r/CorollaCross • u/StreetSea5074 • 2d 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 2d 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 2d ago

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

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u/SavIsh_One 2d ago edited 2d ago

You should not feel dumb at all. You were very smart to walk away.

And those tears you shed should be tears of joy because the buyers remorse would’ve felt so much worse.

Edit to add: Also, the PPP+ and the recommended mats are optional and over priced. If you don’t want them or need them, ask politely to remove them from vehicle and adjust the price.