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Re: 08 RAV4 Base 4cyl 4x2 3rd row seat $20,500 [ted_rav4] by ljs8
Nov 16, 2007 (7:38 am)
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Replying to: ted_rav4 (Nov 12, 2007 3:17 pm)

I think it is.
http://www.edmunds.com/new/2008/toyota/rav4/100920101/optionsresults.html?action- =2
 
What dealer was this from? I live near there and buying very similar, except 4WD since i"m in southwest (Pittsburgh) PA (Snow and Rain). If I can get a quote, I can use it against the guys here.
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Re: 08 RAV4 Base 4cyl 4x2 3rd row seat $20,500 [ljs8] by ted_rav4
Nov 16, 2007 (8:21 am)
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Replying to: ljs8 (Nov 16, 2007 7:38 am)

The dealer is Koons at Tyson's Corner, VA. Hope it helps. Please let me know how it goes.
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Re: 08 RAV4 Base 4cyl 4x2 3rd row seat $20,500 [ted_rav4] by cartoonphd
Nov 16, 2007 (3:21 pm)
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Replying to: ted_rav4 (Nov 12, 2007 3:17 pm)

I think you should go ahead and take it. I don't think you can really beat that price in the DC Metro area.
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Re: 08 RAV4 Base 4cyl 4x2 3rd row seat $20,500 [ted_rav4] by santoboni
Nov 16, 2007 (7:51 pm)
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Replying to: ted_rav4 (Nov 16, 2007 8:21 am)

I am shopping for the identical car and live in DC. Just got a call from Koons at Tyson's Corner who told me there was no way they could give me the same for $20,500. In fact their starting price (no haggle price that I managed to knock $1000 off of in 5 minutes) was over $22,000. Did you end up buying at $20,500?
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Re: 08 RAV4 Base 4cyl 4x2 3rd row seat $20,500 [santoboni] by cartoonphd
Nov 17, 2007 (8:35 am)
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Replying to: santoboni (Nov 16, 2007 7:51 pm)

That's why I am suggesting ted_rav4 to go ahead and take it. If you look at fitzmall.com (one of the best no haggle dealer in the DC metro area in my opinion) has a much higher price and invoice.
 
If you look at fitzmall's invoice, you will notice it is higher than the Edmunds's invoice. It is because Edmund's invoice doesn't include the advertising fee. ted_rav4's quote is even lower than Edmund's invoice. Meaning the quote doesn't include the dealer's holdback. Well, to make a long story short, Edmund's invoice include dealer's holdback for Toyota vehicles. Yes, I know it is ridiculous to have dealer's holdback in the invoice, but thats how Toyota pricing system works. When I got my Rav4 a month ago, I got the pricing printout from 2 different dealers. Both had the holdback as their "factory invoice". Dealers don't negotiate that (I have tried Costco as well)
 
Anyway, this means that ted_rav4 actually has a very very good quote. My experience with Koon is not that great (others have better experience). Hope he can get it.
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Re: 08 RAV4 Base 4cyl 4x2 3rd row seat $20,500 [cartoonphd] by w33zy
Nov 18, 2007 (1:05 am)
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Replying to: cartoonphd (Nov 17, 2007 8:35 am)

Just wondering if Im getting a good deal. Its for an 08 RAV4 V6 4x4...
its on order but should include the following:
- daytime running lights
- tow package
- roof rack
- the poles w/ net thing
The quote is 24,200 OTD, is this a good deal?
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Re: 08 RAV4 Base 4cyl 4x2 3rd row seat $20,500 [w33zy] by webbe
Nov 18, 2007 (8:39 am)
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Replying to: w33zy (Nov 18, 2007 1:05 am)

Just curious, how long did they tell you it would be before you got it. That
is about the same as my daughter has ordered and about the same price
but they told her 4 to 6 weeks. Long story as to reason why so long such
as they have to preference it to their lot from Toyota since their is not one
like that within a 5 state range. We are in Kentucky.
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Re: 08 RAV4 Base 4cyl 4x2 3rd row seat $20,500 [webbe] by w33zy
Nov 18, 2007 (9:54 pm)
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Replying to: webbe (Nov 18, 2007 8:39 am)

they told me about 6-8 weeks. So I have to wait quite a while.
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Re: 08 RAV4 Base 4cyl 4x2 3rd row seat $20,500 [cartoonphd] by andypai
Nov 19, 2007 (10:37 am)
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Replying to: cartoonphd (Nov 17, 2007 8:35 am)

Hope I can get such a great deal.
 
the invoice is $21,267 includes the $685 destination charge, so the price is almost $800 below invoice.
 
BTW, can anybody help me: when people here talk about the invoice price, do they include the destination charge?
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Good strategy? by dash5
Nov 25, 2007 (10:10 am)
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I was hoping for an informed comment on how I'm planning to tackle my next car purchase. I'd like to keep it simple and here is how I see it:
 
1, I want the new vehicle for invoice. Invoice +$200.00 is my limit.
 
2. Out the door price is Invoice (+200 if I have to) and tax, title and license. Period.
 
3. I am also trading in a 2004 Infiniti G35 coupe. Edmunds calculates this car in "clean" condition at 20.5k, in "average" condition at 18.2k. I'd put it in between those two based on some scuffs and scratches, so 19.5k is my price on the trade in. Minimum of 19k.
 
As I see it they will not only make money on my trade in, but if I do buy from them they get my business on any work done on the car as well. Not to mention financing if I go through them. Is this reasonable? Should I shoot for better?
 
Thanks in advance.

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