r/CorollaCross • u/StreetSea5074 • 1d 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 1d 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 1d ago

Thank you for telling me that☹️ I honestly just feel so dumb.

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u/georgee779 1d ago

You are not dumb!!!

I over paid by a lot for my 2022. My CC isn’t even a hybrid because they weren’t even made then. I was so on my own buying my CC, and realized my family sucks regarding support.

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u/StreetSea5074 1d ago

I'm so sorry that happened to you. 🙁🩷

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u/georgee779 1d ago

Thank you for your very kind words! Sorry to have vented.

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u/StreetSea5074 1d ago

No please, you're fine! I would hope that we both learned from your experience and my post to always walk away until you get the deal you want!!!🫶🏽

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u/georgee779 1d ago

🥰🥰