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#1717 of 1781 Re: Values of these trucks. [jfritsch] by boats3 Aug 14, 2008 (8:22 am)
Replying to: jfritsch (Aug 13, 2008 3:54 pm) The deals are out there especially on used 4 Runners. I just picked up a 2006 fully loaded V8 except for the Nav, DVD, and Air Ride with less than 25,000 miles on it for under $20,000.   The gas mileage for me is actually better so far than what I was driving. I had a Liberty that got about 17.5 miles on the highway and the 4Runner is getting 19.5 so I improved but I know that I am in the minority.
#1718 of 1781 Re: True Dealer Cost [donsell] by as91 Aug 14, 2008 (9:57 am)
Replying to: donsell (Aug 12, 2008 5:31 pm) donsell - you can get true dealer cost through consumer reports. I guess they have a service for $15 to get the actual dealer cost. I have not done this but someone I know has. They said it was worth the $15 for negotiations. Replies to this message: donsell (Aug 14, 2008 12:04 pm) toyotaken (Aug 14, 2008 12:10 pm) jfritsch (Aug 14, 2008 5:16 pm) donsell (Aug 14, 2008 7:27 pm)
#1719 of 1781 Re: True Dealer Cost [as91] by donsell Aug 14, 2008 (12:04 pm)
Replying to: as91 (Aug 14, 2008 9:57 am) Very cool - I'll check it out. Thank you.
#1720 of 1781 Re: True Dealer Cost [as91] by toyotaken Aug 14, 2008 (12:10 pm)
Replying to: as91 (Aug 14, 2008 9:57 am) Why waste the money? The figures are just as easily obtainable here on edmunds. Consumer reports is just looking to soak you for the $15-$30 to get their "advice". Or just as easy, when you're at the dealership, ask to see the invoice. If you're working with any sort of reputable dealership, they should be willing to bring you the invoice to look at. Toyota doesn't have volume incentives like many other manufacturers, and if you're working on a vehicle that has rebates or special financing, the invoice is the accurate amount that the dealership paid for the vehicle.   Just my $.02 Replies to this message: jfritsch (Aug 14, 2008 5:16 pm) donsell (Aug 14, 2008 7:27 pm)
#1721 of 1781 Re: True Dealer Cost [toyotaken] by jfritsch Aug 14, 2008 (5:16 pm)
Replying to: toyotaken (Aug 14, 2008 12:10 pm) Yeah, CS has the same figures available here as well as kbb and other places on the web. Invoice figures varying by about 130 dollars are pretty meaningless when depending on how smart you work it you are shooting for $10000-13000+ off a truck Figure in how smart you work your trade in another $800-3000. And of course financing ($500-3000 over 4 or so years).   Don't spend too much time wondering why some different sources vary $100-200 on the invoice price of a certain vehicle.   Good luck --jjf   Why waste the money? The figures are just as easily obtainable here on edmunds. Consumer reports is just looking to soak you for the $15-$30 to get their "advice". Or just as easy, when you're at the dealership, ask to see the invoice. If you're working with any sort of reputable dealership, they should be willing to bring you the invoice to look at. Toyota doesn't have volume incentives like many other manufacturers, and if you're working on a vehicle that has rebates or special financing, the invoice is the accurate amount that the dealership paid for the vehicle.    Just my $.02 Replies to this message: donsell (Aug 14, 2008 7:27 pm)
#1722 of 1781 Re: True Dealer Cost [jfritsch] by donsell Aug 14, 2008 (7:27 pm)
Replying to: jfritsch (Aug 14, 2008 5:16 pm) From what I read, there is a lot of information that isn't on the dealer's invoice. That's why a dealer can give you invoice + $1 and still make a killing. I wouldn't mind spending a little if it told me how low the dealer would really be willing to go.
#1723 of 1781 Dealer profit . . . by lilelvis Aug 16, 2008 (12:25 pm)
Another thing we haven't mentioned is the other ways dealers make money even when selling a car at "cost."   Processing fees - Why don't they just call this what it is - profit. These seem to range from $99 to several hundred. They can call it a firetruck for all I care, but it is just profit for them. I also tend to think the "transportation fees" they are adding on nowadays is full of profit as well. I think it is around $675 for a 4runner.   Extended warranties - these are cash cows for the dealers. Figure several hundred dollars for them right there if you take their extended warranty.   Financing - I'm not sure if they make money when using the mfr 0% deals, but when they use their in house financing for your loan they get money for that as well.   Undercoating, VIN etching, floor mats, etc - besides the dubious value of these in the first place, they are profit heavy for the dealer.   And then any servicing you have done at that dealer.   There are several other items too, but you get the point. Even if a dealer sold you a vehicle at their true "cost" they could make a tidy some elsewhere.
#1725 of 1781 My deal - by donsell Aug 31, 2008 (10:18 am)
I pulled the trigger on a new 4Runner SR5 V6 yesterday. MSRP: $32,799, Invoce $29,240 Paid $25,279 before trade. $7,520 under MSRP, $3961 under invoice.   This was in from Omaha. There had been slight hail damage which the dealer repaired and was not evident. I imagine he made some insurance money there.

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