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Sign of the times
by jharris981
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Jul 13, 2008 (7:18 pm)
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Never thought I'd see the day when compact cars would cost about $20,000! We are not talking about mid-sized sedans. It's outrageous to think that we are being told that paying upwards of $17,000+ is a good deal for a compact car that gives us 35 mpg. Seriously, a couple of years ago you could get a new Corolla for $12,500 - $13,500. I'm so tired of the crappy deals dealerships are giving me on Corollas. I've just decided to wait until fall or December/January when there will be more rebates because the '10 Corolla will be coming out. I'm looking to pay between $15,500 - $16,500 on a new Corolla with cruise, keyless and mats. Cruise/Mat can be optional. I used an internet site that is supposed to make good deals for you. I received an e-mail on yesterday from a dealership in Anniston, AL (about 45 minutes from me) where I can get an LE with just standard power locks/windows for $16,188. I'm gonna check it out.
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- #2025 of 2131
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Re: Is this a good deal - 2009 Corolla LE for 17.75k out the door in San Jose ? [mcqdeltat]
by dnc441
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Jul 14, 2008 (1:27 am)
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Replying to: mcqdeltat (Jul 13, 2008 12:39 am)
which dealership is this? i'm also trying to get the same car with just the very basic optional features. I'm aiming for 17.5k
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Re: Sign of the times [jharris981]
by mnf
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Jul 14, 2008 (4:51 am)
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Replying to: jharris981 (Jul 13, 2008 7:18 pm)
A couple of years ago gas was $2.00 + a gallon also and trucks were selling not now and there is a slug of trucks cheap now. You will find one as soon as the pipe line fills up but dont count on the 2010 causing a spiral of slashed prices. In May i picked up a LE with keyless, mats and stability control for just over $16K so it can be found. You will need to be flexible on colors and timing is everything.
Good Luck
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Re: dealers in South TX [alamocity]
by e_thereal
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Jul 14, 2008 (10:28 am)
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Replying to: alamocity (Jul 02, 2008 9:12 am)
CHampion toyota-salesman's initials are BI
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Re: Sign of the times [jharris981]
by jlawrence01
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Jul 14, 2008 (1:50 pm)
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Replying to: jharris981 (Jul 13, 2008 7:18 pm)
>>, a couple of years ago you could get a new Corolla for $12,500 - $13,500. << A lot of the options on the 2007 models (side airbags, ABS) are now standard on the same models. Also, there is a whole lot more demand for a high efficiency vehicle that there was 18 months ago ... Thanks heavens my beater died when it did and didn't hang around for another year as I paid $13950 for my LE in March 2007.
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by mrcoolguy209
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Jul 14, 2008 (4:37 pm)
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Just negotiated a deal for an '09 Corolla LE for my cousin. He paid $15,999. The sticker on the car was $18,070.
The $15,999 includes destination. His tax rate is 7.75% and his out the door cost was ~$17,500.
He bought a red color  Roseville Toyota (NorCal).
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Re: [mrcoolguy209]
by jilliew
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Jul 14, 2008 (6:34 pm)
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Replying to: mrcoolguy209 (Jul 14, 2008 4:37 pm)
That's a pretty cheap price. Must not have had much on it.I bought mine down the road in Auburn from Magnussens. I went tor the XLE and my extras were alloy wheels, cruise, vsc, jbl stereo system, xm radio. I bought a spoiler from Spoiler Source and the rear bumper guard, dash cover, and mudflaps cheap on ebay. Went to a body shop and had the stuff installed. Also got some really cool sheepskin seat covers. Still need to get body side molding. I don't buy accessories from dealers, way to expensive. Before accessories I purchased the price OTD was 20,300. I can hardly wait to get new tires. I just took it on a vacation to Yellowstone NP. I drove practically the whole way doing 65mph and according to my Garmin Nuvi 360 I got 46.6 mpg. 
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$20,300
by sandman46
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Jul 15, 2008 (2:30 pm)
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You bought a Corolla for that much? Probably better off getting a Camry for that price...better car with great mileage for it's size. Corolla prices have gone crazy with the outrageous petrol prices. Now I know why hyundai's are selling as well as they are.
The Sandman
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2009 LE for $15650 + TTL
by archarkon
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Jul 16, 2008 (11:39 am)
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Just got Corolla LE auto
Price $15650 (including delivery )
Processing fee $100
Tax $939 (6%)
Tags $220
Total 16909
No Trade in
In Baltimore, MD
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Re: $20,300 [sandman46]
by jilliew
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Jul 16, 2008 (9:50 pm)
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Replying to: sandman46 (Jul 15, 2008 2:30 pm)
I didn't think that was expensive at all. I didn't want the lower mileage of the Camry. And by the time I outfitted the Camry, I would have paid lots more. I bought it at invoice and the rest was tax/lic. I'm very happy with it. I don't haul around a bunch of people, it fits me just right. I made lots of calls, all the way across the bay area and never found a better deal for a fully loaded XLE. I could have gotten an LE a lot cheaper but it wasn't what I wanted. The last car I would want would be a Hyundai. YUK. BTW, I did buy a 100,000k/7yr extended for $900 and that was part of the OTD price. Those computers cost at least $1000 each and I feel much better knowing I wouldn't have to pay for it. Plus if I'm away from home and something happens I get food and lodging and another car to use. I know that people scoff at extended warranties and this is the second time I purchased one. I purchased one for my Outback and had to use it a couple of times, and it paid for itself and more..
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