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I sure could use your help!
I've been getting price quotes from the internet departments, but I've noticed there is also a fleet department? What is the difference between the two? Is it better to buy from the fleet manager or from the internet salespeople/managers?
Will I save more from the fleet manager? Does the fleet department handle trade-ins?
I'm looking for a 2003 SE Camry automatic 4-cyl. with options: ABS & carpeted mats. What is a great price? Am I supposed to start below invoice? How much below? What do you think of using a car broker? How much is the car broker's fee?
Here are the prices I have been quoted from the internet departments of the Southern California area:
1. MSRP: $22,578.00
Invoice: $20,266.00
2. MSRP: $23,227.00
Invoice: $20,874.00
3. MSRP: $23,149.00
Invoice: $20,888.00
4. MSRP: $24,810.00
Invoice: $21,855.00
5. MSRP: $23,637.00
Invoice: $21,497.00
+ 595 (LoJack) + 1295(7-yr)
I keep feeling that I can do better? It's my first car buy, so I want to be 100% sure I got a great deal.
I'm hoping for some kind of rebate in the month of December. After 12/02/2002 there should be new specials??? I also read that the end of December is the best time to buy because of the Christmas holidays?
Is LoJack a good way to go? Should I opt for an alarm system as well, or both? Has anyone gotten the GPS system? What are the costs for the satellite tracking system? Is gap insurance a good idea?
Sorry for such a long post! My final question is: what is the difference in insurance rates between the LE, SE, and XLE trim models?
I'm hoping I can afford the insurance rates on the sports model (SE). What have your experiences been with new car insurance rates?
Thanks so much!
Myra
I am in Northern California. Bay Area.
The equipment on the vehicle is
leather seats
dual power seats
power moon roof
carpet floor mats.
The standard equipment on the vehicle includes
-6 disk in dash cd changer,
-automatic climate control,
-rear sun shade,
-rear air vents,
-16 inch alloy wheels and many other features.
Options are as follows:
- air deflector;
- carpeted floor mats;
- side impact air bags;
- heated seats;
- package #8 (dual power seats, leather, alloys and sunroof).
OTD price of $24,685.26.
>Just bought a 2003 Camry LE 4cyl. automatic >with abs, power driver's seat, 8 speaker jbl >stereo and carpet cargo mat set in the >northeast. Price includes title, tax, plates >and dealer fees. I pick it up tomorrow. Yipee!
Zionda, Please Which dealership? I need to get a Camry just like that.
1) They are offering extended warranty at $1000 for 7-years and 100K miles (bumper to bumper) - should I buy?
2) They are offering Lojak with alarm, interior and exterior coating, and underside treatment for rust proofing for $1467. Is it worth it ?
it is a reasonable price
item 2: my opninion, no.
Thanks.
Can i get some opinions as to whether this is a good price or should i be looking elsewhere for a better price?
Thanks
I might buy a Camry 2003 LE Auto (ABS, Power Seat)
in Maryland for $18700 + tax + tags. I live in Virginia. Can I ask dealer to charge me VA tax, also is there a list of things to check just before you take delivery of the Camry LE.
Thanks in advance
$19200(inluding everything) , plus I got 0% APR for 24 months, is it a good deal.
I bought car in MD, but transferred registration to VA, am I covered under VA or MD lemon law ?
Thanks.
Post the model (i.e.XLE 4 Cyl; LE 6 Cyl, etc.);
The options (i.e. Side airbags, carpets, moon roof, alloys,etc.);
Auto or manual;
If there was a trade-in in the deal;
Financing (rate/years);
Finally the price paid/quoted WITHOUT tax and local registration/license, etc. fees.
The OTD (out the door) price which varies due to taxes/fees, etc. makes it difficult to gauge what really is a good deal. I think this would help greatly. Thanks...KS
The invoice on the car is: 19,651.
I took the special financing of 3.9% for 60 months and was able to apply the $400 graduate rebate.
I added the R3200 alarm for 470, which was on the high side.
Happy shopping!
Steve
This what I purchased:
2003 Camry LE 4 cyl
Automatic
ABS
Side & Curtain Air Bags
Cargo Net, Floor/Trunk Mat
Power Seat
JBL Radio Upgrade
Invoice: 19,651
Price: 19,001
R3200 Added: 470
Total: 19,471
I financed the total purchase price, 19,471 for 60 months at 3.9%. The $400 rebate was applied to the 19,471 purchase price.
I bought the car in the Baltimore/Washington area.
Hope that clarifies!
I never really considered LoJax, though like you I live in NY. Does a LoJax installation affect Toyota's warranty?
Bombayite,
Did you try you deal at Dayton Toyota on Rt 130 South? I've been looking around the same area where you bought your XLE and they seem to carry quite a big inventory. Wouldn't Dayton deal with you? Also, what made you pick Camry? Are you a former Toyota owner? I'm still debating Camry vs Accord.