Here is a econ lesson for you
Toyota dealers had an excess supply of sequoias a year ago.
prices dropped because people could get a good deal on existing inventory.
right now demand is still low so dealers have dropped inventory levels to minimums of 1 or 2 vehicles per dealer.
This means you have a very low negotiation power because dealers understand that people WILL call and search and go hundreds of miles for the right sequoia.
BTW i wouldnt buy one cash if I were you because auto interest rates are so low right now you could earn more from just a low yield note or some other investment.
oh yeah one other thing is that margins are relative anyway so they are allways a % not an amount of the price. they dont sell as many cars as microwaves so the % is the same but just quantitiy is more. If i made a 3 % profit margin on a car i would jumoing for joy right now as a manufacturer. And that is built in to the invoice anyways.
And yes, the customer is always right and I would take your 55k and "order" your sequoia for you. but why not pay 43k for the one that is close to what you want and still be "right"
BTW again sorry for the huge post and if i am being a dick.
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Originally Posted by jumboloan
I have $55k ready to spend on a Sequoia. I want what I want and I'm not going to call all of these dealers, travel hundreds of miles, and spend my time and effort. If nobody is going to take my order and guarantee delivery in a reasonable timeframe then I'll find a brand who will. A microwave I understand because there is not enough margin to make it worthwile. A $55k purchase is different. If nobody wants to deal on my terms (I'm the customer remember) then I'll either find someone who does or I'll wait another year and try again.
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