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Replying to: roman1 (Sep 15, 2004 1:16 pm) |
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I just brought a Corolla LE three days ago and the experience was wonderful. This is my first car. Price = $15,574 Rebate = $500 Down Payment = $500 Indentity Sec.Sys. = $399 Tax = $1083.11 Title = $73.50 Doc. = $55 Tire Tax = $5.00 Total came to $16,189 out the door All the dealerships in my area were quoting around the same so I went with the one whose quote was $100 less than the others. My price was also consistent with Edmunds TMV for my area (actually a little less) and carsdirect was only $70 cheaper but the servce was beyond poor:( so I brought my car the old fashioned way.
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Has anyone purchased a Corolla with the VSC option? Just curious if dealers tend to carry models with this option in stock or you have to order it in advance. Thanks |
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Replying to: indigorolla (Sep 29, 2004 5:57 am) Thanks
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Can someone help me make sense out of this? I am shopping for a Corolla S 5-spd. Edmunds and many other sources say the invoice on the base S is $13,325. 2 dealers have told me that Edmunds is out-of-date, and that Carsdirect has the correct invoice price, Carsdirect shows $14,041 - that's a whopping $700 higher. Could it be that Toyota recently raised prices on the Corolla by so much? Obviously the $700 makes a big difference here in negotiations. Anyone have any guidance? Also, FYI: Was quoted on a Corolla S, 5spd, w/Moonroof, 6 disc in-dash, Extra Value Package, and Preferred Accessory Package for $15,422 from a local dealer (includes destination charge, does NOT include the $500 rebate). This is a GREAT price using the higher invoice price, and a MIND BOGGLING deal using the higher invoice price.
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Replying to: cooljw (Sep 30, 2004 5:13 pm) The price I got on carsdirect for your configuration was $15933. Are you sure that the dealer did not take the $500 into account? I don't know how to explain it.
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Replying to: macedon (Sep 30, 2004 6:36 pm) The price I saw on Carsdirect.com was $15,974, pretty much the same as you saw. Well, $15,422 less $500 rebate = $14,922 and just add tax/tags/license and this sounds like a phenomenal deal. I just might be the owner of a new Corolla S after tomorrow. Will post any updates.
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Replying to: cooljw (Oct 01, 2004 12:10 am) I really want the Corolla LE (now I'm considering the S model). But may have to go with 2004 Civic LX that I got quoted for $13,694 with tax and title to be added. Or I can go with a certified 2004 LE w/o ABS for an internet price of $12,995 which I would think is negotiable. Figured I could offer $11,000 then $11,500. (about 12k miles or less, I am going blind researching). Guess I don't really need ABS. When beginning my car search, I honestly thought it was standard on all model now. Ugh! Have a perfect driving record w/o ABS all these years so... Please everyone, give me your suggestions.
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Replying to: macedon (Oct 01, 2004 12:27 am)
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Replying to: cooljw (Oct 01, 2004 11:37 am) I just came back from the dealership - El Cajon Toyota in San Diego. I'm the proud new owner of a silver streak mica Corrolla S 5 spd 4dr w/ VP (Extra Value Package), SR (Moonroof), EV (6-disc in dash), and PA (Pfd. Accessory Package). Price was as they said over the phone, $15,422 + tax/tags/title, which came out to $16,853. Less the $500 Toyota rebate (expires 10/4) and I paid $16,353 cash for this car out the door. It was a brand new car, had 13 miles on it. Totally legit, they took a loss, and didn't even try to hard sell me on alarm, accessories, etc. The financing guy called it a "$600 loser" when speaking with his colleagues (e.g. they took a $600 loss on it). I talked to 2 other dealers about the offer price before going over to El Cajon, both said they would not touch that price and forewarned me that El Cajon would scam me and probably didn't even have the car they promised (especially since 5spd w/moonroof in a Corolla S is rare, and you can easily make a profit on this car). Well, they were totally wrong. In fact we went to Kearny Mesa Toyota first to test drive a white version - the only one they had, and it literally got test driven and sold as we arrived, so we didn't even get to test drive it. El Cajon said they routinely sell cars at a loss through their Internet Sales group to keep volume up, so that they get a better allocation from Toyota. In other words, they will make it up elsewhere. No other dealership was willing to do that when they could just as easily made a profit on the car. Basically I'm floored, and the very happy owner of the car I wanted. A really great new car buying experience! |
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