Prius Available In WA or OR

[saechaka]

Does anyone know of a dealership with any 2010 Prius available? My brother would like to buy the car by this Friday so he can use the CARS program and save on sales tax. Thanks

[cksasaki]

I haven't found any yet. Thought I had a line on a few on the Oregon coast, but haven't been able to confirm.

[saechaka]

Originally Posted by cksasaki

I haven't found any yet. Thought I had a line on a few on the Oregon coast, but haven't been able to confirm.

Apparently, Bob Bridge Toyota is getting a package 2 in and there is a package 4 in Moses Lake. He found a package 4 w/Nav in Portland and was able to close the deal. Good luck

[pdxrose]

Originally Posted by saechaka

Does anyone know of a dealership with any 2010 Prius available? My brother would like to buy the car by this Friday so he can use the CARS program and save on sales tax. Thanks

Be carefull when closing a deal this week unless you want a big sales tax surprise. There are some cars in the Seattle area but the car tags must be PURCHASED by Friday which is almost impossible at this point. I had received a lot of mis-information at dealers when I shopped at the beginning of the month and many of the WA notices did not include the footnote of what defines "deliver." It means get the car tagged and titled, not just drive it off the lot. So the dealer would need to agree to send someone to the tag office with the paperwork and bring the tags back by Friday as part of the sale. BUT you can't get the tags without a certificate of sales and use tax exemption (I obtained mine from the WA Dept. of Revenue after faxing the MSO and copy of PA - my understanding you need it in order to get tag). Most of the WA notices to the public about the premature end of the tax credit simply say vehicle must be delivered. Only a few have the footnote that delivery means title/tag. I made sure I had the proper certificate by dealing with a nice guy in Olympia. So if he can make a deal tomorrow he has a chance...but I would write it in the contract!

[several]

what do you mean by 'tag' exactly? do you mean metal plates with expiration sticker? Or do you mean the temporary paper plate that gets taped in the rear window?

I signed all my paperwork last Saturday, taking delivery on Thursday.

[cksasaki]

Originally Posted by several

what do you mean by 'tag' exactly? do you mean metal plates with expiration sticker? Or do you mean the temporary paper plate that gets taped in the rear window?

I signed all my paperwork last Saturday, taking delivery on Thursday.

I think temporary tags are fine, my Dad called the DOL and they seemed to believe that that would work. You could call the DOL customer service at (360) 902-3770 to make sure.

[fuzzy1]

Don't assume that the temporary paper plate is sufficient, as all new cars drive of the lot with these. I suggest contacting DOL directly, and being ready to do a bunch of footwork yourself on Thursday or Friday.

It might get miserable with this record-breaking heat.

[several]

Thanks cksasaki and fuzzy1. I'll be spending my lunch time on the phone trying to get an answer out of the DOL. Will report my findings here afterward.

I'm calling today "Prius Eve."

[skyking]

Wheeler toyota, grants pass, or had two as of yesterday afternoon.

[Benevola]

Burien Toyota south of Seattle (South 150th and 1st Avenue South) claims to have one package 4 in Blizzard Pearl.