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[Scott_R]

For those who saw the post, my Prius was destroyed almost 8 weeks ago--caught in a unpredicted high tide. Insurance totaled it, and I went to order a new one from the same dealer where it had been purchased and I was taking it for service. This was May 15.

At the time, multiple people said there was a 4-6 week wait for one, but I signed and placed a deposit.

I should add that I am now otherwise car-less.

After three weeks, I called to keep in touch. I was told that the time frame is still the same--6-8 weeks.
"Hold on, you said 4-6."
The guy seemed a little flustered, but said it was 6-8 from time of order, meaning (in theory) 3-5 more weeks.

Five weeks from date of order, I called back, and was told that a teamster strike would likely add a delay, maybe one or two more weeks, but I was high up on their list because they knew I was without a car.

Went back today, seven weeks after the order. Spoke to a sales manager, as my salesman wasn't there. He looked up my info and said
two to three more months!!! Yes: September or later.

WTF???? I reiterated that I'd been told six-eight weeks (adding that it had initially been 4-6). He said I wouldn't have been told that. I insisted I was (this went back and forth several times). He said there's only a certain allocation per dealer, yada-yada-yada, and he there's nothing he can do.

I said the problem was that a particular representation had been made to me--by several people--and that I relied upon that, and ordered from them rather than seek alternate sources. He basically shrugged and asked (and this is a quote): "what do you want me to do, build you one?"

[subarutoo]

Try carsdirect.com, or another online service. Screw the dealer - he's doing that to you. Dealer loyalty ends when you sign your check to them. I was told all kinds of wait times, back in 06, registered on carsdirect, and got the my car the same day. Be flexible on color and options. They are in a model changeover now, and supplies are limited, but you might get lucky.

[stedman98]

Just got a call from a dealer in Sylacauga, AL yesterday. He has a super white with leather, not sure of the package coming in a few days. I have already purchased one, but he was nice to keep my name and call. $2000 over MSRP
Toyota of Sylacauga - Birmingham Toyota Dealer: New cars, used car dealership, auto finance, service in Birmingham Take a nice flight to Birmingham, AL and pick her up.

[Scott_R]

Originally Posted by subarutoo

Try carsdirect.com, or another online service. Screw the dealer - he's doing that to you. Dealer loyalty ends when you sign your check to them. I was told all kinds of wait times, back in 06, registered on carsdirect, and got the my car the same day. Be flexible on color and options. They are in a model changeover now, and supplies are limited, but you might get lucky.

Called CD after not finding anything online; they said they aren't currently offering them right now due to the popularity.

[4G63]

Originally Posted by Scott_R

"what do you want me to do, build you one?"

man wtf...?
i'm sorry to hear that but the dealers just dont care since the prius is just so high in demand.

[Sheepdog]

care to fly to Florida? My dealer had a bunch of cars just today when I passed them on the way to work. david Maus Toyota in Sanford FL

[Lexus_Prius]

You should be calling dealers all around

[Scott_R]

By happenstance (on the way out to commiserate with friends over a beer), I found one at another local dealer--should be here in a week (promises, promises). Going to go back and get my deposit back from dealer #1.

Natch, car #2 (white, which I'm not crazy about) is about $2500 over MSRP, whereas #1 was MSRP.

[rfruth]

Get it in writing (no your check does'nt count for a contract)

[jcy91403]

Have you tried an autobroker? They don't charge you a fee, and they can usually get a car for a fair price. EZ Auto Solutions in Los Angeles found a Prius for me for $1900 above MSRP. It just so happened that I had already found a car in the color that I liked better . . .