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Prius Prime availability outside CA

Discussion in 'Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)' started by robby100, Nov 19, 2016.

  1. Lee Jay

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    "This Vehicle is in Transit".
     
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    Looks like the Prime is a phantom Prius for me. Confirmed yesterday with the dealer in Anchorage Alaska that Toyota won't allow them to sell OR service a Prime in Alaska. Too bad; I was getting interested.

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    i wouldn't trust the dealer, toyota has already stated it's a 50 state vehicle. some dealers just aren't interested, and try to claim toyota is the problem. of course, if the dealer isn't interested, that would make repairs a bit dodgy.
     
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    There is the low temperature thing on the batt perhaps for AK
     
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    DavidA Prius owner since July 2009

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    Anyone ever use TrueCar . com? I gave it some info just a few hours ago, and now have more spam and phone calls waking me up than I ever thought possible. The phone has rung 5 times in the last 20 minutes with "dealers" saying they'll be able to get me a car, my "Preferred model 4." In fact, they have all said it just that exact way as if off a script. I told one of them they aren't called that - there are only three trim levels. She said, "Oh, we can also get you a Three." "You mean an Advanced?" "Sure."

    Clearly, this site is some sort of something very odd. All these calls, from people with names that I can't believe, are coming from the same boiler room operation. The background noise and conversations could be out of some 60 Minutes piece on scams. I wish I had caller ID. Maybe I do, since I use Vonage. My wife will be able to look that up, probably.

    None of these callers know anything about the car. I don't know what I have done, but I expect a s*i*storm of crap coming my way, I will say one of them did promise me they could get me into a new car in only 6 to 8 months. Yeah, right.

    At best, TrueCar is some shady intermediary service the dealers have tossed money at, as a way to get you into their door.

    So, is there some better site/ap that does what TrueCar promised to do, but can actually inform you of real-life dealer stock in a given area/region?
     
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    They are collecting and selling customer leads. The dealer websites chat option has the same aroma. They ask a bunch of questions, never answer a direct question, and after 5-10 minutes ask for contact information.

    Both are useless.
     
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    There are lots of other models of Prii in Alaska. And other northern states get cold.

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    I was at my dealership today, and they have a prime on the lot.
     
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    looks like the whole country is starting to fill up. except where dealers haven't ordered any.
     
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    like the midwest. Maybe they're being distributed through osmosis and we just have to wait for them to filter through from the coasts. :(
     
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    funny they got one in iowa.
     
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    Getting closer, there's a blue advanced in St. Louis!
     
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    oh! does it have moonstone interior?
     
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    no, black. Isn't the black better, not showing dirt or wear, or most importantly, food stains?
     
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    i guess, i just think it would be hot. i like the looks of the moonstone, but probably would have to keep it clean and don't eat in the car.
    i had beige cloth in my '04, and didn't have any trouble, but my kids are grown and gone too.
     
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    I am thinking that dealerships that have a single Prime listed probably are holding that car for someone who special ordered.
     
  19. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Maybe but I'm thinking with SofTex, it might be easier to maintain a white interior than if it was leather.

    I had a thread going on Moonstone I hope owners update it as the years go by.

    The "in" colour or the trend is a white interior of some sort. Mazda was the first to offer it recently in their 6. It's called "off-white" and it's a special order in Canada. Tesla also offers an "Ultra White" interior for the Model X in both synthetic and real leather upholstery. Land Rover also offers white interiors for their latest offerings.

    Yes I know white interiors have been offered in the past (Cadillac and Jag for example) but the modern interpretation pairs it with contrasting elements (usually black)
     
  20. DavidA

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    What is happening in the midwest? I have now talked with 6 dealers in Illinois and all say they haven't ordered any, aren't going to order any, and will not ever stock Primes. Only a special order might get a customer a car, and I'd sure bet a very special price (for the dealer). And all are towing the same exact 6 to 8 months if they order a car for a customer. What the heck are they all smoking?

    Could it be some Prime hating Toyota regional manager is to blame for this? I swear the dealers are all using the same script.
     
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