Swickard Toyota 101

Salesman Al Lazo of Toyota 101 in Redwood City is a Magician: Quoted me on a Camry XLE for $100 over invoice less $750 "rebate". My first impression on this was Invoice + $100 + tax, fees, and license Magician: Quoted me on a Camry XLE for $100 over invoice less $750 "rebate". My first impression on this was Invoice + $100 + tax, fees, and license LESS $750 rebate. Actual Amount paid: Invoice + $100 + $750 + Tax/License Fees - $750. Translation: Toyota 101 (thanks Christina Cortez, the finance manager) said they have the $750 rebate. But they have to add it to the original price first before deducting it after tax/license. As a result, there really is no discount/rebate. It's like paying the orig Price + Rebate amount less Rebate Amount. That MEANS NO REBATE. The manager told me they do that with all the customers. This means they can also do this to you. So STAY AWAY FROM THIS DEALERSHIP. If you ever consider buying here, get a quote or the "out the door price" in writing first. Better yet, check with other dealers first. I learned a very difficult lesson with this dealership.. Also, Christina Cortez tried to sell me a 5year extended warranty. Does anyone ever needed an extended warranty on a Toyota? I don't get it. The name itself is the guarantee that the car will last a long time. More

Bought a new Sienna August 2004. Very easy to deal with via email. Got a very competitive and firm price- vehicle in stock. Entire transaction was 1.5 hours. Finance guy tried to sell me a bunch of over via email. Got a very competitive and firm price- vehicle in stock. Entire transaction was 1.5 hours. Finance guy tried to sell me a bunch of overpriced extras, but was pleasant and not pushy when I declined. More