Quick Price on New Prius

JimN · 02-08-2008, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by LittleRedHen

Oh no no no no.

Here's a quote from Bankrate.com about dealer prep charges:

"Dealer preparation, or dealer prep or preparation charges -- An additional charge that dealers try to impose on buyers. It represents pure profit for the dealers, who have already been paid by the manufacturer for the cost of preparing the car for sale."

You & I don't live in the SET Region. Down there there is an extra charge tacked on to every car that seems to be non-negotiable. To avoid this charge the OP would have to buy the car out of state.

As an aside, why do so many members omit a location? Even an approximate location will facilitate more accurate replies.

wtfjr36 · 02-09-2008, 07:57 PM

Hi
We also are from the Daytona area & bought our 2006 Prius August one year ago from the dealer here in town who at a time, they charged nothing over the FACTORY MSRP, & the dealer fee was down to $200. About one month ago they were several thousand over factory MSRP. I say the FACTORY MSRP & not the dealer "add on" sticker that looks looks alot like an extension of the factory sticker & is right next to the factory MSRP sticker.
We also recently bought a 2008 Highlander Hybrid Limited from Earl Stewart Toyota in North Palm Beach FL for $3200 under facory MSRP & NO DEALER FEE ! That is their policy, no dealer fee. It was well worth the drive !!
When we bought there we dealt with Peter Rosemblum in their Internet Sales Dept who told us that he was selling new Prius then at about $200 under Factory MSRP & no dealer fee.
Look them up online & see what they have to offer. Tell Peter that Bill French sent you.
Good luck !
Bill in FL

02-09-2008, 07:57 PM	#12
wtfjr36 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ormond By The Sea FL Posts: 16 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Quick Price on New Prius Hi We also are from the Daytona area & bought our 2006 Prius August one year ago from the dealer here in town who at a time, they charged nothing over the FACTORY MSRP, & the dealer fee was down to $200. About one month ago they were several thousand over factory MSRP. I say the FACTORY MSRP & not the dealer "add on" sticker that looks looks alot like an extension of the factory sticker & is right next to the factory MSRP sticker. We also recently bought a 2008 Highlander Hybrid Limited from Earl Stewart Toyota in North Palm Beach FL for $3200 under facory MSRP & NO DEALER FEE ! That is their policy, no dealer fee. It was well worth the drive !! When we bought there we dealt with Peter Rosemblum in their Internet Sales Dept who told us that he was selling new Prius then at about $200 under Factory MSRP & no dealer fee. Look them up online & see what they have to offer. Tell Peter that Bill French sent you. Good luck ! Bill in FL