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Avalon Spec. Edition Package (Ground Effects Package & 18" BBS Alloy Wheels) Accent Stripe Carpet Mats and NAV Mat Dynamic Laser Cruise Control Remote Start Engine Southeast Toyota Distributor Plus Sunroof Wind Deflector Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control Voice Activated DVD Navigation System MSRP $42,124 Out the door price (including all taxes) $39,300 from Toyota West Statesville NC |
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| I feel REAL good about the deal I got. I did 3 month's of research so I walked in knowing actual dealer cost from using Edmunds and Consumer Reports info. I tried selling my 2000 F-150 Lariat myself--I waited too long and ended up getting KBB Trade-in($9500) and I was OK with that. I'm still a FIRM believer in selling your vehicle yourself--if you can--just allow yourself extra time to sell it. Our Avalon is Silver Pine Mica with saddle color interior. The Avalon to me looks much better in lighter colors--they just seem to accentuate the shape. Vehicle is loaded, Nav System, Vehicle Stability & Traction Control, Remote Start, Laser Cruise Control, XM Radio, Floor & Trunk Mats, Spoiler, Splash Guards, Pinstripes, Tinted Windows, Color Coordinated Body Side Moldings (A MUST!!) Color Coordinated Door Edge Guards, Wheel Locks and Side Window Deflectors. Total MSRP $39,775 less $3,403 Discount and $9,500 for my trade, I paid $26,872--so I was very happy. I originally was going to buy an after market Extended Vehicle Warranty. However, again after doing my homework, I discovered that with after market warranties, while less costly, you are restricted to how far they'll tow your vehicle. We live 75 miles from the nearest Toyota dealer. With the Toyota Warranty, no matter where the vehicle is, Toyota pays the towing costs to the nearest dealer. Very assuring regarding where we live and all the travel we do. The $1,650 cost and extensive coverage of the 7 Year/ 100,000 Mile Toyota Warranty was a "no brainer" for me. People will say "you get a 3 year and 36K mile new car warranty from Toyota when you buy the car. True, but, after 3 years you're on your own. Just recently I had to replace the water pump on my wife's 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited--$275--I had an extended warranty so all it cost me was the $50 deductible. So figuring you really pay $1,650 and divide that by 4 years, remembering you get 3 years with the new car warranty, it still costs only $412.50 per year--VERY CHEAP insurance in today's market. Oh yeah, and its a "0" deductible policy and you have NO out-of-pocket expenses with whatever Toyota dealer fixes your car! Not really much to most, but the dealer undercoats all new cars, gives coupons for free oil changes and a tube of touch-up paint--just a little extra customer service. I also liked the fact that there were NO hidden processing, handling or other nuisance fees. They didn't push fabric guard, paint sealant or any other of a bunch of add-ons most dealers try to sell. Quoted price was what I paid. | |
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Replying to: googlestars (Jul 20, 2003 9:26 pm) |
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| I plan to buy a Avalon Xl soon, but I am having a problem understanding the differences in the alarm systems that come standard and the alarm options. I want to add the glass sensor alarm because twice my 2002 Sienna side windows were broken into(door not opened) and the alarm did not go off. My problem is that Comsumer Reports says the alarm that is standard is fine and the more advanced alarm is a ripoff. In order to get the glass sensor you must get the other alarm. Also there is the V.I.P. alarm. What difference do they have? What did you get and are you happy with it? What about Lo-jac? Also, if I get a moonroof, do I need the wind defector? Thanks. | |
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Has anyone tried using Costco or AAA membership to buy a car? What are your thoughts? Label
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Replying to: drquality (Feb 07, 2006 8:32 pm) Most of your conclusions are totally wrong about the options you mentioned. I don't work in the SET region but work for A Gulf States Region store. Here rental care assitance will reimburse you 6 times at 20.00 per day for a rental so that you can leave your car in service and not have to worry about a ride. Vin etching cuts you a check for 5,000 above and beyond what your insurance company does in case the vehicle is stolen. Interior Protectant is not scotch guard. Scotch guard is water based and only protecst one time and then you have to reply it again and again. fabric guard is a polymer that is soaked in to the material. if you do get a stain they will replace the fabric for free for the next 3 years 36,000 miles sound shield and undercoating here is goey tar like stuff that you mentioned, not some anti rust liquid. On top of that in Gulf States we have the Extended Mile tire benefit that will reimburse you for new tires if you do the recommend tire rotaions. Thats an $800 benifit to you if you take advantege of it. And rotataing your tires will help them last longer, car will drive better and you will save gas and money as well. The Extra Miles package here do provide some real benefits but if they do not work for you ask your dealer to get you a car in with out them. They will be glad too |
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Picked up our 2006 Avalon Limited last Friday. Bought thru internet/fleet sales from Carson Toyota, Carson, California. Model that we wanted was not in stock. Nor at any other dealer in the area and was factory ordered. Now comes the good part, delivery took 22 days from the day I handed them a deposit check. Price was in line with what has been posted in this forum. I highly recommend anyone in the greater Los Angeles/Orange County area to check them out. They also post their inventory on the web for all to see. |
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Replying to: avaron (Feb 19, 2006 3:42 pm)
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Replying to: mr68 (Mar 02, 2006 9:00 pm) Bob
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