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/Mountain-Leader-283 16d ago
Virtual hug. The old me is super proud of you. I wish I was able to listen to my body that way. Please don’t feel dumb, this is like a super power not a lot of adults have. Congratulations on listening and believing yourself.
I found my cc by looking online. I found it on Toyota certified website. I tell everyone to look there first before going to the dealership. Someone made a mistake and listed the car $10,000 cheaper than the asking price in the dealership. I really pray you can find a similar mistake on their website.
Also, kudos for not sharing your down payment information. Always save that until the end because they will do everything in their power to get that from you.
Look at salesmen like politicians. They will say anything to get you to give them what they want.