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I am interested in purchasing a XLE at invoice. Anyone know a dealer in the northern California,Sacramento Area office at invoice?
Please advise ASAP.
Thanks
This is what I got: Silver Shadow XLE with Luxury Package, Towing Package, Side Airbags, Skid Control, Heated Seats, Moonroof Wind Deflector, Rear Bumper Protector, Cargo Net, and Wheel Locks. I got it for $32,200. I had the dealer work this price backwards to get the vehicle price. With a sales tax of 6% in NJ and a title "fee" of $155, this gets the vehicle price to $30,231. The invoice on this from edmunds.com is $29,673 and the "advertising" fee is $458. The supposed profit over invoice is then $100.
Since I'm in no hurry to get the van and the dealer did not have one on the lot, I agreed to let him order this vehicle and wait for delivery, which would be in 4 - 6 weeks.
Overall, it's not too bad once all the researches have been done.
Here in NH, they were all willing to deal and it came down to the best offer for the trade. For the same options, Berlin City was at $193 over invoice, Autofair at $132 over, and Irwin at $0 over.
There was some discrepancy between Sienna's built prior to or after Nov 1st...those manufactured after Nov 1st supposedly having a $350 price increase.
Other than that, all were cordial and trying hard to "squeeze" another $100 here and there. Once they knew I hard facts from Edmunds for invoice figures and KBB for the trade, they all stopped talking sticker and started dealing! The process lasted only 2 weeks and ultimately saved $1,600 over the 1st offer!
Do your homework, don't give in and pit them against one another!
Thank you Edmunds!
Dealer willing to unload an LE with the two above mentioned packages plus an entertainment center and tow pack for 26500.
I purchased a Sienna LE from Jerry Campbell
(925-381-8043)of Toyota Walnut Creek this afternoon.
They are having a special sale of 23,998 (with UN,TO,EF options) for LE
In addition, there is a special toyota finance with 3.9%/3yr to 5.9%/5yr
available until Jan 2, 2001. Jerry was very professional, and pleasant to talk with.
The price excludes tax, license and document fee (document fee is $45).
Jerry told me that he still has several LEs on the lot, but the sales together
with the special finance will end on next Tuesday (Jan 2, 2001).
Although the Sienna is smaller than I thought, I think I have made the right decision. I'll be glad to share with you my battle "plan" to get a good price.
this van had package #3 plus leather, bumper guard. .
any suggestions?
Thanks
My advise for you is that you pay a visit to another Toyota dealer in your town and get a best price for the same vehicle you looked before. You will be surprised on the price diference which could go either way. Make sure you mention the "other" vehicle when negotiating a price. I have found out that for most of the time a dealer will much rather give you a "good deal" with one of their vehicles than letting you go to their competition. They need to know that you are doing your homework and that you consider yourself dealing within a buyers market rather than the way around. I did it many times and always being succesfull.
the TMV for 12/28
and finally broke down and bought a 2001
CE drive out for $25,500. i had called
another dealuer ship and wanted to pay 25K
driveout they did not call me back. although
they were advertising for 23K in houston without
mentionng the model. taxes were around $1700.
the ven had CE extra value pkg and S1 security
package.
1) i know that i paid 5% approx for the dealership,
in houston toyota dealerships are obnoxious.
some of the sales guys dont even want to talk
properly once the find out that you are buying
on price or informed.
2) they offered me extended warranty from Toyota for $1150 for 5 yr/75K? whether this is worth it?
3) where can i find cheap financing below 5% ?
the dealership offered me 8.5 % APR.
has anyone in houston got a better deal - its
too late now, just to inform others around me
if they want to go for it. thanks, happy new year
I live in central NJ and am looking for a Sienna XLE. Can you tell me which dealer you went? I'm not in hurry. Thanks.
Hope this helps. Good luck with your purchase.
From what I could tell looking to buy my 20001 XLE, ALL Sienna's (at least here in Southern New England) were built with this 'option'.
That said it's not too expensive (160 MSRP, 128 invoice) and probably does more good than harm especially if you're tough on your vehicle in the summer.
But whether it's worth 128 to 160 is a mystery - I have my doubts but its on my vehicle whether I like it or not. I made sure I paid nothing extra for it - ended up about $500 over invoice.
The hard part was getting what I wanted for the trade-in. Edmunds calculator says my 97 acura was worth 10,546; NADA (which the dealer used) said 12,000; and Kelly blue book said 13,000. I settled for 12,500 and feel pretty good since the car had a couple cosmetic problems that might have made the 13,000 figure unrealistic.
Another dealer said the only way I could get VD (vehicle skid control) was if I got everything above plus running boards.
Anyway, you can find it but the dealer is always going to want to try and sell you what's on their lot.
We ordered the Stratosheric Mica XLE with the following packages: BE, HD, LL, XL, VD, EF, and UF for $30,899.00. The only way we could get the side airbags and the vehicle stability control system was to special order. I called several dealers and no one had a sienna on lot with those two safety features on stock. Everyone said I would have to special order and so thats what we did. Apparently asking 3% over invoice is not a big deal to the dealers. Thats what were paying and I guess we could have done better, but oh well...the best part is that my husband and I are both in the military and were exempt from paying sales tax in KY and TN and so we saved $1400.
Any ideas or experiences out there? Would like to here from other XLE owners with this set up. Stranger is I had a 98 XLE with same configuation and no noise? I am ready to give up and remove this thing that cost me $60
Thanks!
INKY
I'm hoping to find some CDN. advice here? I'd like to buy a Sienna LE (no extra options) and I'm wondering, what the CDN. invoice price is on this particular vehicle. Are there any dealers in Hamilton or St. Catharines, that are worth going to? Has anyone used carcostcanada.com?
Thanks for your help!!
Todd
Best of luck!
Drew
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I'm going to go with Carcostcanada.com, it's $30.00 for 3 quotes. All prices are in CDN. funds
Thanks Again, and I'll let you know how I make out
Cheers
Todd
What types of rates are offered by Toyota or does anyone have any suggestions from other lenders?
Thanks in advance!!
It was a great experience though. They met our price quickly and got us through the whole thing including a good finance rate painlessly.
i NEED TO KNOW WHERE THE BEST PLACE TO FIND THE LOWEST INTEREST RATE. i'VE GOT A GOOD CREDIT REPORT
THANKS
Anyway, here's my point: salesmen are the last people you should believe! Why wouldn't he bad-mouth side ABs and VSC when he doesn't have any on the lot? It's not like the dealer can install them, and he really wants you to buy from HIS inventory!! Your options are to wait for one equipped the way you like it to show up, special order (IF Toyota still does that/you'll pay more), shop other dealers, or insist he locate and retrieve the vehicle you want from another dealer (you should not pay for this service other that an earnest deposit that applies to the cost and is refundable at your request). Oh, and don't sign anything until your vehicle has been identified.
When we were closing on the deal, they asked about financing and I mentioned my find. I told them they could have it if they matched. A few call later, they accepted.
You might want to try and just call around so you know what is available out there.
Includes the following options:
Towing Package (TO)
Side Air Bags (BE)
LE Extra Value Package (UN)
LE Upgrade Package (UR)
Auto-Dimming Mirror (N1)
Cargo Net (GN)
Bumper Protector (EF)
As Honda devotees, we were leaning towards the Oddy. However, a test drive in the Sienna along with the split 3rd row seat, variety of options and the extra $1000 from Toyota there was just no comparison. Great Van. Our family loves it!
The price you paid appears to be well below invoice and dealer withholding. Do you know why it was that cheap ?
Thanks for any insights into this !
ALSO: is it possible to order a Sienna with a very specific set of options ?
out the door -including tax and license $24,512.08
Was this a good deal?
I just love it.
Got it at Longo Toyota in El Monte,CA
Paul Clements - Salesman
One more point: If one is interested in a Video Entertainment System for the Sienna (Toyota's list is ~$1,399), a better deal can be had from a local Best Buy or a van conversion shop for ~$999 installed. Suggest purchasing an extended warranty for the equipment.
Check next post concerning a purchase decision for the Toyota Sienna v Honda Odyssey.
The local Honda dealer wanted $24,340 (bottom line sticker price including destination fee) and an 8-week wait for the distinction of owning a 2001 Odyssey LX with no optional equipment. They were wholly unwilling to negotiate a brass farthing on the deal -- and many buyers pay full sticker price under the mistaken notion that Odysseys are in limited supply. The Odyssey LX is a nice van, true, but it has few valuable options that are otherwise available for a like amount on the Sienna. For example, the Odyssey LX is equipped with no CD player, no power door, no roof rack, no keyless entry, no daytime running lights, no audio controls on the steering wheel, no auto-off headlamps, and only a bare-bones limited warranty (3YR/36K miles). For a like amount, the Sienna is equipped with these features plus a 5YR/60K powertrain warranty. The Sienna's interior is more plush -- and the ride is smooth, quiet, nimble and responsive. There's just one minor drawback about the Sienna: it requires mid-grade or premium unleaded fuel whereas the Odyssey runs on regular unleaded fuel. Since the cost of premium unleaded in this locale is only $0.10 higher than regular unleaded, the additional fuel cost is ~$68 if one drives 15K miles (15,000 miles divided by 22 average miles per gallon equals 681 gallons of premium unleaded fuel multiplied by $0.10 equals ~$68 net additional fuel cost per year) -- a small amount for premium, cleaner-burning fuel which both improves engine performace and cleans fuel injectors. So why are so many van buyers yielding to Honda's arrogant price gouging for a van with fewer options and a shorter warranty than one can purchase for a like amount on the Sienna?
I bought at Branch Toyota, Watertown CT - they also threw in a year's worth of free oil changes and a full tank of gas.
So far 2 minor complaints -
1) Occasional Bass feedback from the stereo - I'm not the first to have noticed this on the otherwise excellent JBL stereo.
2) Road dirt seems to be getting caught in the gears of the sliding doors - doesn't happen on my 98 LE - but that had running boards. Not sure if there's a difference in the side body cladding or what but I'll be discussing it with my dealer next oil change.
Otherwise looks great, drives great in sun, snow, freezing rain and gives me 23 - 24 mpg on Super Unleaded with max speed 65 to 70. Speeds above will definitely reduce gas mileage.
Good luck!
Ours listed for $35,600. Paid $32,000. It was absolutely loaded up.
INKY
Bought a 2001 XLE with Towing package, Side air bags, Vehicle skid control, Heated seats, Electro chromatic rear mirror, XLE luxury package, and Rear bumper protector.
Sticker was $33801 and I paid $30326. I was very happy with the price and what helped seal the deal at this particular dealership was the trade allowance. First 2 dealerships offered me $8000 and not a penny more, plus vehicle price was $200 higher, ended up getting $9225 for the trade!
The only thing I can see the van doesn't have is the sunroof deflector, running boards and the video ent. system. We're going to check out the Rosen system. Anybody have a Rosen and care to give their opinion? Or should I go with the dealer installed system?
inky/meffaman - what state did you buy in? I'm in Southwest Ohio.
I saw the rosen system in Best Buy - $1500 installed - but the 6.4" scren looked a little dinky. Probably okay since second row viewers would be close to it anyway.
We live in Pasadena and looked high and low for a dealer who would treat us with respect and who were professionals. Fred Haas was the place; it was worth the 35 mile drive for us!
Email me for further details...ggerman329@earthlink.net