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2334 messages, Last post on Oct 04, 2008 at 1:40 PM
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I got several quote from the dealers. I figure actually some of them are quoting on the same car: Base 4x2 v4 Cargo Area Tonneau Cover with Multipurpose Cargo Net with Support Poles Black Roof Rails & Crossbars . 17" 5-Spoke Styled Steel Wheels daytime Running Lights Carpet Floor Mats/Cargo Mat They are quoting from $21,006 to to $21,510. How can I negotiate the price down? I'm in WI close to Chicago. Thank you!
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I found a Liimited V6 in Blizzard Pearl with fabric (!) seats, moonroof, JBL, tow prep, floor mats and a third row... If I can sell my Yukon XL, or get a decent price on a trade, I may be interested in this vehicle. Edmunds does not list the invoice price for this vehicle, or whether there are any dealer holdbacks. If the MSRP is 28,874, including the destination charge, where do you think I should start? Thanks!
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Replying to: xfshh (May 23, 2008 7:23 pm)  I'd appreciate that someone will help me with the questions below: a) How many times do you usually go back and forth with the dealer? b) How long is the whole process, from sending out the 1st email to the final price?
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Replying to: xfshh (May 24, 2008 4:34 pm) Face to face still seems to best way. What I do is go to the dealer late at night and sniff around the inventory when they are closed. See what they have on the lot that fits my goal. (you can also do this via the internet if they have their inventory online). Then go back the next day to nego the car. In the case of the Rav4 2008 model, I would just tell the salesman: "Listen, I pretty much already know which car I want, and will just need a quick inspection and test drive to be sure, but price is all important. I don't want to waste your time, so I will tell you that I am only willing to pay $300 UNDER invoice. Also, I have the invoicing data from the internet, so no need to show me any "invoice" that your dealer has created internally. What do you think? Can we work on this?" I am an experienced negotiator, so they usually pick that up right away and give me a straight answer. But I think anyone can use this same method with enough research in advance and confidence in yourself and your numbers. If yes, then no problem. If no, then ask them best price. If any higher than $300 under invoice, then they should offer something extra, .e.g. free something or whatever. Personally, if not $300 under invoice, I would just tell them thanks and walk away. But it is up to you. If you think about it, a couple hundred bucks up or down is not a big deal. It really depends on your budget.
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Replying to: thomasw98 (May 24, 2008 5:08 pm) Your reply is very informative. Thank you! One thing I got confused is which "invoice" price we are referring to, the one from Edmund or the one after subtracting manufacturing holdback and wholesale financing reserve?
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Months ago, got wife's car at $18,888 with $4,700 off MSRP. Saw the promotion on newspaper it said EVERY Rav4 4x4 4-cyl base on stock at that MSRP, so we choice of color, took silver. We made the deal less than 1 hr. and paid everything with personal check. Went home, did the money transfer to checking account. Picked up the car 6 hrs later. This week promotion same trim at $17,888 ... bochtoyota.com |
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Replying to: caldreamin2 (May 23, 2008 9:11 pm) Paid 24K for V6 4x4 Rav4 base, tow prep, all mats, mud flaps, tonneau cover, roof rails. That is the absolute lowest the dealer would go. This is in Central Wisconsin.No trade in though.That always complicates the dealing. |
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The best site for seeing all the hold backs, invoice price and MSRP's is at Consumer Reports www.consumerreports.org Their car buying kit is $39 with unlimited access for 3 months. |
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Replying to: lhartwick (May 19, 2008 9:46 am) |
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Replying to: mike1111 (May 21, 2008 9:56 am) |
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