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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
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Replying to: 2goldens (Oct 26, 2004 7:25 am)
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Replying to: timcsim7 (Apr 22, 2005 1:22 pm) '05 TCM auto. Scion alloys strut tie bar fog lights floor mats
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Replying to: timcsim7 (Apr 22, 2005 1:07 pm) 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
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Replying to: crazedcommuter (Apr 09, 2005 9:37 am) Thanks for suggestion re using a net dealer. |
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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 |
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Replying to: crazedcommuter (Apr 22, 2005 4:23 pm) '05 Polar White 5 Speed 18" Diable X-Calibers Sprint Performance Springs
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Replying to: jamesgang (Apr 22, 2005 6:22 pm) |
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Replying to: timcsim7 (Apr 25, 2005 2:22 pm) |
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