Want to order a 2009 but worried about dealer markup.

[KayakerNC]

Originally Posted by Yak18

The floormats alone are $275 from the port but $99 here on Prius Chat Store.
Good luck in your shopping...

The carpet mats (PV40) are $169, the carpet/trunk mats (PV50) are $225. Not a bargain, but not totally outrageous.

[jonathank2000]

Originally Posted by Yak18

And another thing...try to get one that has not reached the port yet. This will be a car that is at sea. Literally on the boat steaming for the US. Toyota will list it on the dealer computer with all sorts of options (otherwise known as pure profit). These options which include "Toyoguard", window tint, larger wheels, expensive tires, floormats etc. have not been installed yet because they are done at port. Your car is at sea so you tell the dealer "Delete all that junk"..."I just want a stock car." If you are getting a car that has progressed through the port, the dealer cannot delete it. The floormats alone are $275 from the port but $99 here on Prius Chat Store.

Good luck in your shopping...

Wow - that is great info!! Thanks!! I wouldn't want to fly to another state to find a car though as someone suggested. I think this gives the dealer the leverage. I never bought a Toyota before, but much experience with Porsche "Stealerships" and Porsche "taxes" on everything. I bought my 911 in Houston and brought it to Los Angeles - it was a lot of hassle with the stealership. I will check around here and also check with Toyota. I actually know an Accountant working in Toyota in Inland Empire, CA... so I think I'll give her a call.

Thanks for all the info! This is a great site!!!

[Yak18]

Originally Posted by KayakerNC

The carpet mats (PV40) are $169, the carpet/trunk mats (PV50) are $225. Not a bargain, but not totally outrageous.

I show them for $99.99 at the link below but they don't include the rear deck mat. I'm going with the Weathertech mat back there anyway.

PriusChat Shop : Toyota Prius OEM Carpeted Floor Mats - $99.99

[KayakerNC]

Originally Posted by Yak18

I show them for $99.99 at the link below but they don't include the rear deck mat. I'm going with the Weathertech mat back there anyway.

PriusChat Shop : Toyota Prius OEM Carpeted Floor Mats - $99.99

The carpet mats (PV40) are $169, the carpet/trunk mats (PV50) are $225. Not a bargain, but not totally outrageous.
These prices are for the Toyota options, as shown at Buyatoyota dot com. That is what shows on the window sticker.

[Yak18]

I don't know why you'd want to pay retail when you can get them discounted.

[KayakerNC]

Originally Posted by Yak18

I don't know why you'd want to pay retail when you can get them discounted.

I agree. Just pointing out that your "retail" in post #10 was not the Toyota retail price.

[Yak18]

Originally Posted by KayakerNC

I agree. Just pointing out that your "retail" in post #10 was not the Toyota retail price.

Yes I think Southeast Toyota charges more for floormats than other regions. They deleted $275 for floormats, $275 for Tint, $699 for toyoguard, and another $2500 for other junk. There were so many options the car was out of my range. Since then, I added dealer installed XM for $340 and floormats for $99. Next I will get the windows tinted with my choice of tint for $130. When I was in the car business I learned about the optional equipment scam.

[retirednavy]

Put our name on waiting list June 14, 2008 for Pkg 2, Silver Pine Mica...Isn't that a 50c word for pale green? I've received offers for a Seaside Pearl and a Classic Silver Metallic, but we're holding out for green. I'm overdosed with online info...mostly +. Is strut braces, etc really necessary? I'm not planning on racing mine...mostly putting around town, 6,000 population. Also, does anyone know where I could get a push button sound device to nudge walkers, etc when on stealth? I thought crickets would do the trick! Thanks!