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Negotiated Price?

Discussion in 'Dealers & Pricing' started by Jed Blaugrund, Jul 10, 2012.

  1. Jed Blaugrund

    Jed Blaugrund New Member

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    Has anyone successfully negotiated down from the sticker price on a Plug-in? I'm used to "getting a deal on a car" and doing a lot of research on dealer costs and hold-backs before buying. I'd love to know what to expect when I approach the dealer with my intent to buy. Thank you!
     
    #1 Jed Blaugrund, Jul 10, 2012
  2. radiocycle

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    Well, we got a substantial mark-down from sticker price but only because of the buying power of a 'group deal'. I could/would never try to go head to head with the sharks at dealerships on my own... That would be the worst part of a buying experience for me, I just can't do it. Yet others find it a fun game. Good luck!
     
    #2 radiocycle, Jul 10, 2012
  3. bisco

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    depends on location. here in mass, i've seen the base advertised for 30k. but you won't have your choice of color.
     
    #3 bisco, Jul 10, 2012
  4. Munpot42

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    Sales of the plug in are down since intro, if the law of supply and demand works you should be able to deal on the car.
     
    #4 Munpot42, Jul 10, 2012
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    #5 priuskitty, Jul 10, 2012
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    Dianne appears to have a number of PiPs languishing on her lot in Carson right now. I bet she'd cut you a good deal. You'd have to factor in the cost of transport if you're not in So Cal, but there's no harm in asking…
     
    #6 bfd, Jul 10, 2012
  7. JamesBurke

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    I'm not in your market but New Toyota Sales | Toyota Sedans, Hybrids, SUVs in Baltimore, MD in the Baltimore, MD area has all their PHV's at $3,000 below MSRP and TFS is offering $500 cashback (maybe included in dealer markdown). Only dealer I could find willing to put their price upfront. I have no experience with this dealer just a regional dealer from the Toyota site.
     
    #7 JamesBurke, Jul 11, 2012
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