Good Toyota/Prius Dealers

[exportedmolson]

I have to say I had a wonderful experience with Toyota Center in West Columbia, SC (well worth the 220 mile trip for pickup). I had been working with local Atlanta dealers and finally found one who put me on a 4 month waiting list at MSRP. A coworker told me about Toyota Center and got me in touch with Joe Alonso (GM). On Monday I let him know what vehicle I was looking for, which he did not have in inventory. By Friday I had signed a contract on a 2009 Prius, Magnetic Gray (1st colour choice) with all my options (10/7 delivery date). So in one week he managed to trade for my exact vehicle, where no other dealer was willing to go the distance. OK, the car had Toyoguard which I find a bit of a ripoff, but I sucked that part up.

I weould definitely get in touch with Joe or his managers, Adam Whisenand or John Keaton, if you are looking for people willing to help you find what you desire.

In Atlanta I had some bad experiences with Toyota Mall fo GA (steered us away from a Prius because it did not fit our growing family, but I think it was because they could not charge a premium on the vehicle to a local teacher), and Sandy Springs Toyota (basically lied to me about a charge which was essentially a premium). There are a number of local dealers willing to sell at MSRP, but don't seem willing to work hard to find your vehicle so you just ahve to wait and wait.

[ctbering]

Bought mine in early May when Prius-craze was happening at all of the Chicagoland dealerships. I purchased mine from Ted Copper at Orland Park Toyota at MSRP. Some dealers were already padding prices. Orland Park Toyota values its return customers as many other reputable Toyota dealers do..I suppose some dealers are opportunists while others are in it for the long haul.

[jellybean83]

Ooh, there are so many posts to look through on this forum. i'm a newb, is there a way to search through certain forums for keywords? i'm looking for a good toyota dealer in the fresno, california area.

[toyotascott]

I just placed an order with Classic Toyota in Waukegan. They actually had two in stock and 5 available in the next 3 weeks!!! Great people, easy to deal with and best of all, NO 6 MONTH WAIT!!!!!!!!! My package #6 in Blue will be here next week! Only 10 days to wait for it! I'm so excited!