Waiting in Seattle

[Preus]

Put $500 down with dealer in Kent on a Prius thru the Costco auto buying program the 3rd week of May.
Wait was quoted as 4-16 weeks.

Interested in hearing experiences from others in the area.

[adhd]

not in your area. I waited 4 weeks, got mine 2 weeks ago, the longer I have had it the more I like it. Waiting is NO FUN, but delay gratification, it is worth it

Memphis, Tennessee

[Aunty Den]

We put our $500 deposit down for package #3 on May 24th at Toyota of Puyallup. We just found out today that we are #17 on the overall list but #3 for a package #3. The dealer told me that they had stopped the special pricing through the Costo program. Today I saw more Prius' going to & from work than I have ever seen before.

[steevr]

No more Costco pricing here in Chicago either. Put $500 down on a Magnetic Gray #6 (don't care if it's a base or Touring). 3-4 month wait is what I was told.

[Joekc]

Originally Posted by steevr

No more Costco pricing here in Chicago either. Put $500 down on a Magnetic Gray #6 (don't care if it's a base or Touring). 3-4 month wait is what I was told.

I attempted to buy through the Costco program last November in Kansas City and the dealer just used it to try to screw me over. This was when there was an ample supply of Prii in the area. I went to another dealer and got a good deal outside of the Costco "deal." I like Costco, but as I saw it work out here, it's just a scam.

[Preus]

Originally Posted by Joekc

I attempted to buy through the Costco program last November in Kansas City and the dealer just used it to try to screw me over. This was when there was an ample supply of Prii in the area. I went to another dealer and got a good deal outside of the Costco "deal." I like Costco, but as I saw it work out here, it's just a scam.

Surprised to hear that a dealer, that's part of the Costco program, was out of line. Costco assured me that they are very interested in member feedback and that every dealer must first demonstrate a high commitment to customer satisfaction before Costco will accept them into their auto program.

I encourage everyone with issues, questions or praise to call 1-800-801-9806 and let Costco know how the dealer is treating you. I've talked with their member advocacy department to ask general questions about the Prius situation recently, and found them very knowledgeable and helpful. I was told that if a member is having issues with a dealer not living up to the Costco agreement, Costco will take action, on the member's behalf, to resolve the issue; which may also lead to dropping the dealer from the program.
Member feedback is very important!
Thanks!

[Aunty Den]

I don't if there is any truth to this but when I was shopping around for my 2007 Camry 2 years ago I asked the dealers if they praticipated in the Costco pricing program. All but one said yes. The dealer that said no stated that they just match the Costco price and the reason they did not belong to the program is because dealers have to pay a fee to belong.

[Preus]

Originally Posted by Aunty Den

I don't if there is any truth to this but when I was shopping around for my 2007 Camry 2 years ago I asked the dealers if they praticipated in the Costco pricing program. All but one said yes. The dealer that said no stated that they just match the Costco price and the reason they did not belong to the program is because dealers have to pay a fee to belong.

This appears to be correct. A Costco rep told me that the dealer pays a fee to participate in the auto program while explaining the current Prius situation in relation to the Costco auto program.

[DaveinOlyWA]

i waited 6½ months for my first Pri. 4 weeks for the 2nd (had someone back out at last second) 3 people in front of me declined because of color which was my first choice SPM... so got lucky. that was in Sept 06 when demand was nothing compared to now.

around here, there has never been a glut of Pri's for sale.

[Leasa]

I just bought mine a little less than a month ago. Love it!!! I waited 2 days for it to come up from Oregon...no wait list that I know of. I signed right there before I even drove it. I have wanted one for awhile. I just took what they had coming, no choices and was told of the long wait if I did choose. I was lucky they had a stage 3 in white coming and that is what I wanted anyway.

All the other soccer moms want one too when they hear about the gas mileage. I guess there are 4 or 5 at Magic Toyota in Edmonds. They are a bit more spendy than what I paid though ($25,000) but they look like they may be package 6. I am getting the after market leather for $1200 next week. Fabric just feels cheap to me, but then my other car is a fully loaded 2007 Escalade so I guess it would. Everything else is great, it is a fun car to drive to. I am very happy with NO REGRETS whatsoever!!!!

Good Luck to you, it will be worth the wait!