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#65 of 345 Re: pure price [geekay] by crazedcommuter Apr 09, 2005 (8:41 pm)
Replying to: geekay (Apr 09, 2005 4:56 pm) Yes you are correct. Widen the dealer net. As far as the intake...no I haven't done it yet. I'm still trying to get enough feedback on whether it is worth the $$$. It seems like K&N and Injen are the way to go in that dept. I'd like to do the muffler, but not one of those buzzy types.
#66 of 345 Elway Toyota Denver by timcsim7 Apr 22, 2005 (12:07 pm)
I test drove an '05 xB in November at John Elway Toyota in Centennial (Denver) CO. I was looking for a White/ 5 speed. The salesman tried to push me into a Camo/ 5 speed or a Black Cherry/ Auto. When I offered to take one of those at a lower price he informed me of the NO HAGGLE pricing. I finally decided to have them find a White/ 5 speed for me. "No problem! We'll have it in a couple days!" It was 30 days before I planned to take delivery The salesman knew two weeks in advance what day I was going to pick it up and he assured me it would be ready. "30 minutes for paperwork and you'll be out of here." On delivery day, I waited 4 hours for wheel covers, stereo and an alarm system. The 17" wheels and lowering springs still had not arrived. They wanted me to bring it back to have them installed. I live 250 miles away. They ended up paying another dealer (Dodge City Toyota) to install the springs for me and I bought my own wheels. That only happened after I got Scion Customer Service involved. Those guys were great! Elway's use of high pressure tactics will stop me from buying from them again. Next time I'll go to Dodge City. Anyone else have these kinds of problems?   I paid 14100 for the xb, 945 for the springs and alarm. They paid 220 to Dodge City Toyota for installing the springs. The price seems reasonable. I've seen used '04's for the same money.   timcsim7   "05 Polar White 5 speed Toyota Alarm 18" Diable X-Calibers Sprint Suspension springs Replies to this message: jamesgang (Apr 22, 2005 5:22 pm) timcsim7 (Apr 25, 2005 1:32 pm)
#67 of 345 Re: xB Pricing and the salesman you get. [2goldens] by timcsim7 Apr 22, 2005 (12:22 pm)
Replying to: 2goldens (Oct 26, 2004 6:25 am) I had a Toyota alarm added to my '05 and now my doors lock automatically. Don't know if you're willing to spend $500 (dealer installed) though... Replies to this message: crazedcommuter (Apr 22, 2005 3:23 pm) timcsim7 (Apr 25, 2005 1:22 pm) crazedcommuter (May 02, 2005 3:59 pm)
#69 of 345 Alarm question by crazedcommuter Apr 22, 2005 (3:23 pm)
Replying to: timcsim7 (Apr 22, 2005 12:22 pm) When you get the alarm does it work with the same remote that comes with the Xb, or do they provide another remote? Also, do they give you 2 remotes with the alarm?   '05 TCM auto. Scion alloys strut tie bar fog lights floor mats Replies to this message: timcsim7 (Apr 25, 2005 1:22 pm) crazedcommuter (May 02, 2005 3:59 pm)
#70 of 345 Re: Elway Toyota Denver [timcsim7] by jamesgang Apr 22, 2005 (5:22 pm)
Replying to: timcsim7 (Apr 22, 2005 12:07 pm) My buying experience was quite different. Of course I am in small town USA. First I had to decide if the xB was the car for me (long, long time since I drove a compact). To make this decision I needed to find an auto to test drive. The dealer in my town had now xB's or any coming in - except the 'special'. The next closest dealer did have an auto, but I struggled to get there during open hours. The third closest had none - didn't know when they would - then had one in only a couple days. That one I drove. Still wasn't sure. Spent all last Saturday doing some serious shopping xB and otherwise. Drove another auto at the 2nd dealer. Both the dealers I drove cars at did not know when they could get the 'rare' camo color for me. I went on line Sunday - designed my 'camo' - no big deal (nothing but auto) and listed my local dealer. They called Monday to confirm my interest. Called again Tuesday to say they found the camo. Got together Thursday to take delivery. No high pressure to add on extra warranties etc. They even met my on-line financing quote. Best car buying experience I've ever had. Oh yeah, the 2nd dealer called me Thursday morn to tell of having a camo-auto on the lot. I returned the call today while driving mine. Also, the dealer I bought from said it was the easiest dealer/dealer trade he ever made. Camo-autos all over the place. I think I'm gonna like this camo-box. Chris of the JamesGang Replies to this message: timcsim7 (Apr 25, 2005 1:32 pm)
#71 of 345 Re: RE;Scam [crazedcommuter] by drr2 Apr 22, 2005 (5:30 pm)
Replying to: crazedcommuter (Apr 09, 2005 8:37 am) Vandergriff Scion, Arlington TX. Salesman implied the price might change due to change in vehicle or option price, not delivery price. In any case, if a middle man is not able to guarantee, at time of deposit, a final sales price for product to be delivered within 2 weeks, then he is either incompetent or running a scam. I have reported to FTC and state Attorney General for what it's worth.   Thanks for suggestion re using a net dealer.
#72 of 345 Scam? by jamesgang Apr 23, 2005 (3:42 am)
I was even told...if I were trading, the trade allowed at the first dealership would be the allowance at ALL dealerships. Probably a vin number entered into a data base. ThanksMuch Chris of the JamesGang
#73 of 345 Re: Alarm question [crazedcommuter] by timcsim7 Apr 25, 2005 (1:22 pm)
Replying to: crazedcommuter (Apr 22, 2005 3:23 pm) I got only two remotes. They lock/unlock the doors and at the same time turn on/off the alarm. They also have a Panic button on the back. The salesman called it a Toyota alarm, but my remotes have Scion logos on them. That help?   '05 Polar White 5 Speed 18" Diable X-Calibers Sprint Performance Springs Replies to this message: crazedcommuter (May 02, 2005 3:59 pm)
#74 of 345 Re: Elway Toyota Denver [jamesgang] by timcsim7 Apr 25, 2005 (1:32 pm)
Replying to: jamesgang (Apr 22, 2005 5:22 pm) My salesman called a White/ 5 speed "rare"! I guess it's only rare if they don't have it. I will admit that I had trouble finding a 5 speed to test drive. I looked at two other dealers before Elway. The first had only autos and the second had no xB's.

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