Costco Auto Program

[jaredmmc99]

Have any of you gone through the Costco Auto program? I just talked with them yesterday and Im waiting to hear back on a quote. If you did use them do you like them or do you wish you would have gone a different route? Im getting soooo close to my Tacoma and have spent so much time being patient and waiting for that right moment that I just want to do it the best way possible. Look forward to your help.

[LovinMyTaco07]

My mother-in-law purchase her Corolla through the Costco Auto program.
In my opinion it didn't give her a good deal... I was able to haggle my 07 tacoma to 500 over invoice... she was 500 below MSRP...
Now demand of the vehicle in the area will effect the deal you can get.
Check out this thread on suggestions with new Purchases...

Hope this helps!

[flavalk]

I used them when looking for a Highlander for my wife. They found an '06 Highlander Sport....totally loaded with leather, v-6.....it even came with the DVD package and rear backup camera, for $26,600 http://www.carsdirect.com/home

[spp]

I bought my last 2 Toyotas through Costco. Each dealer negotiates a price for each different model with Costco so if you don't like their price check another Costco dealer.
My 04 Rav was $100 over invoice and my 07 Tacoma was $400 at the same dealer. I imagine if it had been an X-runner then the margin would have been higher.
I also purchased an ARE shell for the Tacoma through Costco and received a $50 discount from the dealer and a $75 mail in rebate which just got here yesterday.
If you like haggling with salesmen and aren't in a hurry or emotionally attached to your chices of colors or packages you can probably get a better deal.In 36 years of buying new cars I have used the fleet manager to avoid the hassles of dealerships and now Costco has made this easier with just a mouseclick I have bought the last two within hours of submitting my request.

[gm3bow]

Once you know what car/truck you want. Request online quotes through Costco or any toyota dealer that takes them. I did so for my 2wd taco and paid 2500 below sticker. Definitely shop around. My girlfriend's sister paid 21k for her new Camry LX, and I got quoted the same one for 19k through Internet. I'm sure price will also depend on where you live, but online quoting is a good way to comparison shop. It's also good for the non-hagglers. I don't know if you've guys have seen "King of Cars" on tv, but we all know how car salesman can be when you go to the lots. Goodluck!!!