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3123 messages, Last post on Nov 10, 2009 at 7:39 PM
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Replying to: andy67 (Jan 27, 2009 5:54 pm) It would help everyone if you could subtract out state taxes and fees and provide the actual purchase price. If you could determine the true invoice by using a site like Edmunds or others, that would be even better. Comparing the true invoice price with the actual purchase price allows everyone to evaluate your deal. BTW, what Toyota provides is not the true invoice price. It is an inflated number.
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Replying to: kkrtrek (Jan 27, 2009 6:22 pm) Vehicle OTD Description: 2008 Black 4x4 RAV 4 with 3rd row seating, privacy glass on rear and side, black roof rails and cross bars, 17" 5-spoke styled steel wheels, wheel locks, daytime running lights, mudguards, VIP RS3200 Plus security system, preferred accessory package (floor mats, cargo net), 6-yr/100k extended platinum warranty (bumper-to-bumper) with $0 deductible, pre-paid classic maintenance program with 5 coupons for oil changes and 19-point inspection for every 5000 mi valid upto 3years. Price Breakdown: Purchase Price-$22357 (including all accessories and processing fees for consumer services of $399) TTL-$720 (3%sales tax in Virginia) Extended Service Warranty+Pre-paid Maint. with tax--$1537.2 Minus (-$1000 factory-to-consumer rebate and -$425 trade-in) Total OTD--$23189.2 The MSRP listed on the vehicle (sticker price) without TTL, extended warranty, and pre-paid maintenance program was $25381 so adding TTL, warranty the sticker price/MSRP total will come to about $27638-$1425 (rebate and trade-in) =$26213. So i paid about $3000 or 11.5% less than the sticker price. Does this sound like a decent deal? Thanks for the input. I think at least a couple of places they got me was the extended warranty price and the trade-in price. Only place I could find rates for extended warranty was on Toyota website ($1350) and the dealer matched that but he probably gets that for half the price. Is there anywhere else in the deal anyone thinks it could have been done better? This is my first experience buying a new car so I may have paid some extra$ for learning experience too. The sales people were very helpful and friendly unlike some others that we had visited--for what its worth. I will say that it is a GREAT vehicle, we have been enjoying the ride. Thanks.
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Replying to: andy67 (Jan 28, 2009 7:13 am) In that case I think you got a decent price on the car - keep in mind it is a 2008, so if you sell it any time soon you will take a hit for an extra year of depreciation. You probably could have gotten a 2009 for around the same price, although the rebate might have been smaller. I think you did get taken on the warranty a little bit. Here's the thing though - AFAIK you can buy a Toyota warranty at any time it is still covered by the factory warranty, and you can buy it from any dealer. And there are some dealers out there who will heavily discount it, you can find them it you look around. You can probably cancel your warranty and get your money back, and then search around for a cheaper one from another dealer at your leisure. Or use the threat of canceling as leverage to get the price reduced. I didn't get one, my experience is that Toyotas are super-reliable.
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Replying to: wayside1 (Jan 28, 2009 8:31 am) So, I can buy the same warranty at anytime from a Toyota dealer though, right. I will have to make a few calls then. Do you think the dealer can still reduce the price if I produce a better rate from someone else? Thanks.
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Replying to: kkrtrek (Jan 27, 2009 6:22 pm) My dealer says the invoice is $28,4xx and Fitz shows it as $28,785. I do not understand the difference between Invoices, but maybe its the difference between shipping for NYC as oppsed to Maryland. In any event the bottom line price pre TTLD is aprrox the same. The local dealer has matched Fitz malls price within $21 . My only concern is that he has to get the car from another dealer and wants one thousand dollar deposit on my AMex before he locates it. I have heard to never let a dealer get the car from another dealer , and only buy from the inventory in stock, Being the deposit is on my amex and if I carefully watch the wording of the contract do you think I should go ahead with this. Fitzmall has the same car for $21 less plus a similar model ,for $300 less owing to the fact that they have the car in stock for a long time. But driving 4 hours to pick up the car and getting service from a different dealer , I think I am better off getting it from the local guy. My only concern is the 1k down payment . I feel Amex will back me up if there is any trouble? Thoughts ?? Should I insist he get the car first and then I will buy it from him after I see it ? PGP |
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Replying to: kkrtrek (Jan 27, 2009 6:22 pm) My dealer says the invoice is $28,4xx and Fitz shows it as $28,785. I do not understand the difference between Invoices, but maybe its the difference between shipping for NYC as oppsed to Maryland. In any event the bottom line price pre TTLD is aprrox the same. The local dealer has matched Fitz malls price within $21 . My only concern is that he has to get the car from another dealer and wants one thousand dollar deposit on my AMex before he locates it. I have heard to never let a dealer get the car from another dealer , and only buy from the inventory in stock, Being the deposit is on my amex and if I carefully watch the wording of the contract do you think I should go ahead with this. Fitzmall has the same car for $21 less plus a similar model ,for $300 less owing to the fact that they have the car in stock for a long time. But driving 4 hours to pick up the car and getting service from a different dealer , I think I am better off getting it from the local guy. My only concern is the 1k down payment . I feel Amex will back me up if there is any trouble? Thoughts ?? Should I insist he get the car first and then I will buy it from him after I see it ? PGP
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Replying to: andy67 (Jan 28, 2009 7:13 am) Enjoy your RAV. I just got a 2009. I prefer my engine to your, but I prefer your styling to mine.  I haven't posted my experience yet, but plan to do so in the next week. I got an "OK" deal--not real good, not horrific, but I love my RAV.
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Replying to: mazda626atx (Jan 28, 2009 10:28 am) However, I would say that if he had it on the lot you could save some more money as they can give you better discounts on what is on the lot. |
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Replying to: mazda626atx (Jan 28, 2009 10:28 am) I notice you wrote that the local dealer want a deposit "before he locates it." You mean he has not even located the car you want? If that's the case, I would NOT put a deposit down. When he does find it, you might consider how far away it is, so how far it will be driven to your local dealership. I wouldn't worry about getting your service locally if you buy from Fitzmall. Service departments tend to welcome you with open arms. One last thought. Have him locate the car you want. Consider going to the dealer and telling him you want to buy the car, but don't feel comfortable with the deposit. If he wants to sell it to you, he will. If not, you have a fine alternative. |
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