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#1435 of 1474 Re: 2008 Avalon Touring at Dealer [coldh2o] by BillyBob60 Apr 18, 2009 (1:44 pm)
Replying to: coldh2o (Apr 18, 2009 12:56 pm) I had been shopping around for Avalon's for several months. The only reason I didn't purchase a 2008 was that traction and stability control wasn't standard equipment, and I didn't find one I wanted that had that option. No problem with 2009 models because they all come standard with that feature. That should tell you something about the importance of that feature. The price you stated is outstanding. The most I got off of sticker for my 2009 XLS was about $3000.00. Best wishes. Replies to this message: BillyBob60 (Apr 18, 2009 1:47 pm)
#1436 of 1474 Re: 2008 Avalon Touring at Dealer [BillyBob60] by BillyBob60 Apr 18, 2009 (1:47 pm)
Replying to: BillyBob60 (Apr 18, 2009 1:44 pm) Mostly what I've read on the internet is that Toyota has no plans to continue the Avalon in 2010. Instead, there is talk about an upscale type of Camry. My Toyota salesman said they were going to continue the Avalon in 2010. Your guess is as good as mine. Best Wishes.
#1437 of 1474 Re: 2008 Avalon Touring at Dealer [coldh2o] by bobgwtw Apr 18, 2009 (8:24 pm)
Replying to: coldh2o (Apr 18, 2009 12:56 pm) An 08 is a model year old & not worth anywhere $29,000. I would think somewhere in the range of 25 K would be more realistic in today's market, especially since Toyota has discontinued the Touring model. There are no significant differences between 08 & 09 models; and a local dealer tells me there will be an all new 10 Avalon in the showrooms in Sept./Oct.   The current series Avalon is a good car. My 06 XLS has 137,000 miles on it; & I haven't spent a single cent for non scheduled repairs. I'm looking forward to seeing the 10, & will probably buy, based on my experience with the 06.
#1438 of 1474 Avalon experience by bagguette Apr 19, 2009 (4:41 am)
I've been driving my Avalon for a week now and these are my observations.   1. It is a bigger car. I used to have a Camry. I am having to get used to the bigger car and having to watch it when I pull in to the garage.   2. Its window view area on the side and rear is very poor. I detached all of the headrests so I can see more clearly out the windows. I am a bit short so that may be the problem too.   3. I find the driver side side mirror to be in my way when viewing out that side. Again I am on the short side.   4. Love the car and will keep it 17 years as I did the Camry.
#1439 of 1474 Re: Price on 2009 Limited [06graylimited] by carlupi Apr 19, 2009 (7:02 am)
Replying to: 06graylimited (Apr 17, 2009 2:45 pm) Avalons are currently in short supply. In addition, they have traditionally enjoyed a solid demand and been a good profit item for Toyota. Therefore, they are usually not discounted as much as other Toyota cars. In today's market you would do well if you get around 10% off MSRP. This might change later this year if Toyota introduces a completely new Avalon for 2010.
#1440 of 1474 Price of a 09 Limited by simon7 Apr 30, 2009 (1:25 pm)
I just took delivery of a 09 Avalon Limited. Had to wait almost 5 weeks from the time that I had placed the order. I did not want one with the Nav system so I had to wait for one to be built. I live in central Illinois and paid $33,600 before tax for a blizzard pearl ext color and matching floor mats. May be I could do better price wise if I went to other dealers and compared price. But I like the dealer which counts for something. So far I am very pleased with the car. As someone pointed out the only thing that I didn't like is the somewhat cheap plastic dash.
#1441 of 1474 New 2008 Avalon XLS for $30,287... a good deal? Need your opinion! by vivaretro May 08, 2009 (7:07 pm)
Hi all,   I found a deal at this local dealership.   It's a brand new black 2008 Avalon XLS with 6-CD changer.   The MSRP is $35,458, but the blow out sale price is $30,287.   Now, after tax and fees, the total comes to be $32,445   I found that the invoice price for XLS is $27,829, and if I add CD changer then it would be around $28,500 range.   So is this a good deal? I mean, considering that this is a 2008 and not 2009 or 2010, I am not sure about the goodness of the deal in comparison to the current market value of 2008's...   should I take this deal or try to knock off some more bucks?   I would really appreciate your ideas.   Thank you! Replies to this message: bobgwtw (May 08, 2009 7:50 pm) vivaretro (May 09, 2009 5:28 am) bobgwtw (May 10, 2009 2:00 pm)
#1442 of 1474 Re: New 2008 Avalon XLS for $30,287... a good deal? Need your opinion! [vivaretro] by bobgwtw May 08, 2009 (7:50 pm)
Replying to: vivaretro (May 08, 2009 7:07 pm) I don't think so. The dealer has a lot of year end rebate & holdback money he's received from Toyota for his 08; & the minute you drive it off the lot it's worth around $22500 - $23,000 Wholesale , the amount you would receive if the car was totalled. Too, the 10's will be out in 5-6 months & you'll take another good sized hit on depreciation. In this market I think you should be able to get it for under dealer invoice. Incidentally, I own an 06 XLS with almost 140,000 miles on it without a single repair. They are good cars. Replies to this message: vivaretro (May 09, 2009 5:28 am) bobgwtw (May 10, 2009 2:00 pm)
#1443 of 1474 Re: New 2008 Avalon XLS for $30,287... a good deal? Need your opinion! [bobgwtw] by vivaretro May 09, 2009 (5:28 am)
Replying to: bobgwtw (May 08, 2009 7:50 pm) bobgwtw, thank you for your message. It's helping me a lot! I think I should be more careful with this deal... If it were 09 model, I would have taken it, but it is an 08! Its value will drop so fast like you mentioned.   Now, I was looking at 09 models too, and found something disturbing.   For the same model, let's say 09 Limited with Nav option, edmunds' price is $37,935.   However, on the dealerships webpag, the same car is listed at $40,295 as MSRP.   Is this possible? Can they just jack up the MSRP like that? I thought MSRP was set by Toyota.   Whatever MSRP they have, I can pretty much claim TMV price ($34,642) right?   Oh my ignornance... Replies to this message: bobgwtw (May 10, 2009 2:00 pm)
#1444 of 1474 Re: New 2008 Avalon XLS for $30,287... a good deal? Need your opinion! [vivaretro] by bobgwtw May 10, 2009 (2:00 pm)
Replying to: vivaretro (May 09, 2009 5:28 am) What the dealer calls MSRP probably includes a package of overpriced dealer add ons. I'm always going to try to better TMV, & I've usually been able to do it. In this market, if I were you, I'd start at dealer invoice & grudgingly move up from there. It really is a buyer's market out there.

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