New car quote too good to be true?

dbullock · 11-05-2004, 07:00 PM

So.. I'm searching dealers in my area and of course everyone is coming back with MSRP and a 5-7 month wait period. I just received an emailed quote from a local dealer saying they sell a lot of Prii, there wait time is only 30-60 days AND the quote on package #4 is $2000 below MSRP!

I'll be inquiring more about it of course :-)

Is this dealer for real?

Dan

Skipper · 11-05-2004, 07:27 PM

Fairfax ----- Let me know what you find out.
Im' on the dealers loooonnnng list in Charlottesville, VA.

dbullock · 11-05-2004, 08:07 PM

How long is loooonnnng?

Areometer · 11-05-2004, 10:16 PM

Quote:

So.. I'm searching dealers in my area and of course everyone is coming back with MSRP and a 5-7 month wait period. I just received an emailed quote from a local dealer saying they sell a lot of Prii, there wait time is only 30-60 days AND the quote on package #4 is $2000 below MSRP!

I'll be inquiring more about it of course :-)

Is this dealer for real?

Dan

Sounds like they will want a $1000 retainer which is NON-refundable. Have everything in writing. This sounds v. fishy to me. Probably your instint tells you the same thing or else you wouldn't doubt it too, right?

VARedDevil · 11-05-2004, 10:58 PM

Quote:

So.. I'm searching dealers in my area and of course everyone is coming back with MSRP and a 5-7 month wait period. I just received an emailed quote from a local dealer saying they sell a lot of Prii, there wait time is only 30-60 days AND the quote on package #4 is $2000 below MSRP!

I'll be inquiring more about it of course :-)

Is this dealer for real?

Dan

Which dealer is this, If I might ask. You can name dealers, just not salespersons in here..I don't know of any dealership in this area that is charging under MSRP for a Prius. In fact the closest I've seen is Lustine Toyota and they are charging $670 over MSRP. I know it's not them though because they don't have a waiting list. They are first come, first serve. That's why I got my Prius the same day I was looking for one. They happened to have one sitting in front not sold. They had two last Saturday morning when I took mine in for service, but they were sold when I went back to pick mine up in the afternoon. Is this Koon's Toyota you're talking about...if so, they definitely don't sell for under MSRP.

**TonyPSchaefer** · 11-06-2004, 01:16 AM

Considering the Prius has a waiting list across the country, I would say it's too good to be true. But once you show me, I'll be a believer.

dbullock · 11-07-2004, 09:10 AM

The bad news is that the prices were incorrect and they are actually around MSRP.

The good news is that another dealer has a Silver package #4 available right now on his lot. I have until Tuesday to decide if I want it. We're also getting an '05 Sienna but I'm still debating on whether to wait on the Prius.

Skipper, were you looking for a Silver #4? If I don't take it I'll let you have the car.

This same dealer, with the car available, said he gets 20-30 Prii a month. Just yesterday I watched 9 being delivered.

Dan

**TonyPSchaefer** · 11-07-2004, 11:07 AM

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We're also getting an '05 Sienna but I'm still debating on whether to wait on the Prius.

[align=center:b0caec9842]You want the Prius
You want the Prius
You want the Prius

dbullock · 11-07-2004, 12:21 PM

The wife's wishes comes first :-)

The really difficult decision is that we have a '97 Camry in ok condition and a '98 Montero Sport. I really hate shelling out 25k when I don't -have- to. I'm honestly still on the fence. I love the car but the -must have- is not there. I'd hate to get it only to have buyers remorse later. But, I'll probably give in like I do on most things I find to have a high coolness factor.

If only Toyota had a hybrid minivan!

Dan

paprius4030 · 11-07-2004, 12:52 PM

When is the hybrid mini-van coming? Any updates?

11-05-2004, 07:00 PM	#1
dbullock Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 9 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	New car quote too good to be true? So.. I'm searching dealers in my area and of course everyone is coming back with MSRP and a 5-7 month wait period. I just received an emailed quote from a local dealer saying they sell a lot of Prii, there wait time is only 30-60 days AND the quote on package #4 is $2000 below MSRP! I'll be inquiring more about it of course :-) Is this dealer for real? Dan

11-05-2004, 08:07 PM	#3
dbullock Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 9 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: New car quote too good to be true? How long is loooonnnng?

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11-05-2004, 07:27 PM	#2
Skipper Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 9 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Fairfax ----- Let me know what you find out. Im' on the dealers loooonnnng list in Charlottesville, VA.

11-06-2004, 01:16 AM	#6
TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Far-North Chicagoland Posts: 10,497 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 39 Thanked 164 Times in 105 Posts Friends: 23	Considering the Prius has a waiting list across the country, I would say it's too good to be true. But once you show me, I'll be a believer.

11-07-2004, 09:10 AM	#7
dbullock Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 9 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	The bad news is that the prices were incorrect and they are actually around MSRP. The good news is that another dealer has a Silver package #4 available right now on his lot. I have until Tuesday to decide if I want it. We're also getting an '05 Sienna but I'm still debating on whether to wait on the Prius. Skipper, were you looking for a Silver #4? If I don't take it I'll let you have the car. This same dealer, with the car available, said he gets 20-30 Prii a month. Just yesterday I watched 9 being delivered. Dan

11-07-2004, 12:21 PM	#9
dbullock Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 9 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	The wife's wishes comes first :-) The really difficult decision is that we have a '97 Camry in ok condition and a '98 Montero Sport. I really hate shelling out 25k when I don't -have- to. I'm honestly still on the fence. I love the car but the -must have- is not there. I'd hate to get it only to have buyers remorse later. But, I'll probably give in like I do on most things I find to have a high coolness factor. If only Toyota had a hybrid minivan! Dan

11-07-2004, 12:52 PM	#10
paprius4030 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pocono's, Pa. Posts: 1,296 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts Friends: 1	When is the hybrid mini-van coming? Any updates?