dealers taking deposits on 2010?

[sbpwjm]

anyone know of dealers taking deposits on the 2010 yet? i know it is more than a year out and the design hasn't been announced but just curious if dealers have started taking orders?

if there are 6 month waits on the current model... i wouldn't be surprised that some folks might begin to queue up for the next Prius...

[ScarGo]

Sure I put my deposit in for a 2010 model two weeks ago. List price no add on rustproofing or paint protection!

[lefat1]

i'm pretty sure its illegal to take a deposit that way, especially since the dealer is really only bankrolling the money kinda like a health club membership. they know most people wont use it. i'd check local laws. what are they giving you for your money. are they guaranteeing you will get a 2010 prius, no. are you guaranteeing you will buy it, no. it is a futile waste of money and they just keep the interest. sorry to deflate your hopes, however if youd like to send me $500 or more i can do the same thing for you.

[StarBrite310]

I just put myself on the list at my local Toyota dealer. He said I am the first one on the list for the 2010

[ScarGo]

Originally Posted by lefat1

i'm pretty sure its illegal to take a deposit that way, especially since the dealer is really only bankrolling the money kinda like a health club membership. they know most people wont use it. i'd check local laws. what are they giving you for your money. are they guaranteeing you will get a 2010 prius, no. are you guaranteeing you will buy it, no. it is a futile waste of money and they just keep the interest. sorry to deflate your hopes, however if youd like to send me $500 or more i can do the same thing for you.

This is a true purchase order for a 2010. No waste of money and fully refundable.

[habu968]

So you actually have a purchase order in hand for this car?

[lefat1]

Originally Posted by ScarGo

This is a true purchase order for a 2010. No waste of money and fully refundable.

doubtful, what r the chances of you or the dealer changing something. 100%... i mean c'mon man this car wont be out for over a year. get ur money back now and tell the dealer to stop making false promises

[ScarGo]

Originally Posted by lefat1

doubtful, what r the chances of you or the dealer changing something. 100%... i mean c'mon man this car wont be out for over a year. get ur money back now and tell the dealer to stop making false promises

Think positive! This is the second Hybrid I have pre-ordered from this dealership before it was on the market.

[sorka]

There's nothing wrong with putting a deposit down before MSRP is announced. You make the deal and it it put in writing and the price is relative to MSRP. I bought my C5 that way. The deal was $3500 under MSRP back in 2000 for a 2001 and it was before the official pricing was announced.

Those placing deposits for a 2010, if they get the deal in writing, don't know what they'll pay except that it is based on MSRP plus or minus or at.

[brighamwj]

Originally Posted by ScarGo

Sure I put my deposit in for a 2010 model two weeks ago. List price no add on rustproofing or paint protection!

That is some amazing brand and product loyalty.

I at least want to see the interior and exterior. But I too am chomping at the bit.