How to buy a new car?

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  1. Stevewoods

    Stevewoods Senior Member

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    Well: OP AGAIN

    Thanks all for the input -- although I was surprised no one mentioned the specific Web sites that give MSRP/invoice and what people are paying regionally -- that's O.K., we found them

    Think he is going to wait 'til end of January, which is probably the 2nd best time to negotiate. Cash, 2026 Camry.
     
    #21 Stevewoods, Dec 23, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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    If you know what you want and you don't want the icky dealership experience, just hire a broker. It'll cost a few hundred bucks, but they make it super easy.

    It really only works if you know what you want down to the model/trim/color.
     
    #22 Leadfoot J. McCoalroller, Dec 23, 2025 at 9:48 PM
  3. bisco

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    would love to know how long it will take to move the bz's
     
    #23 bisco, Dec 24, 2025 at 2:12 PM
  4. Mendel Leisk

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    Yeah, and the preponderance of plug-in Prius versus regular variety. The latter seem as rare as hen's teeth around here, most every one I see rolling by has the "extra gas cap" on passenger side. And you'll see a lot of posts, people looking for a Prius, but getting the plug-in instead, maybe some bait-and-switch at work, not sure. At any rate, seems little thought is given to the not insignificant differences.
     
    #24 Mendel Leisk, Dec 24, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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    any gov credits on plug ins?
     
    #25 bisco, Dec 24, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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    If I google:

    do new Toyota prius plug-in in bc have any rebates

    The AI summary starts:

    As of late 2025, the main provincial CleanBC passenger vehicle rebate in BC for plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) like the Toyota Prius Plug-in is paused,

    One thing, it's the ONLY way to get one with the smaller 17" rim option, with some god-awful, black-plastic wheel covers. And no spare of course.
     
    #26 Mendel Leisk, Dec 24, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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