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Discussion in 'Dealers & Pricing' started by JackTheKnife, Mar 29, 2010.

  1. JackTheKnife

    JackTheKnife New Member

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    I want to buy Prius III with the Solar Roof, but:
    - dealer told me that option is only for a lease (is it true?)
    - dealer doesn't have that option, I need to order and wait (aprox. for how long? even they don't know for how long - said that let me know a week after I will make an order :eek:)

    Also when I asked about Prius III w/o any extras they don't want to give any good deal :mad: I think is better to sell more with less invoice price then 2-3 with the price close to MSRP. Especially when Toyota loose in sale each day.

    Any advice when I will hit another dealer? Thanks
     
    #1 JackTheKnife, Mar 29, 2010
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    It is definitely NOT true that the III with sun roof is only available for lease. I bought one. However they may not be as easy to find. I think I read that they are not sold in some parts of the country. You may have to call around a bit to see if you can find one. I am in Southern Cal. and I very specifically wanted a red III w/ sun roof. The nearest one was about 400 miles away, but I was able to get it with help from my credit union.
     
    #2 Megan, Mar 29, 2010
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    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    As the solar option works best the closer to the equator you are, (Sun straight down on it) Toyota tries to sell them in southern states
     
    #3 JimboPalmer, Mar 29, 2010
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    Chuck. Former Honda Enzyte Driver

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    I view a solar roof as the best traction pack insurance you can get.

    Don't have to worry about the batteries if the car is unused for weeks or months.

    Remember I'm a Honda guy, and I have to concede they are a distant second to Toyota's battery pack management.
     
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    nerfer A young senior member

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    The solar panel does not recharge the traction battery.
     
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    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    Chuck as I understand it, the solar roof ONLY powers a fan to provide airflow to the interior when parked. It is not hooked to the rest of the Prius electrics or batteries.
     
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    Yes, I know that, but is there any East Coast distribution center where a dealer can make a call and to order with that option? Maybe a salesman was too lazy to check it and told me that they are only to lease not to purchase? Just to get rid off me and my annoying questions :cool:
     
    #7 JackTheKnife, Mar 29, 2010
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    Chuck. Former Honda Enzyte Driver

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    I stand corrected on the factory solar roof.

    Someone in Alberta or elsewhere in Western Canada had a DIY one that does.
     
    #8 Chuck., Mar 29, 2010
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    Any advice about bottom price? How far low I can get from $28,380 MSRP?
     
    #9 JackTheKnife, Mar 29, 2010
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    JimN Let the games begin!

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    Go to www.aaa.com to build your car & get dealer quotes. Tonight their price for a III-NAV is $25901. Invoice is $26501 & MSRP is $28380. Dealers don't order cars. The Region places their order with Toyota & allocates the cars to their dealers. If you can't get what you want then buy from a dealer in another region.

    Go to www.toyota.com & if you can build the car you want then it is available in your Region.
     
    #10 JimN, Mar 29, 2010
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    smartalec89 The Official Alaskan

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    It sounds like a good opportunity to get screwed. If I was you I would avoid that dealer find one elsewhere. That doesn't sound like a safe bet.
     
    #11 smartalec89, Mar 29, 2010
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    Finally dealer got Molel III + Solar Roof but they offer me only $1,447 for discount which doesn't sounds as a good deal.
     
    #12 JackTheKnife, Apr 10, 2010
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