WHY do I want one so bad?

[YarisOwnersDad]

Oh, I would definitely drive the one I was about to buy before committing to the deal. I just didn't see any need in driving that black one today, since I knew that would not be the car I would end up with.

I guess they will want some kind of commitment before trading with the other dealer, but I will reserve the right to back out, if I detect something wrong when I test drive the one they bring in.

I just wanted folks to see what I am driving now. It's not a bad car at all, and I might regret getting rid of it later.

Tom

[tomato]

Originally Posted by YarisOwnersDad

I might regret getting rid of it later.

Tom

Now, now, now.... don't do that to yourself!! Once you make a decision, don't look back!!

When you say you "reserve your right to back out" make sure they put that in writing, too, if you've already commited in writing.

In California, there is no cool-off period for the purchase of a car, so you have to have the dealership write a cancellation clause into the contract, or if they don't, you have to sign a piece of paper saying they offered you the cancellation option but you declined it. The first dealership I set foot in was willing to put in a cancellation option for free, but the second dealership where I eventually got my Yaris wanted $250 to write in that cancellation clause. I declined. It didn't matter because I had no intention of changing my mind. Different states or different dealership may do business differently but I'd try to get it in writing if I were you.

Some other posters may have some other advice in that regard, though.

[roxy1]

Originally Posted by YarisOwnersDad

I guess they will want some kind of commitment before trading with the other dealer

Tom

is the other dealer local? i know around here, they will not trade w/ any dealers in the same market.

[YarisOwnersDad]

Originally Posted by roxy1

is the other dealer local? i know around here, they will not trade w/ any dealers in the same market.

Roxy:

The other dealer is about 50 miles away, and my dealer said that they work out deals with them all the time. There is a dealer only 30 miles away, and, like you say, they do not deal with them.

It's tough to commit to buying a car when I have not seen one in the same color. I did find some pictures in here in the Owners Garage section of Flint Mica Yarii, and they looked pretty good. Seeing a picture of one is not a substitute for seeing one in person, though.

I would have no trouble deciding on color, if Wes had not bought the Barcelona Red Metallic.

I might not do anything today or tomorrow and try to get around to a dealership that has a Flint Mica or two in inventory this weekend.

The deal might not be attractive enough for me to even worry about checking out Flint Mica Yarii, and it wouldn't necessarily be the dealer's fault. I'm not in a good position to trade, having just traded ten months ago. That is not the Toyota dealer's fault. It's not that I would be too "upside down" on trade-in, it's just that I would not want to take such a huge hit on depreciation.

I'll let everyone know what they offer me for a deal, and we'll go from there. I appreciate everyone's support. Your advice is appreciated and taken into consideration, whether you are saying "go for it" or "don't do it."

Stick with me my friends. I'm enjoying your company on this journey.

Tomster