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3146 messages, Last post on Nov 24, 2009 at 8:51 AM
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Replying to: got2getwheels (Dec 07, 2008 9:46 pm) I guess I will stay with my original options as I like the bluetooth component also 
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Replying to: Thinkinghard (Dec 11, 2008 8:41 am) Is it a good price in Dallas area? what do you get? |
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Replying to: Thinkinghard (Dec 11, 2008 8:41 am) More detailed information: Dallas Fort Worth area 2009 Rav4 Fwd 4 cyl basic+ QV + CF The invoice price I get is $20891 including freight. The OTD is $20891+Tax+doc fee = 22450 The dealer said we must sign the contract this weekend. The edmunds invoice including freight is about $20,741+CF = $20841 What do you guys think about the price?
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Replying to: tongshantang (Dec 12, 2008 9:14 am) Your deal doesn't seem bad to me, although I did a few hundred better. I am in eastern MA though. See my story here.
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Replying to: wayside1 (Dec 12, 2008 10:05 am) I have already read your post and really appreciate your message. I also think my deal is not very bad. But do not feel it is very sweet, at least not as good as yours My price including doc fee is actually beyond the edmunds invoice , maybe 300 hundreds. how much is the difference usually between the east and Texas? And I also concern that if Toyota will have promotion for RAV4 2009 in Jan?
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Replying to: tongshantang (Dec 12, 2008 10:30 am) As for up-coming promotions... who knows. Toyota's web site shows $1000 rebates or 0% APR on 2008 models. With such a small rebate on the 2008's, it seems unlikely they will have rebates on the 2009's until the 2010's come out. Also, your area has higher delivery charges according to buyatoyota.com ("The Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee in AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, OK, SC and TX will be higher.") This is not reflected in the Edmunds invoice price. So maybe you are closer to invoice than you think. The other thing to think about is whether there are factory-to-dealer incentives that end at the end of the year. The dealer may be more motivated now than in January, and your deal could get worse if you wait. Although, the way the economy is, maybe not.
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Replying to: wayside1 (Dec 12, 2008 11:55 am) Thanks a lot for your reply. The Handling fee is $800 in TX. Negotiation is a game. You never know the bottom line in car-buying. In fact, I mentioned the incentives and the dealer conveniently denied it. I think a few hundreds dollars can buy me a peaceful mind. Enjoy your new car. |
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I just wrapped up my Rav buying experience here in the Fort Worth area. I had some pretty bad dealings with 2 other dealerships, but I was very happy with Freeman Toyota. I originally had chosen an 08 Rav, mainly due to the low APR given. The weather was bad last night, and the car was pretty dirty after the test drive. We came to an agreement after I got the rate, along with a knock off of MSRP. The salesman told me he wanted me to wait until the weather was better today to get it detailed, so I drove the vehicle home. I was to come back this morning, have them drop me off at work, and they would deliver the vehicle to my job. However, I noticed this morning, once there was sunlight, that there was about a baseball sized dent in the side of the driver door, along with some paint damage. There was so much mud and snow salt (whatever the city uses), that I didn't see it last night. I called the salesman on the way in to deal with him before any managers got involved. He came outside and looked at it, and gave me the option of getting it fixed, or getting something else. I chose to get a 2009 Rav instead. I had a hard time justifying getting a damaged vehicle that was going to have to have some paint work done to it. I would have passed on it last night if I had seen it. So, we found the 09 I had been looking at and we redid the paperwork. I'm sure I could have gotten this lower, however, the salesman (in fleet) was great, treated me like he wanted my business, and was very professional regarding the return and contract cancellation. Here's the deal: 2009 Black Rav Base 22990.00 (including $800 destination fee) -$570.00 Extra Value Package Discount $199 Tint $948 AO Extra Mile Package A including: carpet mat set carpet floor mats rear cargo net body side molding fabric guard mud guards stainless steel exhaust tip custom tape stripe First Aid Kit. Roadside assist $475 R1 Running Boards $199 Glass Etch MSRP $24,241. Selling Price: $23,782 I didn't fight anymore, mainly because I was getting quoted about $2,000-$3,000 more for my trade than anybody else was offering, which was a nice tax benefit. Deals were killed b/c of that with the other dealerships. Also, I had a pre-approved rate with USAA of 5.49%, but Toyota offered me 5.1%. I bit, declined the offers in finance for warranty, and was out the door with the standard $50 doc fee, and typical government fees. I was happy with the deal, so I didn't mind paying what I did. I had great customer service there, was thanked by the GM, and would gladly recommend the salesman in fleet who deals with USAA customers. They gave me absolutely no hassle about getting out of the 08 Rav and into the Black 09. I would rather pay a little bit more for quality customer service than a better money deal with a salesman who couldn't care less if a deal turned into repeat business.
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Replying to: mcg0125 (Dec 17, 2008 5:25 pm) The Extra Value discount was for the 17inch spoked steel wheels, daytime running, black roof rails/crossbar, rear privacy glass. That was $690 and discounted $570. |
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I am about to close a deal and would like your feedback on the pricing. 2009 RAV4 4cyl 2WD Limited Options: EJ (JBL sound system), SR (Moonroof), RL (Daytime running lights) MSRP is $26,665 Per dealer, the invoice is $24,970. I'm getting for $24,470 ($500 below invoice) There is a $2000 Rebate OTD price is: $24,470 + Tax (CA) + License + $55 doc fee - 2K rebate = Appx. $24,800 Please let me know if its a good price or not. I plan to buy tomorrow, so appreciate fast response. Thanks!
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