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automatic/value pkg 2/cd player/weather guard pkg/5 piece floor mats set/cruise/abs brakes
$15,242
the out the door price tax title etc.... was around $16,300
Thank you to whomever for your help.
~alpha
I bought my LE off the lot and it came with Value Package #2. I didn't want Cruise control or color coded side mirrors (since my car is black) and made the dealer eat the cost if he wanted me to drive the car off the lot.
To desertguy: I hear you mister! Warm seats in your climate is just what you need.some of these salesmen could sell ice cubes to eskimos.
To dolla2000: Thanks for the info on carsdirect.com.Are they reputable?are they cheaper than going to a dealer?Does anyone else have an opinion of carsdirect?
mbbstims
Anyway, I ordered my Corolla S with the equipment I wanted at the price I wanted. I had to special order to get the factory sunroof along with the side airbags, spoiler and the white color.
So far the car has been great and I have received many compliments on it!
Lots of questions,I know.Can you help ultrarunner? Does anyone else have some info or an opinion?
Thank you, mbbstims
The thing I liked about Cars Direct that is different from the other internet outfits that I dealt with is that they really have hundreds or thousands of dealers in the program and they give you a firm price quote up front on-line.
All of the other internet outfits said someone would be contacting me shortly with a price and availability. It turns out that they were mostly Dealership Groups trying to sell me something that they had in stock and with the exception of one Dealer about 50 miles away, all were much more expensive.
Anyway, my case was a little more complicated because no one in the Western United States had a Corolla equipped the way I wanted it.
The Dealer's Fleet Manager did put in extra effort by agreeing to release a white Corolla they had been allocated for build about 4 weeks out and then requesting that the Distributor ask the factory if the options could be changed to my requirements.
All in all quite a few telephone calls were placed in the span of about 4 days. The end result, by luck or persistence was that all parties cooperated and we took delivery 3 days after our car was built at NUMMI Fremont. The entire process took about 24 days.
I shopped for about a month before hand and in my case, Cars Direct really did have the best price.
I was really turned off by some of the Dealers I visited because their sales people really did not know as much as I did about Corolla options. Some flat out lied about the sun roof and side airbags. I was repeatedly told that they were not available as factory equipment!
- VP package (radio, cassette, A/C, digital clock)
- Beefed-up rear defogger
- Color-keyed side mirrors
- Floor mats
- Wheel covers
- Toyoguard protection package (at $695 MSRP this is a rip-off in my opinion)
Out-the-door price was $13.6K (tax, tag & license fee included).
Hope this helps those of you who are shopping. Toyota does have a $500 custome incentive *for Corolla CEs only*.
California Dealer
Indigo Ink
Automatic
V.Package 1(Air,Power Win/Lock, Digital clock
Heavy duty defogger
4Pcs Floor Mat
CD
I got the Invoice price!!!!
Grand total $15,XXX including tax,tag,license fee.
You may find AC useful two months out of twelve, but that opinion may not be shared by others when it comes time to sell the car.
If you are like most Americans, you use the old car as a down payment on a new car. Not having AC will not only result in getting a lower price for your car (as compared to an AC equipped model), but it will also make it harder to sell in the first place.
In the long run, you will be better off buying the Corolla with AC.
Dealing with carsdirect interests me because the savings sounds good and I also do not like talking to car salesmen.Every other word that comes out of them is a lie.I also agree when you say that they do not even know about the product they are selling.
Majorthomecho: I wanted to buy an echo but the rest of the family did'nt like it.What you say about the AC makes sense.I will consider it. Thanks
mbbstims
My car had 3.1 miles on it and was show-room ready. I actually saw my car the previous day when it was delivered to the Dealer with all of the protective shipping plastic bump-strips on it and my wheel covers and floor mats stowed in the trunk.
The next day it was detailed and all of the fluid levels topped off, gas tank filled and ready for me to pick up. I signed the papers which took about 20 minutes and drove it home. On the way home I stopped at the bank to get a cashiers check and then mailed it certified to Cars Direct for the full purchase amount. I was a little surprised that it was so easy.
The only stessfull part was getting my special order accepted by the factory. I think with or without Cars Direct that Factory Orders are always complicated.
Any warranty work is to be honored at any Toyota Dealer. I inspected the car very closely and have yet to find any problems in 4 months of driving including one vacation trip to Lake Tahoe of 600 miles.
I think Cars Direct is a great tool to negotiate the best price even if you end up buying locally. I could have saved some time by going with Cars Direct in the beginning instead of shopping local Dealers.
By the way, I did send a picture and a Thank You note to Toyota Nummi for building my Factory Order.
Hope this helps. I like to know what you decide and if Cars Direct is still beating the Dealers 4 months after my purchase.
31.2 mpg, mostly in town, moderate load, ac on and up and down some steep hills!
48.7 mpg, Lake Tahoe Nevada to San Francisco (Down Hill most of the way, AC off, car unloaded. (I thought my gas gauge was broken because the indicator went down so slowly!)
I shifted my car to Parking position before the car comes to a complete stop, and I heard some grinding sounds from underneath my car. What kinda of damage could that have cause?? My car still runs fine, I think..... You think I should have my car check out?? Appreciated if you could answer my question.
Thanks
I hope this helps.
~alpha
I've been reading a few previous posts--about the non-air. My previous car had no ac (a 1991 Toytota Tercel named Henry, whom I just sold) and it was a horrible problem when I was trying to sell it. Even with 77K, which was great for a 1991, a lot of people wouldn't even test drive him because he had no ac. I never minded, but a lot of people do...
As far as ordering cars with EXACTLY what you want, I wanted to get ABS on Bob, but the dealer said ABS is not really seen much in my part of the country. (AKA Ohio) I thought that seemed odd. It should take 1-2 months to order one from the factory. The only way they can get one faster is to get it from another dealer in a trade...
As for my car, I love it...anyone in the Cols. OH area looking for a toyota, I'll be more than happy to reference you to where I got my car. My salesman said I bought the nicest loaded Corolla they'd ever sold. And I got a great deal.
I'm so happy!
Speaking of the Corolla S, I saw this nice Black 2001 Corolla S the other day, and the person had not only tinted the windows but also added a few stainless steel plates around the middle console, brake and gas pedals, as well as a matching stainless steel ball shifter. I thought it really added a lot of style to the car, especially when matched with the black interior and the Celica steering wheel. You're lucky to have the option of putting in a sunroof; we Canadians, although your Corolla was probably built right here, don't have access to the sunroof option, unless it's dealer-installed. I wouldn't want it though, because it would've been a bit tight for me (I'm 6'4").
I know I'm repeating myself, but I have a 2001 LE too, but I didn't go with the S model because I didn't want the black interior; my previous car had that and I wanted to make a change. I really liked the Indigo Ink with the beige interior anyway, and I didn't care much for the fog lamps. I added a spoiler and got the windows tinted. I now have 6200 kms. on my car and I'm very, very impressed with the mileage I'm getting with my car. BTW, I like the fact that you've named your car Bob; I think it adds a bit of personality or style. I called it "Suki", which means "ski" in Japanese. Weird I know, but hey it's fun.
Coolguy: I think it's great that your parents are working at the Toyota plant. Do you have any aspirations to work there as well later? How do they like the working conditions at the Ky. plant?
Some advice would be appreciated.
My mom works in Erlanger at the North American headquarters. It's just the office facility. She regrets becoming an accountant....but other than that she likes her job. Toyota is a great company to work for. High pay and lots of vacation! Sometimes she might complain of Japanese head honchos in the office she has to deal with because they don't speak English well and it can become confusing and inefficent with allthe translating and sometimes the men can be demanding. But she likes what she does and its a really friendly environment there. I've been there and everyone is so nice. I dont' have any plans to work there. I think i might want to be an engineer of some kind. Those are needed though at Toyota so I could possibly work there. Automobile and aeronautical companies would be great to work for but I'd prefer Toyota or Lexus over any other auto company. I'm somewhat of a perfectionist I admit...seriously...I am...and I couldn't work for an American company that just builds a car and sells it for as low as it can go. I would have to work for the best...because I always do my best. See what I mean? It's somewhat hard to explain. I want to "stand behind my work" Just look at the Corolla back seat vs. the Cavalier. The Corolla's has headrests and much more work and shape appears wihle teh cavaliers is a one piece folding back seat with no headrests or shape. Hehe "Simply the best!"
Yes, but I have a VE that doesn't have the split fold rear seats. I took the clips out of the rear deck but I couldn't get it to budge. The rear deck looks as though it needs to be slid forward to remove, which would mean that the rear seat would need to be removed in the case of VE models. (CE & LE models would just need to fold their seats forward).
I can't imagine how I'd shift -- I don't want to burn my hand. BTW, I'm from GA.
hard to find ABS though
On a similar note, we just went through a huge heat wave recently, where I saw my outside temperature gauge in my Corolla read 41 degrees Celsius! (I think it's approximately 115 degrees Farenheit) We're not really used to these temperatures in Canada!