Seattle area dealer with relatively short waiting list

Bob Allen · 09-23-2004, 12:47 PM

Hi: Toyota of Lake City in Seattle is making deliveries of new Prii within 4 months, according to the sales guy I talked to this morning when I brought HUMU in for the fuel gauge TSB. They are moving cars fast enough that Toyota has given them priorty delivery. This may be dealer hype, but I'm inclined to believe him.
The cars have a second sticker of 1900 bucks; about par for this area, although some dealers are asking 5k over msrp.
Also: leather seats are available through Toyota of Lake City for 1200 bucks installed. I saw a Prius that had them and they look smart. I'm not a fan of leather seats myself, but I thought I'd pass this on.
A moonroof option is also available for about 1400 bucks. I imagine it would be a dicey installation given the arc of the roofline, but it can be done.
It might be a factory option for the 2005 year. The sales guy is going to get back to me with more details.
Since Toyota has consolidated the option packages into just two models, the production line should move faster. Productiion is ramping us as they keep telling us, and there are more Prii showing up on lots; maybe the surcharge madness will abate soon.
If you do go to Toyota of Lake City, ask for James Cosgrove. You can reach him by phone: 206-818-5434. Please mention my name, Bob Allen,
when you do call him. Most dealers will pay 50-75 bucks for a new customer referral.
Bob

bookrats · 09-23-2004, 02:11 PM

Thanks for the info, Bob! It does sound like the increased production is starting to have an effect.

Huh! A moonroof. Not anything I'm interested in, but intriguing.

09-23-2004, 12:47 PM	#1
Bob Allen Captainbaba Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,254 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #7 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Seattle area dealer with relatively short waiting list Hi: Toyota of Lake City in Seattle is making deliveries of new Prii within 4 months, according to the sales guy I talked to this morning when I brought HUMU in for the fuel gauge TSB. They are moving cars fast enough that Toyota has given them priorty delivery. This may be dealer hype, but I'm inclined to believe him. The cars have a second sticker of 1900 bucks; about par for this area, although some dealers are asking 5k over msrp. Also: leather seats are available through Toyota of Lake City for 1200 bucks installed. I saw a Prius that had them and they look smart. I'm not a fan of leather seats myself, but I thought I'd pass this on. A moonroof option is also available for about 1400 bucks. I imagine it would be a dicey installation given the arc of the roofline, but it can be done. It might be a factory option for the 2005 year. The sales guy is going to get back to me with more details. Since Toyota has consolidated the option packages into just two models, the production line should move faster. Productiion is ramping us as they keep telling us, and there are more Prii showing up on lots; maybe the surcharge madness will abate soon. If you do go to Toyota of Lake City, ask for James Cosgrove. You can reach him by phone: 206-818-5434. Please mention my name, Bob Allen, when you do call him. Most dealers will pay 50-75 bucks for a new customer referral. Bob __________________ :P Angel Flight Pilot

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09-23-2004, 02:11 PM	#2
bookrats Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 2,843 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Thanks for the info, Bob! It does sound like the increased production is starting to have an effect. Huh! A moonroof. Not anything I'm interested in, but intriguing.