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Replying to: fuzzyme (Jan 06, 2006 9:49 pm) Worse yet was Coggin Toyota in Jacksonville. Their price was about $1,000 higher than what I paid. (Prices I refer to are "out-the-door".)
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Just purchased in San Diego,Ca 06 Corolla S Silver EVP#1 PAP Paid $16280 otd |
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Replying to: bipwop (Jan 07, 2006 1:41 am)
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Replying to: fuzzyme (Jan 07, 2006 10:55 am) I live in Port Charlotte, about 5 hours away. My dad lives in St. Augustine and he was convinced that cars would be cheaper there. So in addition to checking out 4 Toyota dealerships here, I also checked out the ones in Jacksonville. The two in Jacksonville were significantly higher. So I don't know what to say, except c'mon down!  No, seriously, check around. I'm pretty sure you can do better. I did all my research online, corresponded with salesmen online, and then picked the best offer. There was a $1,430 difference between the top and the bottom out-the-door offers! Best of luck!
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Replying to: bipwop (Jan 07, 2006 10:19 pm) I bought a base CE 5-speed with no options in GA for $13,780 including $250 for docs (commissions), adding only 6% tax plus $50 for my county. While the MSRP was $14,660 with delivery, I managed only about $751 off list plus half off the markup fees and that was with hidden December incentives to the dealer (between $500 and $750). A big JAX dealer advertised $13268 delivered but added a mandatory $579 in processing fees, so it wasn't much different. Offer no more than Edmunds Invoice price plus delivery ($655 in Southeast US), tax and $250 doc fees. Base CE's come fully equipped with filtered A/C, AM/FM/CD, fuel & trunk release cables, tach & temp gauges, outside air temp, vanity mirrors, and much more. The only options you may want are Automatic ($880), and the Upgrade Pkg-- ($470) pw and remote pwr door locks. Everything else is overpriced including the Sport and LE versions. Since the gas price increase in August 2005 dealers have not been very negotiable on Corollas, Honda's or other economical cars and give only wholesale value for SUVs or large sedan trade-ins. Hidden dealer incentives ended in January. You will be very lucky if you get a CE for under $14k plus options and taxes. Once gas hits $2.75 or higher, expect to pay full sticker PLUS doc fees. Know exactly what you want and how to negotiate (see websites). Set a 20 min. time limit for dealer negotiation. Don't let them keep you waiting. Present your offer and leave when you said you would, regardless. Put nothing in writing until the Sales Manager presents you with a signed counter offer especially if you have a trade-in. Cross out nonsense legalese that says they aren't liable for damage to the new vehicle, etc. or make them sign your written offer that shows an out-the-door price and mandatory delivery date. Never negotiate by monthly payments. Get your own financing from a Credit Union and use any rebates as your downpayment. If you can be intimidated, take along a big friend to keep you to your predetermined maximum price. Play one dealer against another until you get the best price before putting anything in writing. Just in case, pay no more than a $500 credit card deposit once you have your out the door price in writing.
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Replying to: fuzzyme (Jan 06, 2006 9:49 pm) |
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I just paid $16,394 plus TTL for an LE at Fitzmall in Frederick, MD. BE side curtain airbags CK weather guard (stuck with this) AB ABS brakes VV Audio value package/cruise control CF Carpeted floor mats MSRP was $18,248 minus a VV discount of $250 = $17,998. Thanks to previous posters here for leading me to Fitzmall. The buying process was a breeze. I called to reserve the car, I drove from Raleigh, NC where I live and it was waiting for me. I brought a "blank" check from my lender and the paperwork was wrapped up in about an hour. No trade-in. I have a temp MD tag and am waiting for my NC plates in the mail. I couldn't be happier with the no-haggle internet price or their service. Oh, actually, there was one thing. They mounted a plate frame on the front bumper which we don't need here in NC. Now I have to figure out how to hide those two holes.
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Replying to: doulos (Jan 09, 2006 9:12 pm) |
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Replying to: doulos (Jan 09, 2006 9:12 pm)
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Hi, all:  I got a quote of $16300. So $14,493+$335(AB)+$600(SR) $122(cruise)+$580(destination)= $16130 so the price is ok to buy?  Thx. 
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