How much did you pay for your 150 prado?

[AussieAndy Find all posts View Profile Close AussieAndy]

Against popular belief a 2.8 prado costs the dealer the same as a 3.0 did, so the prices should be the same. $59,800 is awesome for an auto not on runout or anything else, I paid $58,500 for a silver GXL manual in March 2014, and could get the same price tomorrow for the same car but in 2.8 if I wanted.

[tiwana Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close tiwana]

Against popular belief a 2.8 prado costs the dealer the same as a 3.0 did, so the prices should be the same. $59,800 is awesome for an auto not on runout or anything else, I paid $58,500 for a silver GXL manual in March 2014, and could get the same price tomorrow for the same car but in 2.8 if I wanted.

Ok... it seems i paid more than i should have :-(

[Unique Bear Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Unique Bear]

Glacier White GXL 2.8 D ARB (winch) Alloy Bar, Tow Bar, Window Tints, Full tank, On roads - $63K

[AussieAndy Find all posts View Profile Close AussieAndy]

Ok... it seems i paid more than i should have :-(

Don't be too sad, I bet you went on a test drive or two, went back and forth a few times, possibly got finance through the dealer, probably got extras like mats, tow bar, headlight protectors, etc. To get that sort of price you literally walk in, drop the deposit and walk out, come back when the car is ready with a bank cheque for the remainder and drive away. All the "fluff" of buying a new car comes at a cost.

[AussieAndy Find all posts View Profile Close AussieAndy]

Glacier White GXL 2.8 D ARB (winch) Alloy Bar, Tow Bar, Window Tints, Full tank, On roads - $63K

Good example here,
Car $58,500
Auto $1,500
Bar $2,000
Tow $1,000
And they threw in the tint, good price

[tiwana Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close tiwana]

Don't be too sad, I bet you went on a test drive or two, went back and forth a few times, possibly got finance through the dealer, probably got extras like mats, tow bar, headlight protectors, etc. To get that sort of price you literally walk in, drop the deposit and walk out, come back when the car is ready with a bank cheque for the remainder and drive away. All the "fluff" of buying a new car comes at a cost.

Yes Andy. I understand. Sad part is ... I could have easily done "no fluff" approach. But I didn't. First time I wanted Prado was Saturday morning. I did go to the dealer .. did take it out for a drive... more for the missus ... cause she needs to feel comfortable. Later that evening ... i bought it.
I discovered this site after I bought it - that is because I never knew I will buy a Prado. I could have done the no-fluff scenario but that comes only after one knows what a "good price" is. That intel i got when i got to be a "Lurker" here - after the Prado was bought.

[krypto Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close krypto]

Ok... it seems i paid more than i should have :-(

There are a lot of other factors such as state, special fleet discounts etc. I'd be happy with what you paid.

[brogers Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close brogers]

tiwana,
You got a good price considering the accessories included.
I'm sure "the walk in, drop a deposit, and walk out approach...and then pay the balance with a bank cheque"... works for some people...but its not they way some folk like to shop for a car, and its not the way some folk can shop for a car...especially if you are not sure what you want. Have no doubts, you did in fact get a good deal...and you may not have done any better on that car with those accessories...despite whatever purchasing technique was used...enjoy!

[Hally Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Hally]

We paid 62k for a gxl 2.8l with tow bar,floor mats/rear cargo mat 2 year ext warranty.
The thing I found was just because 1 dealer was cheaper for car price didnt mean loan repayment was.
For example we loaned 60k for car on chattle mortgage business loan and got 4.3% intrest rate when comparing weekly repayments thats when you tell the true cost of the car not the purchase price unless you go in paying cash$$$$$

[tiwana Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close tiwana]

Cheers.. can sleep better now...:-)

[tiwana Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close tiwana]

we loaned 60k for car on chattle mortgage business loan and got 4.3% intrest rate

Thanks Hally. Who are the financiers?

[Hally Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Hally]

Toyota fiance was the best some how

[AussieAndy Find all posts View Profile Close AussieAndy]

In my experience (well friends and family) when financing a new Toyota, Toyota finance is always very good. When financing a used Toyota they are even usually good. The best finance I have ever found though is the redraw facility on the house

[tiwana Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close tiwana]

It certainly sounds good. The interest rate is generally lower than what one would get from the Big 4's. However, if one reads the Terms and Conditions the following two clauses stare and that makes me uncomfortable. The difference between the payments is not that great considering the amount to be financed.
Page 4 of 12 - Para 3.2 - Point 2 "the Credit Provider may vary the amount, frequency and number of repayments, the time for repayments and the loan term without your consent."
Page 4 of 12 - Para 5.3 "The Credit Provider may vary the amount, frequency and time for payment of the credit fees and charges and impose new credit fees and charges without notice to you or your consent."

[rags Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close rags]

Glacier White GXL 2.8 D ARB (winch) Alloy Bar, Tow Bar, Window Tints, Full tank, On roads - $63K

Can you post a picture up of the ARB alloy bar, interested in what it looks like on a white prado