Cedar Rapids Toyota

My wife purchased a 2005 Matrix from them brand new. She had warrantee work performed, and they did the first and only oil change I ever let them do. The oil change appeared to have been performed by a high school student who never turned a wrench before. When I did the next oil change, I found the oil pan drain nut had been over torqued, because the fiber gasket washer was lost, so to stop the leak their brilliant mechanic over torqued the drain pan bolt. The oil filter was also severely over torqued and could not be removed with out its total destruction (they only need to be tighten ⁵⁄₈ to ¾ turn, not until you can’t turn them anymore).
So we test drove a new car the other day, made an offer, and their counter offer was MSRP (manufactures suggest retail price). This is the most common complaint I’ve heard from friends buying cars in Cedar Rapids, the dealers somehow think they don’t need to deal.
I can buy my car elsewhere, and because of federal trade commission rules they must perform warrantee work. If they tell you different, simple web complaint and they will wish they didn’t screw with you. Just a heads up for those who have heard that before.
Understand dealers discount from the manufacture is based on number of cars sold. So when they say they are selling it for ‘invoice’ that would be their cost if they sold only one per year.
So use them to find the car you want to own, and purchase it elsewhere, on cars less then $ 25K you can save 6−8%, more money and you can offer a bigger cut.
All prices are negotiable, but if they don’t want to operate that way, vote by taking your money elsewhere.

My husband bought his car here, and we both have our Toyotas serviced here. I think that they do a pretty good job with service. They will let you know if there are problems that are upcoming with your car, their prices are reasonable, they are professional, and the waiting room is clean, comfortable, has fresh coffee and popcorn. If you drive a Toyota and live in the area, I would highly recommend using Toyota of Cedar Rapids.