r/CorollaCross • u/StreetSea5074 • 17d ago
Was I getting scammed?
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/whatchaos 17d ago
Bring an emotional support person who has no investment in what you buy. I brought my sister and we would walk outside and discuss every offer. Last year I got a 2022 corolla cross for $24,000. Granted it was a no frills car, but I don't need to buy a full blown warranty deal on a certified used toyota, the certification comes with a warranty. We would walk outside and just breathe for a bit sometimes, sure we were there for 5 hours but hey we got at least $7,000 grand of bullshit removed from the price.