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with extra value package and floor mats in the bay area: MSRP $22,619 Cache Price $21,300 Rebate $1000 Trade-in (CARS) $4,500 So the cost of vehicle is $15800 (+ sales tax, DMV fee, etc.) I think it's a pretty good price.  But I was probably ripped off by the finance guy.  I paid $1395 for 4 yrs (premium) prepaid maintenance plan. Also paid $395 for alarm and $100 for 5 yrs theft protection (which pays $5000). (BTW, what's Guarding alarm?) Fortunately the maintenance plan can be canceled, but the alarm and the protection probably can't. This was my first new car purchase. I did research the vehicle price, but I didn't expect the last minutes rip-off. 
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For two months or so, fueleconomy.gov had 1991 Toyota Camry V6 Auto listed for new EPA combined mileage as 18. Thus, the car qualified for cash for clunkers program. On 7/25, they changed the mileage to 19 and made it not qualified. Anyone noticed about this change?
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I have some buyer's remorse after my purchase. Got a 2009 Rav4 Limited V6 4WD w/ extra value package 1, towing pkg, and mats. MSRP was 30,400 or something like that. Sales guy knew my wife fell in love with the car and knew we had $4500 coming for clunker, a 99 Rodeo. I should have known that the guy was a shyster when he offered me only $2300 for potential trade-in. KBB said $3200. So he hit us with 29,789 price. I argued that 28,500 would be fair. By the way, I have never paid over invoice for any new car. He then fooled me with the extra value pkg explanation that the car was already discounted by $2000 with this package. Beware of this ploy. I don't know why I fell for it. I knew better but we really wanted the car. Maybe I was exhausted and hungry too. I settled on $29,500. Then I got the extended warranty, the one for 6yr/100,000k for $895. We've had some issues with our 04 Accord so we bit on it. We did get the $4500 clunker and the $750 cash and got a great rate on a 63 month loan from a bank. 4.5% I think. Lessons learned: Don't let them see/hear your emotions! Don't let them know you have a clunker ahead of time! Don't make an impulse decision! I cost myself at least $20/month by my calculations. Time to move on and never go to this dealer again. But I think that we got a great car anyway so at least that's something... |
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Hi, I just brought a 2009 RAV4 Base Model with 3rd seat option and bluetooth wireless. MSRP $24,028 which including the value package discount which is standard on all base model. Anyway with the $500 loyalty, $1,000 college Grad. discount, and take the 3.9% 5 yrs. I paid $23K OTD... Was that a steal for me? I was quote at $23,800 at other dealer but this dealer LONGO Toyota got me for $23K OTD . Took me 5hrs just to nail it down to $23K. Overall I'm happy with the price. Anybody out there have/had a better deal than this? I'm from So Cal
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Replying to: kenleslie76 (Jul 26, 2009 6:24 pm) In the San Diego Area, It seems that most are willing to come $2000 off MSRP but it is more difficult to get more. Toyota of Temecula advertises $2000 off MSRP any model and a couple others (e.g. Toyota of Poway, Bob Baker Toyota and Mossy Toyota) are offering discounts ranging from $2200 to $2800 off select base models (with few options). In each of those ads, the price applies to only a select few models (e.g. three at this price). I'm not sure if the discount will apply to any other cars, but I'm going to do my best this week to try and get similar MSRP discounts off a Sport model! Anyone geting $2500 off MSRP (don't count rebates) in Southern California for the FWD 4Cylinder Sport?
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Replying to: deepseabio (Jul 26, 2009 7:23 pm)
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Replying to: kenleslie76 (Jul 26, 2009 8:51 pm) Will do. Our tax rate is 8.75%, so yes, you did get more off MSRP than I had calculated (the difference being the extra tax). The tax rate reflects the city you live in, not the city of the dealership. So, if you live in a city with a 10.25% tax rate, then you pay that tax rate regardless of where you live. You might want to try Toyota of Temecula, which is offering $2000 off MSRP any model and see if you can get them up to $2300 or so off MSRP. Then, bring the quote back to Longo for a match. I'll let you know how my week goes.
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Replying to: ecarbuyer123 (Jul 25, 2009 10:28 pm) Thanks, Don.
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Replying to: don_michaels (Jul 28, 2009 6:02 am) |
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| Hi, I just brought a 2009 RAV4 4cylinders Limited Model with Extra Value Package option at the OTD price of $26,989 at Brunswick toyota dealer in Cleveland(sale tax is 6.5%), OH. Please let me know if this is a good deal? | |
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