Is this a good price?

[why?]

this Truecar thing seems like another great idea for car buyers. between that and nada/edmunds/ etc giving you the real prices on all the accessories, you should be able to get someone to give you a price you want.

If you are willing to wait, figure out a price you will pay, call a few dealerships in your area, and tell them exactly what you want, exactly what you will pay, and how many local dealerships you are calling with the offer. One of them will bite for a quick sale.

[CanIHazYarisHatch?]

Originally Posted by why?

this Truecar thing seems like another great idea for car buyers. between that and nada/edmunds/ etc giving you the real prices on all the accessories, you should be able to get someone to give you a price you want.

If you are willing to wait, figure out a price you will pay, call a few dealerships in your area, and tell them exactly what you want, exactly what you will pay, and how many local dealerships you are calling with the offer. One of them will bite for a quick sale.

Well, as I said, I got an offer for $15,8xx out the door, w/taxes and all fees for the '12 base L hatch in the clean magnetic grey. However, this is the only dealer (correction), was the only dealer in the area with one in stock. Toyota is taking their sweet time shipping these cars to Texas, it would seem.

Another dealer has a red base, but it's on their website for $16,800 PLUS all the taxes, fees, etc. That is not a good value, plus in Texas, red cars quickly turn pink after a couple of years. They also attract the po-po, who want to put their hand in your wallet because they need more donuts.

I won't lie: I want my Yaris now. But, I don't want to vastly overpay. If the dealer makes $500 on the sale, I think that's fair. But $1,000+, no way. I'd rather keep my Geo, as sad as that sounds.

Perhaps when these cars are at more dealerships, they will all start to really compete on price? Hopefully they will.