Bought my Prius today

Sarge · 04-24-2006, 11:09 PM

Hey all,

The wait has ended.

Went to a third dealer today to price out my Prius, and lo and behold they had the exact configuration as a dealer demo car. I still can't believe that. This was at Canada's largest Toyota dealer, Don Valley North in Markham (Toronto), Ontario.

It was a Seaside Pearl Blue with Navi package, with 6K KM (3750 miles) on the clock, and I got it for C$2600 off MSRP. Very sweet!

Took it for a test drive, it is perfect, clean, no dings or blemishes of any kind. I've never bought a *brand new* car before, and I have had reservations about doing so... Having a couple KMs on the clock and a couple thousand off actually makes me feel like I am getting more for my money!

Also had the dealer guarantee me that I this car is still eligible for the tax credit, which it allegedly is because it has never been registered to an individual.

I really don't care about the 6K, as I plan to drive it 200K+.

As long as I got a decent price discount...

BTW, after driving an '05 on the weekend, I am thoroughly impressed with the resolution of the '06 MFD screen! The backup cam is quite cool.

Delivery is Wednesday... can't wait!

Kevin

Godiva · 04-24-2006, 11:47 PM

Think of it this way.

It's mostly broken in now.

And you can be sure it was maintained and serviced.

Bill Merchant · 04-25-2006, 02:00 AM

Congratulations, Sarge! A new car without the new-car-instant-depreciation as you drive it off the lot.

ghostofjk · 04-25-2006, 03:17 AM

Way to go. I got my first Prius ('01) with exactly the same mileage on it, and I successfully claimed the (at that time) deduction.

Enjoy!

Rancid13 · 04-25-2006, 12:00 PM

Congratulations!!

Glad to hear you got a great deal, I'll bet that car is in like-new condition still. I have ~5K miles on mine and it looks as clean and shiny as the day I drove it off the lot.

**Tideland Prius** · 04-25-2006, 12:05 PM

wow that's nice! Congrats!

Sarge · 04-25-2006, 12:30 PM

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Congratulations!!

Glad to hear you got a great deal, I'll bet that car is in like-new condition still. I have ~5K miles on mine and it looks as clean and shiny as the day I drove it off the lot.
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Thanks everyone!

As Godiva suggested, being a dealer demo, the car definitely seems like it was well taken care of. There is not even a single rock chip on the front bumper, so I doubt it even made it to the highway much, if ever. That normally, might be a concern for a 'traditional' car, but not so much with a car like this that 'thrives' on city driving.

Kevin

Jeannie · 04-25-2006, 06:40 PM

Congrats on your proud purchase! Enjoy it - I love mine!

BoosPrius · 04-25-2006, 09:55 PM

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Quote:

Hey all,

The wait has ended.

Went to a third dealer today to price out my Prius, and lo and behold they had the exact configuration as a dealer demo car. I still can't believe that. This was at Canada's largest Toyota dealer, Don Valley North in Markham (Toronto), Ontario.

It was a Seaside Pearl Blue with Navi package, with 6K KM (3750 miles) on the clock, and I got it for C$2600 off MSRP. Very sweet!

Took it for a test drive, it is perfect, clean, no dings or blemishes of any kind. I've never bought a *brand new* car before, and I have had reservations about doing so... Having a couple KMs on the clock and a couple thousand off actually makes me feel like I am getting more for my money!

Also had the dealer guarantee me that I this car is still eligible for the tax credit, which it allegedly is because it has never been registered to an individual.

I really don't care about the 6K, as I plan to drive it 200K+.

As long as I got a decent price discount...

BTW, after driving an '05 on the weekend, I am thoroughly impressed with the resolution of the '06 MFD screen! The backup cam is quite cool.

Delivery is Wednesday... can't wait!

Kevin
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Are you Canadian? If yes, I'm curious as to how much the tax credit is in Canada?

**Tideland Prius** · 04-25-2006, 10:51 PM

$2,000 in BC and ON. $3,000 in PEI. No tax credit elsewhere.

04-24-2006, 11:09 PM	#1
Sarge Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Posts: 556 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: C Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Hey all, The wait has ended. Went to a third dealer today to price out my Prius, and lo and behold they had the exact configuration as a dealer demo car. I still can't believe that. This was at Canada's largest Toyota dealer, Don Valley North in Markham (Toronto), Ontario. It was a Seaside Pearl Blue with Navi package, with 6K KM (3750 miles) on the clock, and I got it for C$2600 off MSRP. Very sweet! Took it for a test drive, it is perfect, clean, no dings or blemishes of any kind. I've never bought a brand new car before, and I have had reservations about doing so... Having a couple KMs on the clock and a couple thousand off actually makes me feel like I am getting more for my money! Also had the dealer guarantee me that I this car is still eligible for the tax credit, which it allegedly is because it has never been registered to an individual. I really don't care about the 6K, as I plan to drive it 200K+. As long as I got a decent price discount... BTW, after driving an '05 on the weekend, I am thoroughly impressed with the resolution of the '06 MFD screen! The backup cam is quite cool. Delivery is Wednesday... can't wait! Kevin __________________ Kevin Freshening Toronto's air since April 28, 2006... *My Car* 2006 Prius fully loaded with Canadian Package C Seaside Pearl with Grey Interior Accessories Toyota OEM Hood Deflector Delphi RoadyXT XM Radio Receiver (using Aux-in) PAC SNI-1/3.5mm line filter for XM receiver Disabled Reverse Beep in June to not awaken my newborn son, born June 13, 2007!

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Rancid13 Cool Chick with a Black Prius Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Alamitos, Orange County, CA Posts: 2,455 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #8 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 2	Congratulations!! Glad to hear you got a great deal, I'll bet that car is in like-new condition still. I have ~5K miles on mine and it looks as clean and shiny as the day I drove it off the lot.

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Tideland Prius Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 13,932 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 11	wow that's nice! Congrats!

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Jeannie Proud Prius Granny Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central New Jersey Posts: 1,382 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	Congrats on your proud purchase! Enjoy it - I love mine!

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Tideland Prius Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 13,932 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 11	$2,000 in BC and ON. $3,000 in PEI. No tax credit elsewhere.