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Replying to: homerfan (Feb 26, 2007 11:47 pm) The information allowed me to get several bids which I am still working on. Still looks like Roger's is the best price. I copied the breakdown of your deal and plugged in my options ie: Sport V6 ect... I then emailed the different dealers. Worked like a charm. Soon I will have a solid price and order I hope.
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Replying to: frenzytom (Feb 24, 2007 7:48 pm)
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Replying to: packrat4 (Feb 27, 2007 11:40 am) I couldn't believe he negotiated the warranty down so much, for the best Toyota extended warranty even. I brought in all my research via "the folder" and had all the prices. I was thinking he was trying to meet his monthly quota. My dealer was Champion Toyota in Philidelphia. Good luck. |
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Replying to: susieq4 (Feb 27, 2007 2:01 pm) I looked far and wide for this vehicle as it was very specific and every dealer told me that Toyota makes 10% with these vehicle specs. That didn't help me at the negotiating table but I looked in other regions other than the one here in the Northeast. Pennsylvania was another region over so I took all my dealer prices and made them compete for the best price. It was pretty much "if you have this specific vehicle at this price", match it or I move on. This process is not for the impatient as I contacted over 25-30 dealers and got 3-4 great prices for in stock or locates. I hope this helps you in your quest for the RAV4 as it was definitely well worth the effort to find the car and deal.
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It suddenly hit me this weekend that I would like to have a RAV4. I was driving past our local dealer, whom I have never had luck dealing with in the past, and noticed that they had a used '06 4cyl Limited with 6900 miles sitting on the lot. I stopped yesterday...after running some numbers on my own...to take it for a drive and see where we would stand. The RAV4 rides and drives like a dream. I am definately sold on the vehicle. This one has all of the features that I want, JBL, moonroof, DRL...but is the wrong color. It is tan...and I really want red. Their list price is $22,995. They offered me $15,495 for my '05 Camry SE 4cyl (with wheels, spoiler, JBL, dimming mirror, trunk mat and net) with 31K on it. The salesman went nuts over my car...said that he had never seen an SE in desert sand. Said that he would probably take it for his demo if I traded it. $7500 difference for a one year newer car, with 24K fewer miles, that was $4K more expensive when new. I am thinking that it isn't a bad deal. Invoice plus $300 on a new '07 similarly equiped would be $24,500. I have never paid more than $300 over invoice for a new car. I doubt that I could find a local dealer willing to sell for that now. A guy who works in my building just bought an '07 Limited V6 and only got $800 off sticker. What do you guys think? Should I bite?
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Replying to: michaelpsu (Feb 28, 2007 6:01 am) also in Maryland, DARCARS.com, CARMAX.com, Fitzmall.com all sell the RAVS for invoice or maybe $100.00 over. In Maryland they only charge $100.00 for processing fee. In N. VA. they charge $289-349.00 for it. This RAV is so much better and much built more solidly than the CRV. Be aware that the CRV has a very poor view out of back side windows with the new design. And their second row does not fold flat or slide back and forward. I have owned Hondas for the last 10 years but very disappointed with the new CRV design. Plus it is such a hot car, they are selling it for MSRP plus freight. Best internet price i got was 200.00 under MSRP. RAV's are in abundance down here and Maryland. Local dealers could not believe the deal i got from Koon's but this place is always mobbed with buyers. They sell a ton of cars. I am very happy with everything. don't buy a used one. go online to see prices down here.
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Replying to: cfoley7557 (Feb 28, 2007 8:24 am) Maplewood toyota - whitebear lake Minnesota Rav4 base Savannah metalic/Taupe All wheel drive V6 17" steel style wheels 5 speed automatic trans options TO towing prep DR roof rack with crossbars CF carpeted mats including cargo area RL daytime running lights CD cargo area tonneau cover GN cargo net FE 50 state emissions EF Rear bumper applique sticker Price $25,750 supposed invioce $23,313 purchase price $23,546 ($233 over invoice) 6.5% sales tax $1,531 title & transfer $355 doc&process fee $50 final OTD price $25,482 Good luck to all on your purchases |
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Replying to: frenzytom (Feb 27, 2007 3:59 pm) I still cannot believe that you found the RAV4 I wanted and got it for such a good price You must have a talent for negotiating |
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Rav4 base Nautical Blue V6 17" steel style wheels 5 speed automatic trans options TO towing prep DR roof rack with crossbars CF carpeted mats including cargo area RL daytime running lights CD cargo area tonneau cover GN cargo net FE 50 state emissions EF Rear bumper applique sticker Price $24,384 purchase price $23,085 6% sales tax title & transfer $98 doc&process fee $0 |
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I have been enjoying reading of everyone's purchasing experiences on the RAV4. I am in the very early stages of getting price quotes on the RAV4, 6cyl., Sport with moonroof. It appears that everyone is saying a deal that's $1500 to $2000 off MSRP is a great deal. In anyone's opinion, is it smart to walk into a dealer and just flat out say...this is what I will pay. For example say it has a $26,000 MSRP and a $23,000 invoice. Should I just walk in and say "I will pay no higher than $23,500 on this vehicle". I guess the bottom line is I am inquiring on the art of negotiation. Thanks for your opinions.
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