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Are there any recent value package savings announced?
Sienna's can't be ordered anymore ( I want side
air bags and don't mind waiting.)
He said the factory has started changing over
for the 2002 and aren't still making 2001.
Also he said he just happens to have almost
what I want on his lot for a deal.
Has anyone else been told this.
See the posts and the dates made and decide for youself if your being sold a bill of goods. If you're still unsure check with Cliffy - he's a straight arrow.
Of course just because they're making them doesn't mean they're still taking orders. Good Luck!
For example, I live in CT. If I buy a car from NJ,
do I have to pay NJ tax (6%) or CT tax(6.5%)? Do I write a check for the difference (.5%) to CT? Payable to whom?
Thanks.
--yufeng
Thanks for the reply. Does that mean if I buy from NJ the dealer won't charge me tax and I just need to pay CT tax when I register the car in CT DMV? I will definately get a LE within a week unfortunately I don't have much time to do the shopping (can only do on weekends so that leave me tommorrow). Any good deals in tri-state?
Thanks.
2001 LE with the following:
FE,TO,BE,VD,UN,UR,EF,SK,WL
Saifin Blue Metalic
total 26036 + 175 for plates and 190 for doc fee + 6% CT tax.
The dealer is hudson toyota in NJ. I hope to pick it up this Friday. I am leaving the country
on Saturday so I hope they can really deliver me the van as promised.
--yufeng
Thanks
Jinsong
Although those improvements will be nice to a lot of people. I like it the way it is (especially the size). We plan on buying one this year before the changes are made.
The salesperson (Ronny Saleh) while negotiation showed me the invoice price, msrp price and TMV at Edmunds.com !! (I had done my research at this site !) And they have a 5% (negotiable) + invoice price. May be after July you may get a better deal for MY2001.
One thing I noticed on all of the lots here in Austin was that every Sienna on the lot came with Extra Mile Package Option C. DON'T FALL FOR THIS!!! There is a 35% markup and it's just a way for the dealer to stick you with pin striping, glass etching and roadside, hazard warranties. The other thing I noticed is that the Video Entertainment system has changed, The one I got has MSRP = $1399 and I was told that the other version (MSRP = $1795) was able to pick up TV reception. I really didn't care for the Towing package but as others have posted, I too was told that it comes with the Luxury package. There was a discrepancy between my calculated invoice price ($29,598) and what the dealer claimed was the actual invoice price ($30,298). I think I could have walked when they questioned the accuracy of my research, but as is the case of many, I was pretty wore down and though I've seen others that have gotten better deals, I could live with the price I got knowing that there were no other Admin fees, Ad fees or other hidden charges. I would recommend anyone that can wait 4-6 week to order from the factory. You get exactly what you want and don't have to settle for the package that is on the lot.
We are satisfied. I would mention towing package does give a tranny cooler--this may have dividends down the road. I did buy the rip off extra mile package at cost but even then the trinkets are way overpriced. Pin stripe , wheel locks, paint sealant, vin etching, sunroof wind deflector, rear bumper protector, running boards (which I like for style--otherwise useless). Lets see what else-tire road hazard warranty crap. Our entertainment system was a toyota system for $1,100 cost. The higher cost unit you mention is a factory installed one between the front seats (VCR). OUr VCR is located under driver side passenger seat. For real young kids the center console one is better. Ours are 9 and can change the videos themselves while driving.
I admit this thing really pacifies them. Both my kids have trouble with the wireless ear phones in that they have a battery saver mechanism that turns off unit when supposedly not on the ears with a little click switch. Switch is sentive and my wife is constantly fiddling with them to allow kids to hear. We have gone as far as putting rubber bands on them to hold them on the ON postition.
INKY
UN-Extra Value Pkg.,
TO-Towing Pkg.,
BE-Front Side Impact Air bag,
EF-Bumper Protector,
GN-Cargo Net and
Checkmate Model 100SPC Remote Control Passive Alarm System (Dealer installed).
Do you think I got a good price for this Sienna?
Does anyone know about the Checkmate Alarm System? and How good are they? and Where I can get more information on it?
Thanks for your reply.
Options:
Tow package
dual AC
Side air bags
Key less entry
Roof rack
Pwr outside heated mirrors
cloth captain chairs
floor and cargo mats
JBL 3 in 1 stereo w/8 speakers
diversity antenna
Power passenger slide door
P215/65R15 Alloy wheels
Full size spare
Rear bumper protector
Center console box
They had two more at the dealership at these low prices. They each were about 2k more or 24.4k but also included rear spoiler and entertainment system. This deal was in a mailer that showed 7k off MSRP. There were 4 with 7k off MSRP. I called figureing these would be stripped down models. Could not believe my eyes to see the offering price over 3k under invoice. I guess these cars are called "loss leaders".
You may be very interested in watching this video clip:
http://www.theautochannel.com/media/netshow/misc/esp-consumer-video.asx
Drew
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87 Octane(Regular), 89 Octane(Plus) or
92 Octane (Super or Ultimate).
2001 Toyota Sienna XLE
LL - luxury package
BE - side airbags
HD - heated seats
UF - tow package
VD - skid control
SD - sunroof wind deflector
RB - running boards
EF - rear bumper protector
Final price was $30,700 (actually $30,800 with $100 in gas coupons given). Invoice showed $29,999 but I could not get close to that, having tried with 10 different area dealers over the internet. All but two dropped out of bidding at $30,900. (Was able to find deals that were $500 better out of region and seriously considered that route but figured it was not worth the headaches/risks of trying to buy far away).
Best I thought I had found was an agreement for $30,500 from the dealer in Cheyenne, but when I went there to close the deal they balked. I had even had a buyers order sent to me in advance to confirm that all was in line. When I arrived, they brought in a sales manager who started adding costs from scratch and they found they needed to add $600. Explained that Toyota did not provide a good software program to add costs and their manual math led to mistakes (there were two sales managers I met with and each said the other had made the error). Since I had driven an hour to get there and it was their mistake, they were willing to make it only $400 over what they had promised. I left and will never do business with Spradley Toyota.
Very happy to be done with the purchase (we started last fall) and the Sienna has been great for the month we have had it. We are pleased with the decision to buy this van. Also, in the end even though I felt the price was still pretty high, it was good working with the staff at John Elway Toyota in Denver.
I'm trying to decide whether to buy an LE model Sienna or an XLE. My first thought was to go with the XLE, but the LE is lower-priced. HELP! Are the extra features on the XLE worth the extra money (or can they be ordered as options on the LE?)
I definitely want a leather interior, heated seats, side airbags, stability control, the center console box, running boards, and the video entertainment system.
Any advice anyone can provide would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks so much for your help!
Regards,
Chloe
I just posted the last message about trying to decide between the LE and the XLE models, and I forgot to ask if anyone can recommend a reputable dealer in New Jersey. I'm willing to travel anywhere in the state for a good deal and a friendly dealer!
Thanks again! Have a great weekend!
Chloe
2001 Sienna LE
Base Price --------------------------25755
Freight -------------------------------480
Tow Pkg -------------------------------160
Z1 Pkg --------------------------------100
Value Pkg -----------------------------302
MSRP --------------------------------26797
Invoice -----------------------------24366
The dealer is offering about 2% over invoice which is about $24,854. Is this a good deal?
Senna LE with FE,TO,BE,UN,UR and EF. I would like to get this car under $25,000 with tax and Lis. is it possible?
Thanks
I hope you meant to say $25,000 plus tax and license not $25,000 including tax and license.
BTW, the area dealership with the largest Sienna inventory is Longo in El Monte.
Thanks for your help!
Also, if anyone care to comment, I will consider the DC Gr. Caravan as an alternative- like the ride and comfort, although figuring the best price on it more difficult. Seems more van for money although depreciates quicker.