[quote=as]I am open to get a 2008 model, as long as it is new. I will pay cash, too which may put me in a better bargain position.[/quote]

Looks like the the 2010 models are coming around the corner. 2010 will be identical in MSRP pricing to 2009, with the exception that VSC is standard now in the 2010 model (so actually the MSRP price went down)

That said, Toyota has an holdback allowance of 2%. With an incentive or $1500. Supposedly there is a $400 rebate if you are a college grad within the past 2 years.

Someone posted at edmunds that an LE with MSRP $18,315 (with options group CL ,KE,CF,CK) was sold at $13.8. That seems like a pretty good deal because pricing that out with a rebate, invoice is $14.4k for that equipment package. Subtract a $300 holdback, that’s $14.1k. The guy who posted he purchased at $13.8 mentioned it was an advertised special. I wonder if this was a loss lead car. (me thinks it was)…Or…the dealers are so flooded with 09’s they need to clear it out for 2010.

Anyway, the dealer you talked to that offered you $14k. Was this with the same equipment package. Also, was this for an all cash purchase or using their financing?

BTW: toyota loves to nickel and dime you on options you don’t need.