$2500 for Dealer Delivery cost???
 

I am being charged $2500 for Dealer Delivery costs... does this sound right to you? <STRIKE> My Dad was charged $1000 for his RAV4</STRIKE> from the SAME dealership and thats a bigger car than the GTS. :iono:

Any advice? What did everyone else get charged for dealer delivery.

EDIT: BTW i am in Western Australia.

EDIT: Argh i feel like an ass now. Sorry guys the shit my Dad told me about his RAV4 DD price WAS WRONG, he was charged the same from the dealership we are both getting our cars from. He was qouted $1600 for DD from another Dealership.

$1500

Dealer delivery is a crock - its basically profit.
When I bought my BMW the dealer delivery was $4000 - but then because I get a corporate discount they make it $1000.

$1600 in Cairns

I don't understand how they can justify these mark-ups..

From my understanding they are not allowed to charge any extra from what is on the Toyota websites RRP.

Dealer delivery is a grey area. With inflated dealer delivery charges the dealer must be able to substantiate that the vehicle does cost more to freight/prepare for delivery.

FCK BRO, im GLAD SOMEONE MADE THIS THREAD....

I'm furious at the dealer delivery being $2177 dollars? my mate's one was like $1800, and I called the dealer, the dealer just said they don't control dealer delivery prices and blah blah blah, I'm like wtf, you guys being at 5 dock (the dealers) are not in rural australia or something....how is $2177 justified?!?!?

BTW my 86 is only GT as well? further, I'm not prepared to argue anymore with the dealers as I'm worried that they would treat my baby inappropriately as it arrives :(

I have been quoted $2,495.01 <--- .01? IS HE FUCKING WITH ME? for both GT and GTS.

I hear people saying "as long the total price matches the online price, dont stress."

Well for the GTS Auto i an being charged $42,700 all up

and on the Toyota website it's

RRP
$37,990 [P1]
Full Driveaway
$42,630.34[P1]

for the GT Manual (which i am switching to) he is quoting me $33,990

and on the Toyota website;

RRP
$29,990[P1]
Full Driveaway
$33,877.82 [P1]


[P1] Recommended Retail Price (RRP) excludes dealer delivery, statutory charges and metallic paint

shouldnt matter aslon as the drive away price is the same.
I got offered $33500 DA fot GT Man and another $6000 for the GTS.
i think it was $1875 for dealer delivery. from Grand Toyota

Bro, i got charged 34868.69 for a bloody manual GT, its nothing to close to what the online price was....below is my receipt of the breakdown of costs, perhaps lets share yours as well and we can compare?

Vechile price 27263.63
Colour/Trim as applicable 363.63

Private registration Fee 459
Compulsory Third Party 520
Premium Plates 99
Dealer Delivery 2177
Document Fee 20
Stamp Duty 984

GST 2982.43

Total: 34868.69

Its not like they need the extra cash, dealer principles take a $5,000 - $8,000 cut on each vehicle sold, depending on the value.

One HSV dealership that I do some work for said he does about $9,000 - $10,000. This is not profit obviously, just cash flow.

They also get a cut when they arrange your insurance the day you pick your car up.

I just paid $2500 as well for mine.

What dealership?

hmmm, but then despite the cash flow cut, how does our dealer delivery cost vary that much....anyhow, I'm happy to get my 86! and see u on friday buddy ;) very excited!:bow:

Wow that's a lot for dealer delivery. Most places incl where I got mine quoted $1895

LOL. Please tell me which dealerships make $9-10k a car. I could do with a massive pay rise. Toyota dealerships average $500-800 per car. Volkswagen average $1200 per car and Mercedes $3500-4000 per car. I have never ever seen a DP skim of the top, let alone to the tune of $9-10k.

really? i paid 572 dollars for my shipping...

Dealer delivery isn't shipping despite the name. Its the associated costs such as freight from the manufacturer, detail, pre delivery and advertising loading. There's also some profit but contrary to what people believe we're not rolling in money when we do a deal.

Anyone willing to take a guess at the monthly expenses of a car dealership? It seems people know what we make per car, so there shouldn't be a problem guessing overheads....

I'll share my breakdown price on both quotes when i get home from work at the moment i am being told from people who use to be Toyota Dealers that $2500 for dealer delivery is a crock of shit and it's just rubbin salt in the wound. I understand they need to make money but shit... i wan't to keep money! They also mentioned $1875 is a fair price for DD @rosco186.

And let me just clarify I'm not condoning higher dealer delivery charges. The market ultimately decides what dealers can charge. If you don't like their price don't buy anything from them.

Yeah i understand it, but other people within the same state aren't being charged such a high DD rate so why should i cop that xD i realize dealers need to make money but i asked for a discount because i have previously bought cars from this dealership, i don't see any discount at all -_-

As I said before, vote with your feet. Don't buy if you're not 100% happy with the dealer. Its a competitive market place and if they aren't prepared to match the TMCA pricing find someone who will. But also keep in mind other factors like timeframe and convenience.

NSW Rego for this car is $323 and black on white slimline plates is $160 - unless your getting custom plates with $99 annual fee?

My dealer tried to rip me off by charging me $461 (1505kg to 2504kg) for rego. When I noticed this he said it was a honest mistake :paddle:

Black on white plates are $99, not $160.

Really? myplates has it listed as $160? I've just been going by the pricing on that website.

That might be for reissued plates. MyPlates is an ordering service. Establishment in dealers is $99. I've double and triple checked this morning.

Thanks for that mate - always good to have an honest dealer on the forum.

Is there are reference to these prices online? Scanned through the RTA site and all it does it refer me to the myplates site.

hey buddy where do u check for $323?? :respekt:

http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/registrati...ationfees.html

1155kg to 1504kg - private use - $323 :thumbsup:

Which dealership did you order at if you don't mind me asking?

the one down at 5 dock, sydney...and btw how do u know what weight the car was bro? is it on the toyota website? i think something like this, I'm gonna go ape shit at them:thanks:

Yeah man it should be on the website so you can point it out to your dealer and give him a :slap:

It's around 1250 kg.

hey buddy just checked on website, the kerb weight (KG) is 1257 and this weight falls in the $323 threshold.

However the Gross vechile weight rating (kg) is 1670, and it falls in the $461 threshold :(?

i got the feeling that the dealer is gonna go yea man 1670 falls in the $461 more expensive threshold lol....fml:sigh:

Argh i feel like an ass now. Sorry guys the shit my Dad told me about his RAV4 DD price WAS WRONG, he was charged the same from the dealership we are both getting our cars from. He was qouted $1600 for DD from another Dealership.

So different dealerships would have different overheads which would inflate the DD price.

$1950 dealer delivery.. unregistered and no warranty Sydney @ Clintons of Campbelltown... It's just a take it or leave it deal... I shouldn't complain.. about the first time I have ever paid it... Advantage Toyota in this case ! Problem is people have great memories if they think they are being stiffed ...

For those interested in weight..
Department of Transport RVCS for registering the vehicle for use on Aust roads shows
ZN6-AKB8 (GT Man) Tare Mass 1179kg
ZN6-AKB7 (GTS Man) 1199kg
ZN6-AKE8 (GT Auto) 1198kg
ZN6-AKE7 (GTS Auto) 1220kg

You will see the code on the sticker inside the drivers door opening near the locking plate.

The "tare" weight of a gt manual is 1198KG. This is the weight the RTA use for any weight calculations.