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Replying to: vince11 (Apr 22, 2005 3:16 pm) |
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I'm looking to buy my first Avalon. My nephew spoke to me of a program Toyota offers called "Friends & Relative " by which you can supposedly buy a car, and get a good price without a lot of hassle. I suspect this is just another way of saying "Fleet" price. Does anyone have experience with this program. I can buy the car through my credit union for fleet price, or use the "Friends & Relatives" approach. |
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Is it easier to get a better deal from ordering the avalon or buying it from the stock??
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Replying to: jkosuge (Apr 26, 2005 9:36 am)  options here in central fla is thru Deluca Toyota in Ocala for $34,714 out the door, no added charges... Good deal or not?
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Replying to: leinad (Apr 26, 2005 7:04 pm) $750 above invoice is best I can do on a Touring model, and there's been several that say they've gotten better than that. But it's the best I can find in my area. Question - considering the XLS because it has the Vehicle Stability Program, but I hate the wood trim. Or I should say I hate the light wood trim. Would the Gray come with the darker wood trim in the XLS trim? And do people feel that it's worth the extra money to get the VSP. As far as I can tell, that is the biggest thing you get that the Touring doesn't have. That and heated seats. |
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Replying to: ccrider (Apr 26, 2005 9:06 pm) The Touring was my 1st choice, but when I learned only XLS and Limiteds could have VSC, I was really upset. Reason? VSC is incredicble! I test drove BMW X3 on a closed track and was asked to try and skid out or flip the suv on its side by driving it as fast as I could through the track and sharp hairpin turns, but VSC doesn't allow that to happen by baking individual wheels and/or curtailing engine power upon detection of a skid or impending rollover. I tested a Touring and found it could not go through a turn/corner any faster than than the XLS I tested because the VSC massages the brakes/engine output to allow the XLS to drive as fast as the tires/suspension/road speed would allow, but the slightly better-handling Touring had no such protection and could not manage higher cornering speeds than the XLS without its tires breaking loose (but not as smoothly/predictably as a BMW). VSC makes a car far more safer, and furthermore, one can easily (for $1,000 to $2000) swap the Touring's springs and shocks/struts with the XLS's and make an "XLS Touring" because to the best of my knowledge, it's only the those suspension parts mentioned which differentiate the XLS and Touring suspensions (somebody please comment if they know otherwise). Be careful though, because if you do a forum search on Tourings, you'll find some of them have had problems with going straight ahead (not a pleasant problem), and the cause of such has not yet been determined or remedied. Hope I've helped. Regards, Deanie
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Replying to: ccrider (Apr 26, 2005 9:06 pm)
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Replying to: leinad (Apr 27, 2005 5:30 pm) and I do have the internet quote in print which I will show anyone...of $34,714.
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Replying to: deanie (Apr 27, 2005 10:13 am)
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Replying to: leinad (Apr 27, 2005 6:53 pm) If that is out the door you did great ...hard to believe No one is questionong you just want you to be sure of what you are getting Most quotes are a dollar amount plus dealer fees tax and tag If your price is truly 34,714 out the door that is amazing GREAT JOB Do you have to order it or do they have it in stock. Good luck to you no matter what you do |
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