It also came w/carpeted mats, trunk mat, mudguards, etc (the "Extra mile Option Pkg B") and the "Vehicle Shield Pkg". Their 'bottom line'-in the lower right corner of the window sticker- was $19,276 but I got it for $16,626 + $1032 tax and other misc fees. $17,777 OTD. I don't know if that is really considered "GOOD" but I am happy. It is loaded. {no Trade In}

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