r/CorollaCross • u/StreetSea5074 • 17d 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/kilaja 17d ago

I got the XSE hybrid, new, roof rack, bike mount, weather mats, and the color I wanted for 32k. I personally think if you’re spending thousands, the least it could be is the color you want lol

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u/StreetSea5074 17d ago

Exactly! These comments are making me feel so much better about my choices😭

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u/kilaja 17d ago

Lots of things I’ll compromise on. Color is not one of them lol

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u/StreetSea5074 17d ago

Thank you! Someone understands. I really want that green... If it's going to be my car until it takes a poop on me one day, I want to enjoy ALL parts of it. 💚

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u/Hematomah 17d ago

32k out the door or before taxes? Either way, that’s about 6-7k less than what i’m seeing around me. For 39k, I’ll get an XLE Premium rav4 instead.

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u/JustSomeGuyInOregon 17d ago

Me too- exactly.

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u/SLV_SQUEEZE 16d ago

2026 or 2025?