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Getting the RAV4 I want vs. regional option packages

3 messages,  Last post on Jul 10, 2009 at 8:11 AM

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#2 of 3 Getting what I want vs. regional option packages by greytautumn

Jul 10, 2009 (7:07 am)

Honestly, If you want a gulf states car, you probably need to go through a Gulf States dealer. They are not purchasing their cars form Toyota USA directly, but through the Southern Distributor (And paying higher prices as a result.)
 
It's the same with Subaru here in New England.
 
Each dealership is different as well. Some are more willing to play ball than others. Here in the Boston area, there is a wealth of riches in the number of Toyota dealers, so competition between them is pretty fierce. There's some I won't deal with at all, and more than one has been great in my search for a Highlander and now a Rav4.
 
My Mom lives less than an hour for the Georgetown, KY plant and hates the Toyota dealers there (she drives an Avalon).
 
Bottom line, you don't know unless you ask. I can suggest that you may be better off in a lesser equipped Highlander. Even the base ones are really sweet rides with plenty of headroom.

#3 of 3 Re: Getting what I want vs. regional option packages [greytautumn] by tee_el_cee

Jul 10, 2009 (8:11 am)

Replying to: greytautumn (Jul 10, 2009 7:07 am)
I haven't been in a Highlander lately. I will probably check it out. But sweet ride aside, I have the same configuration issues. I want the lux touches from the Sport or Limited, but in my region, they only come with moonroofs that blow my headroom.
 
When you say "go through a Gulf States dealer", do you mean deal with one directly? How would I take delivery? What are the tax & registration implications?
 
Thanks,
tlc

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