01-28-2007, 06:57 PM
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Hybrids: Toyota Camry
Posts: 26
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Re: Don't pay too much!
Wish I had read this board before buying mine a few weeks ago.
I checked often with carsdirect.com and their "target price" in my area was $1000 over sticker. Most of the lots here have only 1 or so available, but the waiting lists are short and only for people who want specific colors and options.
So when I got $1000 under sticker I thought I was getting a good deal. I guess I am living proof of what P.T. Barnum once said.
Also, my vehicle came with a bazillion factory installed options (yes, all on factory window sticker) including remote start, rear bumper applique, first aid kit, XM Satellite Radio package (which I don't use), body side molding, carpet mats, leather, navigation.
My point is that all of these options are high profit margin items. I should have gotten a much better deal. The package for the carpet mats, bumper applique, and first kit sticker price is $277. That probably costs them all of about $50 cost.
Oh well, live and learn. 
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