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#56 of 3148 by steve_ HOST Oct 16, 2004 (10:00 pm)
Most states have consumer protection agencies - maybe you should put contacting them on your list for Monday morning?   Steve, Host Replies to this message: erknotts (Oct 17, 2004 1:03 pm)
#57 of 3148 Re: [steve_] by erknotts Oct 17, 2004 (1:03 pm)
Replying to: steve_ (Oct 16, 2004 10:00 pm) That is my plan as our AG has a consumer fraud division, and in my business if I don't honor any ad, I can be fined $25K/ incident. Unfortunally here in AZ. the car dealers have so much political clout that they aren't worried by the State AG or the B.B.B.
#58 of 3148 by steve_ HOST Oct 17, 2004 (2:09 pm)
The dealer lobby is strong most places - otherwise you could buy cars at Wal-Mart with the rest of the commodity items.   "I've got one (painfully obvious) tip for all you automotive executives out there: It doesn't matter how well you design and build a car if the people representing your company are first-rate imbeciles. With so many great vehicles on the market, the alternatives are vast and wide for today's automotive buyer. Don't give them a reason to go somewhere else."   Carmudgeon   Steve, Host
#59 of 3148 RAV4 vs HYUNDAI - TUCSON by jnoodles Oct 17, 2004 (6:23 pm)
HI - JUST FOUND THIS SITE... WE HAVE AN INFINITY 2002 WITH 14,000MI ON IT AND WANT TO GET A SMALL SUV = IE.. RAV4 2005 OR LOOKED AT THE HYUNDAI TUCSON 2005 YESTERDAY AND LIKED IT... BUT ALL THAT WE HAVE READ ABOUT HYUNDAI IS BAD AND WE DON'T WANT TO GET INTO THE WRONG CAR AT THIS TIME IN OUR LIVES.... CAN ANYONE GUIDE US IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION? Replies to this message: andil1 (Oct 18, 2004 4:05 pm) lee_w (Oct 19, 2004 4:28 am)
#60 of 3148 Toyota vs Hyundai by blackandblue Oct 18, 2004 (8:32 am)
A lot has to do with the dealer. We bought a 01 elantra as it had "America's best warranty". We found out what that ment as it seemed we were always at the dealer. Not just getting something fixed but getting something else fixed that they goofed up doing the original fix. I can honestly say we never got the car back fixed right the 1st time, they even screwed up the oil changes. I don't know if they were that bad or if they just wanted to keep work in the shop. My wife liked the car but she did not trust the dealer so we sold the Elantra and bought 04 RAV4, 2 months later bought another one. All the people at the Toyota dealer just go out of their way to make sure you are happy and you get what you want the 1st time. I'm sure not all dealers are the same but if you plan on haveing your car serviced at the dealer you buy it from do some research.
#61 of 3148 Re: RAV4 vs HYUNDAI - TUCSON [jnoodles] by andil1 Oct 18, 2004 (4:05 pm)
Replying to: jnoodles (Oct 17, 2004 6:23 pm) You may also want to check out the Hyundai Tucson board--it is listed under the Future Vehicles Discussions. There are happy Hyundai owners--if I buy a Tucson, it will be my third Hyundai. Since I first heard about the Tucson in November of '03, I've monitored the Rav4 and CRV boards, as well as several others in order to get as much info as possible before I make a decision.
#62 of 3148 Re: RAV4 vs HYUNDAI - TUCSON [jnoodles] by lee_w Oct 19, 2004 (4:28 am)
Replying to: jnoodles (Oct 17, 2004 6:23 pm) Try Smart Shopper board. You can also find it to the left, browse by board. Goodluck. Once you have some prices paid and buying experiences remember to come back here to share and compare.
#63 of 3148 Re: I have a RAV4 [myrav4toy] by lizzie1 Oct 19, 2004 (5:26 pm)
Replying to: myrav4toy (Feb 10, 2004 4:38 pm) I HAD A VERY NEGATIVE EXPERIENCE TODAY AT BRONX TOYOTA. I AM ALSO SHOPPING FOR A RAV 4. I WENT TO THE DEALER LAST WEEK AND SAW THE RAV 4 THAT I WANT. IT IS THE 2004 AND IS THE BASE MODEL. BEFORE I MADE AN OFFER I RESEARCHED ON EDMUNDS.COM AND FOUND THAT THE INVOICE PRICE FOR THE 2005 MODEL IS 18,151.00. WHEN I WENT BACK TO THE DEALER HE WANTED TO SELL ME THE 2004 RAV4 FOR 19500 WHICH HE CLAIMED WAS INVOICE PRICE. I TOLD HIM THAT THIS WAS TOO MUCH AND SHOWED HIM THE RESEARCH THAT I HAD DONE. I QUESTIONED THE FACT THAT THE RESEARCH THAT I DID WAS ON THE 2005 AND THE INVOICE WAS CHEAPER ON THAT THAN ON THE DEAL HE WAS GIVING ME ON THE 2004. IT TURNED OUT THAT HE GOT SO FUSTRATED THAT HE BASICALLY TOLD ME TO GO FIND ANOTHER DEALER AND I LEFT. I TOLD HIM THAT I DID NOT WANT TO PAY MORE THAN 300.00 A MTH WITH NO MONEY DOWN. HE SAID THAT WAS IMPOSSIBLE AND THAT I HAD TO LOOK AT ANOTHER CAR. CAN YOU GIVE ME SOME ADVICE ON WHAT TO DO FOR THE NEXT TIME. Replies to this message: kirstie_h (Oct 20, 2004 5:55 am) bikeman3 (Oct 21, 2004 6:22 am)
#64 of 3148 Negitive Exp by blackandblue Oct 20, 2004 (3:01 am)
The dealer should show you the invoice to back up his claim. If he will not show you you should walk.
#65 of 3148 Re: I have a RAV4 [lizzie1] by kirstie_h HOST Oct 20, 2004 (5:55 am)
Replying to: lizzie1 (Oct 19, 2004 5:26 pm) $300 a month is not impossible, but you must realize that this could stretch your payments to 6 or 7 years. Unless you plan to keep the vehicle til it's nearly paid off, that could put you in a bad situation.   I just used Edmunds.com's Loan Calculator, and input the invoice price of $18,151. I put $0 for the tax, and for 60 months, came up with $349/month. Even at a 0% financing rate, it's $307/month. At that price, there's no way to go below $300/month without extending financing out to at least 72 months.   kirstie_h Roving Host & Future Vehicles Host PS - if you turn off your CAPS LOCK when typing, your messages will be easier for us to read. Replies to this message: bikeman3 (Oct 21, 2004 6:22 am)

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