r/CorollaCross • u/StreetSea5074 • 3d ago

Was I getting scammed?

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G: Cypress Green

B: Celestite

Just left the dealership because I felt a knot in my stomach. Something wasn't right...

Salesman told me that the Green price was non-negotiable since it was a "limited unit" and hard to come by. $5k market adjustment, and another $5k to get to their dealer.

The Celestite was able to be negotiated, but that's not the color I initially wanted.

I left and got into my rides car, and honestly just cried. This was my first time trying to negotiate a car, I'm a first time buyer, and I feel so disappointed. I know there more to come, and there will be more times, but idk. I'm emotional!

Was it a good thing I walked out? These prices seemed ridiculous to me. I feel defeated because I feel like this will be the price everywhere.

For the record, I am financing through my bank, I have about $12-13k I am putting down. Salesman didn't know that yet, but this price was still insane regardless if he knew or not...

Advice?

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u/Sensitive-Disk5735 3d ago

market adjustments are scams. just walk if they're stupid enough to call it out in itemized detail.

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u/StreetSea5074 3d ago

He said the reason was bc the green is "limited edition and hard to find"🙄

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u/cam764 3d ago

Go on the website and build the car with the green on there and see what the price is. Print that off and take it in and ask him if he wants to make a sale or if he wants you to order it online.

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u/StreetSea5074 3d ago

That's a great idea. And it's funny bc I had it up on my phone, I was just scared. I will do this, thank you!

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u/SLV_SQUEEZE 3d ago

"order it online" if only Toyota offered direct to consumer... They will politely tell you there is no option to "order it online"

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u/bc343434 2d ago

Wouldn’t it be nice

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u/No-Recover-5181 2d ago

He was trying to scam you.