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Toyota Camry Solara Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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What is this discussion about? Toyota Camry Solara, Coupe, Convertible


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Re: 2008 Solara SE Quote [crazedcommuter] by buppers
Feb 01, 2009 (2:49 pm)
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Replying to: crazedcommuter (Jan 31, 2009 10:23 pm)

Are you sure that SE has an automatic trans. rather than manual? I am unable to configure an SE with auto and the features you listed at an MSRP close to $22,388.
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Solara Price by crazedcommuter
Feb 01, 2009 (6:39 pm)
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Yes I test drove the auto and I couldn't configure it on the Toyota site either. The sticker states that it is a 2008 Solara SE with the 5 speed auto.
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Re: Solara Price [crazedcommuter] by buppers
Feb 01, 2009 (7:39 pm)
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Replying to: crazedcommuter (Feb 01, 2009 6:39 pm)

Since we can't configure for come reason: I would estimate the invoice on the SE is close to 21,000 including the advertising add-on. At 19,888 my guess is you are getting it at invoice less the $1000 rebate. I have received quotes of 1800-2000 less than invoice on SLE's (including the rebate. Based on that, I would think you could squeeze a little more out of them. There aren't a lot of buyers, the car is out of production, and it is one (soon to be two) model years old. They should want to sell it to you at just a little better price IMO. You will be getting a good, brand new car at a great discount though. Let us know what happens-
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Re: Solara Price [buppers] by crazedcommuter
Feb 02, 2009 (5:01 pm)
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Replying to: buppers (Feb 01, 2009 7:39 pm)

Thanks for your expertise. I too thought that 19888 was too high on a 2 yr. old car. That was my 1st drive in a Solara and it was a very positive experience. Seats were comfortable, head & leg room were generous, ride was compliant, handling was good, and interstate accelration was acceptable with the 4 cyl. From the posts I've read here highway MPG should be in the 30's with this vehicle.
 
 In 2005 I test drove 22 vehicles priced in the sub-$16k range before I bought the XB. I rejected all do to comfort, mpg, or ride qualities. I commute 113 miles daily with 90% highway so comfort and MPG and paramount.
 
My past history with this dealer have not been positive. They've been in business for many years in what was until recently a rural area that is rapidly being connected with the Wash. DC metro area. They still conduct business like they are one of the only dealers in town when, in actuality, most folks under 50 will drive in to the DC area and save thousands over this dealer's "Best Deal". I've bought 3 vehicles in the last 7 years-all in the DC area for substantial savings-over the local dealers. And yes Scion dealers do negotiate price but that's another forum.
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2008 Solara SE price by crazedcommuter
Feb 04, 2009 (5:33 pm)
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Dealer called me back and decided to take another $500 off of the $19888 price. $19388 is still a bit high on an almost 2 yr. old car IMO. What would this car be worth once I drove it off the lot? A lot less than $19388 I'll bet. Other dealers are showing used, certified 2008's with 10k to 18k mileage in the $17500 range.
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Re: 2008 Solara SE price [crazedcommuter] by buppers
Feb 04, 2009 (7:16 pm)
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Replying to: crazedcommuter (Feb 04, 2009 5:33 pm)

I think you are getting real close to a fair price at $19,388. Using your comparison to used, an extra ~$1800 for 10-18,000 miles and a brand new car with a new car warranty sounds pretty darn good to me. You are right that it will be worth less when your drive it off the lot, but it will also be brand new with about 10 miles on the odometer. I'd say, squeeze what more you can and go for it.
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by canman1971
Feb 05, 2009 (5:22 pm)
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Just bought an '02 Solara conv. for $9800 for my wife. It is loaded with only 57000 miles on it. One owner and clean carfax. Seems like a solid deal as the KBB and Edmunds TMV were both a few thousand more.
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Price for 2008 Convertable Sport by sceptre75
Feb 10, 2009 (6:38 pm)
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Went car shopping in the Northeast this past weekend. Got a price on a new black 2008 Solara Convertible Sport for $25.6K (MSRP $30.7K). I really like the Sport edition because of the stiffer suspension. I still don't think this is a good price because its a leftover 2008 and the dealer has 5 or 6 2008's on the lot. What do others think?
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Re: Price for 2008 Convertable Sport [sceptre75] by buppers
Feb 11, 2009 (7:56 am)
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Replying to: sceptre75 (Feb 10, 2009 6:38 pm)

From the numbers I have been seeing, that's a pretty good price. Appears to be nearly $2500 less than invoice when you consider the adv add-on. The market on Solaras seems really strange. Some dealers beg you to buy, others don't really seem to care and are willing to let 'em sit on the lot. Strange. Any others have recent pricing experiences?
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Re: 2008 Solara SE price [buppers] by crazedcommuter
Feb 13, 2009 (12:23 pm)
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Replying to: buppers (Feb 04, 2009 7:16 pm)

Just got a call from Toyota sales. It seems the 08 Solara SE coupe has been reduced further to $18800. It's getting better........

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