Premium prices...what the???

[Kuki]

Hi everyone, I havn't posted in about a year...hope everyone is doing well!

Interesting, my boyfriend and I almost headed out the door this AM to trade in his 03 Camry for a Prius. (He's become extremely jealous after driving mine the last few months). We made a few calls to nearby dealerships, only to find that the 08 tourings were going for premium prices of $38,000....and..the MSRP is still at $29,000!! We found a couple of CPO package #2 06's for $25,000...LOL.

I'm completely dumbfounded over this....and rather saddened.

Should we wait for the 08's or will we wind up in the same boat?

This is depressing.

[bac]

Originally Posted by Kuki

We made a few calls to nearby dealerships, only to find that the 08 tourings were going for premium prices of $38,000....and..the MSRP is still at $29,000!!

Which dealerships did you call???? That's just silly.

... Brad

[Kuki]

One was in Manhatten Beach CA, one in Glendale CA and one in the valley somewhere.

They all said they were selling for way over MSRP.

[T.hug]

Go to Hollywood toyota and talk to Gary he will give you a good deal. gberndt@hollywoodtoyota.dealerspace.com

[Kuki]

Originally Posted by T.hug

Go to Hollywood toyota and talk to Gary he will give you a good deal. gberndt@hollywoodtoyota.dealerspace.com

thanks, I'll send him an email. I actually bought my Prius from Hollywood Toyota...not sure if it was Gary...does he have dreadlocks? At the time I felt like I didn't get a deal, because I paid MSRP for it. But now you have me thinking!

Sadly, I just did a search on autotrader.com and the used 05's were in the very high 20's. EEKs. Maybe its a So. Cal thing?

[F8L]

Originally Posted by Kuki

Sadly, I just did a search on autotrader.com and the used 05's were in the very high 20's. EEKs. Maybe its a So. Cal thing?

Seriously???? Hmm I may have to sell mine and just get on the list for an '09. lol

Have you search the Northern California area at all? I know there are a few Prius' on the lots here and I do not think they are charging over MSRP. I was just helping my girlfriend shop for a hybrid Camry 2 weeks ago and there were 3 new Prius' available for sale. My roomate said he saw two Prius' (White and Silver) at Roseville Toyota. Maybe call:

Crag Borgman (internet sales manager) at Folsom Lake Toyota?
916-355-1500 ext. 510

[Kuki]

Originally Posted by F8L

Seriously???? Hmm I may have to sell mine and just get on the list for an '09. lol

Serious. Go to autotrader.com and punch in my zip. 90041.

[F8L]

Originally Posted by Kuki

Serious. Go to autotrader.com and punch in my zip. 90041.

I didn't even get that far. I expanded my search to include the Bay Area and they are all between $23k-$29k.

[PriuStorm]

Originally Posted by Kuki

Serious. Go to autotrader.com and punch in my zip. 90041.

Wow, I see what you mean!!

[Kuki]

Is it this bad in other areas of the US?

Just cause we live in So Cal...doesn't mean we're rich. Hmmm. GRRR.