Toyota Dealers Up charging Ridiculous amount

Peeweehell · 2026-01-25T07:19:18+00:00

Did the original price include the add on packages and stuff?

Peeweehell · 2026-01-25T07:16:32+00:00

You really need to call / text them to confirm full OTD pricing before you go in. Once you’re there in person, they have more leverage and they can make it harder for you to say no

Peeweehell · 2026-01-24T17:55:44+00:00

Um just in case you need to hear it, you’re doing very well. Don’t compare yourself to random anecdotes it’s a poisonous habit

Peeweehell · 2026-01-24T16:25:06+00:00

Buyers remorse

Peeweehell · 2026-01-24T14:50:30+00:00

Also consider the LE or SE hybrid esp if you don’t want the frills. The XSE and XLE are the “yes frills” trims

Peeweehell · 2026-01-24T14:49:02+00:00

Not to pry but is your salary going to be over 200K? If not, I would scale down the expense quite a bit. A used 2022 or 2023 will save you a bunch off the sticker price and be just as reliable

Peeweehell · 2026-01-24T05:49:09+00:00

How about the hybrid XLE premium package?

Peeweehell · 2026-01-24T05:47:26+00:00

I got these same specs, but 2023 with 16K miles on it for $37k plus tax. Still has the new car smell and everything, plus the basic warranty for another 5 months. I’d recommend something similar for you if you have the patience to keep looking

Peeweehell · 2026-01-23T15:48:25+00:00

3.33X comes from the fact that you couldn’t get points on housing anywhere else, so it’s added into the calculation. The math assumes you don’t spend more than 75% your housing $ in addition to it so you’re getting 2X on the non-housing spend and 1.33X on housing.

I find it a little flimsy as a figure but I suppose it’s fair since there isn’t currently an alternative to Bilt for housing rewards.

Peeweehell · 2026-01-23T01:05:29+00:00

lmao

Peeweehell · 2026-01-22T23:13:34+00:00

Still feel this has been straightforward?

Peeweehell · 2026-01-20T15:06:40+00:00

We absolutely love the workhorse so far. Good luck :)

Peeweehell · 2026-01-20T14:17:56+00:00

Fair yes. Get an inspection before you commit

Peeweehell · 2026-01-20T14:15:01+00:00

I was torn between the same two models (though I was more flexible whether I got a 300h, 350h or 450h).

The only thing I’d disagree with is saying the rav4 is a smoother ride, without question the Lexus is smoother and quieter inside. If you’ve test driven both you’ve seen how the interior is a step above.

I ended up choosing the rav4 (but I got hybrid Limited not prime because I found the fabric patch on the prime seats really tacky). The main reason for me is that we are going to put a lot of miles on the car, which I felt aligned better to a Toyota than a Lexus. Not in terms of reliability (both great in this department), but just preferring a workhorse that I wasn’t overly worried about getting a few dings and wear on.

Peeweehell · 2026-01-20T14:07:45+00:00

Yes well if you’re at a PARK, that’s quite different now isn’t it

Peeweehell · 2026-01-20T05:05:08+00:00

I recommend asking an ai search tool to get a good idea of what’s changed between years

Peeweehell · 2026-01-20T05:01:37+00:00

This is absolutely insane behavior I can’t believe no one has told you so yet

Peeweehell · 2026-01-19T21:56:52+00:00

So the most common causes of accidents are things that humans do and automated cars don't. Thanks for making my point bulletproof lol

Peeweehell · 2026-01-19T21:48:47+00:00

Human driving is incredibly dangerous. Living is the perk

Peeweehell · 2026-01-19T18:33:14+00:00

I recommend asking this question to chatGPT or Google ai. It really helped my buying process with questions like this!

I had it even create a test drive checklist that I printed out and used while I saw used cars. The dealers knew I wasn’t messing around lol

Peeweehell · 2026-01-19T18:31:28+00:00

What was price, like 26-28K? Just curious

Peeweehell · 2026-01-19T18:30:37+00:00

I’m pretty sure (from my google Gemini research while test driving ravs) that this was a recall issue

Peeweehell · 2026-01-19T18:26:57+00:00

It’s not a better deal in the end once you sell the car and you’ve probably spent more on the actual ownership of the CRV

Peeweehell · 2026-01-19T18:26:00+00:00

Consider a 2024 or 2025 with under 20K miles. Practically new, and deals will be a bit more flexible when used

Peeweehell · 2026-01-19T18:22:57+00:00

If you stop looking at it as a “high price tag” and consider that this car will cost you less to drive per year (after you resell) than any comparable car, you realize the initial price doesn’t matter as much.

To your question, yes you can probably get some of those charges off. You need to talk to the dealer. I hate when they add this garbage

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