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I am currently a resident of Atlanta, GA, but I am going to move to upstate New York for my job in about a month's time.
I have a 2001 Toyota Corolla that I either going to sell/trade-in. But I am in a bit of a dilemma, hence I thought I'd seek your advice.
I have the option of either buying the car here or going to NY and buying the car there, especially since my company is funding my entire move. However, my Corolla is due for a tire change and that would mean an extra $500 for a car I am not sure (i) I will have for that long and (ii) will be able to handle the driving conditions in upstate NY.
So, the problems with my current vehicle notwithstanding, do you think there are advantages to buying the car in GA vs NY? I am guessing that if I buy the car new from an authorized dealership, I should not have issues with warranty etc.
The one advantage that I can see of buying the car in NY is availability of the model I want. I am looking for the V6 4x4 and I can see that GA dealerships have either very limited or no stock of that combo. But I don't know if that is reason enough to pump in another $500 into my current car.
I would appreciate your advice/opinions on this matter.
Many thanks.
Avi
I had originally wanted a V-6 engine and the LTD but I am not a bells and whistles type of gal and I decided I wanted to save money and go with the base model. I am driving a 1994 Corolla now so the base Rav 4 will be loaded compared to my current vehicle!
So I am told that I really didnt need a V-6 engine unless I planned to drag race and tow things. Never of which I will do. lol I appreciated my local sales team not try to sell me something they didnt think I needed.
Anyone else on this thread of posts driving a V-4 engine and happy with it?
Thank you!
Would love to hear from you! Thanks!
Was this a 2011 or 2012 model?
Also could you share the dealership name in Atlanta?
Thanks!
However, what worries me is I go back and read consumer reviews from back in 2008 and alot of people have had troubles with various things. They've had their RAV's for 3 years and then things went drastically wrong. Reading that stuff is troublesome. :-(
Would love to hear from others who are driving their 2011 with no problems!
Thanks!
Suzie
I am on the lookout for a new Rav4 base model 2011. What would be a good drive out price in Dallas for this. Appreciate if anyone has bought a new vehicle at a good price recently. Thanks.
Rgds.
Suzie
Suzie
Kind thanks!
It is Jan. 2012 now but I could not find any of them. Is there a production problem? or Is it end of life in 2011?
Supposed there's no difference, why 2012 will not arrive on schedule.
Has anyone got recent quotes for 2011 Rav4 limited 4 Cyl.? Just wonder if I can find a good deal since dealers are clearing 2011 models. Thanks
MSRP=26,392, dealer's quote=24,704
for the 2011 version, you get $500 off for incentive.
MSRP:$24000
Congratulations on your new blue car.
1)When was the Rav 4 redesigned to its current model?
2) Are they redesigning the 2012 model to stay in competition with Honda which has redesigned the 2012 CRV and has some good features?
3) What is the reported reliability of the 2011 model. I am reading here about the 2008 models whose owners had major problems after 3 years.
thanks in advance
Have you research 2012 model?
Is it me or is there a shortage for 2012 model?
The 2011 limited RAV4 used to come fully equipped with nav, back up cam, tow prep, and then some (molding, exhaust tip, etc). I could not find equivalent model in So Cal. Most limited RAV4 V6 FWD seems to be basically that with MSRP 28K+, and 29K if molding, exhaust tip. I could find one or two within 200 miles of LA with nav for MRSP 30+, and none in blizzard pearl.
The other thing was 3rd row seat used to be available for limited, but not now. If special ordered, it comes in with cloth seat. Toyota build your own web page specially disallow nav if you pick 3rd row seat, and vice versa. I know 3rd row for RAV4 is only for kids (not sure if it is safe either), but given gas price anticipated to be +$5, I'd rather stick with RAV4 rather than say Highlander, Pilot or van (19/26 for RAV4). I did call toyota, and they say it is not available for California, but local dealer could trade/acquire one in nearby (presumable out of state) dealer. Any thought? Thanx.
What is the difference between this: 2012 Toyota RAV4 4WD 4dr 4-cyl 4-Spd AT Ltd 4WD 4-cyl 4-Spd AT Ltd and a regular 4 cyl Limited?
What is the "AT"? Automatic Transmission?
thanks.
If you see a better price, please let me know. I live in SF bay area.
for $24136.87 + $138 (New plates) = OTD
Any Toughts ??
It is a Toyota RAV 4wd Automatic...
The specifications and price is still the same...
for $24136.87 + $138 (New plates) = OTD
I'm in the market for a RAV4 myself, looking for a 'base' model (4-cylinder, 2WD with upgrade package of 17" alloy wheels and moonroof). The best quote I've received is 21,600 + TTL.
I'm located in Southern California.
BMW 2019 Glacier Silver X3 30i being built to replace a 2017 X3 (wife's)
Thanks!
John... when you say that "if i paid cash the car would of cost $ 22,167 out the door"... is this $22,167 including the trade in for toyota camry?
I mean:
camry trade + $22,167 = Out the door?
Just wondering.
Look like a Great Deal.
Enjoy your New Rav4
-Me: "What's the price?" Salesman: "Don't you see it printed on the sticker?"
-Salesman: "We only have so much room in this car, here's invoice price, what do you think is fair?" Gives you the idea that they don't have any room in the car to make money, doesn't take into account backend incentives that the salesman never sees.
-Finance lady: "Do you want an extended warranty? We only mark them up $50 over cost." Multiple threads on other forums point to dealerships that sell Toyota OEM warranties for 1/2 retail price: Midwest Toyota in Kansas (800-530-5789) and Greenfield Toyota in Mass (413- 772-0989).
I would appreciate a little advice. When I used the configurator online, Toyota's mudflaps cost $99. At my dealership they were $188. I took them off. Does anyone have advice on how to get these at a good deal? Fleabay?
I found a detailer in my area that sells that 3M plastic rock-chip protector. It's kind of like a screen protector for your phone, but covers huge areas of your car. The dealership wanted $1000 to put it on and they will do it for $500-$700 (haven't gotten an exact quote yet). That seems like a good thing to me. Protects more area than an ugly "car bra" or those pieces of dark plastic that extend over the roof. Any concerns about this product? Of course we need a reputable installer.
Hi Toyota gives $1000 "customer cash" to Customer.
You mention $750 additional from Toyota.
So did you get the $1000 "customer cash" to customer + an additional $750 from Toyota?
i.e. Total of $ 1750?
Is your purchase price $ 308 + $ 750(toyota) = Total $1,058 BELOW invoice?
That is a great deal man.
Enjoy your Rav4
I believe the cash back is regional. I'm in the Seattle area and if you will type in a Seattle area Zip Code (like 98092) when you go to toyota.com looking for deals, then you'll see they are only advertising $750 back here.
So yes, I got the car for 1,058 below invoice and I'm going to get the 750 back from Edmunds/Toyota on top of that. I ended up getting 2 dealers down to within 25 bucks of each other total and went with the one that I liked working with better. I feel like I'm rather lucky to be in an area with so many dealers within easy driving distance--it just turns all this negotiation into a commodity deal.
Thanks for the kind words. I had to do quite a bit of work emailing dealers in the area to get them to go that low, but in the end it was well worth my time.
Dealer tried to stick it to me on the trade, but stood my ground on it. I brought NADA trade value print out which was the highest of the three services as my starting point. They low balled me under NADA by about $2000. Got them to settle for the blackbook value which was $500 below NADA. Took forever for them to get them there, though.
Overall, best I've ever done on a new car purchase, but overall process took me about five hours.