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A little backstory. My 4Runner was a 2005, with about 130k miles. The car had run its course, and I wanted something smaller, gas efficient, and reliable.
Clearly, I didn't care about the sexy factor, because if I did, I'd be driving a Maxima. In any case, I had a set budget, an ideal selling price for my car, and terms that I did not want to sway from.
I walked into this dealership with all information in hand (credit reports, title for old car, etc.) I had already done my homework.
My first couple sales guys were Elvis and Andrew. They were pretty cool. As soon as the negotiations started, I dealt with Boo. Yes, that's her name. After some back and forth, and bulldog negotiating, we came to terms with a Corolla. Fine. NBD, right?
Well, the next day I got a call from a higher up at the dealership, who said I needed to come in. When I came in, I was told that my payment would go up because of a mixup with the banks and the people running numbers (they were closed on Labor Day). Apparently, the bank wouldnt process the deal.
After some awkward and tense conversations, we came to terms on a Camry (which was still within my budget). I got a better car, than I had originally planned.
Looking back, I'd definitely buy another car from these guys again.
Toyotas (aside from that recall thing that was sensationalism at best) have a history of having reliable cars, with the highest trade-in value. I know this because in my family, we've owned five, prior to this.
The dealership, more specifically Kevin Brown, Andrew, Elvis and Michael--all went out of their way to make sure that I was happy.
Buying a car is never easy or fun. It's full of awkward negotiations. Plenty of back and forth. Everyone at this dealership is true to their word.
If you want to know about the great service department, read my previous review.
Over and out.
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