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Replying to: kderobertis (Nov 28, 2008 7:21 pm) |
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Replying to: Rav4NewGuy (Nov 28, 2008 6:57 pm) 
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Replying to: snap919 (Nov 28, 2008 8:10 pm)
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Replying to: Rav4NewGuy (Nov 28, 2008 6:57 pm) http://www.edmunds.com/toyota/rav4/2008/index.html There is a difference of $3315 from the top of the line V6 at $27,070 to the base Limited at $23,755, Even the middle model Limited 4 cylinder ($ 25,155) is almost 2k less . I think that price is absurd IMHO Is it a FWD model?  I mention 4k which means that I think you should get 4 thousand off MSRP on any 2008 Rav
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Replying to: Rav4NewGuy (Nov 28, 2008 8:14 pm) Go here and put in compaable stats and see the difference http://www.fitzmall.com/fitzway/carfind/resultsa.asp
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Replying to: mazda626atx (Nov 29, 2008 3:53 pm) I've canceled the deal and will check this site out. Thanks for your input.
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Replying to: Rav4NewGuy (Nov 30, 2008 7:32 am) Keep us posted . I am also in NYC area
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Just picked up my new RAV4 tonight! Summary: Got a 2009 RAV4 Base 4WD 4Cyl in Pacific Blue with the QV Extra Value package (17" 5-spoke wheels with full size spare, daytime running lights, roof rack, and rear privacy glass) and CF (carpet floor mats and cargo mat). The sticker included an "Extra Value Package MSRP Discount" of $570, bringing the sticker to $23964. According to Edmunds, the invoice price is $21818. I paid $21500 + $299.75 doc fee = 21799.75 (plus registration fees and sales tax). Got an OK deal on the trade-in - $1000 for an 11 year old car with 130,000 miles. Long version: Test-drove the car on Friday at the dealership closest to my house and really liked it. When I got home I used the Edmunds feature to request quotes from local dealers. I got a good number from one of them: $21011 ($800 under invoice!) and walked into the dealer the next morning with the email offer in my pocket. The sales manager initially gave me the full MSRP offer sheet, so I pulled out the email and showed it to him. His only quibble was that "he knew how this dealer worked" and that their email offers always included the $400 recent grad rebate, which I don't qualify for (and I believed him, that offer was really low) so he subtracted that out and offered me $21500, which I took. That part of the negotiation took all of 5 minutes, no pressure at all. They initially offered me $650 for my trade, which the sales manager said is what the wholesalers were telling him. After a little dickering I got him up to $1000 "because we have a prior relationship with the dealer" (which is true, I service my other Toyota there). This part took about 20 minutes. The sales guy was great, he steered me towards a vehicle which had the QV option package discount (apparently not all of the base level cars have this?), and although he was doing his job trying to sell me a car, he was well-informed and didn't play any games (no 4 square  ) and didn't unduly pressure us. Overall I think I got a pretty good deal. Maybe he was BS'ing me about the graduate rebate and I could have squeezed him down a few hundred more, but I was happy with the price I got, and I got him to come up on the trade-in. I bought it on Saturday November 29 2008, so maybe there were some expiring dealer incentives that worked to my advantage. Or maybe they really wanted to move the vehicle, they had a ton of them on the lot. All in all a pretty pleasant experience. I guess I am allowed to name the dealership, and I liked the way I was treated, so here it is: Bernardi Toyota in Framingham, MA. And thank you Edmunds! Your site was a great help in researching vehicles and you guys saved me some serious time and money.
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Replying to: wayside1 (Dec 02, 2008 6:26 pm) Congratulations on your new RAV.
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Replying to: kkrtrek (Dec 02, 2008 6:53 pm) My dealer did provide some service for that fee though - they handled going to the RMV (Registry of Motor Vehicles) to get it registered, titled, and get new plates, which saved me at least two hours of my time if not more; handled all the paperwork with my insurance company; dealt with transferring the title on my trade; paid for the inspection sticker (state-mandated $29 fee); and put a full tank of gas in the car. Where are you located? |
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