Purchasing IS500 for 2023
03-17-23, 06:04 AM
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If the all-weather mats are the OEM Toyota ones, they're a lot nicer than I was expecting. Thick as hell and sturdy; a good value I think.
Take your time with the purchase paperwork, don't let the F&I person rush you. Let them know you like to read anything you sign, and you've got all day to do so. If they balk at that, just say maybe you need to work with another F&I person who is more reasonable. That should shut them up. The standard purchase form in Cali. is well laid-out and logical. Start at the top, and use the calculator on your phone to check everything. If you're financing, there are P&I calculators on the web that you can use to confirm the payment is correct. Absolutely don't pay for any gap insurance, credit life insurance, prepaid maintenance, or any other such BS. Good luck! The car is awesome. It reminds me of the old muscle cars of the 70s, but with Toyota quality and engineering.
Take your time with the purchase paperwork, don't let the F&I person rush you. Let them know you like to read anything you sign, and you've got all day to do so. If they balk at that, just say maybe you need to work with another F&I person who is more reasonable. That should shut them up. The standard purchase form in Cali. is well laid-out and logical. Start at the top, and use the calculator on your phone to check everything. If you're financing, there are P&I calculators on the web that you can use to confirm the payment is correct. Absolutely don't pay for any gap insurance, credit life insurance, prepaid maintenance, or any other such BS. Good luck! The car is awesome. It reminds me of the old muscle cars of the 70s, but with Toyota quality and engineering.
03-17-23, 06:25 AM
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03-20-23, 08:04 AM
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For the first time, I actually did purchase an extra from the finance guy. The wheel and tire protection was like $1,600. I did this for marriage harmony more than anything. The thought of repair/replacing one of those BBS wheels kind of made my stomach turn, and while I like to think it will never happen, at some point in the next 7 years one of those babies will accidentally be curbed (by my wife, not me of course! lol). I’ll just sleep better.
The added value, as it was explained to me, is the coverage extends to any other wheels/tires equipped on the vehicle at the time. ie. future replacement tires, a winter set, so long as they are similar to OEM specs
The added value, as it was explained to me, is the coverage extends to any other wheels/tires equipped on the vehicle at the time. ie. future replacement tires, a winter set, so long as they are similar to OEM specs
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03-21-23, 03:48 AM
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Marriage Harmony… That’s kinda hilarious! 😂
03-21-23, 08:12 AM
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For the first time, I actually did purchase an extra from the finance guy. The wheel and tire protection was like $1,600. I did this for marriage harmony more than anything. The thought of repair/replacing one of those BBS wheels kind of made my stomach turn, and while I like to think it will never happen, at some point in the next 7 years one of those babies will accidentally be curbed (by my wife, not me of course! lol). I’ll just sleep better.
The added value, as it was explained to me, is the coverage extends to any other wheels/tires equipped on the vehicle at the time. ie. future replacement tires, a winter set, so long as they are similar to OEM specs
The added value, as it was explained to me, is the coverage extends to any other wheels/tires equipped on the vehicle at the time. ie. future replacement tires, a winter set, so long as they are similar to OEM specs
No offense intended … my wife sent me this after last time a curb jumped out of nowhere.
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03-21-23, 08:53 AM
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03-21-23, 12:02 PM
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03-21-23, 12:11 PM
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03-24-23, 03:30 PM
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