Accessories to ask for when purchasing new Prius

ellie's mom · 06-25-2008, 09:32 PM

I am getting ready to go and negotiate the final deal for my new 08' Prius - package #2 on Friday and have already talked the dealer into tinting my windows.

I would like to know if any of you have other suggestions that I might ask for that will not effect the overall price of the vehicle?

Thanks!

Godiva · 06-25-2008, 09:41 PM

Make sure you have a tonneau cover and carpet mats. They're usually added on to the sticker but are separate charges that are added to the cost of the car.

I think it's great you negotiated tint. If you can get them to throw in a clear bra on the hood, that would be a plus.

exbauer · 06-25-2008, 11:11 PM

Would that be Jordan Toyota? I am on the wait list and want to know how much you are paying and with what accessories. I am interested in a pkg. 2 also.

ellie's mom · 06-25-2008, 11:34 PM

Hi! Nope I'm actually going through Gates. I tried Jordan but they had a long wait list. I am paying over MSRP, but I believe is still a great deal since I'll have my car.

How long are you going to have to wait at Jordan, may I ask?

rep308 · 06-26-2008, 07:32 AM

Don't buy anything extra from the dealer. They charge way too much for things like fabric protection and service contracts. Drive away with your car and shop for add ons later

Freedom · 06-26-2008, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ellie's mom

I am getting ready to go and negotiate the final deal for my new 08' Prius - package #2 on Friday and have already talked the dealer into tinting my windows.

I would like to know if any of you have other suggestions that I might ask for that will not effect the overall price of the vehicle?

Thanks!

You are REALLY fortunate! I couldn't get a THING from my dealer, what with the long waits and all. He didn't see a need to offer a darn thing! Of course, I am paying under MSRP. Best wishes!

judymcfarland · 06-26-2008, 09:43 AM

The decal on the top of the rear bumper (I think that's where it is) prevents scratches when you balance things there while loading/unloading. I wouldn't have thought of it, but Fiona was already so equipped when I got her.
I also bought OEM all-weather mats - much better for the winter slop than the carpet ones.

pdhenry · 06-26-2008, 12:32 PM

I asked for mats and the cargo net. There's a package that adds the first aid kit but there's no discount to speak of in the pricing. Other things I'm considering include the rear bumper guard (the black rubber one) and a kit to integrate a dock-and-play Sirius receiver, but I'll go to the aftermarket for those.

exbauer · 06-26-2008, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ellie's mom

Hi! Nope I'm actually going through Gates. I tried Jordan but they had a long wait list. I am paying over MSRP, but I believe is still a great deal since I'll have my car.

How long are you going to have to wait at Jordan, may I ask?

I am number 8 or 9. But, they don't seem to be getting a big allocation of Pri. It has been about a month already. I have my name down at a couple of places. It looks like a dealer in IL will have it by the end of this month.

BIGGDOGG · 06-26-2008, 12:43 PM

I got my dealer to throw in the tonneau cover, mats, wheel locks, and free oil changes for the life of my car. Well worth it I say.

06-25-2008, 09:32 PM	#1
ellie's mom Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 5 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	Accessories to ask for when purchasing new Prius I am getting ready to go and negotiate the final deal for my new 08' Prius - package #2 on Friday and have already talked the dealer into tinting my windows. I would like to know if any of you have other suggestions that I might ask for that will not effect the overall price of the vehicle? Thanks!

06-25-2008, 11:11 PM	#3
exbauer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 234 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #6 Touring Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Accessories to ask for when purchasing new Prius Would that be Jordan Toyota? I am on the wait list and want to know how much you are paying and with what accessories. I am interested in a pkg. 2 also.

06-25-2008, 11:34 PM	#4
ellie's mom Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 5 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	Re: Accessories to ask for when purchasing new Prius Hi! Nope I'm actually going through Gates. I tried Jordan but they had a long wait list. I am paying over MSRP, but I believe is still a great deal since I'll have my car. How long are you going to have to wait at Jordan, may I ask?

06-26-2008, 07:32 AM	#5
rep308 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: suburbs of Boston Posts: 64 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Accessories to ask for when purchasing new Prius Don't buy anything extra from the dealer. They charge way too much for things like fabric protection and service contracts. Drive away with your car and shop for add ons later

06-26-2008, 09:43 AM	#7
judymcfarland Queen of Moral Indignation Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Glendale, WI Posts: 388 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #3 Touring Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 7	Re: Accessories to ask for when purchasing new Prius The decal on the top of the rear bumper (I think that's where it is) prevents scratches when you balance things there while loading/unloading. I wouldn't have thought of it, but Fiona was already so equipped when I got her. I also bought OEM all-weather mats - much better for the winter slop than the carpet ones.

06-25-2008, 09:41 PM	#2
Godiva AmeriKan Citizen Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 10,008 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #1 Nominated 3 Times in 2 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 6	Re: Accessories to ask for when purchasing new Prius Make sure you have a tonneau cover and carpet mats. They're usually added on to the sticker but are separate charges that are added to the cost of the car. I think it's great you negotiated tint. If you can get them to throw in a clear bra on the hood, that would be a plus.

06-26-2008, 12:32 PM	#8
pdhenry It's HEEERE! Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA Posts: 323 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Accessories to ask for when purchasing new Prius I asked for mats and the cargo net. There's a package that adds the first aid kit but there's no discount to speak of in the pricing. Other things I'm considering include the rear bumper guard (the black rubber one) and a kit to integrate a dock-and-play Sirius receiver, but I'll go to the aftermarket for those.

06-26-2008, 12:43 PM	#10
BIGGDOGG Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Morristown,NJ Posts: 298 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 4	Re: Accessories to ask for when purchasing new Prius I got my dealer to throw in the tonneau cover, mats, wheel locks, and free oil changes for the life of my car. Well worth it I say.

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