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For example this summer some Fl dealers were advertising le 4 cyl with auto for 15.5K. best price in my area was 17K for same car. I can fly a local carrier for about $200 round trip, one $59 a night hotel room, one day $59 rental car and the dealers were quoting $600 to transport to my area. Even with all that expense I save over $500 and if I want to drive it back I save well over 1K.
Seriously though, if you cant get a deal/find a deal in NJ, you're not looking in the right place. I'm not even talking hard negotiations, I'm just talking advertisements. With a little negotiation, its easy to find the right Camry at the right price. We're talking about the most densely populated state here, and I'd be willing to be it has the most dense concentration of Toyota dealers. I can think of about 10 separate delarships that are within an hour and 15 mins of my house.
~alpha
Please need inputs ASAP. Thanks
I was wondering when in the year did you purchase your 03 LE V6? The 21,850 sounds like a great price, huge discount from the 24K MSRP.
I'd add Side Airbags and Curtains, and Floormats, bringing MSRP to $23,609.
Invoice: $21,401
Carsdirect.com price incl. $750 rebate $20,801.
(meaning they want $100 above invoice).
This combination represents one of the better values in the Camry line, IMO. Get one now!
~alpha
I had to remove a message for that reason - sorry.
I have been emailing with the Internet manager with Fowler Toyota in Norman, OK. I requested the quote for Camry LE with several options (please refer to my previous message) to be added. He replied that he has the exact car that I requested. Good. Bargain ... and bargain..We finally got to the final figure.
Then, I emailed him back to double-check everything before I drove to his dealership which will take me approximately 2 hours. I requested him to fax me the final price to the office and list the options that we had agreed on. He was chicken out. He tried to find excuses that my fax # was wrong, my fax machine was not turned on and others. It is ridiculous.
I just wonder what kind of trick this dealer is playing. Definitely, this dealership cannot be trusted.
Its true. Happens alot out where we are NY. Alot of dishonest people out here. We got a quote from a dealer in Long Island in writing, drove all the way out there (1.5 hours). When we got there, the car was just sold as he put it, but he was offering us something in place of it at of course a higher price. A bunch of crap. try to goto a dealership that is recommended from someone you know.
GOOD LUCK!
Perhaps this is a reflection of a powerful company that lost-or perhaps never had-the humility or concern for customers. If I ever buy a Toyota again is not going to be in NY.
Anybody got any info they can share with a maybe-buy-a-Camry guy about long distance gas mileage and performance. I want to drive around the country next year and I'm debating whether I want to do it in a Prius..Camry or a new Vette. Ideas?
Thanks Rpgolfer
This is the lowest price I got from the 5 nearby dealers. Is it a good deal in SoCal?
Things to consider.
~alpha
Otherwise, thats not a bad price for an SE 4 auto with those options and no rebate-its about $130 above invoice, which may give you some room. Check out carsdirect.com- this will show you what a competitive deal is in your area. (Note that if you are going to accept a financing deal in lieu of rebate, you should add the rebate amount to the "carsdirect.com price" , because rebates are deducted from that quote automatically).
~alpha
MSRP Price : $22,549
Invoice Price : $20,221
CarsDirect Price: $19,371
My quoted price : $19,500
It is $721 under the invoice and $130 above the CarsDirect price. So I guess it is a good deal. Another dealer quoted my $19,900. Wondering why they can do so low (though I don't mind at all). Secret incensives going on?
Will update you the final result when I get the key. And I'll never get the key before the contract is final and the financial agreement is "approved" (from carBuyingTips.com)
If for any reason it fails to go through. I'll wait and bet for Toyota's December offer. Some say the last 2 weeks in December is usually good time to buy.
That sounds like a great idea, but I don't know if Edmunds will allow it. Maybe at a separate web site???
You got my vote. The post, as you suggested should have the dealer name, maybe salesperson/s experiences, both positive and negative. Pat(Our Host), is this something that can be done??
It's okay to name the dealership, just don't put any contact information in your message (see header for full details).
Tell me if I'm missing something ...
Paid $27,350
less $ 750 rebate
less $ 1,000 Customer Loyalty Certificate
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$25,600 including 1 year free prepaid maintenance
+ $289 Conveyance fee
+ $88 registration fee (State of CT)
Lynch Toyota in Manchester CT, dealt with the internet sales manager and had an excellent customer experience.
Options:
- Engine: 3.0L V6 DOHC SMPI
- Transmission: Electronic 5-Speed Automatic w/Overdrive
- Tires: P215/60R16 AS 94V
- Wheels: 16 in. x 6.5 in. JJ Aluminum w/Center Ornament
- Front Bucket Seats
- Monotone Paint Application
- Driver & Passenger Power Seat & Leather Package
- Leather Seat Trim
- EMV Navigation System
- Radio: AM/FM CD
- XLE Navigation Package
- Vehicle Stability Control
- 4 Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System
- Driver & Passenger Curtain & Side Airbags
- VSC & Side Airbag Package
- Carpet Floor/Trunk Mat (5-Piece Set)
- Molded Simulated Birdseye Maple Dash Applique
- Driver & Passenger Heated Seats
- Wheel Locks
~alpha
It was good timing for me
I am really interested in finding out more about this deal. That was certainly an excellent price. Why did the dealer offer such a steep discount from the MSRP? Was he trying to move inventory? Did you finance, what was the percentage? or did you buy it straight out? What was the invoice pricing on this vehicle? If you don't mind me asking what was the dealership name? We are awaiting our 04 SE V6 to arrive and the price we were quoted was $26,486.00 which includes the Navigation package, VSC package, rear spoiler, rear view dimming mirror, carpet mat set (5 piece), heated seats, the V5 security system and adjustable pedals. Our MSRP was $29,888.00. Our discount from the MSRP is about $3,402.00. Registration $63.50, Inspection $12.00, NYS Waste Tire Fee $12.50 OTD equals $28,745.99. But upon delievery we will be entitled to what ever rebates, incentives, etc. at that time. I am shooting for the 0% 36 Months deal.
Thanks
They wanted too much for the extended warranty so I am buying that from another dealer.
If you want more info, please feel free to email me at rpi86@yahoo.com. Thanks --Evan
Thanks for the reply. We are expecting to get our vehicle in mid December. Do you know where we can obatin such a coupon for loyal customers? We reside in the New York area.
Thanks
Anyway- I would imagine that calling Toyota's Customer Assistance Center, 800-331-4331, and inquiring about the availability of any loyalty certificates.
~alpha
The Toyota vehicles that I have owned are:
1984 Supra
1987 Cressida
1994 Camry
2000 RX300 (Lease)
I have contacted Toyota of California and they said that they would have the regional Toyota contact me. They claimed that it is the regional Toyota (for NY, NJ, CT)that sends these certificates out and they are aware of them. I am just hoping I can obtain a certificate/coupon before I accept delievery of our vehicle. Emarks1, did the dealer actually have to have this ceritificate on hand from you? or could they give you the discount and then obtain the funds from Toyota later so that they get reimburst? Did the certificate have your name on it or could anyone just have utilized it?
Emarks1, I just spoke with my dealership and they stated that the certificate was only good from 11-21-03 to 12-01-03. Is this information correct? When did you take delievery of your vehicle? My dealership claimed that there might be another special like that during the Christmas time, but he is not sure.
~alpha
And Antilock brakes came with my XLE...
~alpha
Not a jab on anyone, but I do not understand the above statement. I never go to a dealer's lot to buy just what they have available. I have never looked for a car that the dealer had exactly the options that I wanted in the color I wanted. Not even in the region, so they could not do a dealer swap. I only go to the dealer to test drive a similar model. Then once I decide on what I want and the price, I have the dealer order the car. I have done this with my last two cars. Nothing is more annoying than knowing exacty what you want and then trying to be sold something that you do not want. maybe if I bought a Honda or Acura, this would be different because of the way that they do trim levels as opposed to individual options.
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$870 was for the 7/100 platinum extended warranty
Even without ABS, I'm sure you'll be happy with you new Camry, rife, please give us updates as the miles roll on. Congrats! What color did you choose?
~alpha
In my subsequent statement, if you read over my last post you will catch that I was directing congratulations to rife, the new Camry owner who recently posted his/her deal in this forum.
But thanks for your info again anyway! Its always good to hear from satisfied owners!
~alpha
Leave it to me. Buying a sable and a camry and cannot find one on a lot in the SE that I am happy with. However, in the long run I am very happy with both of the cars because I got just what i wanted and did not pay for stuff I did not want.
I agree! Look at the additional luxury features of the xle and what you said really rings true. Glad you like your car. I wasn't able to get 0%, but I got 1K rebate and 2.9% for 60 months. I was very pleased with this deal. I am working on paying xtra each month to pay the car off early and minimize the interest paid.