Production on the Prius is *way* up, waiting lists are getting
shorter. I did wait 10 months, but the dealer told me the wait
is now much shorter. I just paid MSRP, package 6. I have a
friend that just bought one for MSRP in southern CA. I purchased
mine in Port Angeles, WA. It helps if you buy package 6 as there's
a lot of profit in it.
-
Robert
> Hello Everyone!
> I recently went to my local Toyota dealsership to look at one of the 05
> models. Unfortunately, I am not convinced that they want my business. I
> have
> talked with them on the phone numerous time gaining a commitment out of
> them
> that they would call me, to return my call with information. That never
> happened, they never called.
> In fact, when I went in, and talked with a sales rep. he told me that the
> 05's are "usually" priced 2 - 3 thousand over MSRP. he said that there is
> a
> 18 month waiting list. And that he would put my name on a list. (which I
> doubt).
> Today, I was on a www site that found the msrp and implies that they can
> procure one for a bargain www.carsdirect.com. This is a cool site that
> provides you with a note to send to the dealers that tell them that since
> you can buy a car from carsdirect, you are prepaired to negotiate with
> them
> to purchase it locally.
> Anyway. I used the letter and I got a nearly immediate response from one
> dealer that told me that the prius models are in very short supply, that
> they are generally priced above MSRP, local dealerships have requested
> additional stock, the wait was 9 - 12 months. yadda yadda yadda.
> I am getting discouraged. I my actuallly contact other local dealerships.
> But I am afraid that I am stuck on the wrong side of the supply/demand
> ratio. I am considering travellign to Orange County, LA, or even Arizona.
> Does anyone have any feedback that could incorage me? I get the impression
> that others here have not had to wait 9-12 months to take delivery.
> TIA!!!
> -John
>
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> I recently went to my local Toyota dealsership to look at one of the 05
> models. Unfortunately, I am not convinced that they want my business. I
> have
> talked with them on the phone numerous time gaining a commitment out of
> them
> that they would call me, to return my call with information. That never
> happened, they never called.
> In fact, when I went in, and talked with a sales rep. he told me that the
> 05's are "usually" priced 2 - 3 thousand over MSRP. he said that there is
> a
> 18 month waiting list. And that he would put my name on a list. (which I
> doubt).
> Today, I was on a www site that found the msrp and implies that they can
> procure one for a bargain www.carsdirect.com. This is a cool site that
> provides you with a note to send to the dealers that tell them that since
> you can buy a car from carsdirect, you are prepaired to negotiate with
> them
> to purchase it locally.
> Anyway. I used the letter and I got a nearly immediate response from one
> dealer that told me that the prius models are in very short supply, that
> they are generally priced above MSRP, local dealerships have requested
> additional stock, the wait was 9 - 12 months. yadda yadda yadda.
> I am getting discouraged. I my actuallly contact other local dealerships.
> But I am afraid that I am stuck on the wrong side of the supply/demand
> ratio. I am considering travellign to Orange County, LA, or even Arizona.
> Does anyone have any feedback that could incorage me? I get the impression
> that others here have not had to wait 9-12 months to take delivery.
> TIA!!!
> -John
>