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Scudworm

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I bought a 2007 Yaris
« on: February 02, 2006, 11:45:03 am »
Hi everyone. I am a proud owner of a 2007 Yaris RS, 5-door B Package Blazzing Blue Metallic, automatic. The ETA is end of February or early March. I was able to knock off $1,500 from the final price.
This was my first time buying a car. I found lots of great tips from Edmunds website, http://www.edmunds.com/advice/?tid=e...me.header..4.*.

First, I got the dealer invoice price at Car Cost Canada, http://carcostcanada.com. Then I emailed a few dealerships to find out the final price they were going to sell the Yaris. Out of the four dealerships I emailed, I received two replies. The two offers were fairly close but the best offer was $1000 off the final price. I called up Maple Toyota and told them, "I am interested in buying the 2006 Yaris RS, B Package. And I will buy it today. Give me your best offer." The salesperson ask for my final price. I ask for $1,500 off. The salesperson ask for my credit card number to hold $1000 for my deposit, just to show good faith that was seriously buying the car. I waited 10 mins for the salesperson to call back and the deal was done. I was left was to sign the papers.

I bought the car in mid January. I finally got an ETA a week later. I was also happy to hear they were going to give me the 2007 Yaris. But it was being shipped from Japan and I have to wait a month for the car to arrive. The salesperson said the only difference between the 2006 and 2007 was the year and the resale value will be better.

What I noticed about the Maple Toyota dealership was how new and big it was. I found out it was newly built and the biggest dealership in Ontario. I assume I got a great offer because they are trying to build up their customer base.

I looked around and noticed most dealerships had the 2006 Yaris RS w/ AC and 2006 Yaris w/ AC in stock. But no B packages. That is why I have to wait. I am also qaulified for an additional $500 off from the Graduate Rebate Program. The rebate comes directly from Toyota and it cost the dealership nothing. Also, remember the Yaris offers a $100 fuel tax conservation rebate, which is included to the final price of the car. I also paid an addition $75 for new plates.

Good luck shopping.
« Last Edit: February 04, 2006, 12:50:11 pm by Scudworm »
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avtoller

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Re: I bought a 2007 Yaris
« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2006, 11:59:56 am »
Congratulations on your purchase! I hope you enjoy yours as much as I'm enjoying mine! Is yours a 3-door or 5-door? I agree that RS, B package is the ONLY way to fly!!  ;D Sounds like you got a hell of a deal too.  ;) Oh, and welcome to the Forum. Grab a toga and stick around.  ;D
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Re: I bought a 2007 Yaris
« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2006, 12:04:28 pm »
congrats! For some reason, I am drawn to this cute little car. Slap a turbo and AWD in there and it will be a hoot to drive!
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Re: I bought a 2007 Yaris
« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2006, 12:07:33 pm »
Out of curiosity, are you aware of any changes from the "old" 2006 that I have?  ??? :rofl2:
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Re: I bought a 2007 Yaris
« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2006, 12:07:40 pm »
I love the Yaris - but what a long delivery window. I would have wanted a free loaner, free accessories, or something for not having to wait so long for delivery. Herein lies the trouble when buying a brand new model that isn't on the lot. Good luck - I once bought a new model Sentra, and as part of the deal negotiated a free loaner from the dealer while they got my car. Good thing too - it took them 5 months to get their hands on it - the manufacturing month was the month that I signed the original deal. Saved me a few hundred in rental costs. Here's hoping that they can truly deliver when they have committed for.

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Re: I bought a 2007 Yaris
« Reply #5 on: February 02, 2006, 12:20:02 pm »
Welcome Scud.....we have pills fer yer worms NOW.....and Avtoller has a new friend to BORE TO DEATH on the Yara Yara Yara threads.......... ;D :P.....the 2007 model  has aiirconditioned seats and a 300HP HEMI!!!! :'(....
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Re: I bought a 2007 Yaris
« Reply #6 on: February 02, 2006, 12:57:04 pm »
New dealership in a developing auto mall. Good place to deal.

Great car!  :thumbup:
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Re: I bought a 2007 Yaris
« Reply #7 on: February 02, 2006, 01:09:23 pm »
Congrats! I hope you enjoy the new car!  I bought my first new car about two years ago, and I was absolutely amazed at how many dealerships adhere to the wheel-em and deal-em mentality.  Like you, I ended up going with a no-BS straight shooter, who simply gave me a good price right off the bat!

Just out of curiosity, were you at all interested in the sedan version of the Yaris, was there any indications from any of the dealerships that you spoke with as to when that model would be made available?
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Re: I bought a 2007 Yaris
« Reply #8 on: February 02, 2006, 01:17:32 pm »
Scudworm - Congrats, great small car. Any pictures?  ;)
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Re: I bought a 2007 Yaris
« Reply #9 on: February 02, 2006, 01:59:58 pm »
Its a 5-door. Not a 100% certain about the difference between the 2006/07 models. Its true the 2007 Yaris is suppose to hit the market in March. I guess you have to wait to find out. This waiting is killing me. But reading these forums helps pass the time.

When I get the car, I will snape lots of pictures.

Quote from: safristi on February 02, 2006, 12:20:02 pm
Welcome Scud.....we have pills fer yer worms NOW.....and Avtoller has a new friend to BORE TO DEATH on the Yara Yara Yara threads.......... ;D :P.....the 2007 model has aiirconditioned seats and a 300HP HEMI!!!! :'(....

Avtoller didn't bore me one bit. His words just fuel my urge to have my own Yaris. Since Avtoller was one of the first to own a Yaris. I should start callin him Uncle Yaris.
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Re: I bought a 2007 Yaris
« Reply #10 on: February 02, 2006, 03:14:24 pm »
Quote from: Scudworm on February 02, 2006, 01:59:58 pm
I should start callin him Uncle Yaris.

You do and I'll withdraw my welcome to the Forum.  >:( ;D

I do empathize about the wait - mine was just shy of 2 months from when I ordered. Do what I did - spend most of your waiting time writing useless posts. It makes the time fly.  :rofl2: :rofl: :rofl2:
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Re: I bought a 2007 Yaris
« Reply #11 on: February 02, 2006, 03:54:19 pm »
Ross, not all of your posts are useless.  I remember one back in December......... :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:
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Re: I bought a 2007 Yaris
« Reply #12 on: February 02, 2006, 04:35:18 pm »
 :laugh: :laugh: OK, you are now officially on my ignore (the truth) list.  ;D
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Re: I bought a 2007 Yaris
« Reply #13 on: February 02, 2006, 06:03:30 pm »
Congrats on the new car   :thumbup:
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Re: I bought a 2007 Yaris
« Reply #14 on: February 02, 2006, 06:11:48 pm »
Congratulations! Neat car.
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Re: I bought a 2007 Yaris
« Reply #15 on: February 02, 2006, 09:25:09 pm »
Scudworm, so it's now typical to get $1000 off the MSRP of the Yaris HB RS w/ B package?   ???

Hopefully, I'll be as lucky as you.  Last year, I was about to get the Echo HB LE and the highest discount I could get was only $300.  Any advice on what should I write in my email to the dealers?
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Re: I bought a 2007 Yaris
« Reply #16 on: February 02, 2006, 10:09:27 pm »
Congratulations!  I almost ordered the bright blue but settled for a Bayou Blue RS.
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Re: I bought a 2007 Yaris
« Reply #17 on: February 02, 2006, 10:20:03 pm »
Oops, congratulations too! BTW  ;)
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Re: I bought a 2007 Yaris
« Reply #18 on: February 02, 2006, 10:48:47 pm »
Awfully skeptical that a Toyota dealer would knock $1000 off the price of a Yaris. If that car is worth around $16K, there is probably only about $1200 markup in the car. And they can't be too tough to sell at list or very close to it...
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Re: I bought a 2007 Yaris
« Reply #19 on: February 02, 2006, 11:19:52 pm »
I'm quite curious too, on how Scudworm managed to get $1500 off the Yaris RS listed price.  The Echo HB was on its last year, and the best offer I could find was only $300 off.   ???

Please enlighten me Scudworm, please please please.   :)
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