Rated 9
Buying a 2011 Toyota Sienna, and saving $1500 off of MSRP.
I have history dealing with Dixie Toyota (sister's lease) and Mazda associated dealer (brother's purchase). Went to referred C.C.C. dealer, test drove V-6 model and got firm 3% above dealer''s cost offer. Next day went to Dixie/401 auto mall and test drove I-4 model and decided on V-6 model. I showed C.C.C. report to salesman and sales manager and told them I got a firm 3% above dealer cost offer. Sales manager at first said report stated 5 - 10% above dealer's for fast movers is not uncommon, but I said I got a firm offer from the referred C.C.C. dealer with the saleswoman's card. The C.C.C. dealer was closer so I could always go back to them. They said go ahead with the 3% above dealer,s costs, so a deal was made.
It is always a good idea to go to an auto mall to allow for more options. Bring your C.C.C. reports with you to prove you did your research and test drive all your preferred your vehicles.
Yours truly,
P Chong
Philip from Etobicoke ON, ON
reported on Monday, August 16, 2010