Toyota Special Reward? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Reflex · 11-20-2013, 03:52 AM

Did anyone get an email like this from the dealership they bought the car from? I just received this last week:

Dear [me],

[my dealership] Toyota would like to "Reward" you for your past business by upgrading your Scion FR-S. Our records indicate you are one of the select few customers who might be able to trade in your 2013 Scion FR-S and upgrade into a brand new with no money down and a similar monthly payment.

This program will only be available for a limited period of time. Please contact your original sales person or xxxxxxx at (xxx) xxx-xxxx Ext. xxxx to schedule an appointment, or stop by at your convenience with this printed letter.

Thank you,

xxxxxxx
Customer Retention Manager

Any thoughts?

subwaynm · 11-20-2013, 03:55 AM

Nope sure did get anything like that. But if your having issues with your 2013 this might be the time to trade.
Mine is COOL so far so good

SigmaHyperion · 11-20-2013, 03:59 AM

Just a standard dealer ploy.

Happens with every car that I've ever bought. The original dealer and soon every dealer in town sending you mail about 'special authorizations' to buy your used car and put you into a new one for a "similar monthly payment". Soon you'll see all sorts of mail about how your used car is in "incredibly high demand" and how their owner (or sometimes they even say the manufacturer, just to make it sound legit, as if Toyota somehow tells an independent owner what used cars to buy) has authorized them to do whatever they can to pay top dollar for your particular make/model of vehicle.

If you put enough down that you're not 'upside down' on the note so soon into buying it, then it makes it super easy for them to keep your payment about the same -- you just start all over is all, so all the months of payments you've already made are just down the drain. And if you're upside-down on your note they simply refinance it out for another 12 months or so and you finance the new car for 72 months rather than 60 (or whatever).

Horrible, horrible idea. You go from being a year or so 'ahead' on your payments to either starting all over or, even worse, getting another 12+ months tacked on to get exactly the same car (2014 versus 2013). And the dealer gets 2 more sales (your new car, plus selling your 2013) plus a ton of financing money.

marcosowns · 11-20-2013, 08:35 AM

Yup, @SigmaHyperion hit the nail on the head. This is definitely not something new/special, just one of the many dealer tactics they use to bring you back in.

R.S-HawK · 11-20-2013, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reflex

Did anyone get an email like this from the dealership they bought the car from? I just received this last week:

Dear [me],

[my dealership] Toyota would like to "Reward" you for your past business by upgrading your Scion FR-S. Our records indicate you are one of the select few customers who might be able to trade in your 2013 Scion FR-S and upgrade into a brand new with no money down and a similar monthly payment.

This program will only be available for a limited period of time. Please contact your original sales person or xxxxxxx at (xxx) xxx-xxxx Ext. xxxx to schedule an appointment, or stop by at your convenience with this printed letter.

Thank you,

xxxxxxx
Customer Retention Manager

Any thoughts?

Both models are identical, why would you put yourself at a loss?

SloS14 · 11-20-2013, 09:45 AM

In my experience, car dealers really want to take care of their customers - even if it means letting them trade up at their expense.

EAGLE5 · 11-20-2013, 01:28 PM

LOL.

jadewbj · 11-20-2013, 04:07 PM

I get them all the time. They are just trying to get another sale lol.

zc06_kisstherain · 11-20-2013, 05:42 PM

do it for 2014!!! you will get new one and pay more

trekkie · 11-20-2013, 05:51 PM

had that happen with a two year old Flex we use as the family truckster.

actually worked out nicely for me, sometimes they're good deals. They probably can make some money on a used FR-S due to demand in your area.

You have to bring your math head with you though because they'll try and throw out payment amounts and other things and really they're just doing 3 more years on the loan or something.

ET86 · 11-20-2013, 05:53 PM

Got it with my Carolla. That's how I got the FRS.

SCharged · 11-22-2013, 10:47 AM

HAHAH they sent me the same about my 09 matrix. Saying they could get me into something new for lower payments. Thing is, the car is paid off...

gily25 · 11-22-2013, 12:05 PM

Large dealers always pull this stunt. I love the "we're looking for used cars that match your description" sounds like a BOLO.

executor · 11-23-2013, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gily25

Large dealers always pull this stunt. I love the "we're looking for used cars that match your description" sounds like a BOLO.

BOLO?

Box Of Large Onions?

11-20-2013, 03:52 AM	#1
Reflex Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Whiteout FR-S Location: New Brunswick, NJ Posts: 222 Thanks: 61 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Toyota Special Reward? Did anyone get an email like this from the dealership they bought the car from? I just received this last week: Dear [me], [my dealership] Toyota would like to "Reward" you for your past business by upgrading your Scion FR-S. Our records indicate you are one of the select few customers who might be able to trade in your 2013 Scion FR-S and upgrade into a brand new with no money down and a similar monthly payment. This program will only be available for a limited period of time. Please contact your original sales person or xxxxxxx at (xxx) xxx-xxxx Ext. xxxx to schedule an appointment, or stop by at your convenience with this printed letter. Thank you, xxxxxxx Customer Retention Manager Any thoughts?

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11-20-2013, 03:59 AM	#3
SigmaHyperion Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 2013 SWP BRZ Limited Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 207 Thanks: 9 Thanked 131 Times in 73 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Just a standard dealer ploy. Happens with every car that I've ever bought. The original dealer and soon every dealer in town sending you mail about 'special authorizations' to buy your used car and put you into a new one for a "similar monthly payment". Soon you'll see all sorts of mail about how your used car is in "incredibly high demand" and how their owner (or sometimes they even say the manufacturer, just to make it sound legit, as if Toyota somehow tells an independent owner what used cars to buy) has authorized them to do whatever they can to pay top dollar for your particular make/model of vehicle. If you put enough down that you're not 'upside down' on the note so soon into buying it, then it makes it super easy for them to keep your payment about the same -- you just start all over is all, so all the months of payments you've already made are just down the drain. And if you're upside-down on your note they simply refinance it out for another 12 months or so and you finance the new car for 72 months rather than 60 (or whatever). Horrible, horrible idea. You go from being a year or so 'ahead' on your payments to either starting all over or, even worse, getting another 12+ months tacked on to get exactly the same car (2014 versus 2013). And the dealer gets 2 more sales (your new car, plus selling your 2013) plus a ton of financing money.

11-20-2013, 08:35 AM	#4
marcosowns Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 2014 Lexus IS350 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 72 Thanks: 34 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yup, @SigmaHyperion hit the nail on the head. This is definitely not something new/special, just one of the many dealer tactics they use to bring you back in.

11-20-2013, 09:45 AM	#6
SloS14 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S whiteout Location: United States Posts: 726 Thanks: 381 Thanked 652 Times in 256 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	In my experience, car dealers really want to take care of their customers - even if it means letting them trade up at their expense.

11-20-2013, 05:51 PM	#10
trekkie Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2011 Camry Hybrid Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 82 Thanks: 10 Thanked 20 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	had that happen with a two year old Flex we use as the family truckster. actually worked out nicely for me, sometimes they're good deals. They probably can make some money on a used FR-S due to demand in your area. You have to bring your math head with you though because they'll try and throw out payment amounts and other things and really they're just doing 3 more years on the loan or something.

11-20-2013, 05:53 PM	#11
ET86 Perfectionist Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: 2014 Scion FRS Location: Hayweird, CA Posts: 152 Thanks: 19 Thanked 65 Times in 47 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Got it with my Carolla. That's how I got the FRS.

11-22-2013, 10:47 AM	#12
SCharged Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: asphalt fr-s Location: ottawa, on Posts: 151 Thanks: 52 Thanked 112 Times in 41 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	HAHAH they sent me the same about my 09 matrix. Saying they could get me into something new for lower payments. Thing is, the car is paid off...

11-22-2013, 12:05 PM	#13
gily25 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Silica BRZ 6MT Location: 06103 Posts: 650 Thanks: 97 Thanked 115 Times in 92 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Large dealers always pull this stunt. I love the "we're looking for used cars that match your description" sounds like a BOLO.

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