Now I've gone and done it, I bought a Prius!

Cosmo · 12-19-2005, 10:20 AM

All,

Well, it's now a done deal. I just closed the deal on a 2006 silver package #4. I live in Maryland, but I bought the car in North Carolina. I really wasn't interested in paying $2000 more for a package #6 which is what is available in MD, so I made a few calls and picked up a package #4 in Raleigh NC. I even cajoled them into selling me the car for $300 less then MSRP!!! Yippie!!!

I also got a sweet deal from my credit union for the car loan: 4.5% That's much better then I thought I was going to get, so I'm VERY happy about that interest rate.

Well, I guess I'm going to be a bit poorer for the next 4-5 years,so I'm in a bit of shock right now, that I just put myself $25000 in debt (I'm one really cheap SO

, but I'm sure as soon as I get the car in mid January I'm be very happy.

Reading this forum has really helped me make my decision, I've found this site invaluable over the past few months while I was considering this purchase. Thanks for everyones help and input.

Cosmo

priusblue · 12-19-2005, 10:36 AM

Which dealer in Raleigh did you buy from? Leith or Fred Anderson? I am waiting until after 1/1/06 to get the tax credit - but I'm hoping for a pkg. 4 as well! Glad you were able to find something here!

Kiloran · 12-19-2005, 10:50 AM

Wow!
You managed to get $300 off MSRP for a 2006 delivered in January.
I haven't heard of anyone else managing that lately on such short notice.
Great job!

Cosmo · 12-19-2005, 11:04 AM

I purchased the vehicle from Fred Anderson in Raleigh. The way I went about trying to get less then MSRP was to try the line that since I was from out of town, I wouldn't be able to get all those extra "perks" you get when you but from a dealer. You know free or reduced oil changes, extra services and the like. You know, all the little extra things that I dealer will usually do to try and get your business.

I was frank with them and said that since all dealerships are charging MSRP, there is no reason for me to choose one dealership over any other, and I was looking for someone to give me something, anything off of MSRP, and Fred Anderson whas the ONLY dealer that came through for me. One other thing, I did say that since the Toyota dealership in Roanoke Rapids was the closest one to the MD border, I would be more inclined to go wit them unless I got some type of deal, and Fred Anderson bit my lure.

That's the story of how I got less then MSRP for a 2006 Toyota Prius. Ahh, I can't wait to tell my grandkids that old war story some day.

Peace,
Cosmo

**TonyPSchaefer** · 12-19-2005, 12:13 PM

Congratulations, Cosmo, and welcome to the club.

chrisek · 12-19-2005, 09:50 PM

Congratulations on your new Prius! I'm sure you will be another happy owner.

imntacrook · 12-19-2005, 10:12 PM

Nice going - you show good sense! The car is fantastic in every regard. Perfectly suited for what it was designed for, economical, great looking, and reliable. I have (if you can't tell) no regrets after 2 full years and 35,000 miles. Happy motoring!

LA FREEWAY · 12-20-2005, 12:23 AM

Welcome to the Family!

12-19-2005, 10:20 AM	#1
Cosmo Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bowie, MD Posts: 78 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	All, Well, it's now a done deal. I just closed the deal on a 2006 silver package #4. I live in Maryland, but I bought the car in North Carolina. I really wasn't interested in paying $2000 more for a package #6 which is what is available in MD, so I made a few calls and picked up a package #4 in Raleigh NC. I even cajoled them into selling me the car for $300 less then MSRP!!! Yippie!!! I also got a sweet deal from my credit union for the car loan: 4.5% That's much better then I thought I was going to get, so I'm VERY happy about that interest rate. Well, I guess I'm going to be a bit poorer for the next 4-5 years,so I'm in a bit of shock right now, that I just put myself $25000 in debt (I'm one really cheap SO, but I'm sure as soon as I get the car in mid January I'm be very happy. Reading this forum has really helped me make my decision, I've found this site invaluable over the past few months while I was considering this purchase. Thanks for everyones help and input. Cosmo __________________ 2006 Silver Package #4

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Just bought a new car... No.. not a prius.	lowspeed	Other Cars	19	06-25-2007 05:15 PM
I just bought a Prius!	razzledazzlebee	Prius Main Forum	14	02-23-2007 09:41 AM
My Mom bought a Prius!	Bill Lumbergh	Prius Main Forum	22	09-30-2006 01:10 AM
Anyone bought their Prius used?	molgrips	Prius Main Forum	11	08-01-2006 09:34 AM
I just bought a Prius!	BenR	Prius Main Forum	20	07-25-2006 08:52 PM

12-19-2005, 10:36 AM	#2
priusblue Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 152 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Which dealer in Raleigh did you buy from? Leith or Fred Anderson? I am waiting until after 1/1/06 to get the tax credit - but I'm hoping for a pkg. 4 as well! Glad you were able to find something here!

12-19-2005, 10:50 AM	#3
Kiloran Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,225 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Wow! You managed to get $300 off MSRP for a 2006 delivered in January. I haven't heard of anyone else managing that lately on such short notice. Great job!

12-19-2005, 11:04 AM	#4
Cosmo Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bowie, MD Posts: 78 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I purchased the vehicle from Fred Anderson in Raleigh. The way I went about trying to get less then MSRP was to try the line that since I was from out of town, I wouldn't be able to get all those extra "perks" you get when you but from a dealer. You know free or reduced oil changes, extra services and the like. You know, all the little extra things that I dealer will usually do to try and get your business. I was frank with them and said that since all dealerships are charging MSRP, there is no reason for me to choose one dealership over any other, and I was looking for someone to give me something, anything off of MSRP, and Fred Anderson whas the ONLY dealer that came through for me. One other thing, I did say that since the Toyota dealership in Roanoke Rapids was the closest one to the MD border, I would be more inclined to go wit them unless I got some type of deal, and Fred Anderson bit my lure. That's the story of how I got less then MSRP for a 2006 Toyota Prius. Ahh, I can't wait to tell my grandkids that old war story some day. Peace, Cosmo

12-19-2005, 12:13 PM	#5
TonyPSchaefer Ruler of Omicron Persei 8 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Far-North Chicagoland Posts: 7,704 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 4 Times in 2 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 14	Congratulations, Cosmo, and welcome to the club.

12-19-2005, 09:50 PM	#6
chrisek geek Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Carson City, NV Posts: 94 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Congratulations on your new Prius! I'm sure you will be another happy owner.

12-19-2005, 10:12 PM	#7
imntacrook Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: On the Beach Posts: 289 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Nice going - you show good sense! The car is fantastic in every regard. Perfectly suited for what it was designed for, economical, great looking, and reliable. I have (if you can't tell) no regrets after 2 full years and 35,000 miles. Happy motoring!

12-20-2005, 12:23 AM	#8
LA FREEWAY Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA Posts: 103 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Welcome to the Family!