Hello!

Does anyone know if there is usually a charge associated if a dealer
trades cars from one region to another?

I am interested in a 2007 Limited 2WD I4 .. but I am not intersted in the:

- JBL® AM/FM 6-disc in-dash CD changer with satellite radio capability
[11], MP3/WMA playback capability, hands-free phone capability via
Bluetooth® [12] wireless technology and nine speakers (includes
subwoofer and steering wheel audio controls) (EJ)

The following options are just right:

- 50 state emissions, Daytime Running Lights (DRL), Power tilt/slide
moonroof with sunshade

This options will show up with Toyota dealers in say Chicago, or Iowa
City, but I am in Oberlin, OH, which is about 30 miles West of
Cleveland. Is there a map that shows the regions?

Do they usually drive the cars to the dealership, or do they get
shipped on a truck? Extra cost for buyer?

What are my chances to get my local dealer get me a car without the
fancy CD player w/ 9 speakers(!)/Bluetooth setup and the options I can
get in the (midwestern?) IA/IL region?

Will I have to pay extra for this so that it will negate the $600-$650
I would save by not getting them? What should be my negotiation
position/strategy for this?

I buy a car every 15 years or so, so I'm not very experienced, this
will be my 3rd car. I appreciate any input/suggestions.

Thanks,
Esmail

"Esmail Bonakdarian" <ebonakDUH@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:UktXg.8102$K11.3832@trndny07...

There is no charge assessed by Toyota or its regional offices. Dealerships
will do dealer trades within a reasonable distance. I would not expect them
to travel 500 miles to get a vehicle if they are only going to make $200 on
the transaction.


Limited Rav4?


Cleveland is handled out of Toyota's Cincinnatti regional office, while
Chicago and Indiana are handled out of the Chicago regional office. The
owner's guide (not the owner's manual) with the warranty information used to
show regional offices, I have not looked in a long time so I don't know if
it is still in there or not.


New vehicles are trucked to dealerships. Dealer trades are generally driven
between dealerships.


Iowa to Ohio is a pretty long distance, and IMO, trading vehicles that
distance is not practical.

You can try an internet search for a vehicle the way you really want and buy
it over the internet or negotiate over the phone, then travel to the
dealership to pick it up, or you can go to a local dealership and ask them
to find one with as few options as possible.


Good luck!
--

Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)

Ray O wrote:

Ooops .. yes ..


Actually, Chicago has them too, but I know what you are saying. It's still
not just around the corner.


Thanks,
Esmail