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RAV4 Keep It by kderobertis
Nov 22, 2008 (10:41 am)
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I ended my quest for a 2009 Toyota RAV4 today, since dealers are not really dealing with these cars. I'm only able to get $400 over invoice and feel there are better deals to be made, and I don't like this "take it or leave it attitude", especially in this market.
 
I guess a Honda man will always a Honda man, and I'm fine with that!
 
Ciao!
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Re: 08 V6 LTD Texas [ntxtoyota] by houtex2
Nov 22, 2008 (3:40 pm)
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Replying to: ntxtoyota (Nov 19, 2008 6:08 pm)

My car has the same config + Stow 3rd (~$600). In Houston, they asked for ~$26K (after $1K rebate) + TTL but I did not accept it. Probably you can have it around 25K + TTL after rebate. $25900 + TTL after rebate is not acceptable for 2008. Good luck.
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Re: RAV4 Keep It [kderobertis] by kkrtrek
Nov 22, 2008 (5:22 pm)
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Replying to: kderobertis (Nov 22, 2008 10:41 am)

My experience so far has been similar--although I would be happy to get $400 over invoice. I guess I just do not understand the business model. I don't get why dealers will basically insult you if you offer them $500 over invoice on cars they have sitting in a back, fenced lot not even offered for sale. Only the 2008s are being marketed. So what is it that causes them to turn down $1000+ profit on a car where there are no other buyers because they want to make $2000? I just don't get it.
 
Guess I need to read some more car buying tips.
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Re: RAV4 Keep It [kderobertis] by mazda626atx
Nov 22, 2008 (6:34 pm)
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Replying to: kderobertis (Nov 22, 2008 10:41 am)

Have you looked at Fitzmall for proof that PA MD dealers are selling 2009 cars under invoice.
 
 http://www.fitzmall.com/fitzway/carfind/resultsa.asp
 
  Aside from that dealer , have gotten 1 offer for invoice , and another dealer at $350 ( Fitz) under invoice and a local crook that I suspect will not keep his word in some way or another offering $27,900 for invoice of $28,504.
 
  Just in case invoices vary these cars are offered from $2500 to $2990 off MSRP . Where are you and how far from a reasonably competitive market ?
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Re: RAV4 Keep It [kkrtrek] by mazda626atx
Nov 22, 2008 (6:38 pm)
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Replying to: kkrtrek (Nov 22, 2008 5:22 pm)

Have you and everyone read my post # 2443.
 I think there is an important revelation, there about a $2000 incentive that not everyone including salespeople are aware of.
  Makes a big difference in invoice price !
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Re: RAV4 Keep It [mazda626atx] by kderobertis
Nov 22, 2008 (7:34 pm)
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Replying to: mazda626atx (Nov 22, 2008 6:38 pm)

Yes, I read your post and that was not a factor in my dealings, but what I think these Toyota sales people are thinking, with GM, Chrysler and Ford all in trouble, it makes there products more desirable.
 
Now, I only buy Japanese cars, currently own Lexus and Honda, but like I said in the previous post, this "take it or leave it attitude" they are playing is not justified in these troubled times. Let's face it, nobody is buying big ticket items!
 
Even if I was to get a price at invoice or below, Toyota has lost me as a future customer, with the "holding strong" techique.
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Re: RAV4 Keep It [mazda626atx] by kkrtrek
Nov 22, 2008 (7:42 pm)
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Replying to: mazda626atx (Nov 22, 2008 6:34 pm)

Yeah, I've checked out Fitzmall. They are about $450 under invoice on the 4-cylinder, 4WD Limited I'd like--offering it for about $25,850 a bit better equipped than "mine.". Invoice on what I am considering is $26,000. MSRP $28,700. Best offer I have is $26,880, $880 over invoice and about $1800 under MSRP--although that is not the comparison I prefer. Not good enough. Actually, not good at all, in my opinion.
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RAV 4 AWD with 3rd row V4 or V6 by markivp
Nov 23, 2008 (11:35 am)
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I am looking for RAV4 with 3rd row V4 22275, where the invoice price is 22432 with options ...
I am also getting offers for RAV4 V6 with 3rd row 23500 MSRP, where the invoice is 24458 with options -
 
I am in DC- area ... I need the following information -
 
1. How are these prices? what should be a reasonable bargain?
 
2. Does it matter a lot in terms of power between RAV4 V4 and V6. Once in a while I will be using the 3rd row seat and I am only concerned whether V6 will make a lot difference in that case.
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Re: RAV4 Keep It [kkrtrek] by mazda626atx
Nov 23, 2008 (7:33 pm)
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Replying to: kkrtrek (Nov 22, 2008 7:42 pm)

Agreed . I do not know how to get them to be more competitive other than to show them comps in other markets, and try going to sales manager
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Re: RAV4 Keep It [kderobertis] by mazda626atx
Nov 23, 2008 (7:37 pm)
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Replying to: kderobertis (Nov 22, 2008 7:34 pm)

Well in my region ( NYC ), they are not being so arrogant. One guy admitted to me he hates selling cars at invoice , but what can he do.
  Cars are not moving, and fixed expenses in NYC area can put dealers out of business fast , so maybe they are more realistic.
  Good Luck

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