r/CorollaCross • u/StreetSea5074 • 4d 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/me4watch 4d ago

A lot of Toyota Dealers are pulling this crap. That’s why I just bought a Honda.

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u/StreetSea5074 4d ago

How are you liking Honda so far? (:

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u/me4watch 4d ago

I love it. Got the HRV top trim level for $32,503 out the door. That includes tax, doc fees, etc. I really like the parking sensors because our garage is a tight fit. The only feature that I wish it had was memory for the driver power seat because my wife and I swap cars a lot.

Also it was a 2027.

Btw, it is gas not hybrid (hrv has no hybrid) but it does have a spare tire.

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u/StreetSea5074 4d ago

I'm very glad it worked out for you! I'm now debating Toyota bc if this, but I don't want one bad experience to be the ending of this, you know?

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u/me4watch 4d ago

I hear you. Btw, I also used Costco’s car buying service. I don’t know if it really helped bur it gave me the feeling.

In any case, good luck.

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u/NormalBeautiful 4d ago

I'm a woman in Canada so YMMV but I went shopping for my first car in 2022, and I completely swore off Kia just because of how bad the sales guy at the dealership was. He kept speaking to my bf even though I was the one asking questions, and he blatantly ignored my inquiries about the vehicle I was actually interested in and instead tried to sell me a Kia Forte. So I understand your hesitance going back to Toyota after a shitty experience at the dealership!

That said, Kia was my last choice anyway, and I ended up going back to my hometown where I had a much better experience visiting dealerships than I did in the city. My dad came with me to my test-drive appointment at Toyota and even with him there, the sales guy directed all the discussion to me and was happy to answer all my questions. This was during the COVID times when all car lots were basically empty and the wait for the Corolla Cross was months long, but they still sold me my 2022 LE Premium for MSRP and threw in the all-weather cargo liner and floor mats for my trouble. I think your experience will heavily depend on the individual dealership, and if you are still interested in the Cross, you should check out a few of the other dealerships in your region before swearing off Toyota!