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Alternatively, I am thinking about a Touring with side airbags, DVD, and leather (maybe the luxury group too but not sure about that package).
Anyone buy one lately??
Deals may be actually not as good in July as they were in June, as the rebates have actually gone down.
MSRP = 32,730.00
Employee Disc = (3,102.00)
Dealer Disc = (1,169.78)
Rebate = (2,500)
Total Price = 25,958.22 + Tax
I leased on a 39 month 15K lease. Paid $800 up front (first month & DMV fees).
Residual = 44%
MF = .00161
Monthly Pymt = $361.33 + Tax
(Note that the MF may be a tad higher than published rates. The published rate is .0015, which would have made my monthly $5 less...)
This was done at Power Chrysler in Valencia, CA, and it was all negotiated up front via email.
MSRP $31,285
Employee Disc $(3,386)
Rebate $(2,500)
Dealer Disc $( 899)
Total Discounts $(6,785)
Total + Tax + Title $24,500
I visited two other dealership that will not deal with me and fixed their prices at the employee discount. They kept telling me that the EP was lower than the invoice price and they couldn't go any lower. One of those kept calling me and I kept telling him to reduce his price but he never did. Also, I did the Consumer Report's Car Pricing thing but it did not help. CR's price was the same price that you get from edmunds.com (do not waste your money).
I hope this helps someone.
Model Info: 2000 Chrysler Town & Country LXi with All-Wheel-Drive (includes 3.8 liter V-6 engine and 4-wheel disc brakes), 29Y Package (includes leather interior, power seats, Infinity stereo system, alarm, 16” aluminum wheels, roof rack, various convenience groups, etc.), Heated Front Seats and Trailer Tow Group.
MSRP/Invoice (in 2000): $35,140/$31,686
Price paid (in March 2000): $32,276 + tax.
Edmund’s trade-in value (in August 2006): $ 4,000 (almost 90% depreciation over 6 years).
Strengths: Slightly “upscale” interior (compared to other minivans), room to comfortably seat seven adult passengers.
Weaknesses: POOR RELIABILITY, UNDERPOWERED (3.8L V6 engine), POOR FUEL ECONOMY (13.4 MPG observed over 6 years of driving).
Summary: My wife has driven this minivan for 99,000 miles and it’s literally falling apart. The exhaust manifold cracked and needed expensive replacement at just over 70,000 miles. The car leaked transmission fluid for almost 2 years (never properly diagnosed or repaired by the dealer). The engine currently sounds like a poorly-made sewing machine. This vehicle has been in the shop 8 times in the past 6 years (for other than routine maintenance). In contrast, my 2000 BMW has only been in the shop 3 times (for minor repairs) over the same 6-year period. My wife is currently looking for a new vehicle and we haven’t even considered buying another Chrysler product. We expected much more from a vehicle that costs over $30K. We’ll probably end up purchasing a much more reliable Japanese brand holds its value longer.
I hope “Dr. Z” is improving the reliability of his newer vehicles!
There are so many competitors in the minivan market, with the Korean brands jumping in now also, that good pricing for the Chrysler twins is likely to continue. If you are patient, this is especially true.
Thanks
Any comments?
There might not be many choices in leftover 2006 models if you wait until October, though Chrysler may give the dealers more incentives to unload them the longer you wait.
Also, you could consider checking the Dodge dealers as well, since Grand Caravan is a twin of Town and Country.
I'd wait until November to buy. Last Nov was a great time to get an 07 model, but I tihnk Jan & Feb of this year were the best. There was $5k on the table for 2006 models, more than the $4k even now that 2007's are hitting the lots.
Hm, I think you meant and 05 model, right? The 07's might be hitting the lots for the first time by now.
Downside is the longer you wait to buy a leftover 06, the less choices you have. Right now I saw an ad for an Dodge Grand Caravan SXT for $7200 off MSRP, which is just about what I received in discounting in June for a 2006 GC SE, which MSRP'd for about $1-2K less than the SXT. I would expect long wheel base T&C's to be discounted about the same. Pricing could get even better the longer you wait, and if you are not fussy about color and exact equipment packages, one should do well.
End of model year is almost always a good bargain hunters time to shop.
In June I got $4,000 rebate +$750 owner loyalty rebate plus dealer discount of about $2350, for a total of about $7100 off MSRP on a Grand Caravan SE. Could I have done the same deal in November 2005 for a 2006 model? Perhaps.
Whether I buy at the beginning or end of the model year matters little to me, as we normally keep our vehicles ten years or more, so the remaining value of a ten year old vehicle is not dependent on model year, more dependent on the condition at that point.
I read an ad in yeterday's newpaper for a new 2006 DGC SXT for $18k in Metro Detroit. I'm sure that does not include destination of $730, and idoes include employee discount, but that's a good price. $25k, not a good price. 2007 models are either hitting the lots of coming soon and they will have big incentives in the next 2 months as the 2008 redesign is coming next year.
Mike
Once they see that you REALLY like the car it puts pressure on you to buy.
I have walked out of several dealerships after they rejected my offer. I even had a Chrysler dealer tell me to my face that I didn't know what I was talking about when I made him an offer on a minivan. The funny things is that HE called me back , within a few days to ask if I would be interested in his van at a more agreeable price. I guess no one else was interested in it. By then I had found a van that was cheaper and more layed out than his.
The van I am intesrested in will be at the dealership this week Thursday.
Is this reasonable or am I asking them to go down to much?
Thanks advance for your comments and Merry Christmas everyone! :shades:
Does this sound like a good deal for year end clearance on this type ofvehicle.
Thanks,
VJ
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OK, enough of my soapbox, if you wnat to know what packages the T&C has, drop a line and put T&C in subject line. Hope I have helped in some small way. :confuse:
Is this really Chrysler's fault or the dealership's?? Find a new dealer!
What is your price before TTL?
Thanks.
I thought the 08's aren't hitting the street until Sept? Should be a pretty normal length model year for 07...
what's MSRP of your vehicle? thanks!!
Sorry for late response, have not checked the forum lately.
The MSRP was 21,985. :shades:
My name is Diana C. I have been trying to purchase a new Mercedes suv. I got a great deal on it but they said that they can't deliver without a Chrysler i.d. number for purchase. I have asked so many people and they said its no big deal to get one but I was hoping you could help me. I am happy to compensate for the i.d. number but I can't afford the car without it. Any help you could give me? Thank you! Diana
Is it a good deal?
I've been browsing Autotrader for a new T&C limited, black. I live in the Boston Area but the majority of the black limited models are up in Michigan and other areas accross the country. Do you think the local dealers around my area would be willing to have one sent here from another state, possibly by doing a trade with that dealership. I've never seen anyone talk about this issue on the forums. If they do so, I hope they don't stiff me on the price since I can't just easily shop around since black limited models are practically non-existant in my area. Thanks!
Thanks for your prompt reply. If you don't mind, could you please send the name of sale person / tel # to my wife's email: julia_zhy@yahoo.com?
Many thanks!!
I am looking to purchase the exact vehicle but am unable to get any of my local dealerships to come down under 20K. If you could give me some insight as to how you did it I would greatly appreciate it! I have twin girls and a third on the way so I really need the space..LOL.
Thanks,
Mark
If I understand you correctly the T&C you bought was about 32,000. minus the $45oo rebate, using the EC number the dealer was able to discount the vehicle another 7500? That is pretty incredible. Any idea how I can get one of these numbers?
Thanks,
Mark
Please let me know.
wiszman@wp.pl
In mid May, we purchased a 2007 Town & Country Limited with a list price of $39,200. At an Aurora, Colorado, dealership, we received the Chrysler $4,500 price incentive plus an additional $2,701 dollars off by the dealer. No negotiating. Final price of $31,999 was very close to the price we paid for our 1998 T&C LXI.
I had intended to wait for the 2008 but could not pass that deal up.
I am planning to by a minivan, it is my pleasure to get your suggestion, that, why I should pick up Town & County '07 limited and what would be the final price?