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Originally Posted by Bonanza
Something must have gone wrong with your Costco experience. We recently purchased my new Toyota Highlander through Costco. You are correct . . . you do not speak with Costco personnel regarding their buying program; we did it online. You speak directly with the dealership they recommend you go to, and that is the dealership you must use. I was confused at first, but when I got the hang of how it worked, it was easy. In our case, a local dealer was not recommended, and I'm guessing that was because they do not participate in Costco's program. We went to Courtesy Toyota in Brandon.
The bottom line is that we saved $3,800 by using Costco's program. Not a bad deal for an hour's worth of driving. The plus was our salesman. He was the only car salesman I have ever used in my entire life that I liked! If you want any more details, PM me and I will be happy to respond.
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Had a similar experience using Sams buying program to buy a Camry. Within about 10 minutes got 4-5 phone calls. Asked for the out the door price and Courtesy beat everyone by about 3000.
Made an appt to buy the car the following weekend.
A Toyota deal in Ocala called a few days later. His price was about 2500 less. Told him not interested unless he got me best price. His suggestion was to go to their dealership walk their lot and might see something at his higher price I liked better.
Asked him if he thought a nearby village lost their idiot and was he looking for him. Conversation soon ended.