Anyone use Costco "discount" for Prius?

endoildependency · 10-08-2005, 01:19 AM

A local dealer here in N CA has quoted me $750 off MSRP (on an '06) for their Costco tie-in.

Anyone use the Costco deal? How much off?

I know some dealers have excluded Prius from discount consideration.

rg3design.com · 10-08-2005, 01:39 AM

I tried through Costco but the only Toyota dealer in the NJ area who was affiliated with them did not want to be bother at all when he heard the word, "Prius." I got the whole line about how the car is in high demand and there would be a six month waiting list, blah, blah, blah.

prius23 · 10-08-2005, 02:35 AM

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Originally posted by rg3design.com@Oct 8 2005, 01:39 AM
I tried through Costco but the only Toyota dealer in the NJ area who was affiliated with them did not want to be bother at all when he heard the word, "Prius." I got the whole line about how the car is in high demand and there would be a six month waiting list, blah, blah, blah.

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prius23 · 10-08-2005, 02:38 AM

I asked about the Costco Auto discount and was forwarded to Longo Toyota in El Monte. HOWEVER, Longo said they would not honor costco's discount because the Prius was in high demand.

Dan. · 10-08-2005, 03:05 AM

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Originally posted by prius23@Oct 8 2005, 01:38 AM
I asked about the Costco Auto discount and was forwarded to Longo Toyota in El Monte. HOWEVER, Longo said they would not honor costco's discount because the Prius was in high demand.

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May be out on a limb, but I don't think they (the dealer) have that luxury. If one dealer did it, It makes me think that corporate approved it for the prius. These fleet / discount deals are not up to the dealer to opt in or opt out of.

I work for a company that provides services to Toyota. As such we have a corporate deal. The deal with my company is only Camry and Corolla, but I know if they don't adhear to the letter of the deal, lots of lawyers start talking.

In the end, never trust the dealer. Get costco or whoever to tell you if the deal is in place. If it is, tell the manager of the dealer who said it wasn't that they are in violation of corporate policy and in danger of loosing thier Toyota franchise.

Prius probably is excluded but definately ask the "not-toyota" party in the deal.

Oswaldo · 10-08-2005, 02:38 PM

For me, the participating Costco dealership nearest me was Dublin Toyota in Northern CA. I contacted them on 8/20/05 and was told the Costco discount was $300. I said OK and on 9/15/05, I picked up my 2005 Prius in exactly the package and color that I wanted.

The experience was painless and I didn't even have to put down a deposit. Prem Chand was the contact that I worked with and he was great. I've never had an easier time buying a car.

At the time I purchased my vehicle, no one was discounting off of MSRP due to the fenzy over the carpool lane stickers.

Can you share with us the name of the dealer that is offering $750 off MSRP for Costco members?

Oswaldo

endoildependency · 10-08-2005, 02:42 PM

Hanlee in Davis.

IsrAmeriPrius · 10-08-2005, 07:23 PM

In November 2003, Costco referred me to Toyota of North Hollywood.

On April Fools Day, 2004, the Costco rep at that dealership called me and offered to sell me a Prius (Seaside BC) for $5,000 over MSRP. No, it was not an April Fools Day joke, he was serious. I was quite frank about what he could do to himself.

Costco could not have been any less interested in my complaint. That was the only negative experience I have ever had in my dealings with Costco.

blueshift · 10-09-2005, 01:37 AM

I too was silly enough to try this. I was offered $500 off of sticker from Tom Pappas Toyota in St. Peters, MO (St. Louis suburb). However I was told a 12-18 month wait... LOL. I found a sister of a friend who works a Toyota dealer in Columbus, OH who could get me one much quicker. I will pick it up in the next week. Can't wait!

zqfmbg · 10-11-2005, 04:50 PM

Hm, interesting. endoildependency, were you given an estimate on when you could expect to take delivery of the car? I have a couple of deposits sitting at Toyota of Sunnyvale (MSRP minus $350, expecting late Jan to Mar) and Capitol Toyota (MSRP, expecting early Jan) and am curious as to how this one stacks up.

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endoildependency Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: between Sac/SF CA Posts: 247 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	A local dealer here in N CA has quoted me $750 off MSRP (on an '06) for their Costco tie-in. Anyone use the Costco deal? How much off? I know some dealers have excluded Prius from discount consideration.

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prius23 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 18 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I asked about the Costco Auto discount and was forwarded to Longo Toyota in El Monte. HOWEVER, Longo said they would not honor costco's discount because the Prius was in high demand.

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IsrAmeriPrius Progressive Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,338 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	In November 2003, Costco referred me to Toyota of North Hollywood. On April Fools Day, 2004, the Costco rep at that dealership called me and offered to sell me a Prius (Seaside BC) for $5,000 over MSRP. No, it was not an April Fools Day joke, he was serious. I was quite frank about what he could do to himself. Costco could not have been any less interested in my complaint. That was the only negative experience I have ever had in my dealings with Costco.

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blueshift Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 7 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I too was silly enough to try this. I was offered $500 off of sticker from Tom Pappas Toyota in St. Peters, MO (St. Louis suburb). However I was told a 12-18 month wait... LOL. I found a sister of a friend who works a Toyota dealer in Columbus, OH who could get me one much quicker. I will pick it up in the next week. Can't wait!

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zqfmbg Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 139 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Hm, interesting. endoildependency, were you given an estimate on when you could expect to take delivery of the car? I have a couple of deposits sitting at Toyota of Sunnyvale (MSRP minus $350, expecting late Jan to Mar) and Capitol Toyota (MSRP, expecting early Jan) and am curious as to how this one stacks up.