tabs/[icense fees

[PEATMOSS]

Buying the wife a 2012 Rav4 soon. I've kind of dialed in on one with a dealer price of 16000.

I can calculate the tax on this, but I don't want any surprises on my other costs as this rig is about 4 hrs from my house. The license on the vehicle is not current. Any idea what transfer fees, tabs etc. will run me?

Any scams I need to be aware of?

[PEATMOSS]

Update.....just got an e-mail from dealer stating that final price would be 17,900

Seems high to me since sales tax only brings the price up to 17,100. I'm afraid that I got duped by the low ball price, pad the extras scam. Am I out of line here? Seems 17,500 would be about right with plates and title transfer.

[Jeremy airjer W]

I just expect around $400 every year for tabs and if it's less than fantastic. This year I made it out of the license bureau for under $200 on a 6 year old vehicle!

[LMITOUT]

I don't think it would be unreasonable to ask for a detailed invoice.

[SkunkedAgain]

Exactly, have him email or fax you the invoice so that everything is agreed to prior to your 4hr drive.

[PEATMOSS]

Turns out it was a scam. Salesman low-balled the price and thought he could somehow get by with charging me an extra 500 bucks.

I called the dealership and spoke to the sales manager. I don't know whether or not to believe the sales manager when he says that he's going to deal with the salesman, but needless to say, I won't be doing business with this dealership, now or ever.

[Scott K]

It is good you caught it. I wouldnt be surprised on how much stuff like that actually happens everyday.

[BartmanMN]

wrong thread