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#3775 of 3959 Re: 2012 RAV4 Base FWD (Hail Sale) [chopperkid2000] by hattrick

Jun 13, 2012 (8:07 am)

Replying to: chopperkid2000 (Jun 03, 2012 9:02 am)
Dont bother with rebate -- its a big scam. They will notify you the rebate invalid and when you contact the call center to discuss it they blow you off. Toyota would be better served by having a different process for a rebate. They are just upsetting their customer base when the rebate is denied. This promotion is back firing.

#3776 of 3959 Re: 2012 RAV4 Base FWD (Hail Sale) [hattrick] by KarenS HOST

Jun 14, 2012 (10:44 am)

Replying to: hattrick (Jun 13, 2012 8:07 am)
We're sorry to hear that you were disappointed with the rebate process. Please note that these offers are only available to buyers who register for them prior to purchasing a vehicle. See our related FAQ for more details.
 
If you feel that your case hasn't been handled properly, please email us via our Contact Us form so that we can investigate and respond. Or if you prefer, you may contact me directly, karenedmunds.com.

#3777 of 3959 Edmunds Rebate Received $ 750 by practicalbuy

Jun 19, 2012 (2:44 pm)

Hello friends..
 
We did receive our $750 Rebate.
 
We followed all the guidelines.. and applied for the $750 rebate BEFORE our Toyota RAV4 purchase.
 
This rebate is a consolation because our toyota purchase price (deal) was not as extraordinary as claimed by many of our friends over here... as at the time there were not enough clues on price negotiatons.
 
Check my very first message no. 3669 and 3670 , posted on April 30, 2012.
 
Hoping to hear similar good news from many of our other fellow Toyota RAV4 purchasers too.

#3778 of 3959 Re: Edmunds Rebate Received $ 750 [practicalbuy] by practicalbuy

Jun 19, 2012 (10:31 pm)

Replying to: practicalbuy (Jun 19, 2012 2:44 pm)
CORRECTION:
 
Apply = REGISTER..
 
We registered for the Toyota RAV4 rebate .. BEFORE the purchase actual purchase of our RAV4.

#3779 of 3959 Pricing question by jasonq

Jun 23, 2012 (7:05 pm)

Hello all...
 
We've been looking for a RAV4 with third-row seating, either new or lightly used. We've managed to find a brand-new one locally. It's a base 4WD model (4432A).
 
The only options on the car are the 3rd-row seat itself ($940 MSRP) and the Value Package ($150 MSRP) that's required with it. Base MSRP is $24,050.; with options it's $25,950.
 
It's not quite the color we'd prefer (black instead of silver), but we've decided we can cope with that. The only other currently-available option for brand new is a red one, which we don't want.
 
All the used ones we can find w/ the 3rd-row are at least a few hundred miles away, and the price difference really isn't significant enough in our opinion to warrant the hassle.
 
The dealer we're talking to doesn't currently have the car on the lot. However, the dealership that DOES have it is very close - in the same town, in fact. So there would have to be a cross-town transfer involved.
 
The dealer we're talking to offered us the car today for $24,300 out the door (including the $750 factory rebate - and yes, I've registered for the Edmunds rebate too).
 
I know the holdback on the car is 2% of base MSRP, or $481 if I've calculated right.
 
So, I guess I'm wondering - is $24300-750 Edmunds Rebate=$23550 a good price for this car?
 
I was thinking of seeing if I could get them to come down to at least $24,000 and maybe throw in mudguards and the all-weather floormats. Do y'all think that'd be reasonable?
 
Any thoughts would be most appreciated.

#3780 of 3959 Re: Pricing question [jasonq] by practicalbuy

Jun 23, 2012 (10:46 pm)

Replying to: jasonq (Jun 23, 2012 7:05 pm)
Dear Jasong,
 
Your OTD price of 24300 for RAV4 4wd + 3rd row seat option is definately much better than what we have paid when we purchased our Rav4 (.... WITHOUT the 3rd row seat option ....) on April 30th. In my opinion there are not many RAV4's with the 3rd row seat option available.
 
Hope this helps
 
All the best .

#3781 of 3959 Re: Pricing question [jasonq] by psk3

Jun 24, 2012 (4:10 am)

Replying to: jasonq (Jun 23, 2012 7:05 pm)
Hi jasong,
 
I bought third row seat RAV4 on may 31st. Out the door, 21500 - 750(edmunds rebate) = 20750. Only difference being mine is front wheel drive. So you can add up 4 wheel cost to it. No mud flops included, purchased online for 40+ dollars and is pretty easy to mount them.
 
Financed through my (1.99%) credit union, did not go with 0% toyota financing. There are limited third row seat vehicles in the market and you have to compromise with color. I was looking for Black forest pearl or silver but settled with pacific blue. Not bad though.
 
Hope this is helpful. All the best with your search.

#3782 of 3959 RAV4 - 3rd row seats + Leather heated seats by patibandla

Jun 26, 2012 (11:19 am)

All,
 
Can you suggest me if the offer i have got RAV 4 - base - 2WD with 3rd seats and leather heated seats
 
Base $22,650.00
Options $1,688.00
Manuf. Delv, Proc, & Hndlg $880.00
Total $25,218.00
 
After all the dealer rebates the offered price is $25,218.00 . please let me know if this is the best offer or not.

#3783 of 3959 Re: RAV4 - 3rd row seats + Leather heated seats [patibandla] by practicalbuy

Jun 26, 2012 (11:42 am)

Replying to: patibandla (Jun 26, 2012 11:19 am)
Hi Patbandla,
Have you calculated the Invoice price and the Manufacturers Price on this vehicle? What is it (including destination) ?
Is 25,218.00 OTD price?
 
Does your offer include
1) Incentive to customer OR 0 percent financing
2) Incentive to dealer
3) Graduate Rebate of $1000
4) Edmunds rebate of $750
 
Buddy... need some more information before giving you our decision
 
Also there may be some 4th of July sales around

#3784 of 3959 Re: RAV4 - 3rd row seats + Leather heated seats [practicalbuy] by patibandla

Jun 26, 2012 (12:27 pm)

Replying to: practicalbuy (Jun 26, 2012 11:42 am)
25,218.00 is the sales price after $2000.00 dealer intensive.
 
also comes with 0% or another $1000.00 off. I have opted 0%.
 
below fees are additional :
Doc Fee: $599.99
State & Local Taxes: $722.00
Total License and Fees: $129.00
 
OTD price is $26,665.00

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