- #2587 of 3074
-
Re: OEM TIRES FOR COROLLA 2009 [mackabee]
by bob191
-
Mar 23, 2008 (4:08 pm)
-
|
|
Replying to: mackabee (Mar 23, 2008 3:05 pm)
Thanks for the advice. How about the legal procedure. If the sales manager will not be cooperative, can I refuse to take the vehicle with junky Turanza EL 400.
Bob
|
- #2588 of 3074
-
Re: OEM TIRES FOR COROLLA 2009 [bob191]
by backy
-
Mar 23, 2008 (5:51 pm)
-
|
|
Replying to: bob191 (Mar 23, 2008 4:08 pm)
It might be too late now, depending on the terms of the agreement you signed, but anyway... when you want a car that is not yet at the dealer, make sure the agreement you sign has a clause that says something to the effect that your final acceptance of the car is contingent on your inspection and test drive of that car when it arrives. Then if there is anything amiss, e.g. damage in transit or maybe some crappy tires that you just can't stand you have the right to reject the car and get your deposit back. (Of course, the dealer can offer to do something to make the car acceptable to you--whatever that might be.) The other suggestion is, for any deposit you make on the car, put it on a credit card. That way if there is any dispute about the delivery of the car, you can have the credit card company investigate it on your behalf. And in my experience, some dealers don't even run the credit card when the deposit is on a card, so you aren't out any money until you actually take delivery.
If the dealer won't do a direct swap of the tires (e.g. maybe they don't have the ones you want in stock), maybe you could ask them what kind of credit they would give you for the four Turanza OEM tires. Then you could go out and get the replacement tires yourself at a tire shop (probably at a much lower price than what the dealer would charge for them), get the credit for the OEM tires from the dealer, and if you ask real nice maybe they'd put the new tires on for you at delivery. And if that doesn't work, you could go to a tire shop and ask them what kind of trade in they'd give you for four Turanza EL 400s with a handful of miles on them.
|
- #2589 of 3074
-
Re: OEM TIRES FOR COROLLA 2009 [backy]
by bob191
-
Mar 23, 2008 (7:08 pm)
-
|
|
Replying to: backy (Mar 23, 2008 5:51 pm)
Thanks a lot backy for your helpful advice.
bob.
|
- #2590 of 3074
-
Re: Old Cow can still be milked [autoboy16]
by raychuang00
-
Mar 23, 2008 (8:16 pm)
-
|
|
Replying to: autoboy16 (Mar 23, 2008 4:38 am)
Its kinda funny because about 1year ago (Message 831), I predicted Toyota would use the 2.4.
That's why I'm disappointed that Toyota didn't offer the 3ZR-FAE Valvematic engine rated at around 155 bhp on the new Corolla models in the USA. With this engine and a new 5AT transmission, the new Corolla could have been a SERIOUS contender against the Honda Civic EX sedan.
|
- #2591 of 3074
-
Re: Old Cow can still be milked [raychuang00]
by mackabee
-
Mar 23, 2008 (8:28 pm)
-
|
|
Replying to: raychuang00 (Mar 23, 2008 8:16 pm)
Serious contender? Heck, the Corolla outsell the Civic. So who is the contender?
Mack
|
- #2592 of 3074
-
Re: OEM TIRES FOR COROLLA 2009 [backy]
by bob191
-
Mar 25, 2008 (11:59 am)
-
|
|
Replying to: backy (Mar 23, 2008 5:51 pm)
what do you think of BRIDGESTONE TURANZA EL 400. All info I have is from Tire rack.
|
- #2593 of 3074
-
Re: OEM TIRES FOR COROLLA 2009 [bob191]
by backy
-
Mar 25, 2008 (12:11 pm)
-
|
|
Replying to: bob191 (Mar 25, 2008 11:59 am)
I have no idea. What did the dealer say about swapping them out for a different tire?
|
- #2594 of 3074
-
Re: OEM TIRES FOR COROLLA 2009 [backy]
by bob191
-
Mar 25, 2008 (3:48 pm)
-
|
|
Replying to: backy (Mar 25, 2008 12:11 pm)
I haven't heared from the general manager yet, but the salesperson in regards to the type of tires used on the Sport model just roll me back to Toyota main office and "advised" me to discuss my concerns with the product that came from the factory. For upgrading they will charge $140.00/each.
He is not sure how that would be handled and advised talk to the Parts/Service manager or sell OEM tires on- line. Actually, I would call it upgrading in quality, but not in price. According to my servey Turanza EL 400 cost $10.00 more than Michellin Primacy MXV4 and $23.00 more than Michelin Harmony/each. Today I sent e-mail to the General Manager and waiting for his responce.
|
- #2595 of 3074
-
Re: OEM TIRES FOR COROLLA 2009 [bob191]
by backy
-
Mar 25, 2008 (4:35 pm)
-
|
|
Replying to: bob191 (Mar 25, 2008 3:48 pm)
You might start checking on Plan B (or was it C), that is, talk to tire shops in your area such as Discount Tire and see what kind of trade-in they would give you for nearly brand-new tires. Since there is little difference in price, that would be a lot cheaper than what the Toyota dealer would charge you.
|
- #2596 of 3074
-
Re: OEM TIRES FOR COROLLA 2009 [backy]
by mackabee
-
Mar 25, 2008 (6:46 pm)
-
|
|
Replying to: backy (Mar 25, 2008 4:35 pm)
Bob, you might have to call 1-800-gotoyota and file a case. Just tell them all you want is better tires than the ones on the car. They will call the dealership's customer relations manager and they will take care of it. It shouldn't get to that point if you bought the car from a good dealership. The salesperson should have taken care of this already. Maybe he's afraid of the general manager.
\Mack.
|