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Don't worry about the price you paid: you have the BEST color!
Silver Pine Mica, the Most Excellent Choice...
Mike
guess what color my Avy is?!
Deven
I think there are about four of us now in the world who have discovered the beauty of Silver Pine Mica!
One thing more than one has mentioned is that the distributor they "have" to work with, Gulf States Toyota, adds things in (advertising fees just to name one) that don't show up in Edmunds, Kelly Blue Book, or other sites. I've seen an extra $35 destination charge on some sites, but that's chicken feed . . . does anyone have info - any info at all - on Gulf States' fees?
Deven.
This is my 3rd Avalon ('95, '01) and the car has surpassed every expectation!
This is my first Avalon, what a great car so far, everybody who has seen this car is falling in love with it.
SOB
http://www.carcrash.org/mediaweb/00003.pdf
Also, given that these two models are similar in terms of options, which would get a better deal?
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I'm located in Central New Jersey. What is a fair price to pay for this automobile?
Thanks.
Can't find anything like the subject deal on the Toyota Avalon here around Nashville, TN.
Thanks!!
sulky
McDonough Toyota in VA
Modern Toyota in NC
All matched the deal.
I do not think this is true because my experience in buying my Avalon was very similar to those posted in this forum. Any how, here is the rundown on our car just to give you another reference to get the best deal.
2006 Avalon XLS Limited Titanium Metallic with Laser Cruise, DVD Nav, VSC, Vehicle Shield Pkg., Rear Spoiler, Remote Start, Mud Guards, Carpet Mat Set and dealer options of window etch, tape stripes, prep, and another attempted charge of $1,000.00 for market value adjustment. MSRP $39,001.00 Dealers Sticker Price of approximately $41,000.00 Price paid before TTL $35,623.00 The only impovement I could think of is if the car had XM, XM is great for the music lover on trips. My wife and I are both pleased with this new car. :shades:
Thanks to all who have shared their pricing to help others.
KLP
Paul
I offered $19,500 and specifically stated that that was to include any extra charges such as "document prep". After the meeting with the sales manager, the salesman told us the offer was accepted and then came back with the detail which showed an additional $45 for "document prep". I wasn't too surprised at that, but was amazed when they came back the next time having eliminated $40 of the additional charge, leaving $5. $5!!!
After getting that corrected, we proceeded to the finance manager, who, in the course of going through the paperwork asked us to sign a waiver related to the dealer warranty stating that the vehicle may have been a daily rental. When I told him I wouldn't sign that based on what the salesman had told us, he brought in a carfax to clear everything up. It sure did! It showed that the vehicle had been originally owned by a business and wholesaled out twice during the past year. So, just for clarification, I said to the finance manager, "So you have no idea who originally owned this vehicle." He confirmed that was the case. So, the trade-in price of $19,700 was fiction, as well. That's when we walked out. The irony is that we might have bought the car anyway if we were told the truth up front.
We have since sold our '96 Avalon for $4,600 (the dealer had offered $2,5xx) and ordered an '06 Touring for delivery next month (from another dealer!). So far, so good. I'll report back after delivery.
I'm looking at: VSC & Seat Heater Pkg., Moon Roof, Floor Mats, Jbl Radio Pkg., XM radio & Wheel Locks. Silver Pine Mica color and Ivory interior. Thank you for your price estimate.
Paul
Tavia
I cannot say enough about this dealership, I just wish we lived closer so they could do all the service on the car. Check out my other posts (dandl) under this forum (buying experiences) and also check out posts by Kirkendoll under the Avalon 2005+ forum. It was his post that led us to Hutchinson. I called Midwest Toyota and told them about Kirkendolls deal as posted on Edmunds and the salesman happily matched his price. Ordered the car, flew in using frequent flier miles, and drove it home and it's been pure joy ever since. Hope this helps.
Laura
I have been reading these forums daily and have been salivating over the new style Limited for weeks. Some days are better than others and well today was my lucky day.
I literally stole a mint 2005 Limited Avalon with only 111 (one hundred eleven) miles for a screaming mimi price of only $28,500. I cannot not describe my feeling of joy and happiness right now. Here are the options that came with the car:
Navigation, laser cruise, VSC, floor & trunk mats, pin stripe, and remote start. What more could I ask to have dropped in my lap? Not a thing. I didn't want a rear spoiler on a front drive car. Who cares about mud flaps? I was giddy...
How did all this happen you ask? Lucky to be living in Tampa, Fl where a buddy of mine is a used car wholesaler who regularly attends the auto auctions in Tampa and Orlando. He knew of my desire to buy a Limited but cautioned me that 05' Limiteds have not been rolling through as of yet. Well, He called me this morning to alert me to the fact that this baby was being auctioned in Orlando at the Manheim auction. It was listed by Manheim as an XLS. But when he visually inspected the car, it was in fact a Limited.
The first thing I did was a reality check regarding the ultra low mileage. With the clock ticking until the car was up for auction, I wondered if it was damaged somehow so I paid $19.95 to Carfax and it came up perfectly clean. I then quickly called a Toyota dealer and had them run the VIN and tell me the service history.
Again everything checked out. So I then researched prices at Edmunds for a used Limited and instructed my guy to bid with a "not to exceed price" of $29,900 (which I thought would never really work based on the option load the car had).
The rest is history as they say. And to think that just a few scant days ago I was sitting in a Toyota dealer's showroom listening to a bunch of manipulative techniques by hack salesmen and managers plying their trade with ToyoGuard, SouthEast Dealer Administrative fees, etc - well you get the point.
Today is my day and I'm now sitting in a Limited!
Island Avy :shades:
I also had the salesman say that it has bluetooth and that he has set one up. I was curious if there is any Toyota that has bluetooth, that he might be confusing the Avalon with.
Also, if you have to order an avalon, how long does it usually take? And do you have to pay when you order it or when you take the delivery of it
If your willing to travel a bit I recommend Lee's Toyota of Jamaica, NY. I live in Suffolk and shopped at many LI Toyota dealerships. Ended up ordering my Limited from Lee's Internet Sales team. Very nice folks and no BS. I ordered a Titanium/Lt Grey which is not normally sent to Northeast. Not only were they the only dealer readily willing to special order, they gave me the best price also. Told me approx. 8 weeks for delivery. I have 4 more weeks to go till she arrives!
10% deposit when placing the order, balance on delivery.
Did suffolk dealers not give you good deals or just did not have what you wanted/didn't want to special order?
1. 98% of the Nassau Suffolk dealers were not willing to special order.
2. 98% of the LI dealers are "car salesmen" types.
3. Out of the 6 or so dealers I emailed with the same questions, only Lee's answered my questions, told me how long, and gave me a starting price. The rest all sent a generic reply trying to establish a contact with you in person.
4. No I am not Korean?????
Use the Internet Sales Dept at Lee's