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Ex-rental 2008 Avalon XL
by toyotron
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Jul 28, 2009 (10:44 am)
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I was at a dealer today trying to negotiate for a 2008 Avalon XL with 36k miles. They were asking $18900 and they lowered it to $18200. Walk out is $19600. However, this car used to be a rental. I don't think renters take care of the car as well as a single owner would. The interior is fabric which I want because it is hot in Texas with leather. There were minor scratches on the dashboard and what looks like a cigarette burn on the seat. The stereo system also has a couple of scratches and the AM button is a little loose. Has anyone bought an ex-rental before and do you think this is a fair deal? Thanks in advance...
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- #1468 of 1474
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Re: Ex-rental 2008 Avalon XL [toyotron]
by BillyBob60
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Jul 28, 2009 (1:27 pm)
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Replying to: toyotron (Jul 28, 2009 10:44 am)
Sounds like you are bothered by flaws you have already found in this rental car. Toyota has a lot of warranty plans for a price, of course. You might want to negotiate for a warranty to be more comfortable with the car. Personally, I think you can find a better deal than what you were offered. I would go for a 2009. Even the 2009 XL's have traction and stability control as standard features. Just my 2 cents worth. BTW, I bought a new 2009 XLS and am very pleased with it. I have a 75K bumper to bumper warranty.
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- #1469 of 1474
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quoted $31,548 for 2009 XLS
by namxleena
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Jul 30, 2009 (4:54 pm)
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Is this a good price considering the uncertainty of the availability of 2010s? I was hoping to get $4000 below MSRP (of $34,700+).
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Re: Ex-rental 2008 Avalon XL [toyotron]
by diekema
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Aug 05, 2009 (11:39 am)
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Replying to: toyotron (Jul 28, 2009 10:44 am)
I bought an '08 Touring (certified Toyota dealer) that had been a rental (Hertz). I expresssed similar concerns, but after some research found that the Avalon is in the "luxury" fleet and not as "beat upon" as a Cobalt or similar car. Mine had 21K and I paid 22.5K in June '08 and now have 75K. I have had NO problems with the car. I came from an Audi, but absloutely love this car for is comfort and RELIABILITY.
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Re: Ex-rental 2008 Avalon XL [diekema]
by toyotron
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Aug 05, 2009 (9:26 pm)
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Replying to: diekema (Aug 05, 2009 11:39 am)
Thanks Diekema. You got a very good deal on your car and it seems you are driving it a lot also. I bought a 2008 Avalon Touring last week already and I love it. It seems that these used Toyota dealers are getting most of their cars from auctions. Every Avalon I saw was ex-rental but it still runs smooth. I got mine for 19K with 36K miles on it. It is very clean inside so I'm very happy.
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2010 Avalon Limited
by grogman1
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Oct 01, 2009 (8:06 am)
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I'm curious to get some thoughts - I'm ordering a 2010 with the red exterior with graphite leather interior - the deal that i've currently got, after a few jirations back & fourth with the dealer is $33,400 and after tax, title, etc.. we're out the door at $36K
Is this a good price???
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Re: 2010 Avalon Limited [grogman1]
by 35divg2
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Oct 01, 2009 (8:43 am)
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Replying to: grogman1 (Oct 01, 2009 8:06 am)
You're paying too much. In Jul 08 I bought a new 2008 Avalon Limited [w/o nav and w/o adpative cruise] for about $33K at 0% interest. I negotiated in the price the 7 yr/100K warranty. Let them know you are shopping other dealers and don't be afraid to walk out. Use this line as you walk out the door: "At least the Buick LaCrosse floor mats won't kill me." They know GM and Ford are giving cars away and the Buick is a strong competitor. Play hard ball...they're doing it with you.
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Re: 2010 Avalon Limited [35divg2]
by grogman1
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Oct 01, 2009 (8:52 am)
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Replying to: 35divg2 (Oct 01, 2009 8:43 am)
Got the mats thrown in - so is the $33K out the door? (No Nav, adaptive cruise but added power passenger seat). If so, it doesn't sound like I'm that far off based on what you got, assuming that's a good deal.
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