I bought an FJ in late March and I *love* it. I just want to vent here so that I can get it out of my system and go back to loving the FJ.
I screwed myself by believing the Edmunds TMV. I thought I was actually getting a deal at $500 below MSRP, now I realized I overpaid $3000. Edmunds was still showing the TMV equal to the MSRP. My first hint was this forum, which I should have frequented a bit more before buying.
I just now decided to torture myself and send email to the same dealership, and got a quote for the exact vehicle for $2500 less. The difference this time was that I was aggressive in the email, made a point that I wouldn't come in until I got a number for an in-stock vehicle. I've never been able to get a real quote online before.
I hate buying cars. I think I'll blame the FJ for this, instead of myself. All my research was for a Jeep Wrangler. I test drove the FJ on my way to purchase a jeep, and just impulse bought it. I will punish the FJ now by withholding mods for... a week.
(note: this is just sarcasm. I know its my own fault. Don't flame me)
The TMV is an average of what everyone else pays. I used the Edmunds invoice and compared with a spreadsheet that I found on the forum and found that I got a lower price than the spreadsheet invoices. At least you bought the right vehicle. Just look at it this way, you would've spent $2500 in repairs on a Jeep at some point anyway :P.
Dude, don't beat yourself up. Like Tranman said I was one of the early buyers back in June '06 and the best I could do paying cash for the vehicle mind you was $500 off MSRP. OK, you can now stick your head back in the oven...fagetaboutit.
The TMV is an average of what everyone else pays. I used the Edmunds invoice and compared with a spreadsheet that I found on the forum and found that I got a lower price than the spreadsheet invoices. At least you bought the right vehicle. Just look at it this way, you would've spent $2500 in repairs on a Jeep at some point anyway :P.
Yea, I agree. TMV is what the average "consumer" pays. I actually used the dealer invoice and went way under that to get mine.
Here's a suggestion for the OP or anyone else in a similar situation that might work depending upon the dealer. Why don't you take in your email, explain your frustration in a polite way, and then ask if they could cut you a break (dealer cost) on some upgrades? I actually got my dealer to do that for me even though I got a good price on my FJ (they screwed up some paperwork and didn't pay of the loan on my trade-in on time...) and I hit them up for a discount. That way, you get a good deal on some upgrades to make up for your cost gap, they have a satisfied customer, and lose very little in the process. Try it!
Buying a new vehicle does suck! Sometimes its best not to ask. You're not having buyers remorse are you? The FJ still rocks!
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the online portion of any stealership will generally give ya the best value.
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I recently used Edmunds to determine the value of my used FJ. I bought my 07 FJ on March 29th 2006. In February 2008 I had 12,000 miles on it, an average of just over 6000 miles per year. Edmunds lists it as a high mileage vehicle and reduces the resale value accordingly.
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I'm glad I vented here, these messages helped me get over it
Crotalus: good idea about asking for a deal on some upgrades, I'll attempt this.
No buyer's remorse, just dealership remorse The FJ has definitely not disappointed.
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