So let talk truth in advertising....Saw some reall...

So let talk truth in advertising....Saw some really good deals on Tarbox's website for lease specials on Rav4 & Venza ($87 & $97 respectively). Having been around the block before, I read the details of the lease(copied below) and understand that there is $2000 down plus a $650 acquisition fee along with the normal registration, taxes, first month payment, etc.

I walk in expecting to pay $3000 is down for the lease rate I want. After test driving multiple vehicles and waiting around for the sales manager, he walks over and states that the price I am looking for includes rebates for being active duty military and a recent college grad, which I do not qualify for. I show him the details of the offer and he "educates" me that that line "All factory rebates promotions and incentives to dealer" means that I need to qualify for other offers to get that rate, even if they are not listed in the offer. The man was demeaning in his attitude and stated that I should expect this from any and all sales ads I see for cars in New England and that "it is what it is".

My advice for folks looking at online sales offers from Tarbox (or any large dealer) is to call and verify the requirements prior to going in and wasting your time. Due to the condescending manner of the Sales Manager, not only will I not be purchasing my new vehicle through them, I will also no longer be bringing in my Toyota Sienna for service there, which as I have been for the past 3 years....c'est la vie!

Details on Lease:
Lease requires approved credit; 24 months based on 12,000 miles per year, .15 per mile excess; LEASE BASED ON $1999 CASH OR TRADE DOWN, plus 1st payment. Security deposit waived. Dealer's Advertised Price is this amount plus $200 doc prep fee, sales tax, bank acquisition $650, title, and registration fees. All factory rebates promotions and incentives to dealer. Must take same day delivery, prior sales excluded. Supplies are limited to stk#10052. Residual $20,754. Images are for illustration purposes only.