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chris-altec....Try
by nortsr1
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Jul 19, 2005 (12:23 pm)
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Carsdirect.com....see what price they will get for you!!
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- #102 of 2245
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Price for 2005 RAV4 2wd automatic
by tamyra2
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Jul 24, 2005 (7:20 pm)
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Replying to: chris_altec (Jul 19, 2005 8:58 am)
I'm located in southern California and recently purchased a RAV4 2wd automatic in everglade metallic. Optional equipment include roof rack with center rails and carpet floor mats/cargo mat.
MSRP: 20,771
Invoice according to the dealership: 19,410
Price I got it for: $19614, however when I went to the finance dept. I got the antitheft device (includes keyless entry) for $495 which I regret because I checked the price of this option on carsdirect.com and it was only $264.
Total price out the door not including TT&L: $20,109
The dealership was first offering me supposedly their Costco price which was $19,911 and I said that price was too high. After some heated discussion, price went down to $19,614. I still don't feel satisfied with the price I paid, I feel I could have gotten a better deal. This was my first time purchasing a car so I take this as an experience to learn from.
Is this a good or bad deal? Please comment and share your opinions. Thanks.
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- #103 of 2245
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Re: Price for 2005 RAV4 2wd automatic [tamyra2]
by boats
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Jul 26, 2005 (7:19 pm)
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Replying to: tamyra2 (Jul 24, 2005 7:20 pm)
You got the CarsDirect price - its probably OK... other areas of the country have rebates - we aren't getting any here in So. Cal. Have you noticed there aren't any on sale in the paper? I think stock is probably running low (just a guess). You did GREAT for your first purchase! Don't feel discouraged!
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- #104 of 2245
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Re: Price for 2005 RAV4 2wd automatic [boats]
by tamyra2
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Jul 27, 2005 (7:50 pm)
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Replying to: boats (Jul 26, 2005 7:19 pm)
I don't see any ads for a RAV4 in the newspaper. They're very rare in So.Cal. There was a rebate for recent college grads, but I think the requirement is that you have to finance through Toyota. Anybody have more info on this? Is the college grad rebate from the manufacturer or dealer?
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- #105 of 2245
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Re: Price for 2005 RAV4 2wd automatic [tamyra2]
by toyotaken
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Jul 27, 2005 (7:54 pm)
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Replying to: tamyra2 (Jul 27, 2005 7:50 pm)
College grad program is through Toyota Financial Services. You have to finance a portion of the purchase through TFS. You have to have graduated within the last 24 months or will be graduating within the next 6 months. You must have proof of current income or proof of imminent income (acceptance/hire letter from employer). You can not have any negative credit history. There can be no exceptions for ANY of these requirements. If you don't necessarily want to finance with TFS, that's fine, set the loan up through them and when you get your first statement, just pay the loan balance off then.
Hope this clarifies things.
Ken
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- #106 of 2245
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Re: Price for 2005 RAV4 2wd automatic [toyotaken]
by tamyra2
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Jul 27, 2005 (8:20 pm)
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Replying to: toyotaken (Jul 27, 2005 7:54 pm)
Thanks for the info Ken. I graduated from college within the last 24 months, however I didn't want to finance through TFS because the rate they were offering me was 8%. So I financed through my credit union at 2.9% for 36 months. I didn't think of initially financing with TFS and then refinancing.
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- #107 of 2245
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Re: Price for 2005 RAV4 2wd automatic [tamyra2]
by toyotaken
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Jul 27, 2005 (8:21 pm)
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Replying to: tamyra2 (Jul 27, 2005 8:20 pm)
You're welcome. When did you purchase your vehicle. If it was in the last day or two, they may still be able to set that up for you. I'm sure you're going to enjoy the new RAV regardless.
Ken
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- #108 of 2245
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Re: Price for 2005 RAV4 2wd automatic [toyotaken]
by tamyra2
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Jul 27, 2005 (8:26 pm)
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Replying to: toyotaken (Jul 27, 2005 8:21 pm)
I purchased it last Saturday, July 23rd. However, just today I signed the loan paperwork at my credit union and received check to give to dealer.
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- #109 of 2245
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Re: Need help in deciding if this is a good deal or not [mland13]
by debora2
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Jul 27, 2005 (11:57 pm)
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Replying to: mland13 (Jun 27, 2005 12:14 pm)
I am getting worse quotes in the Atlanta area-higher than Edmunds.
I am asking for 2005 Rav 4 with roof rack, and hitch only-no packages and getting between 20,900 and 21,600. Also, they told me the JBL speakers don't really exist and the salesperson would not come down. Out of frustration I added the "L"
package without leather and got quotes for over 23,000. I have walked out of two negotiations. Anybody with experience in the South?
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- #110 of 2245
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Re: Need help in deciding if this is a good deal or not [debora2]
by blackandblue
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Jul 28, 2005 (4:08 am)
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Replying to: debora2 (Jul 27, 2005 11:57 pm)
I have never seen a RAV4 with a hitch. I did not think they had any towing ability. Maybe if it's a 2 wheel drive, but those prices seem very high for a 2 wheel drive. I have seen advertising for 2 wheel drive for as low as $17,500 in NYC area. Try fordhamtoyota.com and check out their weekly ad.
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