Dealers in the Minneapolis Area?

[Khaelo]

Looking to buy a new Prius, probably a 2010. One test drive salesperson was high-pressure and condescending (Rudy Luther in Golden Valley). The other was nice and laid back, but the dealership itself has issues (the former Denny Hecker in Inver Grove ). At this very moment, Rudy Luther's website lists the exact package+color car I'm looking for, but I don't want to deal with Nancy again.

So, any more recommendations and/or warnings for other dealers in this area? Or even other salespeople at Rudy Luther...I'd like the commission from this sale to go to someone low-pressure.

[Pohaku]

Although I live in the Cities, I ended up buying my 2010 II from Heintz Toyota in Mankato. They were the only dealer that actually had a couple of cars on the lot in the midst of C4C madness. A painless transaction. MSRP of course, but they didn't try and upsell me on anything and the car was not loaded with features I didn't want aside from the usual floor mats that you can't avoid and a factory installed IPod interface (a mediocre accessory at best, but not the dealer's fault). When I picked it up, I was in and out of there in 45 minutes. They tweaked the back up and seat belt alarms for free and with no hassle. I'd definitely consider buying from them again, even though it means a bit of a trip. Salesperson, Tom, was low key and very reasonable to deal with.

Now, of course, I need to decide on a local dealer for service. Sigh.

[Khaelo]

Originally Posted by Pohaku

Although I live in the Cities, I ended up buying my 2010 II from Heintz Toyota in Mankato. They were the only dealer that actually had a couple of cars on the lot in the midst of C4C madness. A painless transaction. MSRP of course, but they didn't try and upsell me on anything and the car was not loaded with features I didn't want aside from the usual floor mats that you can't avoid and a factory installed IPod interface (a mediocre accessory at best, but not the dealer's fault). When I picked it up, I was in and out of there in 45 minutes. They tweaked the back up and seat belt alarms for free and with no hassle. I'd definitely consider buying from them again, even though it means a bit of a trip. Salesperson, Tom, was low key and very reasonable to deal with.

Very similar experience here with Heintz Toyota. I found out about the Oct 18th Prius price hike about a week in advance. A couple of other dealers said they could get a silver II at the old price, but I had limited time off work and only Heintz had one in stock. It was $3 under MSRP (woo hoo), no $200 for floor mats, and no factory installed stuff. It did come with two resident box-elder bugs, which I could have lived without, but at least they were free. The salesperson was Mark, and he was very pleasant and knowledgeable about the Prius. In hindsight, I'm grateful for the time crunch. It forced me to find a nice dealer I wouldn't have otherwise considered.

The transaction took longer than 45 minutes -- I had a trade-in -- but they gave a good value for that, too.