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The alternator and starter may also be upgraded.
The $2,500+ is MSRP, not invoice $$$ also.
I was fortunate enough to speak directy with the Internet Manager, who is responsible for several dealerships. He told me I could buy any 2007 Camry on the lot for Invoice + $215 doc fee.
The catch is, supplies are still low, and he only had four on the lot to choose from. Therefore, it is likely I will have to wait several weeks (or longer?) for an SE with no options to show up on his lot.
However, he also said that if I waited 3-4 months, I could buy one for several hundred UNDER Invoice. This guy was a straight shooter...he threw me the keys to both the LE and SE and told me to take them both for a spin myself, and didn't care how long I was gone...so I believe his invoice pricing.
So factory order what you want!!
Your chance of an SE with the right color/trim and no options showing up to that dealer is extremely low.
If you wait another year, you could get even a better deal on an '07.
The Lexus specifies premium which allows the computer to advance the ignition timing a little and voila, 4 more hp and 6 more lb-ft of torque. Not enough to be noticeable driving but gives the Lexus sales person something to brag about.
Its nice to know I can order the Camry XLE with Nav, but not pay for leather seats & bun warmers. To bad about the 45 day wait.
The Smart Key on my rental car yesterday was fun. But, I just don't think I'm ready for that level of technology yet. I believe Smart Key is only available on the V6 (which also has leather) and I'd prefer not to pay the higher price for the V6. (If you don't step on the brake, it won't start). However, if you got in your car a number of different times throughout the day (and locked it between uses), Smart Key would be a real plus.
Good luck on getting a new Camry.
I assume you're interested in a 4c XLE, 2540 model. There are only 4 options available on the 2540 model: ( LA, HD, NV, VS ) They have been grouped for ease of ordering but they can also be ordered a la carte in our region.
If you are on the road a lot which seems likely I'd suggest NV and VS.
In order to get just what you want a la carte it will reauire a special order at present since they are coming in packaged now. Stop by - Military Hwy.
As a former mechanic, I do know however that the importance above all is sticking to a fuel brand and octane level that runs good with your car for the long run. When you get different brands of gas with various octane levels and oxygenates, your ECU computer has to recalibrate with every change. The easiest on your engine is to stick with a decent octane and brand of your choice and never deviate from it.
After my previous experiments, I will stick with a decent 87 octane on my new '07 Camry. I seems to run just fine...
For those that have offered to e mail me info: I have read everything possible, all of these posts, reviews etc. So i know most of the specifics. thank you for offering though. Hopefully we will get more user comments. Have a great day. Bob
For those that have offered to e mail me info: I have read everything possible, all of these posts, reviews etc. So i know most of the specifics. thank you for offering though. Hopefully we will get more user comments. Have a great day. Bob
The game can be played, however, if the dealer truly wants to deal and earn your business. They can make up the difference on your trade. They are able to enter the deal as a MSRP sale.
Wow, you sound like a really pessimistic and bitter guy!
I agree, the average salesman talks a lot of BS. But I'll bet you if I walked into the dealership today with my checkbook he'd sell me a car at invoice, even though I don't have the "price in writing."
I'm not ordering anything from the factory because I haven't decided yet between the Camry and Accord.
What makes you think the chance of a silver SE showing up on the lot is "extremely low"? I'm not looking for some obscure combination of color and options.
I don't understand your last comment. Of course I would save more if I waited another year. The discussion is what the cars are going for now and in the near future (while demand is high and supply is low), not 1, 2, or 5 years from now.
MSRP for XM as a PIO option is $449 with an invoice cost of $349. I suppose the dealer could install it for a price in the same range as the PIO list price. Installed at around invoice cost wouldn't be too bad.
Most likely it will not fully pay for itself at any price they would sell it for since the most major repairs are likely to be required after 100K miles and even the extended warranty would have expired by then.
If you like a nice new car every 3 years or so, then you don't need the warranty then either.
Another question is, in the manual it says the first 1K miles is break-in period. Should I wait until my first service?(3K miles)
Tidewater
Wait till at least 3000 miles for first service.
Besides, it's a Toyota -- what's really going to break?
(This from a satisfied owner of 3 former or current Camrys)
You should be able to get the 84/100,000/0 deductible Platinum Plan for under $900. I just did.
Toyota list for it is $1,450. At that price, I wouldn't have considered it
I'm not worried about the engine/tranny.
It's the electronics/computers/NAV/dash instruments/power windows, locks/Radio/steering wheel switches/auto heating and cooling etc. that will be costly in terms of labor and parts.
I plan on keeping the car for 7 years and I like to keep everything working.
Sorry about going off topic.
http://www.smartmoney.com/consumer/index.cfm?story=20030319
Also I was told that Tax and Lic is about 9.2% !
Any one know what is brack down on Sales Tax, Docuement , DVM fee in So. Calfonia?
It is not a long shot at best.
Do you need someone to hold your hand?
You will always get a better deal discussing a vheicle in stock or soon-to-be.