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Congrats on the new Avy.. that's a pretty color on that car too, I have an 07XLS and when I was in the market, there were three colors that caught my eye, the blizzard pearl, cassis pearl and Indigo Ink ( dark blue ) It really came down to 2, the cassis pearl or the indigo ink and I chose the blue.. But it was a hard decision for me.. I've always kind of thought of that cassis pearl as almost a deep burgandy color... really looks good on that body style. Hope you enjoy your avy as much as we enjoy ours.
Roland
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
I'm LIVID. I called my internet sales guy and left a message, then emailed him explaining my frustration w/the Finance Manager's hard sell and asking him to help me cancel it, and also plan to go down there today after work (with my kid in tow) to get them to cancel the plan. I also asked for a faxed copy of the contract to see exactly what our cancellation options are. I am kicking myself for letting them go alone. I should have just kept my kid up late one night, I guess.
Just wanted to post to warn others. If you negotiate on behalf of someone else, don't let them go alone! I feel like I led some lambs to slaughter. My poor trusting parents!
I already got a message from Troy at Greenfield for $695 for 7 yr/75K/$0 deductible warranty extension and the pre-paid premium service 4 year/55K mile "coupons" for $875.
I did a search and didn't find much data on the pre-paid service. My mom wants the "peace of mind" of knowing prices won't increase on her. Is this worth it?
The prepaid things, I don't know about. But around here (GA), 11 oil and filter changes is $330. The air filter is $30. more. Add a cabin filter for $25. Transmission fluid change at $100. And all of this happens in 55k miles. Add in an alignment or two, if it's in the package, and you can almost hit the $800. mark. Study the included items carefully, then decide. Other members may have experience with this. Again, good luck with a quality car...
$32,200
2008 Toyota Avalon Limited
Metallic Gray or Desert Sand Mica
3.5-Liter V6, Limited, 6-Speed Automatic
Option A
50 state emissions
8-way power passenger seat with power lumbar support
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) [12] with Traction
Control (TRAC) and Brake Assist [13] [VS]
Body side molding (BM)
Wheel locks (alloy) (WL)
Mudguards (DI02)
Does anyone know if the Costco program offers good pricing? I negotiated this by e-mailing several dealers.
MSRP on the car is 34,814. They are offering it to me for 33,100.
Does this sound like a good deal to you all?
Another dealer is offering the same exactly equipped car, different vin, for 33,778.
MSRP on the car was $39900. What do you guys think?
* Vehicle Stability Control
* Navigation
* XM Satellite
* Carpet Mats
* Park Pilot
* Dynamic Laser Cruise Control
* Power Passenger Seat
MSRP = $40,037 -- Invoice = $34,983
My Price = $35,202 + TT&L
($4,835 below MSRP, 88% of MSRP -- $219 over Invoice, 0.6% more)
Buying Process: Contacted 15 Houston area Toyota dealers, initially via the Internet, describing my desired vehicle and asking for a quote. Continued email exchanges with the few dealers who gave a decent quote on a vehicle close to my specs. Talked with a few of them on the phone. For a time my best quote was about $36,500. When I talked with the Internet rep from Community Toyota in Baytown, I told her that I had received some fair quotes, but was still looking for a quote that said the dealership really wanted my business. She replied with the $35,202 quote that I accepted. I gave three other dealers the opportunity to beat that price, and none could.
Some things I learned:
* The Internet rep I dealt with at Community apparently does not office at the dealership. I don't know how common that is. When I visited the dealer the first time, the people there had to confer with her to confirm the price she quoted. To their credit, the dealership honored the quote.
* The State of Texas levies an Inventory Tax to dealers of about 0.2%. On this vehicle the charge amounted to about $80. Just about all dealers pass on that charge to the buyer, but it is actually a negotiable item. I wasn't able to remove the charge or get them to reduce the $35,202 to compensate. Maybe you'll have better luck.
* The current panic over gas prices has greatly devalued the trade-in value of larger vehicles. Don't expect to get anywhere near the trade-in value you see on Edmunds or any other publication. On the other hand, smaller fuel-efficient vehicles are in such great demand these days that (one would think) their trade-in value should exceed book values.
She looked at and drove several different Avalons the month before, walked in, picked out a color, and made an offer. They countered, she said no thanks and left. This was at 3:00 pm. At 6:00 pm they called her back and said if you will take delivery tomorrow, we will let it go out the door for $38,000.00 even. She said deal!!! She was paying cash, but ended up with 1/2 cash, and 1/2 36 months 0% I believe.
Good job.
We got to that price then worked the trade-in. Fully loaded 05 LTD, 60k miles with several paint chips, an 8" scratch on the L passenger door and a place on the trunk where an antenna for a HAM radio had been and caused the paint to wear to bear metal. I still owed 8,700 on it. They were firm at 16K. I took it.
So with all this I wind up with a new car for a payment increase of 40 bucks.
This is the 2nd Avalon I've bought from Younger Toyota in Hagerstown, Md. They treat you well.
MikeS.
Paid $15 for the Consumer Reports price list and negotiated from the CR listed cost. I went to Costco and tried their buying service, which was not very helpful. Costco "no haggle" price was $500 over invoice. I negotiated for a better price by pitting Toyota dealers against each other.
I recommend Molle Toyota in Kansas City MO. They did not play the stupid salesmen games with me like some of the other dealers in the KC area.
1. Paid $15 for Consumer Reports new car price guide for the Avalon. It gave me a price from which to begin negotiating. It also listed the $700 dealer hold back which I did not see listed any where else in my research. The Edmunds TMV was helpful, too.
2. I live in Kansas City and we have many Toyota delaerships. I shopped most of them on line to try and get a quote. It gave me an idea how much to expect to be quoted at the dealership. I shopped Toyota delaers in outlying communities (100 miles away) and that's how I got a low ball price. I shopped St Louis dealers, too and found they were on par with KC prices. This is time consuming and it's frustrating dealing with sales reps whose objective is to get you in the dealerrship.
3. When I decided to chose a dealer, I used the Costco car buying service. I found out that I could do better on my own than the Costco $600 over invoice. I made my offer to the sales rep and it was accepted. Services like Costco are for those who do not like to negotiate. It's not that the price is that great but it makes the buyer feel good about the price w/o having to play the silly games at the dealership.
Bottom Line: research and knowledge gives you an advantage over walking in cold
It helps to have good credit and it helps that the Avalon is a slow seller and that Toyota sales are down, overall. These all contributed to my good deal.
I live in Houston and recently bought an Avalon Limited, but seriously considered making the purchase in the KC area. On checking dealer inventories on the Internet, it seemed there was lots of availability there and the negotiating process appeared to be somewhat more reasonable than in Texas. Also the cars weren't loaded with the frivolous packages (fabric guard? lusterizing sealant?) that are all too common in Houston because everything here goes through the Gulf States distributorship.
Ultimately, I found a car in Houston with the features I wanted (and nothing extra) at a semi-reasonable price. For details see message #1376 here => link title.
Base- 32145.00
Power pass. seat 740.00
Special Color 220.00
Carpet mats & trunk mat 269.00
Manuf. Chg. 775.00
Dealer Fee 499.00
Total MSRP $34648.00
Invoice- 31033.00 incl. $925.00 admin
Paid 31032.00
Awaiting delivery...
4 Wheel Disc Brakes,ABS,Air Conditioning,Alloy Wheels,AM/FM Stereo,Auto Climate Controls,Auto Headlight On/Off,Auto Sensing Airbag,Bucket Seats,Center Arm Rest,Child Safety Locks,Clock,Compact Disc Player,Cruise Control,Cup Holders,Curtain Air Bags,Daytime Running Lights,Driver Information System,Dual Zone Climate Control,Fog/Driving Lamps,Front Reading Lights,Fuel Door Release,Heated Seats,HomeLink System,Intermittent Wipers,Keyless Entry,Leather,Lighted Entry System,Low Tire Pressure Warning,Lumbar Support,Map Pocket,Memory Seats,Mirror Compass,Multiple Airbags,Navigation System,Outside Temperature Display,Overhead Airbag,Power Door Locks,Power Mirror,Power Outlet,Power Steering,Power Sunroof,Power Windows,Rear Defrost,Rear Fold Down Seat,Rear Side Air Bags,Reclining Seats,Remote Key Pad Entry,Remote Trunk Release,Steering Wheel Audio Controls,Tachometer,Tilt Wheel,Tinted Glass,Vanity Mirror,Window Lock,Wood Grain Trim,Wood Steering
they are now offering me a Limited without navigation, but with everything else for 32k plus TTL. sound like a deal?
I live in Cleveland and saw your message. Did you start out looking of a new 08? I am looking for an 06- 07 Avalon. More in the $$$ range I can aford. Any input on their used car selection? Did you compare the Avalon to a Camry or just look at the Avalon?
Thanks,
B
First post here but I've been enjoying reading these fora for several months now. I never intended to buy an Avalon because I was looking for a Camry. In March my Diamante ES was dying and I told my bro-in-law, who wholesales cars, to start looking for a Camry. He told me a mutual friend of ours had an Avalon for sale at a good price.
1. 2007 Limited with Voice activated nav, Dynamic Laser Cruise Control and traction control. I believe that's all the options available on the LTD?
2. 1,686 miles
3. Blue Mirage Metalic
3. $25,000
This is my first upscale/luxury car (Diamante is NOT a luxury car, especially the LE base model) and I love it. It's a pleasure to drive the four miles to work every day and if it weren't for the price of gas I'd look for more reasons to drive it. I plan to keep it until it dies, so I'll probably buy an extended service package.
Thanks for letting me gloat!