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3153 messages, Last post on Dec 08, 2009 at 11:31 PM
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Hello all, I'm a 29 y/o woman (budget-concious), I live in Piscataway, NJ and i'm trying to find a good Toyota Dealer in my area. I don't want to have to travel too far to buy but will if the price is right! I've gotten a few quotes, but they mainly want me to come in, BS with them & waste my time. I want to be in & out because I lose patience with pushy people ( i know it's their job). I'm trying to do thorough research but it's so overwhelming! At this point I think i've narrowed down my search to the following a 2008 Rav-4 base (whatever the mid level one is) or an older model. I'm 5'9 & I need something that will fit me, I hate little cars ( I used to have a 93 duster in College & grad school). I don't have kids to load into whatever I choose but I want to have space in the car for me & my mom. I don't drive to work, so that's not a concern at the moment. My car doesn't have to be new, I just want something reliable, nice looking and that won't give me tons of problems. If I go new it will be my first BRAND NEW CAR, my Duster was a whopping $500  and she ran from Delhi, NY, MD, PA & Buffalo, NY often. I don't currently own a car but Dusty the Duster was the last one I owned. Here are the things i'd like your advice on: -Should I go with a New or Used Rav-4? What's the better deal in your opinion? -If I go with something older could I get it fully loaded for less? -What year, model do you recommend for me? -Is certified used a good option? -Is it worth it to get a V6 or would the V4 be sufficient? -Is 4wd necessary for NJ? -How much did you pay for your Rav-4(including taxes & fees)? -Are there things that you recommend that I ask at the Dealerships? -What dealership did you buy from, where should I avoid at all costs? -Do you recommend buying out of state? -If I buy out of state, do I pay for the state of purchase taxes & NJ taxes on it? I'm open to all your suggestions! Thank you for reading!
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| I am trying to find a dealer in the SF bay area that will sell for under invoice. I have walked from 3 so far who all refused to go under invoice. It seems most people here are able to get $300-$500 under dealer invoice. Is this a Bay Area problem? Or my problem? | |
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Replying to: blueman4 (Mar 05, 2009 8:01 pm) Start here http://www.edmunds.com/toyota/rav4/2009/index.html Also read back 75 or so posts instead of expecting to learn something without doing a little homework . If you read the last 75 posts , and use that site I gave you , you will get 3 bids from dealers so you are informed. READ, READ, READ. I read for 4 weeks and communictaed with 8 dealers and started with guys who wanted $1000 over invoice , to getttng my car for about $350 under . Just as important, I got the exact car and color I wanted from a dealer 25 miles from my home. With what you know, you should NEVER step foot into, nor give your name or phone number to a dealer! Insulate yourself via Emails till you know whats what, and then go armed to the guys with the best prices, that are probably going to try to swindle you, anyway. Then stick to your guns and do not pay $1 more than what you figured out is fair , for both of you . Go to Fitzgerald site for info also : Google Fitzmall MD VA PA region for prices |
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Replying to: mazda626atx (Mar 05, 2009 8:26 pm) My experience of sending out requests for quotes over the internet was not very helpful. And at least half the dealerships I contacted did not answer back. I found it best to speak with live people over the phone and have all my figures sitting in my lap. Several dealerships gave me the impression they would meet my price but after talking to "the man" were $800 to $1100 too high. I ended up getting my RAV for $200 under invoice plus the $500 rebate for March. Some dealers had differenct invoice pricing for the exactly same vehicles. In the northwest I would recommend Magic Toyota of Edmonds, WA and the Toyota dealer in Lewiston, Idaho, Rogers Motors, they were straight forward and honest. You probablly won't be able to get the Fitzmall price, less rebates, here in the northwest but it is a good starting point.
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Replying to: rengaw (Mar 05, 2009 10:20 pm) |
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Replying to: mazda626atx (Mar 05, 2009 8:26 pm) Very strange. |
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Replying to: rengaw (Mar 05, 2009 10:20 pm) Have fun with it like I am having fun with mine  As to the poor person not able to get a decent deal above. Widen your net and consider taking a 3-4 hour ride to get your car if necessary . I find it hard to beleive that you cant get 2-300 under invoice. I kept on going to different dealers untill I got one that would give me areasonable price. I was prepared to take the train to Fitzmall in Md and drive back ( about 3 1/2 hours ) but in the end I found what I wanted at the price that I wanted. Are you saying there are only 3 dealers in you area ?
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Does anyone have an opinion or suggestion on an after market remote start for the Rav 4 keyless entry? I am looking for an alarm and remote start in one, it would be for an 09 Rav 4 V6, again with the keyless entry. Thanks
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Replying to: Kamry (Mar 07, 2009 11:31 pm)
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Hi. I am being offered $21395 for a 2009 RAV4 4WD 4cyl without tags/title and tax...I live in MD and was wondering if anyone has gotten a better or comparable deal in this area...i have spoken to a bunch of dealerships and this is the best I could negotiate...i have not taken the 500 rebate as I will choose the special financing...
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