What was your drive away price?

[w arghh x]

Originally Posted by FT86_Zero

I don't understand how you guys got your price....You guys put deposit? Is the price in the contract??? Otherwise, I bet it will be different.

A deposit was put down on mine and the details of the costs put on the contract.

However, I would assume that with most people, what has been written on the contract under the special conditions would be something along the lines of "subject to final pricing by toyota"

Toyota dealerships however, are already in the know on the costs involved.

[Chocolate man]

If I buy the car outright can you, in a way, force your salesman to reduce to driveaway price by much? Cos I really don't like loans.

[ChocolateNick]

Originally Posted by Chocolate man

If I buy the car outright can you, in a way, force your salesman to reduce to driveaway price by much? Cos I really don't like loans.

Finance probably doesn't make any difference to the sales staff. But if you have $30k cash on hand you can afford not getting a discount.

[FT-86GOD]

2 dealerships later I finally scored the white GTS, manual, floor mats, aero kit, full tank of fuel 12months rego arriving October for

$41,880.. Drive away.. Car will be handed over without being detailed in anyway(no wash, polish, vacuum) with plastics still on seats and vinyl still on roof bonnet and boot...

DONE AND DONE... Happy but big fuk around..

P.S Melville Toyota are a bunch of units and wont budge on price but promise u the world on phone.. In the end they said they would rather say no to me ans sell it to the next person who will pay full RRP... They actually said that.. ****s...

City toyota aint much better, they said it was IMPOSSIBLE to do it for any less than $42,765 and that was not confirmed btw... They priced GTS without aero at $39,865 roughly..

People are willing to win u over... I actually started stessing i wasnt gonna get the car for under $42,000 with aero until i talked to Galleria Toyota.. 1hr drive but well worth it...

[Chocolate man]

lol if I had $30k in hand doesn't mean I'm rich. In fact, I just may be giving my entire life savings, putting myself into a hole for the future

But yeah, probably right- about the first part. Though, having cash in hand would be a good way to persuade the sales man to make a better deal cos you could tell him that all that money is all you have and that if he agrees with your price you'd buy it then and there. Worth a shot anyhow. Getting a loan on a depreciating asset isn't exactly the most logical thing to do- just my opinion.

[sticky]

Originally Posted by Chocolate man

In fact, I just may be giving my entire life savings, putting myself into a hole for the future

Lol there are people on this forum giving their entire life savings and taking out a loan for this car so don't feel bad.

And I tried to get a discount since I'm paying cash also but no luck Since it's a new car and there's a lot of demand it's a bit difficult to bargain. Still worth a shot though.

[ChocolateNick]

Originally Posted by Chocolate man

. Getting a loan on a depreciating asset isn't exactly the most logical thing to do- just my opinion.

It's a great idea if you run a business and can claim the depreciation on tax. That's my plan.

[Nardi330]

i am hoping for much discount. if i can get tints thrown in i'll be happy.

FT-86GOD, you got a good deal there with the aero kit. i will also ask them not to wash/detail my car and plastic be left on the car as well.

[sticky]

Originally Posted by Nardi330

i will also ask them not to wash/detail my car and plastic be left on the car as well.

this is my first new car purchase so wondering if there's a reason to why you guys request this? is it just to make sure no one touches your car expect you?

[Nardi330]

Originally Posted by sticky

this is my first new car purchase so wondering if there's a reason to why you guys request this? is it just to make sure no one touches your car expect you?

i'm thinking to get Opti-coat straight away. if i'm going to do that then it's best no one touches the paint work.

with the interior plastic on seats etc, if they don't throw in tint for free then i'd want my seats protected while getting tint done aftermarket.

[w arghh x]

Originally Posted by Nardi330

i'm thinking to get Opti-coat straight away. if i'm going to do that then it's best no one touches the paint work.

with the interior plastic on seats etc, if they don't throw in tint for free then i'd want my seats protected while getting tint done aftermarket.

Not that it will change your decision, but I'm fairly sure decent retailers that apply the opti coat do a full prep of the paint before it gets coated. So you won't have to worry about others touching the paint work. It's much nicer to pick up your brand new car all clean, rather than one that looks like it just came off the ship.

Your car and all, but I hope for your sake you actually enjoy it and not spend your entire ownership of the car stressing about marks, scratches etc etc. I did that with my first brand new car and it stressed me out to the point where I never actually enjoyed owning the car.

[Ravine]

Originally Posted by Nardi330

i'm thinking to get Opti-coat straight away. if i'm going to do that then it's best no one touches the paint work.

I'd probably still get them to give a wash. I'm getting mine Opti Coated but you gotta remember, your car has probably been sitting at the docks out in the open for a few days before you got it so it's gonna be dirty either way. Better they give it a quick hosing as the person doing the Opti Coat is gonna have to give it a good clean beforehand anyway.

[sticky]

Originally Posted by Ravine

I'd probably still get them to give a wash. I'm getting mine Opti Coated but you gotta remember, your car has probably been sitting at the docks out in the open for a few days before you got it so it's gonna be dirty either way. Better they give it a quick hosing as the person doing the Opti Coat is gonna have to give it a good clean beforehand anyway.

Where do you plan on getting it Opti-Coated?

[Chocolate man]

With the aero kit is the rear spoiler optional? Also, I hear the aero kit from NZ is over half the price ($1600 NZD)...so would it be possible to get the kit from there and the car from here?

[Ravine]

Originally Posted by sticky

Where do you plan on getting it Opti-Coated?

I'll just call around and see who does the best price based on Optimum's website.

Or if I'm lazy, I'll hit up the one in Parramatta since that's where I live.

I hope they count this in the small car bracket. Don't wanna pay another 70-80 bucks because it's a "medium" car.

[manboobs]

Originally Posted by blood86

Guys,

When the car is officially released on the 18th you will be able to go on to toyota's website and price up the car based on your postcode.

Your dealer is not allowed to charge you any more than that.

Is this true? I got lucky and scored a first shipment red GTS last weekend.
Thing is the dealer ripped us with a $2895 dealer delivery.

I was going to pipe up and bring it up once I found out what others paid but decided not to knowing I won't find another with June/July delivery.
The extra thou would go a long way into tinting and hopefully the little spoiler from the overseas models!

[Chocolate man]

Originally Posted by manboobs

Is this true? I got lucky and scored a first shipment red GTS last weekend.
Thing is the dealer ripped us with a $2895 dealer delivery.

I was going to pipe up and bring it up once I found out what others paid but decided not to knowing I won't find another with June/July delivery.
The extra thou would go a long way into tinting and hopefully the little spoiler from the overseas models!

Which dealership if you don't mind sharing?

[FT-86GOD]

If u want a GTS Manual for less than $40,000 drive away the only place to go is Galleria IMO.... And if u say Josh from FT86club.com recommended them to u i might get a free pat on the back or even a shit car cover or something lol..

Speak to the manager whos name is John or this hot chik that was getting me chubby named Pauline.

They didnt want me to tell anyone what i paid but fuck that.... We are all here to help each other and eveyone deserves to know what prices can be had if ur pesistant....

Most dealerships dont give a shit... That been proven to me after today... Especially the Managers... Mainly the managers..... But i found one good one in the end...

Hope this helps....

[catcha]

Originally Posted by FT-86GOD

If u want a GTS Manual for less than $40,000 drive away the only place to go is Galleria IMO.... And if u say Josh from FT86club.com recommended them to u i might get a free pat on the back or even a shit car cover or something lol..

Speak to the manager whos name is John or this hot chik that was getting me chubby named Pauline.

They didnt want me to tell anyone what i paid but fuck that.... We are all here to help each other and eveyone deserves to know what prices can be had if ur pesistant....

Most dealerships dont give a shit... That been proven to me after today... Especially the Managers... Mainly the managers..... But i found one good one in the end...

Hope this helps....

Nice work and thanks for sharing, least morley is only 15mins away from me

[Nardi330]

Originally Posted by Nardi330

so what would be the correct driver away price in Bne for a GTS manual with met paint?

RRP 35,490
met paint 400
dealer delivery 1,895
stamp duty 1,134
rego & CTP 671.12 (less $24.30 plate fee if you have private plate)
total $39,590.12

is this correct?

turns out i was only 9 cents out!! $39,590.21!!

[ChocolateNick]

Originally Posted by manboobs

Is this true? I got lucky and scored a first shipment red GTS last weekend.
Thing is the dealer ripped us with a $2895 dealer delivery.

Not FTG was it? They tried to do the same thing to me. I canceled my order and went to another dealer.

[manboobs]

Originally Posted by ChocolateNick

Not FTG was it? They tried to do the same thing to me. I canceled my order and went to another dealer.

Nah, another dealer. Will give them a call to sort it out before naming and shaming, might've been a genuine mistake