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Toyota Venza Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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Re: prepackaged options [svofan2] by mommomk59
Jul 28, 2009 (10:06 am)
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Replying to: svofan2 (Jul 28, 2009 6:51 am)

I understand what you were saying, however, I was not in that big of a hurry for the car, the longer I had to wait, the more I made out, because I would call the salesperson and say, "hey, I was thinking.." and it cost them..not me. Only put $500 down and when I didn't get the car when they said I would, they offered the money back to me. They also gave me the option of "another" venza in their lot...I said only if they gave me it for the same price I was paying for this one. Got the price down to $1000 more than what I was paying (this particular car was loaded to the gills), I told them absolutely not.
 
The price they offered to me on my trade in was on the low side..I refused as the blue book gave that car a trade in value of $13000, they gave me a price for $11800, I got $12600 for it.
 
I called several dealers to see if they had the Venza in stock, and they all returned my call, asking to speak to my husband. I was the one getting the car - not him and I do all the wheeling and dealing..he doesn't say a word, he sits there amused.
 
You really do have to do your homework and not let them do a lot of double talk. I had 3 salespeople in the room with us and they were the ones that cried uncle.
 
Good luck
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Re: prepackaged options [mommomk59] by svofan2
Jul 28, 2009 (11:18 am)
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Replying to: mommomk59 (Jul 28, 2009 10:06 am)

LMAO......LOL......thanks for your reply...you are the second woman that I correspond with that were tough in their negotiations and succeded...good for you both...at least your husband knew your negotiating skills and stayed out.....most of us guys have this "mach" thinkg that inhibits out thinking some times.
The fact that you had a trade in made things even more difficult, in my case I am buying cash ( no loan and no more leasing for me) and that may make my life more difficult since is less money that the dealer can make and the bargaining process is mopre difficult....but I will try my best.....I am trying to teach my wife in this art....but she beats me in about a 100 others so I can't complaint..this is something that she lets me have fun with...some fun!!!!!..good luck to you....
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Does anyone know about the Toyota order/transfer process? by lisa4labz
Jul 31, 2009 (4:08 am)
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Dealer did a locate on a Venza for us on July 2nd and we put $500 down. It was "A" status at the factory and was told 3-4 weeks, now they're saying more like mid to late August. This is not a custom built vehicle - but now we're beginning to regret not placing an order of what we really wanted due to the waiting time. My husband called the dealer and they don't even have a VIN number on it to track it so I have no idea when it's coming.
We are starting to get a little disgusted; I either would have chose another Venza that was out there or else placed a custom order. Does anyone know the time & process when it's complete at the factory to port then to the dealership?
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Re: Does anyone know about the Toyota order/transfer process? [lisa4labz] by laurie77479
Jul 31, 2009 (6:03 am)
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Replying to: lisa4labz (Jul 31, 2009 4:08 am)

My scenario sounded a bit like yours. We were told 3-6 weeks from Indiana to Texas.Fortunately, received notice a vin# had been assigned (last week) & yesterday our salesman sent us word that our Venza would most likely be in town this weekend or on the 1st. 3 week wait for us
I understand your frustration because I have been on your end b4. Just relieved we didn't have a big hassle this time.
Good luck on your Venza.
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Re: Does anyone know about the Toyota order/transfer process? [laurie77479] by raysfan
Jul 31, 2009 (2:16 pm)
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Replying to: laurie77479 (Jul 31, 2009 6:03 am)

FYI - Venza's are only manufactured at the Toyota plant in Georgetown, Kentucky. Here is the link:
 
http://www.toyotageorgetown.com/
 
Just curious - do you have the actual VIN and proof of the ETA? They should be able to provide you with both.
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Re: Does anyone know about the Toyota order/transfer process? [lisa4labz] by raysfan
Jul 31, 2009 (2:29 pm)
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Replying to: lisa4labz (Jul 31, 2009 4:08 am)

I just went through the same run around. We negotiated on a particular model (color, options, etc). I had the salesman write the VIN of that vehicle on the purchase contract as well as stipulate that the sale was contingent on us qualifying for a $4500 CARS rebate and that our deposit would be refundable (contract originally stated otherwise). I was told that they could not get this particular Venza and they would order one that would be here mid-August. Today when I called the salesman he still could not give me proof of an ETA (Toyoto Customer Service told me they should). He then offered me a different color that just came in with the same options I wanted. I checked on the internet and the VIN for this vehicle was the same VIN he e-mailed me on the sales order for the Venza I wanted. He also told me that the vehicle was coming by boat to Jacksonville. I told him that was not true as they are built in Kentucy.
 
I am going to the dealership tomorrow to get my deposit back. Too many games. And they wonder why sales are down.
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Re: Does anyone know about the Toyota order/transfer process? [raysfan] by lisa4labz
Aug 03, 2009 (7:21 am)
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Replying to: raysfan (Jul 31, 2009 2:16 pm)

Nope, no VIN # has been assigned yet. I was told it was 'going to port on July 27th' but I would think the VIN is assigned before leaving the factory.
With this 'cash for clunkers' thing going on the dealers are so busy so I really don't want to press them but I'm waiting until Thurs. then I will demand to know what's going on.
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Re: Does anyone know about the Toyota order/transfer process? [raysfan] by lisa4labz
Aug 03, 2009 (7:29 am)
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Replying to: raysfan (Jul 31, 2009 2:29 pm)

Coming by boat to FL? Sounds like the saleperson needs a lesson on how Toyota works, actually it's humorous of them to think you would believe this. Good luck and let us know how you make out.
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Re: Does anyone know about the Toyota order/transfer process? [lisa4labz] by raysfan
Aug 03, 2009 (8:44 am)
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Replying to: lisa4labz (Aug 03, 2009 7:29 am)

I went to my local dealership on Saturday. I told the salesman I need a VIN or I want my deposit back. I hung around just outside the sales office door to hear what was going on as the GM and sales manager were there as well. The GM informed me that there were no Venza's in the color scheme (Trop Sea Metallic, Ivory leather) available until the end of August even though my salesman told me it would be here mid-August. I requested a refund for my deposit which they gave me without an argument. I told them if they can produce a vehicle that matches my request with a VIN and will give me $4500 for my trade-in I will be back.
 
I live in the Tampa Bay area and it is sad that the only Venzas around seem to be in blizzard pearl white, bronze or black. They had a white one that just came in on Friday equipped as I want it but I just don't want white and for over $30K I feel a consumer should get what they want.
 
BTW - the GM and sales mgr used the term "at sea" to describe the Venza I want. When I questioned the terminology they told me since some Toyotas come from Japan they use this term to describe any vehicle that has not arrived at their regional port (Jacksonville) from the factory. Also they are assigned their permanent VIN when they are allocated to a dealer.
 
The best laugh of the day was when I informed my salesman that if I cannot take advantage of the "cash for clunkers" rebate that I was going to wait until the 2010 models come out in November. His face turned Barcelona Red!
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Re: Does anyone know about the Toyota order/transfer process? [raysfan] by yurko
Aug 03, 2009 (5:44 pm)
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Replying to: raysfan (Aug 03, 2009 8:44 am)

I love the Barcelona Red part.
 
Frankly, since the Venza did not even arrive in dealer showrooms until quite late, I'm surprised Toyota didn't make it a 2010 model from the get-go. Most other cars coming out that late are classified as 2010's. This isn't a big deal, except that it affects future resale value. A 2010 will be worth more than a 2009.

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