I'm not one to talk up just any old serivce, but I have a feeling this is really going to catch on. I had been shopping around between a few dealers, talking each down, going back and forth with copies of invoices, getting them to lowball each other. They were still only moving about 500. off the MSRP on the FJ. I hit many message boards, and came across someone raising the idea of using a car buying service. So, I start looking into THOSE.
Go there, you won't be sorry. They have a feature called "new car auction" where they post the car you wish to buy out to ten nearest dealers in your area. The dealers then bid down from the MSRP. The first few bids I got were for 3000. over dealer invoice, then 2900. 2750. and so on. Finally on the 5th day, one of the dealers outside the main line bid 1000. over dealer invoice. Best price I've seen so far anywhere.
My plan from here is to order my FJ Cruiser with nothing more than Upgrade package 1 and the roof rack (i've no interest in installing that, I couldn't bare drilling holes in my new roof). Next is to oder the rest of the accessories I wanted anyway from various venders on ebay with the money I saved on the auction. That stuff is where they really rake you over the coals anyway, and I've no problem installing the TRD exhaust, trailer hitch etc...
I can't wait!
Oh yeah, 20. bux to run the auction, 20 dollars to save 2000. Never again will I buy a car without first trying that. I'm amazed.
Last edited by Bugmenot; 05-24-2006 at 01:27 PM.
Reason: Dealer honored the bid.
I tried mycar.com and it just goes to an ad site ( broken link ) Any other dealer bidding site fopr Canada anyone know of? Anyone know were I can get a Toyota FJ Cruiser dealer invoice cost sheet?
I am buying a Toyota fj ( b package )in Canada Does anyone have a dealer invoice I can see ?
I am also trading in 2 cars Were could I get the values on these dealers offered me a bad low price so far I know that is rip off!
My 2 trades are:
2003 Honda Element Y package 2wd 50384 k Silver Auto( Purchased new Feb 2004)vin: 5J6YH18573L801894
pl,PW, upgraded sterio w/ subwoofer,winddeflector,block heater ,air bags.
specifics details : 3/4 inch stratch/mar through clearcoat ( not through paint) on drivers side door
2005 Nisson Quest SL Leather ( no DVD,NO sunroof) 24478k Smoke Grey
pd,pl,remotePower rear gate,remote power passenger sliding door,heated seats ,bose 6cd steriow/ 8 speakers surround with controls in rear & sat. radio& controls on stering wheel , rear headphone jacks,backup sensor,driver&passenger pwr seats,auto headlight on, auto rearview mirror dim w/garage door opener, power foot peddle adjusting controls,cruise,air w/ climate control,remote power windows,power rear windows,auto lights off,security alarm,rust protected,remote power locks,nissan hitch package,block heater ,frontair bags and side curtin, traction control.
specifics: small 1/2 inch ding on driverside sliding door [no paint loss ]( another car door)
vin:5N1BV28U55N103983
Both Cars very clean inside as we get them detaiedl on regular basis. Cars are drivin by wife and I .( 1 person cars -no kids ,no stains )
I'm not one to talk up just any old serivce, but I have a feeling this is really going to catch on. I had been shopping around between a few dealers, talking each down, going back and forth with copies of invoices, getting them to lowball each other. They were still only moving about 500. off the MSRP on the FJ. I hit many message boards, and came across someone raising the idea of using a car buying service. So, I start looking into THOSE.
Go there, you won't be sorry. They have a feature called "new car auction" where they post the car you wish to buy out to ten nearest dealers in your area. The dealers then bid down from the MSRP. The first few bids I got were for 3000. over dealer invoice, then 2900. 2750. and so on. Finally on the 5th day, one of the dealers outside the main line bid 1000. over dealer invoice. Best price I've seen so far anywhere.
My plan from here is to order my FJ Cruiser with nothing more than Upgrade package 1 and the roof rack (i've no interest in installing that, I couldn't bare drilling holes in my new roof). Next is to oder the rest of the accessories I wanted anyway from various venders on ebay with the money I saved on the auction. That stuff is where they really rake you over the coals anyway, and I've no problem installing the TRD exhaust, trailer hitch etc...
I can't wait!
Oh yeah, 20. bux to run the auction, 20 dollars to save 2000. Never again will I buy a car without first trying that. I'm amazed.
Not sure how to use the new car auction. doesnt seem to direct me to anything
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