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#1321 of 1417 Re: Pricing & Buying experience in Dallas/Forth Worth TX?? [pcomeaux] by zebra5 Dec 04, 2007 (8:32 pm)
Replying to: pcomeaux (Dec 04, 2007 3:11 pm) Toyota of Dallas.   Their offer to you may not be that far off what I paid. Judge for yourself what you'd pay for these $1468 of options: Distributor (Gulf States Toyota)     Custom tape stripe $99     Mud guards $125     Carpet mat set $199     Color keyed door edge guards $99     Vehicle Shield Package $349 Dealer      Wheel locks $99      Window tint $199      Moon roof wind deflector $299 Total $1468   Clearly, most of this is fluff, and the extortion tax you pay for dealing with the Gulf States Cartel. The sales mgr. claimed that the price I paid ($32,918 incl destination) represented his invoice price from GST. Edmunds quotes invoice at much less than that (no TDA or other nonsense, and no cost data on most of the above options); I found it to provide little use to me in my shopping experience.   I bought this model from this dealer in part because it was the least over-loaded '08 Avalon Limited I could find in stock at the six or seven DFW dealers I shopped. The dealer experience was nice enough.   What I really wish is that more Avalon owners in Texas would post their prices paid and buying experiences on this forum. GST greatly detracts from the potential transparency of the sale process in its region. And as I have suggested in previous posts, this particular forum greatly suffers from lack of participation. Perhaps the majority of Avalon owners are too comfortable to worry about things like whether they pay a fair price, or too technology-challenged to contribute their insights in an on-line forum such as this.   PS - Thomas Friedkin, founder of Gulf States Toyota, recently made the Forbes 400 Richest Americans, with a net worth of $1.2 billion. Some of that used to belong to me. Replies to this message: tjc78 (Dec 05, 2007 4:15 am)
#1322 of 1417 Re: Pricing & Buying experience in Dallas/Forth Worth TX?? [zebra5] by tjc78 Dec 05, 2007 (4:15 am)
Replying to: zebra5 (Dec 04, 2007 8:32 pm) That group of "add-ons" is absolutely insane. I am so glad that up in the northeast we don't have to deal with that (on Toyotas). My fav is the $299 moonroof deflector you can buy these for 50 - 75 and anyone could install in less than 1/2 hour. My local bodyshop will pinstripe a car for $35. Does every Toyota down there get this "package" what a cash cow!
#1323 of 1417 Re: Pricing & Buying experience in Dallas/Forth Worth TX?? [tjc78] by pcomeaux Dec 05, 2007 (7:49 am)
Replying to: tjc78 (Dec 04, 2007 5:23 pm) 2008 Avalon Limited.   By "options" I mean things not included in this trim.
#1324 of 1417 Tacoma/Seattle Avalon XLS prices by tacomagal Dec 08, 2007 (7:59 am)
Checking to see what kind of prices folks are paying for a Avalon XLS with traction and stability, heated seats, moonroof in the Tacoma/Seattle area.   I live in Tacoma and would prefer here, but haven't been familiar with Tacoma dealers for awhile. No trade in as I can't part with my old Subaru Outback. Replies to this message: nimimi (Dec 08, 2007 10:09 am)
#1325 of 1417 Re: Tacoma/Seattle Avalon XLS prices [tacomagal] by nimimi Dec 08, 2007 (10:09 am)
Replying to: tacomagal (Dec 08, 2007 7:59 am) I'm in Tri-Cities and I bought a Limited with VSC, 8-way passenger seat, 5-carpeted floor mats and 2 dealer installed items that they wouldn't remove (mud guards and wind deflector). I paid $33,150 which is around $600 over invoice or $3,800 under MSRP. That includes $660 destination charge and $440 "dealer advertising."
#1326 of 1417 Returning the favor by lakebreeze1 Dec 16, 2007 (9:29 am)
Just wanted to thank all the posters. Helped again in my search for a good price on an Avalon Ltd. $31,914 +ttl. Options were 8 way power passenger seat, VS, and floor mats. Very little back and forth nego. I rejected the dealers first offer and they went with basically my counter.   Wilde Toyota in Milwaukee, WI. I previously did an e-mail only purchase but decided to let them have a shot before I did that as the salesman had earned the courtesy. I liked the fact that they let me test drive w/o a salesman ride along. Having 22+ yrs. Toyota experience, I didn't need a sales talk.
#1327 of 1417 08 Limited... by tunrac Jan 04, 2008 (8:24 pm)
... with all the trimmings including Blizzard Pearl Paint. MSRP is $39044.   Is a price of around $34000 + Tax and Tags good? No trade and brand spanking new car with no miles. OTD cost for this car here in CA would be around $37200.
#1328 of 1417 Good price for an xls? by kokomo2 Jan 05, 2008 (4:16 pm)
We live an hour away from a Toyota plant that makes the Avalon in KY. I thought that living this close and it being an an in-state transaction would help lower the price. After reading some of the previoius posts, it seems as if the 1st price we were quoted today is a bit too high, even though the dealer claims it to be $200 over his invoice. It's a 2008 XLS(not the ltd) with the following options: voice activated DVD Navigation, 6 disc CD and bluetooth 8 way adjustable power front passenger w/ seat heater VSC, TRAC and BA Carpet floor mats/trunk mat remote engine starter   Sticker price $37,093 "$200 over invoice" quote: $33,034   Any suggestions you can give me on a counter offer to make would be appreciated! Replies to this message: bobwiley (Jan 06, 2008 9:31 am) booppj (Jan 06, 2008 10:29 am)
#1329 of 1417 Re: Good price for an xls? [kokomo2] by bobwiley Jan 06, 2008 (9:31 am)
Replying to: kokomo2 (Jan 05, 2008 4:16 pm) kokomo2: Have you tried the Nav Sys and the Remote Start? Both are a JOKE---Nav is totally user UNFRIENDLY and you need to be practically on the car before the Remote Start is effective. Suggest you read past Forums regarding both systems. I had both in my 06 Limited--sold the car--fed up with the quirky tranny that the dealer said was acting normal!! I've driven for over 53 years----i know how a tranny should shift. Over 40 years ago, my buddy had a remote start system--we used to sit in a restaurant, start the car and watch the amazing reactions of people passing by. Go buy a Garmin GPS--better product and over 2/3's less cost! There are plenty of good aftermarket remote starts! Good luck!!! Bob Replies to this message: booppj (Jan 06, 2008 10:29 am)
#1330 of 1417 Re: Good price for an xls? [bobwiley] by booppj Jan 06, 2008 (10:29 am)
Replying to: bobwiley (Jan 06, 2008 9:31 am) I am looking at an XLS as well, but am now weary because of the tranny. I am looking at a 2007. Have you heard of issues with those?

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