My hunt is over...
So.......I was headed to Sloan Philadelphia to talk about a Black/Red XSE V6. Before I could arrive, the Internet sales rep texts me and says their sister location (Sloane Glenside, the one that changed their original discount after the car arrived) had the car but was not going to release it. At that point, I turned to head home and thought I might as well go on and order one for an October arrival even though I might miss the 0.9% financing incentive. I was willing to take that risk.
Got home and grabbed my PC just to see if anything else was out there since cars seem to be arriving daily and inventories changing quickly. Lo and behold, I checked a dealer out in the county and there was only one XSE V6 listed. I promptly sent a pricing request and ten minutes later my phone rings. It's the dealership and the conversation goes quickly:
Her: "Thanks for contacting blah blah blah blah blah..."
Me: "No problem. yes, I'm interested in this Camry. Is the car available?"
Her: "Yes, it just arrived on the lot."
Me: (Heart is now pounding) "Is anyone looking at it today?"
Her: "As far as I know, no. Would you like to come take a look at it?"
Me: (Deeeeeeeep breaths) "Sure would. What is your quote?"
Her: Taptaptaptaptaptap "It's $35......"
Me: (Time warp slows time) "Please send me the quote. You close at 9PM? I can get to you 7-ish."
Her: "See you then..."
Mind you, it's now rush hour, it is POURING rain and everyone has forgotten how to drive. I can't speed at all but my out-of-body experience has given me foresight and I see every traffic light, slow moving vehicle and pothole all the way up to the dealer. My friend is riding with me and luckily, her conversation kept me from exploding. By 6:30, however, we arrive and a salesman meets me at the door. After introductions (he already had my info), we take a look at the car, parked nicely outside of what appears to be a display garage. The car is DRY, though and the lights from heaven (okay, the high intensity LED lights they were using) had the car lit up bright. With all in place, it was time to do the deal.
Year: 2018
Your city and state: Philadelphia, Pa Metro Area (PA, NJ, DE)
Trim (i.e. LE, XLE, XSE, Hybrid, etc.): XSE
Engine: V6
MSRP: $38,678
Internet Price: $35,852
Toyota Owner Loyalty: $1,000
Price before Tax Title License (TTL): $34,852
OTD: $37,786 including 6/100,000 extended warranty for $900 and Wheel & Tire Package for $395 (worth it in Philly), 0.9% financing
Dealer Name (Optional): Peruzzi Toyota
Exterior: Wind Chill Pearl
Interior: Cockpit Red
Miscellaneous add-ons/extras: Navigation Upgrade, Protection Package, All-weather floor mats
All-in-all, it was a fun and interesting process and I got what I wanted. Happy 50th Birthday to me!!!