Top Southern California Toyota Dealers?

[Lafferty]

Hi everyone,

I am thinking about placing an order for the 2010 Package II. Can anyone recommend a good dealer or sales person in one of the many Southern California Toyota dealers?

I live in Venice, but I'm willing to drive far if the dealer has a great reputation.

Thanks.

[KK6PD]

I bought my 08 at NoHo Toyota. Delt with "Eric", and I got a great deal. I live down the street from Bob Smith Toyota in La Crescenta, GREAT service, their salesman wasn't listening to me however when it came to talking price.

Try a internet thing, you might be surprised at what happens. There is also the FCostco, and AAA discounts to consider!!

Good Luck

[Lafferty]

Originally Posted by KK6PD

I bought my 08 at NoHo Toyota. Delt with "Eric", and I got a great deal. I live down the street from Bob Smith Toyota in La Crescenta, GREAT service, their salesman wasn't listening to me however when it came to talking price.

Try a internet thing, you might be surprised at what happens. There is also the FCostco, and AAA discounts to consider!!

Good Luck

Thanks for the response KK6PD.

[Lafferty]

I just got off the phone with a local dealer. They are expecting to start selling the G3 by the first week of June. He also said that the current prices here on P.C. do not include destination, and obviously floor mats and other accessories.

I got on their waiting list, and should get updates soon. Really don't want to put a $500 deposit down before I test drive the G3.

[Lafferty]

Can anyone else recommend a good Southern California dealer? thx

[liverbomb88]

After you decide you are serious about buying, email all of the dealers' internet managers within an acceptable radius for a quote on the model/options you want. It will also help to check out the online inventory of various dealers to see if they actually have a car in the color and options you want on the lot. Then take the best price you get on round 1 and send the new price to other dealers again for round 2. Keep doing this (online or by phone) until you get a fair price that's acceptable to you, hopefully at the dealership you like best. I would not do significant negotiations at the dealership...do that before going there.

Didn't buy ours from an LA dealership, but did get price quotes from Cerritos and Longo. Longo had a huge inventory and quoted us a very good price (that we used to negotiate at our local dealerships). Even if you end up buying at a distant dealership, you still can get the car serviced at the dealership closest to you. I prefer to buy and service my cars from the same dealer, but that's just me.

[Lafferty]

That's a great idea liverbomb88.

Last night I made a spreadsheet of all the dealers within a 100 mile radius, and I plan on contacting their internet departments soon. It's amazing how many Toyota dealers are here.

[pumpkin21]

Originally Posted by Lafferty

That's a great idea liverbomb88.

Last night I made a spreadsheet of all the dealers within a 100 mile radius, and I plan on contacting their internet departments soon. It's amazing how many Toyota dealers are here.

would it be too much to as for that spreadsheet? LOL i'm starting to look for a new 09 and i'm having a hard time keeping track of all the dealers in socal.. =X

[Lafferty]

Originally Posted by pumpkin21

would it be too much to as for that spreadsheet? LOL i'm starting to look for a new 09 and i'm having a hard time keeping track of all the dealers in socal.. =X

I compiled a spreadsheet with about 60 Southern California Toyota dealers. I only plan on contacting between 10-20. So far, I've noticed that Toyota Santa Monica plans on selling the Gen III above MSRP. A few others haven't said they will, but admit that the initial launch will have a lot of port added accessories.

I believe that it'll be easier to find a better deal farther inland.

[Kapena Gary]

I emailed Eddie Afra at Longo Toyota in El Monte. I live in Santa Barbara but they are so big I figured I would have a better chance of getting what I want from a large dealership.

Anyway, he called me about 30 seconds after my email. (I was already on their waiting list since last August.) He said he has ordered the car I want, Prius IV, Grey, Nav Package, and that they were selling at MSRP. He said that Longo won't be adding anything to the car but that the Toyota distributor for southern California may add things at the port before they get the car.

He sounded straight up and honest. I've heard other good remarks about Longo. They are probably worth a call if you are in that area.

Good luck.