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587 messages, Last post on Aug 20, 2008 at 3:02 PM
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I have had so much trouble getting a dealer to get the car I wanted. I have never bought a car before...my parents got me one when I graduated. I had to take my boyfriend to the dealerships with me because I went by myself and no one would even talk to me. I had everything typed out and I have been doing research for months, but no one seemed to care. I went to Fowler Toyota in Norman, OK because the service department was so nice last year when one of my kindergarteners "walked off" with my keys on a Friday afternoon. But they are not a good place to go if you want to purchase a new car apparently. I have been getting the runaround even when my boyfriend comes with me. I have visited numerous times, emailed the internet department exactly what I wanted, but whenever I check back, they act like they have never seen me before! I think it's because the salespeople don't make much money on the Yaris. I would think that selling a car would be better than not selling a car, but I guess Fowler doesn't think that! On a good note, I did order mine in OKC and put down a deposit. Hopefully I will have it by January. 
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Replying to: janebjones (Nov 12, 2006 12:13 pm) I think you're right. You know a special order requires extra writing and typing--and maybe even a few extra phone calls. Real tough work. Carpel tunnel is the silent killer, you know. That's great that you found someone to provide you some service. I hope your car comes even sooner than expected! |
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Replying to: ulthipster (Nov 12, 2006 7:12 am)
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Replying to: typer73 (Nov 13, 2006 10:32 pm)  but enough.
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Replying to: robertkn (Nov 14, 2006 6:16 am)  So, would someone mind explaining to me this break-in period? I've had new cars before but did not really do anything special... Now I'm more mature and care! Isn't it tough to judge rpms when you have no tachometer? Since I've always driven a stick though, we manual drivers get a feel for when to shift etc. so is that what I rely on? Thanks for any info!!
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I'm in the same boat: "break-in period". I've got a whoppin' 112 miles on my auto L/B now and I'm taking it pretty easy. This thread strikes me as funny because just this morning I was having a conversation with myself as to when I will try to "put my foot into it" - and I had decided to wait until I get at least 500 miles on it. I don't know that there is anything magic about 500 miles but I am wanting to see what kind of acceleration it really has. With these Dallas/Texas drivers you just never know what *might* be needed. But in my old age, I tend to play it much safer too. For all those waiting on their Yaris or still trying to decide, I have this comment. This car is a blast(!) to drive and has plenty of room, nicely appointed, etc. Yeah, Toyota could do a little more but overall, for the price, they've hit a home run. Haven't loved a new car this much since my '92 Saturn SC. |
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Yay, I just got a call today from my dealer and he says the car is actually going to be ready for pickup in early December! Last we heard it wasn't going to be built til then. I am so excited!!! I've been waiting since the last week in August! So what is this break in period? I never did it with previous cars. Please explain...
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Replying to: ulthipster (Nov 14, 2006 8:28 am) BTW--I have a liftback, meteorite metallic, with power package, automatic, remote entry, fogs, Enkei alloy wheels, 60/40 split rear seat which I keep in the down/flat position. Looking for a mat to cover the whole rear area, anybody know where I can find one?
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Replying to: typer73 (Nov 15, 2006 6:58 pm) I too would like to find a mat like that, since I plan on carting my dogs around in the back. |
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Well, this may be my last posting to this group. Thanks for everyone's insight - it was helpful. Over the weekend, I had the windows tinted darker (very necessary for Texas) and a car alarm with keyless entry; both together ran me $240 (friend-of-a-friend thing in the business). Now that I've got my little blazing blue bug the way I want it, I'm ready for the old gasoline prices to edge upward - which I note they've started to do. Next posting of mine will probably in the 'real world mpg' thread. I have yet to go through my first tank; still two bars showing and I've got about 320 miles on it. Before long, the gas station is going to be a real stranger to me! |
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