My Test Drive!

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Okay, after researching this car for about two years, I FINALLY got inside a 2009 Yaris hatchback... LOVED IT!!! However (as I explained to the eager dealer), I'm still at this point just in the planning stage, as my 2000 car is still doing fine, I'm still putting long hard miles into commutes and intend to do that on my old cheap car as long as possible before starting in on a new one, so was just there to ensure that I actually liked it in person, enjoyed driving it, and wanted one. Nonetheless, I was hustled into a chair, offered a beverage, and given number-crunching. That was fine, as I'll ultimately want to go with the dealer offering the best price. However, when I took the estimate out the door (without a Yaris or order for one on file), the dealer and his manager seemed grievously disappointed -- not to say PO'd?

Guess they're used to people just making the deal right then and there on impulse...

Also, questions: they INSIST I can't get any more "base" than a car with the convenience package ($650), floor mats ($150), and all-weather package ($70); that brings the total "rock-bottom, stripped-down" price to $14,500...

Good??? I don't want to pay $150 for floor mats; can get them at WalMart.