Question From Josh:  I want to buy a 2008 BMW 328i, white, auto transmission and ipod adapter. My dealer was able to locate one.. The problem is currently there is a .9% rate and a credit for auto transmission (free auto trans) and it ends on Sept 2. The dealer won’t be able to get the car until Sept 6th. Of course I want the dealer to honor the credit but not sure I can get him to.

Queen of the Road: Hi Josh. We have a few 325i deals.

For a 2008 BMW 3 Series 328i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A),

The Largest Percentage Off MSRP Price:  $40,960.00
MSRP: $44,025.00
ePrice: $40,960.00
Savings: $3,065.00
% OFF MSRP: 6.96%
AutoBrag rated this deal a Thumbs Up.

2nd Largest Percentage Off MSRP Price: $37,700.00
MSRP: $40,300.00
ePrice: $37,700.00
Savings: $2,600.00
% OFF MSRP: 6.45%
Another Thumbs Up deal.

The Lowest Internet Price: $31,565.00
MSRP: $33,175.00
ePrice: $31,565.00
Savings: $1,610.00
% OFF MSRP: 4.85%
This deal isn’t a keeper.

What are all these blue links for? The first blue link breaks down the numbers so that you don’t have to do any math or researching. You’ll see exactly how much money you’re saving if you pay the “Internet Price”. It also lists the National Average Discount, the National Maximum Discount and the National Average Price for each vehicle. We also provide our personal opinion to whether we think the deal is good or not.

If we approve the deal, we’ll show a thumbs up and “Bring Your Checkbook“.

If we think the deal is ok, we’ll show a thumb tilted sideways and “Fair Market“.

If we disapprove the deal, we’ll show a thumbs down and “Keep Shopping“.

The second blue link is the proof you’ll need when you step foot onto the dealership. Don’t leave home without it! It’s the page that shows the price which you’ll be asking for. It’s basically what you need to pull up on their computers if they don’t believe you found that price online form that dealer’s inventory.

So now what? Print out all the blue links above and take them to your local dealerships. But before you go, we highly recommend you call and make an appointment to see the Internet Fleet Manager because he/she should know exactly what you’re talking about. Avoid the floor salesmen, head straight to the Internet Sales Manager.

If they don’t believe your prices, ask to use one of their computers so they can see where these figures came from. It’ll be impossible for them to doubt you because you’re pulling up dealership’s website and checking their inventory. Remember, cars are a commodity so these prices apply everywhere in the U.S. If you want to research more new car prices, poke around on www.AutoBrag.com.

Follow Up Comment From Mariquinn: Thank you for the list!

Well I just bought the Nissan Quest tonight.

I settled on the S with drivers pkg, seat pkg, flaps and mats for $17100 + $599 dealer fee + TTT (taxes 7%).

The MSRP stuck on the window of the car (with the dealer added stuff) was $30,095.

My OTD price was $19,165,75. I also received $600 in gas cards.

It has a build date of June 2008. I was the first one (and only one) to test drive it, it still was wrapped up inside and out and now has the 8 miles I put on it. Color: Nordic Pearl White color.

Great deal… I was offered $15600 for the base 3.5 and $16200 for the base S model too.

I am happy!

Queen of the Road: Hi Mariquinn. CONGRATULATIONS! How do you like your new ride? Everyone at AutoBrag is very happy for you. We always get excited when we hear back from people who have saved money by using our prices. More power to the car consumers!!

Question From Mariquinn: Not sure if this is the best place to post and ask this, but here goes.

I have $20,000 OTD to spend within the next 30 days on my next vehicle.
No trade in (I am at lease end and turning in my 06 Honda Odyssey).
My last 4 cars were Honda Odyssey’s, my kids say NO MORE!
I have three kids at home, withtwo kids still in booster seats (ages 5,7,12) and one away in college.
I am willing to try another brand van, 4 door truck or SUV.
I am going to buy, not lease.
I have about $1300 worth of GM card credits to use towards a GM purchase (not mandatory to use).
I prefer to buy new with a long bumper-to-bumper warranty and longer engine warranty.
I will purchase on the last day of the month if to get a better deal.
I would like rebates, not the financing deals.
I am in Florida with a 7% sales tax and do not need many options except A/C and power windows/doors.

What is the best possible vehicle deal I should be TARGETING out there for $20,000 OTD for a 2008 or 2009, any color, any model SUV, roomy 4-door truck or Minivan by any brand with a long warranty and decent reviews and reliability???

Thank you!

Queen of the Road:  Hello there! Welcome to our blog. Since your budget is unable to strech past $20k OTD, quality and reliability is borderline. You’ll have to spend another thousand for the good ones, such as the Sienna. Anything below that are brand names that don’t quite ever make it to the “Most Reliable” or “Most Whatever” lists.

Luckily, the following minivans below are rated the best minivans for 2008 and they’re around your range. Following them are the lowest prices I’ve found from AutoBrag.com, some of which has a financial incentive already included. The reason I listed only 2008s is because dealers are trying to get them off their lots for the 2009s. So discounts will be juicier with the 2008s. Choose a few, reply in the comment box and then I’ll get my hands wet.

2008 Toyota Sienna CE 7-Passenger 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
MSRP: $25,491.00
ePrice: $20,735.00
Savings: $4,756.00
% OFF MSRP: 18.66%

2008 Hyundai Entourage GLS 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 5A)
MSRP: $24,965.00
ePrice: $19,665.00
Savings: $5,300.00
% OFF MSRP: 21.23%

2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Ext Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
MSRP: $22,650.00
ePrice: $16,482.00
Savings: $6,168.00
% OFF MSRP: 27.23%

2008 Kia Sedona 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 5A)
MSRP: $21,720.00
ePrice: $18,273.00
Savings: $3,447.00
% OFF MSRP: 15.87%

2008 Chrysler Town and Country LX 4dr Ext Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
MSRP: $23,900.00
ePrice: $15,548.00
Savings: $8,352.00
% OFF MSRP: 34.95%

2008 Nissan Quest 3.5 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
MSRP: $26,675.00
ePrice: $17,999.00
Savings: $8,676.00
% OFF MSRP: 32.52%

Question From J:  I have a 2002 VW Passat, with 130,000 miles and some engine trouble (specifically an oil pressure problem). I am trying to trade it in for a new car. How much should I expect to get for it?
Thanks

Queen of the Road: Hi J. Welcome to our blog. Keep in mind that trading-in is almost always dissapointing. Offering prices are usually below what the car is really worth. I’ll dig around and find your car’s wholesale value.

Is your Passat a 4C, V6 or V8? Sedan or wagon? GLX, GLS or something else?

Question:  2009 Toyota Corolla Le
AT, Cruise, keyless and carpet floor mats would be the most commonly add-ons in my area (Nor Cal)

New

MSRP per Edmunds shows $18.2K

Queen of the Road: Hi there! I’ve got plenty of deals for that model, but they aren’t located in the Nor Cal. I’ll explain below how you can use them to your advantage.

For a 2009 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)

The Largest Percentage Off MSRP Price: $16,905.00
MSRP: $18,404.00
ePrice: $16,905.00
Savings: $1,499.00
% OFF MSRP: 8.14%
AutoBrag rated this deal a Thumbs Up!

2nd Largest Percentage Off MSRP Price: $16,779.00
MSRP: $18,205.00
ePrice: $16,779.00
Savings: $1,426.00
% OFF MSRP: 7.83%
Another Thumbs Up deal.

The Lowest Internet Price: $16,564.00
MSRP: $17,955.00
ePrice: $16,564.00
Savings: $1,391.00
% OFF MSRP: 7.75%
A third Thumbs Up deal.

What are all these blue links? The first blue link breaks down the numbers so that you don’t have to do any math or researching. You’ll see exactly how much money you’re saving if you pay the “Internet Price”. It also lists the National Average Discount, the National Maximum Discount and the National Average Price for each vehicle. We also provide our personal opinion to whether we think the deal is good or not.

If we approve the deal, we’ll show a thumbs up and “Bring Your Checkbook“.

If we think the deal is ok, we’ll show a thumb tilted sideways and “Fair Market“.

If we disapprove the deal, we’ll show a thumbs down and “Keep Shopping“.

The second blue link is the proof you’ll need when you step foot onto the dealership. Don’t leave home without it! It’s the page that shows the price which you’ll be asking for. It’s basically what you need to pull up on their computers if they don’t believe you found that price online form that dealer’s inventory.

So now what? Print out all the blue links above and take them to your local dealerships. But before you go, we highly recommend you call and make an appointment to see the Internet Fleet Manager because he/she should know exactly what you’re talking about. Avoid the floor salesmen, head straight to the Internet Sales Manager.

If they don’t believe your prices, ask to use one of their computers so they can see where these figures came from. It’ll be impossible for them to doubt you because you’re pulling up dealership’s website and checking their inventory. Remember, cars are a commodity so these prices apply everywhere in the U.S. If you want to research more new car prices, poke around on www.AutoBrag.com.

Keep us posted with how everything goes and don’t forget to tell your friends about our free personal service.

Follow Up Comment:  i tried using the quote feature from edmunds and most were like it’s in high demand and can’t give that much discount. i went and checked out a dealer and they couldn’t even find a car for me to test drive and we walked the whole lot.

i might just wait til maybe the end of the yr when this crazy demand goes away…

Question: Hi I’m trying to buy:

Year: 2008 (New)
Make: Toyota
Model: Highlander
Trim: Limited 4×4
ZIP: 02148
Options:
PCT Carpet/Cargo Mat - 3 Row Seating
FEY DVD Rear-Seat Entertainment System
FFE 50 State Emissions
FHD Multi-Stage Heated Front Seats
FNV Navigation System with
FPB Power Rear Door
FQR Auto Rear Air Conditioning System
FRF Color-Keyed Sport-Styled Rear Spoiler
FSR Power Tilt/Slide Moonroof w/Sunshade
FTO Tow Prep Package includes: 5,000lbs
P3T Cross Bars

Thanks

Queen of the Road: You picked the best time for SUV shopping. Check out this article. It sums up why the following deal is crazy. Looks like we’ve got some big percentages with this one.

The first one is from a dealership that actually changed their numbers to a better deal not yet updated in our systems. It’s a crazy 25% off MSRP

The Largest Percentage Off MSRP Price: $32,917
MSRP: $43,896.00
ePrice: $32,917.00
Savings: $10,979.00
% OFF MSRP: 25.01%

2nd Largest Percentage Off MSRP Price: $33,697.00
MSRP: $40,719.00
ePrice: $33,697.00
Savings: $7,022.00
% OFF MSRP: 17.25%
Whoops this one doesn’t have DVD.

3rd Largest Percentage Off MSRP Price: $35,941.00
MSRP: $42,125.00
ePrice: $35,941.00
Savings: $6,184.00
% OFF MSRP: 14.68%
This deal is so-so. The first one is awesome.

What are all these blue links for? The first blue link breaks down the numbers so that you don’t have to do any math or researching. You’ll see exactly how much money you’re saving if you pay the “Internet Price”. It also lists the National Average Discount, the National Maximum Discount and the National Average Price for each vehicle. We also provide our personal opinion to whether we think the deal is good or not.

If we approve the deal, we’ll show a thumbs up and “Bring Your Checkbook“.

If we think the deal is ok, we’ll show a thumb tilted sideways and “Fair Market“.

If we disapprove the deal, we’ll show a thumbs down and “Keep Shopping“.

The second blue link is the proof you’ll need when you step foot onto the dealership. Don’t leave home without it! It’s the page that shows the price which you’ll be asking for. It’s basically what you need to pull up on their computers if they don’t believe you found that price online form that dealer’s inventory.

So now what? Print out all the blue links above and take them to your local dealerships. But before you go, we highly recommend you call and make an appointment to see the Internet Fleet Manager because he/she should know exactly what you’re talking about. Avoid the floor salesmen, head straight to the Internet Sales Manager.

If they don’t believe your prices, ask to use one of their computers so they can see where these figures came from. It’ll be impossible for them to doubt you because you’re pulling up dealership’s website and checking their inventory. Remember, cars are a commodity so these prices apply everywhere in the U.S. If you want to research more new car prices, poke around on www.AutoBrag.com.

Keep us posted with how everything goes and don’t forget to tell your friends about our free personal service.

Question From Dave: Hi,  Is it possible for you to look up the wholesale or auction price of a car from it’s VIN number? Just wondering if it’s possible to determine what a dealer paid for a car at auction so as to be able to negotiate the best deal.

Thanks,
- David

Queen of the Road: Hi David. We’ll try our best, but if not, we can get the general wholesale price for that model. What is the VIN? Also, what color is it?

Question From Marilyn:  I think we would like a 2009 Hyundai sonata limited, 4 cyl, silver with gray or beige. However, I have been checking a bit further and seems like the depreciation on these cars is about 32% after the first year. Therefore, we would be interested in 2008 or 2007 with low mileage in perfect working order. thanks for the reply and hope that we can work together. m pfeifer

Queen of the Road: Hi Marilyn. Below are two of our best deals for the Hyundai Sonata. 20%+ off MSRP.

For a 2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A),

The Largest Percentage Off MSRP Price: $21,140.60
MSRP: $27,735.00
ePrice: $21,140.60
Savings: $6,594.40
% OFF MSRP: 23.78%
AutoBrag rated this deal a Thumbs Up.

2nd Largest Percentage Off MSRP Price: $21,066.00
MSRP: $26,525.00
ePrice: $21,066.00
Savings: $5,459.00
% OFF MSRP: 20.58%
Another Thumbs Up deal!

What are all these blue links for? The first blue link breaks down the numbers so that you don’t have to do any math or researching. You’ll see exactly how much money you’re saving if you pay the “Internet Price”. It also lists the National Average Discount, the National Maximum Discount and the National Average Price for each vehicle. We also provide our personal opinion to whether we think the deal is good or not.

If we approve the deal, we’ll show a thumbs up and “Bring Your Checkbook“.

If we think the deal is ok, we’ll show a thumb tilted sideways and “Fair Market“.

If we disapprove the deal, we’ll show a thumbs down and “Keep Shopping“.

The second blue link is the proof you’ll need when you step foot onto the dealership. Don’t leave home without it! It’s the page that shows the price which you’ll be asking for. It’s basically what you need to pull up on their computers if they don’t believe you found that price online form that dealer’s inventory.

So now what? Print out all the blue links above and take them to your local dealerships. But before you go, we highly recommend you call and make an appointment to see the Internet Fleet Manager because he/she should know exactly what you’re talking about. Avoid the floor salesmen, head straight to the Internet Sales Manager.

If they don’t believe your prices, ask to use one of their computers so they can see where these figures came from. It’ll be impossible for them to doubt you because you’re pulling up dealership’s website and checking their inventory. Remember, cars are a commodity so these prices apply everywhere in the U.S. If you want to research more new car prices, poke around on www.AutoBrag.com.

Is there any other cars you’d like me to look into? Keep us posted with how everything goes!

This Is An Update To A Previous Question

CONGRATULATIONS, Guna! The entire AutoBrag team is very happy for you. We always get excited when we hear back from people who have saved money by using our prices. Enjoy your new car. Let us know if you have friends or family that need car prices/advice. More power to the car consumers!!

Question: Hi…

I am planning to buy -

2009 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sdn Auto LE (New)
Engine/Fuel:1.8L/110
Transmission:4 Speed Automatic w/OD
ALL WEATHER GUARD PKG
16″ ALLOY WHEELS
CRUISE CONTROL
VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY W/PANIC BUTTON
Or a 2009 Corolla XLE

You had helped me earlier, and I really appreciate the help.

Queen of the Road: Welcome back! Corollas are excellent cars. Let’s get started with some pricing…

For a 2009 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A),

The Largest Percentage Off MSRP Price: $17,491.00
MSRP: $19,095.00
ePrice: $17,491.00
Savings: $1,604.00
% OFF MSRP: 8.40%

2nd Largest Percentage Off MSRP Price: $16,779.00
MSRP: $18,205.00
ePrice: $16,779.00
Savings: $1,426.00
% OFF MSRP: 7.83%

The Lowest Internet Price: $16,294.00
MSRP: $17,659.00
ePrice: $16,294.00
Savings: $1,365.00
% OFF MSRP: 7.73%

As for the XLE, the best deal with a savings of 8.59% off just sold and was taken off the web. All I currently have is one with a savings of 4.66% and that deal was rated a Thumbs Down. So the XLE deals aren’t looking good at the moment.

What are all these blue links for? The first blue link breaks down the numbers so that you don’t have to do any math or researching. You’ll see exactly how much money you’re saving if you pay the “Internet Price”. It also lists the National Average Discount, the National Maximum Discount and the National Average Price for each vehicle. We also provide our personal opinion to whether we think the deal is good or not.

If we approve the deal, we’ll show a thumbs up and “Bring Your Checkbook“.

If we think the deal is ok, we’ll show a thumb tilted sideways and “Fair Market“.

If we disapprove the deal, we’ll show a thumbs down and “Keep Shopping“.

The second blue link is the proof you’ll need when you step foot onto the dealership. Don’t leave home without it! It’s the page that shows the price which you’ll be asking for. It’s basically what you need to pull up on their computers if they don’t believe you found that price online form that dealer’s inventory.

So now what? Print out all the blue links above and take them to your local dealerships. But before you go, we highly recommend you call and make an appointment to see the Internet Fleet Manager because he/she should know exactly what you’re talking about. Avoid the floor salesmen, head straight to the Internet Sales Manager.

If they don’t believe your prices, ask to use one of their computers so they can see where these figures came from. It’ll be impossible for them to doubt you because you’re pulling up dealership’s website and checking their inventory. Remember, cars are a commodity so these prices apply everywhere in the U.S. If you want to research more new car prices, poke around on www.autobrag.com.

Is there any other cars you’d like me to look into? Keep us posted with how everything goes!