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#17 of 431 Re: Purchased Venza [macpro] by edgrimley Dec 05, 2008 (11:30 pm)
Replying to: macpro (Dec 05, 2008 10:00 pm) Where did you purchase the AWD model? We are in Northern California. They say they won't have an AWD model out here until mid-January. Replies to this message: macpro (Dec 06, 2008 6:25 am) irismg (Dec 13, 2008 6:53 am)
#18 of 431 Re: Purchased Venza [edgrimley] by macpro Dec 06, 2008 (6:25 am)
Replying to: edgrimley (Dec 05, 2008 11:30 pm) We purchased it from CarMax in Kenosha, WI They are an authorized Toyota dealership. After going to just about every other Toyota dealership and only getting about $500.00 - $1,000 off MSRP, someone suggested going there. They have one price, so there is no negotiating, which in this case, worked out well since they were $3,100 under MSRP.   We know if we waited a couple months we could have done better, but we needed a car for the winter and the Venza is everything we were looking for - AWD, Toyota quality, in the mid 30's, nice interior and exterior (in our opinion). Replies to this message: irismg (Dec 13, 2008 6:53 am)
#19 of 431 Re: Purchased Venza [macpro] by wstevec Dec 06, 2008 (7:28 am)
Replying to: macpro (Dec 05, 2008 10:00 pm) Congrats! Getting more the $3000 off a new model is doing very well. So much for those who felf that Toyota would stick close to MSRP when Venza first became availble. With the lots full of other new Toyotas, I am sure many dealers will be more realistic on the selling price. FYI: I also heard that the docks are overflowing with new Toyotas as well, so if anyone is looking for something else from Toyota which is built in Japan such as a Rav 4, there may be some deep discounts on them over the next few months. Right now I am on the fence between a 2009 Rav4 V6 4wd Sport (no ugly spare tire on the back) and the Venza V6 AWD. If I can get more than $3000 off MSRP, I may go with the Venza. Replies to this message: edgrimley (Dec 06, 2008 8:20 am) wstevec (Dec 06, 2008 8:39 am)
#20 of 431 Re: Purchased Venza [wstevec] by edgrimley Dec 06, 2008 (8:20 am)
Replying to: wstevec (Dec 06, 2008 7:28 am) I'm in the same boat as you. Rav4 Sport or the Venza.   We are interested in the AWD though and have heard from one Bay Area dealer that the his allocation of AWD isn't going to get here until January.   Wondering if they are allocating the AWD models to areas with winters that really need it. Any insight from someone more knowledgable?   If we saw an AWD model here that would likely be the difference for us. Replies to this message: wstevec (Dec 06, 2008 8:39 am)
#21 of 431 Re: Purchased Venza [edgrimley] by wstevec Dec 06, 2008 (8:39 am)
Replying to: edgrimley (Dec 06, 2008 8:20 am) I would assume that AWD models most likely would be headed to the northeast. I notice when I am down Florida in the winter that very few of the cars like Audis and BMWs have AWD, so I assume the true hold for most of California as well. Unless Toyota is offering some crazy deal on the Rav 4 Sport, I most likely would go with the Venza with all other things being relatively equal since I prefer the Venza's AWD, 6 speed transmission, and spare tire over the Rav 4's 4wd, 5 speed transmission, and run flat tires (that is why there is no ugly spare tire attached to the back of the Rav 4 Sport).
#22 of 431 My price and dealer by santa3 Dec 06, 2008 (1:27 pm)
Bought a bronze V6 AWD (loaded) from Rhinelander (WI) Toyota this PM. Made all arrangements over the phone. They consider themselves a no commission (best price) dealer. MSRP: 38,444. final price: 34,714 (first car on the lot). If they needed to do a trade with another dealer in the 5 state region for a different color it would have been 34,976. If it is bronze + ivory zipping down the road in the snow and the ice, it's us. If we don't like the color in person, we can substitute for a bit more money (262.00).   The MKE, WI dealer wouldn't come down a dime below 38,525, the 'MSRP' on the car. His loss. Went in with the 'best price' quote in hand asking for a match - he couldn't believe it.   Felt real good about the deal. Donating 'old blue' (formerly known as our trade in) to Rawhide. What can an '87 Camry LE really be worth anyway? Tax deductions are good. Replies to this message: macpro (Dec 06, 2008 2:17 pm) wstevec (Dec 07, 2008 8:14 am) santa3 (Dec 08, 2008 9:44 am) joeblack1 (Dec 08, 2008 6:05 pm) wstevec (Dec 09, 2008 7:47 am)
#23 of 431 Re: My price and dealer [santa3] by macpro Dec 06, 2008 (2:17 pm)
Replying to: santa3 (Dec 06, 2008 1:27 pm) I know what you mean about the MKE dealers. Same situation with my wife and me, they would not budge much on MSRP.   Congratulations!
#24 of 431 Re: My price and dealer [santa3] by wstevec Dec 07, 2008 (8:14 am)
Replying to: santa3 (Dec 06, 2008 1:27 pm) $3700 off MSRP sounds great! It seems some Toyota dealers are more interested in moving the Venzas rather than playing games. Hopefully, I can find such a dealer in the Boston area next month when I plan on ordering mine if I don't go with a Rav 4. With these discounts, I would be more likely to go with the Venza. Replies to this message: santa3 (Dec 08, 2008 9:44 am) joeblack1 (Dec 08, 2008 6:05 pm) wstevec (Dec 09, 2008 7:47 am)
#25 of 431 Re: My price and dealer [wstevec] by santa3 Dec 08, 2008 (9:44 am)
Replying to: wstevec (Dec 07, 2008 8:14 am) Steve, it is hard to find this sort of 'no commission' dealer. I knew about Kenosha, WI's CarMax, a chain of 'superstore' dealers located mostly in the west. I didn't know of any others, but then I remembered my mother (of all people) said she got a fantastic deal from Rhinelander Honda (company also owns Rhinelander Toyota and some auto stores over toward ND) - better than any price she found in Tucson when she bought the same car there. That's the reason I contacted them... Also they are right in our area.   For you, being in Mass, would you consider going to MD to save a few bucks? Go to carmax.com to find their Toyota dealer closest to you. Wouldn't hurt to try. Or start calling around and ask for 'best price' or 'no commission' dealers. Sometimes friends or local bankers know ones closer. Maybe even calling my Toyota dealer or Carmax will get you into the info loop as there probably is a secret society of this type of dealers. Dealers shunned by high cost dealers probably need to stick together.   Good luck! Replies to this message: joeblack1 (Dec 08, 2008 6:05 pm) wstevec (Dec 09, 2008 7:47 am)
#26 of 431 Re: My price and dealer [santa3] by joeblack1 Dec 08, 2008 (6:05 pm)
Replying to: santa3 (Dec 08, 2008 9:44 am) You might also consider www.fitzmall.com. Their pricing is very competitive and they have a location in PA which might be a bit closer. If I buy a Venza, I am planning to drive or fly to one of these locations (fitzmall or carmax) from central NY. I figure I could do it in a day and save a lot of grief and hassle.

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