Mine is here, or rather, there

[bobme]

Hello! I have been mostly lurking around here since June or so, having decided around then to buy a Prius. I lucked into a Driftwood #9 back on July 17th, and it is a pretty cool story:

I was in the process of moving from Kentucky to Northern California, and was hoping to buy a Prius prior to my move. No luck finding one at the local Lexington, Kentucky dealers of course. I was fortunate enough to test drive one at Green's Toyota in Lexington but there was a long waiting list.

I happened to be visiting my brother in east Tennessee and we called up the local dealer -- Jay Johnson Toyota in Bristol, TN. Imagine my shock when the sales manager told me that a Driftwood #9 just showed up that morning on their manifest, and that he had just called his entire waiting list, and no one wanted that color/package!! If I wanted it, it was mine. You know my answer! It was actually my second preference color, and I wanted the #9. I gave him a deposit and waited patiently.

My Prius was built in Japan on Tuesday, July 27th and I was happy I missed a Monday build I got the call that she was delivered to the dealer on August 19th. Unfortunately there was a small problem ... they did in the front of the car either during loading or unloading from the boat or truck The dealer has been first rate through this whole process, and of course is fixing it right away. I am not totally sure what parts were damaged but apparently they are replacing a total of three pieces, two of which are kind of underneath the car. It will be ready for me this coming Tuesday.

I have scheduled a car transporter (AAAdvantage) to bring it to me in Santa Clara. The trip is over 2700 miles and it will cost $940, not too bad. By the way, the dealer charged full list with no vigorish. He is providing a temporary tag, and I will pay the tax in Cal when I register it here.

So that's my story! I expect to be driving her within 2 weeks. I guess that'll put me at almost 8 weeks from time of deposit to time of delivery. Not too shabby. I highly recommend Jay Johnson Toyota and Sales Manager Mike Felty.

Bob

[bruceha_2000]

Must be you are a good person, leading a good life - the Prius Gods approve of you and granted your wish quickly! Congratulations!

[daniel]

I would be concerned about what was damaged, and whether the structural integrity of the car or its handling could be compromised. If it was just cosmetic components, no problem.

[bobme]

Must be you are a good person, leading a good life - the Prius Gods approve of you and granted your wish quickly! Congratulations!

That must be it! Do the Prius Gods help with lotteries? Gotta go play the Powerball ...

Bob

[bobme]

I would be concerned about what was damaged, and whether the structural integrity of the car or its handling could be compromised. If it was just cosmetic components, no problem.

I had my brother take a look. It seems they "dragged" the Prius along the pavement during load or unload, resulting is "scuffing" of the parts. I don't think this could cause any structural damage. Good point though -- it did cross my mind.

Cheers,
Bob