mikeEmike said:
It looks like it is not eligible for the federal tax credit or CVRP rebate, or any Toyota incentives on new RAV4EVs. Assuming that's true, be sure you take that into consideration when negotiating price. EV salespeople are notoriously bad at giving out the wrong information for stuff like this. Dianne on the forum here an exception to that.
Good luck!
Yep. Dealers / salespeople will generally tell you whatever you want to hear to make the sale.
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Unprepared Buyer, "Will this car qualify for the $7500 / $2500 tax incentives?"
Unscrupulous Seller, "I'm sure it will, why not?"
UB, "But doesn't the car need to be new?"
US, "Oh, I wouldn't worry about that now. You have to apply for that after the sale. Just sign here and I'll help you figure it out later."
UB, "Well, there's a guy on the internet who spends a lot of his time warning people of dealers like you. I don't think I'm comfortable buying this car without knowing for sure if I get the tax incentives."
US, "Ya, that guy... we know him... I think he used to work here as a salesman and we had to fire him because of all the bad "advice" he was giving people. I would never lie to you like "that guy" does, so just go ahead and sign here, mmmm, k?"
UB, "Oh, thank you for looking out for me. I'll take the $2000 extended warranty and $1200 water pump / muffler bearing insurance, plus the $3900 paint sealant, fabric protection, and car alarm package. Heck, since I'm getting a total of $10,000 in tax incentives, I can even afford the $2900 radio with 8-track tape option. You're such a good salesman."
US, "Yes, I am."
One month later:
UB, "You lied to me... used cars don't qualify for any of the tax incentives. I want my money back."
US, "We can't do that, since California law has no "cooling off" period for car sales, but we can give you lifetime free oil changes for your car."
UB, "You *****, my car doesn't use oil."
US, "I'm pretty sure it does. It's right next to the muffler bearing. You bought the insurance to cover the muffler bearing, remember?"
UB, "I'm going to sue!"
US, "Sure you will... like everybody else! No matter what, I'll still have made my commission, the weekend sales "spiff" and plus I earned a trip to Fiji thanks to your car sale. Gotta go pack, I'm leaving in the morning, bye!"
UB, "You *******."
SIX MONTHS LATER:
Court Bailiff, "All rise, the Honorable Judge Kermit I. Frog presiding."
Kermit, "I find for the dealership, who gave me this beautiful new car with lifetime oil changes. Wow, what a car!!!"
Court Bailiff, "Uh, judge, I think you're supposed to actually make it look like you carefully considered all the plaintiff's arguments prior to issuing your predetermined verdict."
Kermit, "Sorry, uh, Mr. Unsuspecting Buyer, if that is your real name, why have you wasted the court's time with your frivolous claim?"
UB, "The dealer told me I could get $10,000 in tax incentives if I bought this car."
US, "No I didn't, your honor. Like we discussed in your private chamber earlier, where we delivered your new car, I only told Mr. Buyer that I would look into it. What ***** buys a car based on what a salesman says?"
Kermit, "I've heard enough. I hereby sentence Mr. Buyer to 3 years hard labor in San Quentin State Prison."
Court Bailiff, "Uh, judge, this is civil court, not criminal."
Kermit, "Ok, then, I find that Mr. Buyer is an ***** and is hereby ordered to pay all his lawyer's fees, plus all the court costs, plus the car dealership lawyer's fees, plus a beautiful new diamond necklace for Miss Piggy."
Court Bailiff, "All rise, court adjourned."
The battery has been "Bricked"!
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