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Replying to: jason50 (Jul 11, 2009 3:48 pm) Become educated on what good deals are, and be prepared to jump on it when you get it. Research up front what options might typically be available and included in different trim levels, what the MRSP and invoice are for the vehicle you are looking at. Be careful as to what the dealer administrative fees are, some have aggressive pricing but then have some ridiculous administrative fees tacked on. Do your research for comparison at www.fitzmall.com They are a very good no hassle dealership, with a great online website. They sit in a very competitive east coast DC area, and only CA is typically as competitive or slighty more competitive. They have no admin fees for internet sales on someone flying in (or driving, or taking train) to pick up a car, so their online price is an excellent price comparison for your local dealership. I think if I remember correctly, if you are local to fitz the admin fee is like $100 bucks, compared to $600 as standard where I live. Recognize however, that your local dealership may not be willing to go that low in total and hence, you'll either: - have to pay slightly more - go buy some other brand instead - travel to one of fitzmalls sites It's the local dealership who determines whether they want to do the deal or not. I used to get frustrated because I knew the dealership could go lower, and wouldn't. Just because they 'could', doesn't mean they 'will'. I don't get frustrated anymore, just be prepared to walk and go to another dealership. If you come across as a serious buyer and walk, you may very likely get a callback. Each dealership has different daily objectives. They may do a particular priced deal one day, and not accept it the next. They also don't want to waste a lot of time with anyone haggling. You can get in and get out in less than an hour, if you know your vehicle and competitive prices. They may be very willing to make a quick sale with you, to move some iron. Do your research, know the vehicle, know every element of the financial deal (vehicle, admin fees, local tax, title/license fees, trade-if one, etc), arrange financing up front if you are not paying cash (but allow the dealership to try and beat it once you've agreed on an acceptable sales price), and pull the trigger when you get the deal you were looking for. |
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Replying to: wwest (Jul 11, 2009 9:02 pm) 
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I took my 09 Camry to the Ford dealership and compared it to the 2010 Fusion, hands down the Ford is a nicer car for the same money. IOW, before you buy, give Ford a try. Sorry Toyota, you have some catching up to do.
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Replying to: acdii (Jul 12, 2009 10:11 am) The Ford Fusion V6 is EPA rated at only 21 MPG so it was ruled out by whomever made up the rules for Cash For Clunkers. As nice as the Fusion may be, the marketplace reality is that Ford's cars are generally not as good as Toyota's. You can count on Ford to add insult to injury by selling a gazillion of them to car rental companies and government agencies. |
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| Has anyone in Houston Texas bought a 2010 Camry? I wanna know your experiences dealing with the local dealers here. Thanks again. | |
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Replying to: jason50 (Jul 12, 2009 6:08 pm) Walk into the dealer, YOU made the first move.
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Replying to: wwest (Jul 12, 2009 6:55 pm) Questions... 1. Can somebody with the inside scoop confirm this story? 2. The Camry SE V6 LA leather package description on Edmunds and KBB says that the passenger-side seat should be a power seat. Does this apply to LANL70? The dealer says that only the XLE is offered with a passenger-side power seat and that Edmunds and KBB are wrong. Can somebody confirm this part of the story? Thanks in advance for replies! |
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| I just test drove a 2010 Camry XLE V6 the other day and was told by the salesman that the steering wheel controls and homelink controls do not illuminate at night. Is this true? I was then told later by a sales manager that in the 2010 SE and XLE they illuminate at night but not in the LE? Can anyone tell me is this true or not? I would be quite surprised if they don't light up because that is something I expected they would have on a top of the line Camry such as this. I test drove the vehicle in the morning so there was no way to find out if the controls illuminated or not | |
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Replying to: smarty666 (Jul 20, 2009 10:29 am) But on the other hand, I have an 07 LE that we've had to 3 years now, which definitely does NOT have illuminated buttons, but I can't remember once where that was ever a problem.
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Replying to: kiawah (Jul 20, 2009 10:56 am) |
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