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2003-2008 Toyota Corolla Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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:Shekhar
I would love to buy (toyota corolla le 2005) for that price, even without floor mats or security system. How do I do that?
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-VV Audio value package
-CF Carpet floor mats
-CK All weather guard package
-C1 Trunk mat
Is it a good deal? I am pretty happy with the price though. The sales person was very patient, not pushy at all. It is very helpful to use edmunds to get some internet quotes and bring the lowest price you get to start negotiating.
Compared to Honda, Toyota is much harder to shop for because of all the different options. Even the rear heating duct is an option that many Corollas don't have!
I finally paid this price for my 2005 Corolla LE Auto.
Alloy wheels
Audio Value pkg
V5 Security System
Mats, Trunk mats,
All weather guard pkg
5yr/60,000 mile extended warranty
Price: 14914(Invoice)+ 1048(Tax+otherfees)=$15962 (Out of the door)
This includes $500+$400(college grad) rebates.
Do you guys feel is this a good price?
Thanks.
2005 Toyota Corolla LE (6 miles) with:
automatic transmission
AW - alloy wheels
VV - audio value pkg (6-CD changer and cruise control)
BE - side/curtain airbags
AB - antilock brakes
CF - floor mats
MSRP: $17,953
invoice: $16,457 - $500 rebate = $15,957 effective invoice
my price: $15,500 + tax/reg/doc
doc/tire fees: $50
Toyota's holdback is 2%, so my price is less than invoice - holdback. However, I think I still paid too much because the dealer just accepted my offer through email.
~alpha
I just find $400 student rebate for corolla. how come you get $900 rebate?
and can you tell the name of the dealer?
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I really wanted to get anti-lock brakes and the leather trim package, but was told that it would be impossible in SoCal (why???), and it was really hard to even find a dealer that had a car with side air bags in stock. Apparently Toyota decides in advance which geographic area gets what options, and the consumer does not really get a choice! I called lots of dealers to verify this, and it looks like its true. Apparently Toyota thinks that in SoCal at least, the only people that buy Corolla's are trying to save a buck at any cost, so don't offer much in the way of options. Sucks, since I wanted to buy one because it seems like great value for a safe, economical commuter car, instead of driving my gas guzzling Volvo SUV.
I'd recommend at least trying CarsDirect.com, to get an idea of a what a good price is for your area, then visit a few local dealers and see if they can beat it. In most cases they can't, but if they can, then go for it! If not, work with CarsDirect - they make car buying a really quick and easy experience.
I got the ABS and side airbags that I wanted, but I had to get alloy wheels which I didn't want. Who would buy side airbags at $563 but not want ABS at $335? What is Toyota thinking?
I don't like shopping for Toyotas with all of those packages and options. Hondas are much more straight forward.
The crappy thing about the college rebate is that you have to have a job lined up for after graduation. What kinda of college student gets that? Not me I guess.
MM
~alpha
If anyone sees this message & you know a dealer who can match this price, please let me know.
RSL
Post purchase dissonance.
Convenience Package - (Cruise cOntrol and Power Door Locks)
All Weather Guard
50 State Emmission
Preferred Owners Portfolio (Don't know about it)
4 Pc Floor Mats.
They are offering around 14,700 + Tax (7%) + Title (125$).
On top of it, they offer either 400$ rebate or 1.9% APR. (Means final price will around 14300 + Tax + Title.
On Cars.com, I got 14,328 + Tax + Title. (It appears to be they did not apply the rebate). Carsdirect.com is about 200$s plus, after including the report)
The question is $14300 (and change) is a decent price for the above vehicle or is that a so so price or too much for it?.
Thanks
Automatic
Allow wheels
Audio value pkg(6 cd changer and cruise control)
Floor mats
MSRP $16,518, Invoice $15,253
I paid $14,447+tax+fees=out the door price $15,918.
I didn't take the $500 rebate and instead taken the special financing.
LE Trim
Auto
6-CD + Cruise Control
Weather package
Floor mats
A dubious package consisting of rental car assistance etc
2 free oil change coupons [$30]
[$15650 - $1000 rebate] = $14650 + TTL [tax in TX is 6.25 - around $920] + Inventory tax + Doc fee + Dealer Advtg fee + MFA [something about more advertising] = $15790
Dest. charge is $585 - included in the invoice price, of course
Did I go good?
Thanks.
Sesh
Compared to some of the deals I've read here I should have waited.
2005 Corolla LE AT
All Weather Guard (CK)
Audio Value Package (VV)
Cargo Net (GN)
Carpet Floor Mats (CF)
Trunk Mat
Price: $14075 plus Tax/Title/plates and $240 processing.
OTD price: $14,820
If so, looks like I overpaid by about $500.
ABS , V6 Security ,cruise Control. How much would extended warranty cost.
What is Vehicle stability Control ?
If anyone has purchased Corolla LE recently , would appreciate if you can share the prices
Thanks in advance
Edit: The car, for some reason, had around 300 miles on the odometer. What's up with that? Any ideas?
~alpha