By accessing this website, you acknowledge that Edmunds and its third party business partners may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to collect information about you and your interactions with the website as described in our
Privacy Statement, and you agree that your use of the website is subject to our
Visitor Agreement.
Comments
you got your warranty from KC Summers I believe.
was it a genuine Toyota warranty? identical to the one you would have if you bought it through your dealer?
It was a very exciting few months, learning and searching for a good deal.
Since time is money too, we decided to order one rather than waiting for our lucky day.
We signed a buyer's order on a Desert Sand Mica XLE Ltd AWD with HO, FE, Z1, HP & DK (manuals, free). The cost was $39,314 + 6% PA Tax (on the balance of the purchase after trade-in) + $125.95(T&T transfer). If we decided to not to trade-in then the T&T will be higher (for a new plate).
MSRP $41,453/Invoice $37,175 (includes TDA $512 if the invoice on Z1 is $174 as KBB lists, the dealer told me that the TDA was $412 and the invoice on Z1 was $274)/Purchase Price $39,314 (half way in between)/$500 non-refundable (except as permitted by law?) deposit
The Dual Port Hitch was not added as it does not have 2" type-III receiver port.
It will be 8-12wks for delivery.
The 7yr/100K/$0 ext warranty was offered at $890 but will be negotiated further later.
I had two ext warranties, one for 2000 T&C AWD and the other for 98 Subaru Outback. For T&C, the purchase was the money well spent (fully recovered the cost+ during the 75k coverage) but for Outback, the purchase was at best the even (for the 75k/6yr coverage). Considering the Toyota quality, I am wondering if the ext warranty will be beneficial or not. I will get one though since the vehicle has lots of components that are expensive to fix and since the warranty covers up to 100K.
I have it in the car for now, but I don't think I'll need to carry it with me yet? right?
nickles - All indications are it's real Toyota as if i purchased it from my dealer.
ohres - My advice is to get it...
Can't opine on the price as I did all my shopping for the XLE AWD, which is harder to find in that trim level.
Next step is to search for extended warranty.
My price was $500 over invoice. For anyone looking to get an XLE LTD FWD with HO, Freeman Toyota in Santa Rosa has one. I was quoted $35342 ($500 over invoice) on Saturday, just after I purchased the non LTD version.
I also want to thanks those who pointed me to KC Summers Toyota. I've bought my warranty and my maintenance plan from them. I also referred a couple of friends!
Thanks again.
Rob
Thanks for your advise.
I will get one when I pick up the van.
It looks like that it is still sellers' market. Over the past four months, the situation on the availability of the Ltd AWD van was not improving at all.
It did NOT make sense at the $1200 that my dealer wanted.
The deal was separate from the extended warranty. There was no "package deal" offered. I am still happy with the prices, though. Hope that helps.
We are looking to purchase an XLE Package 12 or 14 ASAP. Wondering if anyone could recommend a dealership in Southeastern PA or NJ.
Looks like from Edmunds based on my zip code the TMV is not much off the MSRP. We are hoping to do much better than that.
Thanks.
Thanks for the advice
The location and age of their showroom may not be greatest - but they were wonderful to deal with.
Another thing is that I only drive about 10,000mi/yr. So if the 55,000 mile plan is capped at 4 years, in that time I will have only gone about 40,000 miles. My cost would have been $840 so not quite as good a deal but still OK. Any thoughts?
It is the Toyota Maintenance plan, and is honored at all dealerships can't wait to use it at the dealership that sold me our Sienna.
Thank you
The board was helpful, especially linking me to CarsDirect and having seen an explanation of Toyota's "TDA" or addl. destination charge.
Dealership was Butler Toyota in Indianapolis.
Thanks!
Given the amount of miles we drive, I suppose I should be less focused on how many years of protection we get, especially since it's the milleage that's important, not so much the years.
I'm also tempted to get the pre-paid maintenance plan as well, but it's kinda hard to swallow the up-front cost right now.
We've had the car 5 weeks now, and have put over 6,000 miles on it. I had it in last week for it's first oil change and tire-rotation.
Are Extended Warranties Warranted? (SmartMoney)
and from our site:
Prepaid Maintenance Plans
Steve, Host
I got burned by Warranty Gold and don't want anyone else to get burned as well.
The link for the maintenance plans is good, thanks.
We should tell the author about the problems with Warranty Gold though; that'd make a good update.
For those wondering, see:
"Warranty Gold" Claims
and
Warranty Gold Customer Now Happy!!
If I were in the market, I'd try to get one backed by the manufacturer.
Steve, Host
From the FAQ:
"Edmunds.com has accepted advertising from a number of providers of extended vehicle warranties. Our advice is to look at a number of providers and compare." link
Steve, Host
They had a Ltd AWD/HE at about $2300 below MSRP about 10days ago.
I cannot say whether they are good or not since I did not check their reputation or service record but their offer on a Ltd AWD was better than others in SE PA region.
You may check all the others in the region since the dealer response will be quite different depending on which model you are looking for. Good Luck!
Whether I use a prepaid plan or not though, I do plan to have all regular maintenance done at a dealer, more to protect the warranty than anything else. In the past I've had a dealer refuse to cover something that should have been covered under warranty because he claimed that non-dealer work had caused the problem.
I was wondering what people paid in the DC area.
I have checked a couple of dealerships and the best deal I have found so far is Fitzgerald. Any one in DC doing better? They tend to be $1,350 OTD over invoice.
I am market to get a new toyota sienna XLE may be with option package #13.Does any body know a reasonable dealer in south western pennsylvania around Pittsburgh ? I am doing research but few good (2 or 3) toyota dealers around the area will be good to check with. I am willing to drive near by towns or so for a good dealer. Please give me some names
Troy
FYI: I am a very price-sensitive shopper, and not dealer-loyal. I've probably purchased a dozen Toyotas in the last ten years, and no more than two from the same dealer. I only buy from dealers who will do business over the phone, and I also prefer to buy from dealer inventory.
Here are my most recent impressions & places you might try:
Diehl Toyota in Butler- Small dealership where I bought my new XLE-AWD. I've had good experience there and my deal was very fair for a high-demand vehicle like the Sienna. They're not a really high-volume dealer, so they're not always the lowest price. But my van was on the lot and was EXACTLY what I was looking for, including being my first color choice. Also got the 7yr/100K/$zero warranty for $800. If they realize you've done your homework, you'll be treated fairly. I can give you the name of my salesperson. I would especially recommend Diehl if you don't have a trade, as they have a reputation for low-balling.
I had a good experience with Baierl Toyota in Cranberry. I negotiated a new Tacoma for my father over the phone.
I've also purchased from Toyota Youngstown (OH), and whatever the dealer in Erie is now.
I would avoid Airport Toyota. They are VERY high pressure, and I've never been able to get a competitive quote there. Although they have a good website, and usually have good inventory.
I bought my Tundra from Krebbs (now Davis) Toyota on McKnight Road. They had at a fairly large selection of Siennas when I was looking, but none in my preferred color choices, so I didn't get a price.
I have no experience with the dealer in Monroeville, but I know it's large.
I've noticed several Siennas on the lot at Mel Grata Toyota in Hermitage (Sharon), PA, but have never purchased anything there.
A friend of my bought a Sienna from Rohrich in downtown Pittsburgh, but I think he paid close to MSRP (to be fair, it was June of '03).
There's a dealer in Morgantown, WV (I can't remember the name, but you can see it from I-79). They always seem to have a large inventory.
A longshot: Allegheny Toyota in Franklin, PA. I bought a new Landcruiser and two Camrys there in the late 1980's, and a Tacoma in '96, but they haven't been competitive on a quote since. Might try 'em anyway.
Hope this is somewhat helpful. Good luck.
I've been a long-time, die-hard Honda/Acura loyalist, but the safety features on the Sienna have won me over from my planned Odyssey purchase. (I've already got an '02 TL-S -- I can't bear the thought of having TWO potential transmission timebombs in my driveway!) I have had bad luck price and availability-wise with Austin dealers however. I'm willing to travel anywhere in Texas, OK, ARK, or Louisiana to get an XLE somewhere in the general vacinity of invoice +$500 -- $800. Any suggestions on dealers, maybe in Houston, Dallas, or San Antonio, would be greatly appreciated.
ltd,fwd, artic frost, fawn, z1 pkg#3
32,875
6-10 week wait, which is fine
my local dealers would only deal with "allocations" one local sales dude didn't return my calls, found out "he doesn't work here anymore" most said running boards come on all ltd, we didn't want them, my wife and i all tall and they hit our ankles
I feel this is good, about 1k above consumer reports invoice
hope everything will work out
i'll ask for a vin# and expected delivery date
as per edmunds i'll wait till the last minute for extended warranty