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On an aside, I am reading that the Yokohama Geolander tires that came standard on my truck aren't so hot. Is that right? Reports on tirerack.com say that they need replacing between 20-30k miles...? Anybody got experience with these? On a positive note, I figured out from the VIN that my car was made in Japan. That's a pleasant surprise as I figured it was made in Canada like the others that I'd seen.
We have bought cars in the past too and always trusted and believed in Edmunds information on car prices.
We too mentioned them the costco membership... and our dealer said that the price he was offering us was better than the Costco Price.
We have a $1000 "customer cash" here in Michigan.. and we still got $1000 below invoice which means that there was still a $250 additional margin we could have bargained (if we knew about it before).
Did you show them your transcripts etc.? or a Graduate Certificate?
I think you have got the BEST DEAL on your RAV4, i.e. $2250 below invoice + 0 percent financing because we here had an option either get customer cash incentive or 0% financing and we opted for the $1000 customer cash incentive.
You did full homework and armed yourself with full ammunition before walking into the dealership....
Congratulations. Got to learn a lot from you
If it is of any help to you.. a dealer in Michigan has advertised in a local newspaper on Thursday May, 17th, 2012.
NEW 2012 RAV4 4WD for $22,217**
** PRICE+TAX,TITLE,PLATE,$190 DOC FEE& dest. ALL REBATES TO DEALER. RAV4 0% UP TO 60 MONTH.
0% financing available
Enjoy the experience
As far as the grad incentive, I used an unofficial transcript that I had printed out. You can find the info on qualifications here:
Toyota grad program
$22,298.00 Special Internet Sales Price - (Includes current cash incentives if any)
$ 668.94 3% Sales Tax for NC
$ 499.00 Doc fee
$ 9.30 Inspection fee
$ 30.00 Electronic filing fee
$ 74.00 Tags & title
$23,579.24 Out the door or Total Amount Financed
Does the dealer have extra incentive to deal if I am paying $12000-$14000 for a down payment?
Finally, after a lot of reluctance on my part and saying I will just go buy the car in the other dealer, they finally agreed to my price. I got $19.8K for a silver 2012 RAV4 Base FWD. It had previously been left out, and there was hail, and caused some damage, although when I inspected it, there were no longer any cosmetic problems.
So, after applying the $750 Edmund's cashback, I would have paid $19,050 for a NEW RAV4. That is a killer price and I'm very happy with it. MSRP was $23,925 (Base w/value package), and I got it for almost $5K less.
So, recap:
MSRP $23,925
Sale Price $21,800
Minus $1000 cash incentive
Minus $1000 grad incentive
Minus $750 Edmunds rebate
Plus $387 doc fee
Plus TTL $1531
= $20,968
Enjoy your RAV4.
Happy Memorial Weekend !!
$21K for base w/value package BEFORE any incentive ($1K cash, $1K Grad and Edmunds $750) has been offered by one of the dealers to me. I am still shopping.
What dealership did you get the quote at? I'm sure everyone would like to know considering I have yet to meet a dealership who would even touch that price.
For example being in snow belt of Michigan.. for me 4WD option is very important, but then I may not get it, if I wait too long.
On the other hand... if lot of models with sunroof option is left over, those prices may come down.
At the same time if MANY buyers are waiting for prices to go down and few 2012 models are available (dealers receiving calls from the buyers will sense it i.e. demand vs. supply) and may actually not budge in their deals on 2012 RAV4's either. i.e. many points to consider here..... But then an equally competitive Honda CRV is always there
Well it is your personal choice in the matter, and the amount of risk you are willing to take, while waiting for prices to go down.
I will watch this forum for some time to understand the demand vs. supply and price trend.
http://www.donlen.com/buildstart-toyota.aspx
I considered many other options before buying the RAV4. I considered another Honda Fit, the CRV, the Ford Focus, the Mazda CX-5 and Mazda 3, the Hyundai Elantra GT (won't be out until July at the earliest) and Accent, and the Prius. Basically, all hatchback/5-door versions with decent gas mileage.
After going through all of that, and getting quotes for all the cars, we thought the RAV4 was the best bang for buck. It would give us the ability to grow into in a few years as we start our family and get more pets, and the incentives were just right.
If the Hyundai Elantra GT was already out with a known MSRP, we may have put off the buy until it was released. Alas, they still haven't released it, and because we don't know how the market will look in a month or two down the road, we decided to purchase now.
I have no qualms with the price I paid for my RAV4. Got it at Beaman Toyota in Nashville. The lowest quote I got was from Toyota Direct in Columbus, OH for $20.8K after $1000 customer cashback (not including grad cashback).
good luck to all who are considering buying a car. It wasn't a particularly enjoyable process, and salesmen do not make it easy. Just be sure of what your price points are for each car you are considering, and do not waiver from it. If the dealer refuses, you can and should walk. More likely than not, unless your price point is completely unreasonable, they'll budge, especially if it is end of the month.
How did you get this information...??
http://www.donlen.com/buildstart-toyota.aspx
What else do you know about RAV4's
May be for once we should put all buyers in strong position....
So far it is always the dealers who are in strong position.
Hey Toyota RAV4 buyers... You all got to share your winning stories with us..
http://www.rav4world.com/forums/105-rav4-news-reviews-videos/89810-spy-pics-2014- -rav4-2.html#post915781
Lot's of good Rav4 info on that site, both good and bad. I'm not a dealer or a salesman if that is what you are implying.
My sixth sense already told me so...
In fact we all in this form appreciate all the help/information you can provide...
I got 0 percent financing for 60 months.. Does this sound inline. A little late I know..
I could have gotten a few hundred less at a competitor but this dealer also gives a lifetime engine and powertrain warranty for the life of the vehicle while I own it. I am sure that it has plenty of caveats but figured it would be worth a few hundred extra in case of receiving a catastrophic lemon of a car.
MSRP $24,675.00
INVOICE $23,898.00
Special Internet Sales Price
(Includes Current Cash Incentives If Any) $21,898.00
DISCOUNT FROM MSRP
$2,777.00
TOTAL BEFORE TAXES AND FEES $21,898.00
- TRADE $0.00
NET $21,898.00
TAX 3% $656.94
DEALER FEES $499.00
TAGS, TITLE & INSPECTION $113.30
OUT THE DOOR PRICE $23,167.24
Base 2.5L FWD with 3rd row and value package + floor mat at $21,600
Took $1000 rebate on top of this
Will apply for $750 edmunds now
Final after fees and taxes (8.25%) out of door in CA is $21,950 (after $1000 rebate and $750 edmunds).
I could have got another $500 off from base price but in entire Northern CA, only 3-4 Rav4 were available with 3rd row package during this memorial day weekend and all but one were in white color, which I didn't want!
Tip: If you are looking for base (w/o 3rd row) - you may try to get in $20,500 to $21,000 as cost. If you are taking base + moon roof - you may try to get anywhere from $21,00 to $21,500
Good luck!
Chopperkid200... how much did you pay OTD..?
Will you please give the price break up?
Congratulations on your new RAV4.....
Many dealers are trying to reach their monthly sales target...
Enjoy your car buying experience...
The fremont guy (Jay) was reasonable to deal with and should be able to give you the deals I mentioned (or at least will work with you to come close to it). Though I bought from another dealer as fremont didn't have the car I wanted. I bought from stockton but he went back on his word for couple of things and I had a bad experience just dealing with him. Ultimately, I got the car I wanted but I would not recommend that dealership to anyone for any purchase, very rude and zero customer service, they trap you to visit and they play games. Sales person I dealt was nice and she went out of her way to personally help where she could.
Good luck.
2012 Toyota RAV4 2WD with moonroof upgrade package
$20898 plus tax, title, fees, and the paltry interest=roughly 22,500 OTD take off another 750 Edmunds equals about 21750 OTD.
We went for the $1000 rebate.. and they gave us loan at 3.99 %.
Congratulations. Enjoy your RAV4
Price break down:
20283 + Tax, Tags, Fee= $21500
Edmunds Discount = $750
OTD Price = $20750
I was reading some place that now credit union financing is available from the dealers too. BUT.... Got to do more research on it.
Congratulations on your purchase of your new RAV4
Mine is a limited 2wd with premium plus package and carpet mats.
This is no rebates etc. included. I also got o% apr for 5 years!! I will put a break down later.
It was like 24496.
with like 1765 in taxes
I want to say 600 in dealer fees yada yada yada
Anyway out the door price was 27k on the nose.
I put 3 k down and payments are 400 a month for 60 months.
In my opinion you got around invoice price... plus zero percent financing.
Are you applying for the $750 rebate.
I believe your deal is very much comparable to our RAV4 deall
I think sticker was like 27683 or something.
Yes I have applied for the edmunds rebate but I didn't include that in the above. Just trying to post apples to apples..
Thx for the reply!
You are correct from your post low inventory with third row seat. I could not get the color I wanted and have to compromise with the blue color which is in dealers hand.
I had visited this forum then... and there were hardly any entries from buyers. In fact I remember wondering.. if there were anybody even buying Toyota RAV4... Comparatively.. the Honda CRV forum was much more active.
We wanted Toyota RAV4 because we wanted something that did not look like the current SUV's i.e. (like a wagon). Therefore the WHEEL and door behind this RAV4 was appealing to us.
Our buying RAV4 was like jumping into an ocean... not knowing the depth of the water.. There were hardly any clues.
Check my very very FIRST entry in this forum and you will know what I am talking about. It is heartening to see that this forum has become very active now and each one is helping the other like a great Team Work.. trying to swim together..
Yes under the circumstances I believe it is a decent deal. Your deal is very much comparable with MY deal for Toyota.. rav4 . And we too have applied for the rebate from Edmunds.. and still awaiting the money.
I am new to this forum. I am wondering what is $750 Edmunds rebate ?
If you can give some information on that it would be great.
Thanks!
MSRP $31679, Invoice (as posted by dealer) $30101. There was some more room to negotiate but missed!
Submitting $750 edmunds rebate tomorrow!
Hope this info helps.