Base Model 2k9 for $24k?

I think not. It somewhat depends on your sales tax rate ("out the door" includes the tax, right?), but $24K seems like it's probably right at MSRP. With the current demand for new cars (very low) combined with the current gas prices (low), you should be able to negotiate a significantly better deal than that.

Of course, it's somewhat location-dependent, so were are you trying to buy this car?

 

I got mine in March when gas was higher than it is now for $22,000 out the door and it is a Package 2. Before tax, title, license, etc... it was $19,947.

This is in San Diego.

 

Check out the last (62) page in the thread below ( how much you paid xxxx).
Also Longo has many in stock per the website.
Good luck
Carl

 

I think that, if you shop around, you probably don't have to wait. I would find a place that will sell you the car at ~$500 above Invoice (or maybe less) and buy from them. That should be possible now.