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I am looking to get a similar package. what dealer did you go through? I am in orange county....Has anyone ever gone through AUTOLAND>
It seems odd that Toyota releases the Highlander the new year model so late compared to all the other competitors in the same vehicle style. As of now I think it makes no sense to buy a 2008 unless it was a "model year clearence rate" because now it really is a "year back" compared to all the other manufacturers with competing vehicles.
What do you think. Like to see others comment on this. Am I out line here?
I am located in So Calif.
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I have to believe that the 2009 will be released in September so no need to buy a 2008 unless you're getting a great deal.
Further, I do not see any reason for a 09 Highlander to be revamped completely from its 08 sibling. Infact, 08 Highlander was very much redesigned from 07. Now that Toyota plans to introduce 09 Venza, I think we'll have to live with a 08 Highlander. Venza seems to be good but as with Toyota's mktng strategy, they'll hype the model and dealers will ask for premium on these. 09 Venza may be priced in the range $32000 to $40000. Just my forethought.
Will wait till end of month to see any great deals available on Highlanders or Muranos and then go with one that is most economical.
Pl share your thoughts.
Thanks
uds
Thanks,
John
They are selling close to $2k below invoice. You would have to drive a little, though. I am planning to either buy from Fitzmall or use them to negotiate a lower price at our local dealership (upstate NY). Let me know what you think.
I like Nissan as a total product especially the styling and price point of the Murano.
You of course can get the 2009 NOW. The only drawback from my own point of view is the the Murano (which is the Altima engine base) requires premium fuel. An additional item that attracted me to the Highlander is the third row seating which a couple of other manufacturers do not offer in this category.
It still is very strange that nobody know any firm dates on the arrival of the 2009 Highlander. Nor does the Toyota website promote it in any extensive fashion.
Again, buying or leasing an 2008 Highlander unless it has "end of model year" price, I think is senseless. Compared to all the other manufacters who have 2009 (and have had them for a couple of months now) one would be buying/lease a model year back with the Highlander.
From what I see in my region, So Calif, the Toyota dealers have a huge inventory of 2008's they will still have to move. The largest volume dealer here has 137 Highlander in inventory today. If they do not start a different sales strategy soon they will a glut of 2008 still in the coming months.
If a few of us in the So. Cal. area would get together to get quotes on several Highlanders we most probably get a better price. Let's get together.
1. Leather Seat Package Includes: Leather-LAAT
Trim Seats and Multi-Stage Heated Front
2. Tow Prep Package includes: 5,000lbs
3. Navigation System
Voice-Activation and JBL AM/FM 4-Disc and Bluetooth
4. Power Rear Door-PBAT
5. Front Auto Dual Zone Climate Control-QCAT
6. Auto Rear Air Conditioning System-QRAT
7. Homelink Universal Transceiver-HJAT
8. Power Tilt/Slide Moonroof w/Sunshade-SRAT
9. All Season Mats w/Cargo Mat
The MSRP was $38,169 with options. I got it for $32,700 (after $1,500 rebate in FL).
Is it a good deal or not? I traded my 07 Camry LE for it. I got a descent KBB price for it.
I got a quote from toyota dealer in N. New jersy for a
Highlander base 4WD V6
Options include
Leather seat -Custom
Rear DVD system -Custom
Options A
Convenience Package-includes black roof rails and cargo area Tonneau cover (CQ)
50 state emissions (FE)
AM/FM 6-disc in-dash CD changer with satellite radio capability [6], MP3/WMA playback capability and six speakers (DJ)
CFC-free rear air conditioning system with air filter[4] (QM)
Cold Weather Package-includes windshield wiper de-icer grid and heated sideview mirrors (EH)
Engine immobilizer (PR)
Light Control Package-includes Daytime Running Lights (DRL) and auto on/off function (RL)
Towing Prep Package [3]-includes 5000-lb. towing capacity, heavy-duty radiator with engine oil cooler, 200-watt fan coupling, transmission oil cooler with water cooler, 150-amp alternator and prewired harness (TO)
On road price dealer asks 32500 on road ?
Please share yor toughts .
Thankyou
Prices vary substantially in each particular trimline for the Highlander, in order to get a response from other forumers would be to list some of the other items it come with ie third row seat, etc, etc if any. These other items sometimes add (or subtract) $$ to the sticker. Base prices, from what I have seen fluctuate up to 3 to 4 thousand from car to car.
Just a thought...
FE.........................50 STATE EMISSIONS
CQ.........................CONVENIENCE PACKAGE
---Black Roof Rails and Tonneau Cover---
EH.........................COLD WEATHER PACKAGE
---Cold Weather Package Includes: Heated Power Outside Mirrors, Windshield Wiper De-icer Grid---
CF.........................CARPET FLOOR MATS
CT.........................3RD ROW SEAT
The Highlander will be on a national release basis in November (no specific date yet), however there will be a "limited" release in regions where in demographic areas where demands are high in October (no specific date).
Also for those interested in the Venza, the limited release is beginning in "matter of weeks" and national release in November. Trimline pricing on the Venza should be available on Toyota.com "very soon"
There you have it.
As I have posted in the recent past, my opionion on buying/leasing a 2008, the dealers will have no choice but to become more aggressive with model year end incentives/pricing simply because inventory of the 2008 in most dealships is plentiful. Use this info to either leverage a better deal on 2008 (or wait for an '09)
Thanks
Once I get the paperwork with the final numbers I will post. apprx. what it looks like is:
sport with:
leather/heated seats package
towing package
cold weather
jbl/bluetooth package
Moonroof
crossbars
homelink
3rd row
Mats
invoice 31,0000ish...
the autoland price is invoice or 1% above invoice. No haggle at all , just walk in tell them what you want and they find the car for you and deliver it to the bank. when I pick it up the rep said it would take no more than 10 minutes for all the paperwork and they fill it up with a tank of gas. I have just been waiting to see if there will be any more incentives or cash bonuses...
Is this a good end-of-year price? If not, what would you consider a good price of end-of-year?
Considering a Highlander Hybrid.
Can you get these below invoice?
We looked a few months ago and the dealership in Thousand Oaks was not upbeat and started out above MSRP.
We left. We have lots of offers on other cars.
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Also, does anyone know what the MF or interest rate is on a lease?
Any help would be appreciated.
Feel free to write directly to
ASteinb324@aol.com
Can you get these below invoice?"
With the dealers discussions I had "below invoice" is not remotely a realistic expectation today for a Hybrid. The two dealer I discussed this with were both in concurrence that the deal would be done at MSRP or sticker (with no incentives on Hybrids in CA). This was a 2008 base Hybrid at sticker of a little below $39k. I believe there maybe a little more negociation lattitude on the Hybrid Limiteds which sticker up to $46k. The margin of profit on the Hybrid is already very small compared to the gassers.
I switched focus to the 2008 Highlander (Sport) gassers and still dealers are not discounting these enough in my opinion (not including available incentives). Keep in mind, it is the end of model year for the 2008 Highlander. In about three weeks (mid October) the 2009 will start trickling onto lots in higher density demographic areas and will be widely available in Nov.
Yet, most large volume dealers in SoCA have plenty of 2008's. What are they going to do with all of these in three weeks or two months?????
Thanks for your help!!!
Is the Hybrid quote for a 2009 or 2008?
What dealer in Colorado?
I'm looking for a 2008 Highlander Sport 4WD.
My wife and I are ready to buy any day now. The cut off for Toyota specials and incentives is 9/30/08. After 9/30, Toyota will have to offer bigger and better incentives if they want to sell floor stock. I'll have my eyes and ears open starting 10/1/08 for bargain pricing.
Thanks!!
I will run the numbers after the October rebates come out. If I buy what is on the car lot I will not be able to get what I want. I think they should take depreciation into account and the fact I am taking an automobile that is not exactly what I want. If they are not willing to do this I will order an 09 and get what I want. At this point the MSRP is $37,000 and the best they will do is $32,000. This is before TTL. This is not good enough when I take depreciation into account.
You might want to indicate what city you are buying in. Toyota Motors incentives can vary from region to region sometimes.
Here in SoCalif, for the 2008 Highlander (non-hybrid) my guess it will remain $1000 cash rebate or 4.9% financing. I am hoping for more - something like $1,500.
Toyota Corporate will not announce the new incentives in each region for a least a couple days after the first of each month. I remember this from the start of September, it was not announced until the Sept 3rd. I was hoping for Toyota to sweeten the incentives then. It has been $1000 rebate for the last two months.
Come on Toyota prove me way wrong!!!
As far as your deal on 2009 goes, feel I am out of school on how your numbers sound.
One thing I would explore is whether the dealer with any certainty can guarantee the delivery date on the vehicle. If they cannot or say it is an estimated time I would be weary to commit financially in anyway.
They could keep moving the date back until the vehicle can be found or arrives a month later. Just something I would ask about first. A large volume dealer here in my area SoCalif, have told it would be "a couple of weeks" before the 2009 are in transit, however they would order a 2009 any way I wanted it to be. I did'nt feel the warm and fuzzy with that.
I am still focused on a 2008. Let us know what you hear.
I know, I know, its difficult to compromise.... But that's probably the best way to get the best deal.
Good Luck!
Came complete with Nav and wheels.
It's a 4cyl, but enough power for my needs.
As you know, it's basically a Camry on Steriods.
I don't know what this will mean on the ground for those looking to buy a Highlander in the coming weeks???
I noticed that one of the local So Calif. volume dealers has posted something VERY curious today. Yes they do offer a $1000 cash back. This has not changed for the last three months. Very disappointing. But even more curious is the fact the dealer totally took out any mention of financing options or incentives with the individual vehicle description which has always been there. They do have a financing tab on the homepage which mentions financing for September ONLY.
Very interesting.
Let's here from others experiences out there.
The best offer I got in Sep for an 08 AWD Sport with Moonroof, JBL, rear a/c (MSRP around $34.9K) was $28.5k +T&L. I personally feel this car should sell around 27k given the market conditions and all.
Well! we'll see how things go :-)
The new incentives for this month are as follows. $1500 Factory Rebate or 0% for 36 months, 1.9% for 48 months, or 2.9% for 60 months.
In So Calif.
Financing is as follows:
0.0% APR for 36 months
3.9% APR for 48 months
4.9% APR for 60 months
$1000 cash back (no hybrid)
I bought the Highlander Sport
2wd
blizzard white/black interior
moonroof
crossrails
bluetooth/jbl sound
leather seats
3rd row
heated seats
cold weather package
tow package
mats
paint/fabric sealant
Invoice price 32098.00 - 1,0000+ 31,098.00 this price doesn't include sealant...
OTD price 34,487.36 inludes the 1,000 rebate.
Was painless! Paperwork took 10 minutes, car delivered the next day !!
No hassle, no haggle. :shades:
08 Highlander Sport AWD (model#6952C)
with Moonroof, JBL, Cold Weather, Preferred Accessory Pkg
MSRP $34696
Sale price: $29.5k after $1500 rebate or 30.5k with 2.9% APR for 60 months
Is this a good deal or should i wait more?
Also, the dealar says they can put on leather on two rows for $1199 which will bring sale price to 31.7k with 2.9% APR. He says dealer installed leather is nicer than factory leather. Anyone have experience with dealer installed leather and how much it costs?