Going to pick up gen3 Pkg 5 W tp this morning

[t1tt910]

I am new to this forum, and hope to be a major contributor. I have been looking to pull the trigger on a new prius for some time now. Since the gov is giving me 4500 for my old GMC it just sweetens the deal for me.

I spoke with a dealer in my area yesterday, they have a V/with TP in stock. I put a deposit on it last night and am picking it up this morning. Do you guys have any advice for me as I purchase? like things to ask for (i.e. disable reverse warning)

I am not new to the prius, I belong to the philly car share that has a mostly prius fleet. I am just getting the new car buyer jitters and drawing blanks.

[t1tt910]

Anyone? help please??

[LoraJ]

When I get mine, I am definitely doing the reverse beeping removal. There are several threads about this subject around. I will try and find some to link.

[t1tt910]

Originally Posted by LoraJ

When I get mine, I am definitely doing the reverse beeping. There are several threads about this subject around. I will try and find some to link.

I am finding the dealer is the only one able to remove it or make it one beep instead of the constant.

[LoraJ]

Originally Posted by t1tt910

I am finding the dealer is the only one able to remove it or make it one beep instead of the constant.

Yup, call them now and have it done for you before you pick it up.

[LoraJ]

Watch out for the extended warranty price. If you are financing, not buying the warranty will not affect your rate. I fell for that line once. You have 3 years or 36,000 miles to buy the warranty, so it's okay to tell them you do not want it now. The price you can get for the 7/100,000 is around $1055. for the 8 year one (I forgot the mileage) it's around $1700? I think?

[LoraJ]

What to Request? -- Dealer Settings

[t1tt910]

Originally Posted by LoraJ

Watch out for the extended warranty price. If you are financing, not buying the warranty will not affect your rate. I fell for that line once. You have 3 years or 36,000 miles to buy the warranty, so it's okay to tell them you do not want it now. The price you can get for the 7/100,000 is around $1055. for the 8 year one (I forgot the mileage) it's around $1700? I think?

I was wondering if I should get the warranty or not.

Originally Posted by LoraJ

What to Request? -- Dealer Settings

Great find! Thanks! I am printing this out now.

By the way I am getting mine at Lawrence Toyota.

[cairo94507]

I hope you are getting the color you want and are NOT being forced to pay over MSRP or accept forced dealer installed options. Other than that, the warranty is nice if you can buy it for relatively their cost, but I have seen dealers trying to sell it for almost $3K when cost is closer to 1K. Or if you plan on selling the car say one year prior to the warranty expires, then it is a nice selling hook for a prospective used car buyer.

Mostly, do not let new car buyer syndrome kick-in with you letting the dealer run all over you with the "It just adds $20 more to the monthly payment" BS. You are the consumer; you have the power. Good luck.

[t1tt910]

Originally Posted by cairo94507

I hope you are getting the color you want and are NOT being forced to pay over MSRP or accept forced dealer installed options. Other than that, the warranty is nice if you can buy it for relatively their cost, but I have seen dealers trying to sell it for almost $3K when cost is closer to 1K. Or if you plan on selling the car say one year prior to the warranty expires, then it is a nice selling hook for a prospective used car buyer.

Mostly, do not let new car buyer syndrome kick-in with you letting the dealer run all over you with the "It just adds $20 more to the monthly payment" BS. You are the consumer; you have the power. Good luck.

I had 2 choices at the dealer. 1. wait for the prius IV silver to arrive Aug. 28th or get a 3 that they had. Then some guy who ordered a blue V canceled out. It had just arrived off of the truck. I wanted a V with a TP but could not locate one. This dealer is not charging me over the MSRP and thus far has been accommodating to my reasonable requests. No add on tactics have been thrown as of yet. I am not financing the car so they have no incentive to bend over backwards. I hope they give me a good price on the warranty. $1050 seems great.

Ok it is close to my appointment so I'm leaving the house. I'll have my Macbook with me so I can post from the dealer.