Success At Last! Finally a Prius 4 w/ Sunroof in Central Maryland!

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    A surprise call this afternoon. Ray Alvarez at DarCars in Silver Spring called me about a ribbon blue w/ beige interior model 4 w/ sunroof at 3:30 PM that opened up at the last moment. He suggested getting there ASAP and when I got there at 4:30 I found that customers and other salespeople were circling it. If I didn't come when he suggested I'd be continuing my long wait.

    Car was sold right at MSRP. No extras tied to the deal (several local dealers in MD added a bunch of unnecessary extras--usually $2,000-$2,500 worth) to increase their profit margin. The only additional thing I got was the 100,000 mile Plat. warranty at $1050.

    I did all communication via e-mail, and put down a deposit on the phone, and didn't even have to visit the dealer until today, when I found me my new baby.

    I rarely recommend a salesperson or a dealer, but after speaking with 10 dealers in Maryland I feel quite confident in recommending Ray to my new friends on PC. His contact info is Ray Alvarez, DARCARS Toyota of Silver Spring, Direct Line: (301) 917-5858.

    As you can tell, I am a happy camper!! A very pleasant experience.:rockon::cheer2::rockon::cheer2::rockon::cheer2::rockon::cheer2:
    mr.scott.com, Jun 30, 2009
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    rcsting Toyota Fanatic

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    Congratulations on your new Prius, I have the exact same model and color combination. :thumb: Post pics soon.
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    Congrats!
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    Good for you Mr.Scott. Your efforts paid off. Congratulations, and happy hyper-miling!
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    Congratulations - don't forget to post pics!! ;)
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    Probably a dumb question, but why would my pics be different than yours if you have the same color combo.
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    Is it me, or does anyone else feel like they are navigating in a cockpit when driving a loaded 2010 with a ton of buttons and lights?

    I love it!
    mr.scott.com, Jul 1, 2009
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    Just a quick follow up--this car exceeds my high expectations. It rides wonderfully, and it quite quiet. In the last 3 days different passengers in the car asked my why I was driving 30 MPH in 55 MPH pr 65 MPH zones. I was actually going the speed limits (on cruise control) but the car is so smooth and quiet is feels and sounds like you are going much, much slower.

    I could on and on, but I will spare folks. Toyota hit a home run w/ this model.
    mr.scott.com, Jul 4, 2009
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    Different picture taker -- different perspective, background, lighting, focus...? ;)
    PriusRos, Jul 4, 2009
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