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| I am considering a 06 RAV4 V6, 4x4 with Side airbags, 3rd row, tow package, roof rack, running lights and mats for $24772 or $500 over invoice. The vehicle in questions would be a dealer trade. My questions is does the dealer selling me the car still have the holdback available to him, therefore giving me the ability to use that $ for negotiation? Also, for what it's worth, this will be the 4th car we have purchased from this dealership in 3 years. | |
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Slyderla: My understanding is that there's a difference between a "located" car and a "swapped" car. If a dealership locates a car for you elsewhere, it apparently loses its holdback; I recently bought a RAV4 and was told at one dealership that they'd have to add $500 to their price (which was $200 BELOW invoice) to "locate" a specific color for me at another dealer. However, if they were to "swap" cars, my understanding is that they would still retain the holdback. In any event, I wouldn't buy a 2006 for anything OVER invoice. JMHO |
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Replying to: depper (Jul 14, 2006 5:03 am) |
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Been looking and looking and I am agonizing over which size engine. I have a Mazda 626 with a 6 and I like the power. Test drove the Rav with the 4 and it seemed okay BUT it's a little hard to be sure in a short test drive. Seems like the gas mileage difference isn't that great but here we are with gas going out of sight too. Also, I seem to see more 4 cyl. in the Limited (Iowa) than I do the V6. Anyone have convincing points for me? No, I don't tow anything, just want to make sure I can pass someone easily on the highway with 4 people, luggage, and the AC on. Thanks. |
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Replying to: jeffwork (Aug 09, 2006 10:20 am) This is my first 'suv' and I think power is better served for a lower center of gravity type of vehicle unless you are hauling lots, which I don't. I'm also thinking that I would rather save the $$ and go with the 4cyl and wait a couple of years for them to make better and improved hybrids or better fuel efficient cars. I just wish more Subarus had some of the safety features of the Rav such as, stability control and traction control. I also like the size of 'wagons' which are lower than an suv type of vehicle. From what I've read, there isn't that much difference in gas mileage between the 4 and 6 but you will pay a few grand up front. In any case, the 4 cyl was good for me for now and I will wait a couple of years to see what's next on the horizon. good luck |
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Replying to: jeffwork (Aug 09, 2006 10:20 am) |
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Replying to: jorgeorge (Aug 09, 2006 11:40 am)  and need to get by a jam of cars the V6 is a pocket rocket. It is also a five speed auto and just listen to both engines...the V6 is smooth as butter...yep, I bought the V6. Jimmy Drew
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Replying to: jimdrew (Aug 09, 2006 6:09 pm) I'd rather not $pring for the extra bucking buck$ to have more power for mostly round-town driving. Would I take it if given for the same price as the 4cyl, you betcha ya. I recently had a 250hp Legacy GT pony and yup, I sure did like that power under my foot. When it drove well, it was great. And I think the longer I had it, it would have gotten me into $ome ticket problems. I wanted a reasonably safe, dependable, relatively fuel efficient vehicle that didn't cost too much until they improve on the power of hybrids. I would have gotten another Subaru Outback or Forester but they don't offer stability or traction control other than in their B9 Tribeca or top-o-the-line Outback. I did like the fact that IIHS gives gold pick status to the Subrus. And just recently, I heard that the Rav 4 is now a good pick as well. |
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Recently purchased a new '06 Rav4, last week, and paid $22,5k. After punching in the options on Edmunds, it came up with, $23,674, $21,543, and $22,519, for the MSRP, Invoice and TMV/What Others Are Paying. Did I get a decent deal or not. I read that some wouldn't pay anything or little over Invoice. Was $22,500 good or did I pay too much? thanks  
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Replying to: jimdrew (Aug 09, 2006 6:09 pm) I got an email from Honda today that they are announcing the new CR-V September 1. I will probably have to wait and see what the is unless I stumble across a killer deal or something.
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