Confused on 2009 camry se options

[ylen13]

When looking on both Toyota dealership and edmunds.com, both say that traction control and vehicle stability control comes as typical standard when adding sports leather on 2009 camry se . When going in person to dealer, we were told that toyota do not normally sell camry with those 2 options in california. The only way for us to get it, would be to do special order.

Can someone explain why i would be getting oner thing from 2 different website, and totally different information from the dealer?

[njerald]

Edmunds isn't area detailed and the salesman may or may not know what he is talking about.

Go to toyota.com, Camry, Build your Own.

Put in your zip code and you will see the restricted options/packages that have been set up for your area and car model.

Anything else and you will have to go to another zip code/area to buy or find a dealer to special order for you.

If you are looking for an I4, this may be close.......

http://fitzmall.com/fitzway/carfind/...8T23:12:10.333

or V6..................

http://fitzmall.com/fitzway/carfind/...8T23:12:10.333

[dirtrat]

I bought my 2007 SE in Northern California with leather Seats and it came with Traction Control and Stability control.

Originally Posted by ylen13

When looking on both Toyota dealership and edmunds.com, both say that traction control and vehicle stability control comes as typical standard when adding sports leather on 2009 camry se . When going in person to dealer, we were told that toyota do not normally sell camry with those 2 options in california. The only way for us to get it, would be to do special order.

Can someone explain why i would be getting oner thing from 2 different website, and totally different information from the dealer?

[ylen13]

Thanks for both of your replys. I did build on toyota prior to going to the dealership and basically traction control and stability control was shown as required package when trying to get leather on SE vehicle. The dealer "sale person" claimed that because we have a dry weather in Southern California(most of the time), toyota do not sell vehicles with traction control and stability control as most customers don't want this option.

I just want to make sure, i understand it correctly. If toyota website says tc & esc option as available , than the dealer should have it and not have to do special order on it?

[thoots]

This is probably one of those times when a quick, half-hour visit to your nearest dealer's lot might make a whole lot of sense. Go look and see what they've got!

Of course, most dealers have online inventories, though I'm not so sure you'll get into reliable details regarding VSC and such....

[njerald]

Email or Fax the "Internet Sales Manager" of a half dozen or so of your closest dealers.

Tell them the exact model/options you want.

Tell them the Exterior/Interior colors you would accept.

Tell them you can wait for special order or dealer swap (if you can).

Ask for their best price by email reply and let them find one for you.

You will know the price and availability before you go to a dealership.

Don't bother with the showroom floor salesmen!!!!!!!

If you don't want the best price do it your way........

[ylen13]

Originally Posted by njerald

Email or Fax the "Internet Sales Manager" of a half dozen or so of your closest dealers.

Tell them the exact model/options you want.

Tell them the Exterior/Interior colors you would accept.

Tell them you can wait for special order or dealer swap (if you can).

Ask for their best price by email reply and let them find one for you.

You will know the price and availability before you go to a dealership.

Don't bother with the showroom floor salesmen!!!!!!!

If you don't want the best price do it your way........

I have purchased many vehicle and have always gotten much lower price than most people are paying. So i am not concerned that i will not get the lowest price by going thru the sales person.

[mikes08trd]

the dealer is being honest. i am a manager for a toyota store. edmunds and all the other guys are not accurate. the internet is not the bible, anyways i have prob seen 1 or 2 se's with the vsc and stuff without us special ordering, and i am on the other side of the country. so yes you might have to wait to get the one you want. and for that comment of the floor sales guys, hey they are trying to make a living just like everyone else. hell you pay % wise more mark-up at walmart than you do at a dealership. if you pay 400 per month on your car for 72 mo and you spend the same at walmart for the same time, you really paying more profit to walmart. a little food for thought.


If you plan on making a purchase like this one it would be in your best interest to go in and communicate with your sales person, let him know what you want. the salesperson will let you know what comes in a package and what is stand alone. I know i take a deal more seriously if the customer is there and ready to do business, i will literally bend over backwards to make the deal happen. or you can do the whole i'm shopping you over the internet thing and piss off the manager to the point that he would rather not deal with you at all. not saying that you would.

[mikes08trd]

Originally Posted by njerald

Email or Fax the "Internet Sales Manager" of a half dozen or so of your closest dealers.

Tell them the exact model/options you want.

Tell them the Exterior/Interior colors you would accept.

Tell them you can wait for special order or dealer swap (if you can).

Ask for their best price by email reply and let them find one for you.

You will know the price and availability before you go to a dealership.

Don't bother with the showroom floor salesmen!!!!!!!

If you don't want the best price do it your way........

People like you is what is wrong with america!!!!!!!!!!!!!










































































Just kidding!!! really just joking. I love when you guys come in to buy.

[ylen13]

Originally Posted by mikes08trd

the dealer is being honest. i am a manager for a toyota store. edmunds and all the other guys are not accurate. the internet is not the bible, anyways i have prob seen 1 or 2 se's with the vsc and stuff without us special ordering, and i am on the other side of the country. so yes you might have to wait to get the one you want. and for that comment of the floor sales guys, hey they are trying to make a living just like everyone else. hell you pay % wise more mark-up at walmart than you do at a dealership. if you pay 400 per month on your car for 72 mo and you spend the same at walmart for the same time, you really paying more profit to walmart. a little food for thought.


If you plan on making a purchase like this one it would be in your best interest to go in and communicate with your sales person, let him know what you want. the salesperson will let you know what comes in a package and what is stand alone. I know i take a deal more seriously if the customer is there and ready to do business, i will literally bend over backwards to make the deal happen. or you can do the whole i'm shopping you over the internet thing and piss off the manager to the point that he would rather not deal with you at all. not saying that you would.

Thank you for your reply, i highly appreciate it. It does seems edmunds screwed up and that is unfortunate. I plan on emailing them and asking them to fix their mistake(wish me luck).

Being that you're a manger, what would you honestly be willing to take for the following car. Assume i am putting down 5k.

Model Description: 4-DOOR SE V6 SDN
Year ............: 2009
Interior Color ..: LB15 LB15
Exterior Color ..: 0202 BLACK
Body ............: 4-DOOR SE V6 SEDAN
Number of Cyl ...: 6
Allocation Number: 051

VIN .............: 4T1BK46K09U584078
Ignition Key.....: N/A

Factory Installed Accessories: FE EJ QB QC RF SR
Port Installed Accessories ..: CF 32

MECHANICAL & PERFORMANCE
3.5L 268HP V6 DOHC 24V VVT-i SFI Eng.
6-Speed ECT-i A/T w/ Sequential Shift
17" Alloy Wheels w/P215/55R17 Tires
Sport Suspension Incl: Solid Fr & Rear
Anti-Roll Bars, Sport Springs & Bushings
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
Power Assisted Rack & Pinion Steering
Temporary Spare Tire
SAFETY
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Dr & Fr Pass Advanced Airbag Sys (SRS)
Dr & Fr Pass Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Front and Rear Side Curtain Airbags
Driver''s Knee Airbag
3-Point Seatbelts w/ALR/ELR Pass Belts
Child Restraint System (Latch)
Direct Tire Pressure Monitor System
Engine Immobilizer
EXTERIOR
Integrated Fog Lamps
Blacked-Out Sport Grille
Fr & Rr Lower Spoilers & Rocker Panels
Dual Exhaust w/ Chrome Exhaust Tips
Halogen Auto On/Off Sport Trim Headlamps
Daytime Running Lights
Dual Color-Keyed Power Outside Mirrors
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE
Sport Interior w/ Sport Fabric Seats
Air Conditioner with Pollen Filter
Digital AM/FM/CD/MP3 Player w/6 Speakers
Fixed Rear Seat w/ Center Pass-Thru
Variable Intermittent Wipers
Power Windows w/Driver''s Auto Down
In-Key Remote Keyless Entry System
Power Door Locks w/ Anti-Lockout Feature
Power Driver''s Seat w/ Lumbar Support
Manual Adj Tilt/Telescopic Steering Whl
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Cruise Control
Maintenance Indicator
Audio Auxiliary Jack
Foot Pedal Parking Brake


50 State Emissions .........................
JBL Premium 6 Disc In-dash CD Changer/ .....
MP3/Bluetooth w/ 8 Speakers, In 6 .........
Locations, 440 Watts and Satellite Radio ..
Capability. Requires: Subscription to .....
XM or Sirius, Antenna and Receiver. ........
Sport Convenience Package: EC Rearview ....
Mirror w/ Compass & Garage Door Opener .....
Sport Leather Package: Leather Package .....
w/ Driver & Front Passenger Heated Power ...
Seats, & Heated Outside Mirrors ...........
Color-Keyed Rear Spoiler ...................
Moonroof Package: Power Tilt/Slide .........
Moonroof w/ Dual Illuminated Visor Vanity ..
Mirrors and Rear Personal Lamps ...........
Carpet/Trunk Mat Set .......................
Sport Pedal Covers .........................

[akira751]

Originally Posted by ylen13

Thank you for your reply, i highly appreciate it. It does seems edmunds screwed up and that is unfortunate. I plan on emailing them and asking them to fix their mistake(wish me luck).

Being that you're a manger, what would you honestly be willing to take for the following car. Assume i am putting down 5k.

Model Description: 4-DOOR SE V6 SDN
Year ............: 2009
Interior Color ..: LB15 LB15
Exterior Color ..: 0202 BLACK
Body ............: 4-DOOR SE V6 SEDAN
Number of Cyl ...: 6
Allocation Number: 051

VIN .............: 4T1BK46K09U584078
Ignition Key.....: N/A

Factory Installed Accessories: FE EJ QB QC RF SR
Port Installed Accessories ..: CF 32

MECHANICAL & PERFORMANCE
3.5L 268HP V6 DOHC 24V VVT-i SFI Eng.
6-Speed ECT-i A/T w/ Sequential Shift
17" Alloy Wheels w/P215/55R17 Tires
Sport Suspension Incl: Solid Fr & Rear
Anti-Roll Bars, Sport Springs & Bushings
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
Power Assisted Rack & Pinion Steering
Temporary Spare Tire
SAFETY
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Dr & Fr Pass Advanced Airbag Sys (SRS)
Dr & Fr Pass Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Front and Rear Side Curtain Airbags
Driver''s Knee Airbag
3-Point Seatbelts w/ALR/ELR Pass Belts
Child Restraint System (Latch)
Direct Tire Pressure Monitor System
Engine Immobilizer
EXTERIOR
Integrated Fog Lamps
Blacked-Out Sport Grille
Fr & Rr Lower Spoilers & Rocker Panels
Dual Exhaust w/ Chrome Exhaust Tips
Halogen Auto On/Off Sport Trim Headlamps
Daytime Running Lights
Dual Color-Keyed Power Outside Mirrors
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE
Sport Interior w/ Sport Fabric Seats
Air Conditioner with Pollen Filter
Digital AM/FM/CD/MP3 Player w/6 Speakers
Fixed Rear Seat w/ Center Pass-Thru
Variable Intermittent Wipers
Power Windows w/Driver''s Auto Down
In-Key Remote Keyless Entry System
Power Door Locks w/ Anti-Lockout Feature
Power Driver''s Seat w/ Lumbar Support
Manual Adj Tilt/Telescopic Steering Whl
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Cruise Control
Maintenance Indicator
Audio Auxiliary Jack
Foot Pedal Parking Brake


50 State Emissions .........................
JBL Premium 6 Disc In-dash CD Changer/ .....
MP3/Bluetooth w/ 8 Speakers, In 6 .........
Locations, 440 Watts and Satellite Radio ..
Capability. Requires: Subscription to .....
XM or Sirius, Antenna and Receiver. ........
Sport Convenience Package: EC Rearview ....
Mirror w/ Compass & Garage Door Opener .....
Sport Leather Package: Leather Package .....
w/ Driver & Front Passenger Heated Power ...
Seats, & Heated Outside Mirrors ...........
Color-Keyed Rear Spoiler ...................
Moonroof Package: Power Tilt/Slide .........
Moonroof w/ Dual Illuminated Visor Vanity ..
Mirrors and Rear Personal Lamps ...........
Carpet/Trunk Mat Set .......................
Sport Pedal Covers .........................

$26274+ tax+ tags and processing

[wireless]

Originally Posted by mikes08trd

if you pay 400 per month on your car for 72 mo and you spend the same at walmart for the same time, you really paying more profit to walmart. a little food for thought.

WTF does financing have to do with anything?

Originally Posted by ylen13

Thank you for your reply, i highly appreciate it. It does seems edmunds screwed up and that is unfortunate. I plan on emailing them and asking them to fix their mistake(wish me luck).

Based on your earlier comment that Toyota.com for your zip had it the same way, it is not a mistake on the part of Edmunds.com.

Originally Posted by ylen13

Being that you're a manger, what would you honestly be willing to take for the following car. Assume i am putting down 5k.

Your down payment means ZERO in the scheme of getting the best price for a car. The fact that you even mentioned it in asking for a price over the internet is in direct contradiction to your earlier comment about buying many cars and getting the best price. You negotiate your purchase price for the vehicle you are buying, independent of any F&I and trade in. Then, and only then, do you discuss the other things and potentially a better price if the dealer will be making some F&I money or have some upside in your trade.

[njerald]

Originally Posted by akira751

$26274+ tax+ tags and processing

Right on, right off your website.

and the clown all ready had that price...........

He has no clue.

[ylen13]

Originally Posted by wireless

WTF does financing have to do with anything?



Based on your earlier comment that Toyota.com for your zip had it the same way, it is not a mistake on the part of Edmunds.com.




Your down payment means ZERO in the scheme of getting the best price for a car. The fact that you even mentioned it in asking for a price over the internet is in direct contradiction to your earlier comment about buying many cars and getting the best price. You negotiate your purchase price for the vehicle you are buying, independent of any F&I and trade in. Then, and only then, do you discuss the other things and potentially a better price if the dealer will be making some F&I money or have some upside in your trade.

[/QUOTE]
I never done internet shopping before for vehicles so i am green. Regarding what financing have to do with anything. It's money that dealer gets in hand and to some dealer it makes a difference. I know you will say, it makes a difference on your apr and your monthly payment but i truly believe that it makes a difference when it come to price negotiation.

I own transportation business and have purchased many ford e250, so my earlier comment was the truth. Anyway thank you for reply.