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Boyfriend and I have decided to buy 2 Priuses !!!

Discussion in 'Dealers & Pricing' started by pola, May 12, 2007.

  1. pola

    pola New Member

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    Went to a dealer today, drove Touring/Non-touring. Boyfriend fell in love with the Prius !!!!
    We both decided on Non-Touring. (package #5, Non-Touring, with Navigation)
    I did homework here re: pricing, so I felt somewhat ready.

    Salesman we saw said he can NOT get Non-Touring package 5 in the Gulf States... they do not deliver them here. !? That the only way to get package 5 with Navigation is on the Touring, or to order package 6.

    I did not automatically believe that, so I called other local dealers and was told by 2 out of 3 that they CAN get them, but it may take a few weeks. (so why did the salesman we saw today tell us that ?)

    I told the other salesmen I called, that I am looking for 2500 off MSRP and I would shop around til I found it.
    After trying to convince me to come in to visit, and finding out that I dont want to come in unless they can nail down the price/package/color/ I want, 2 salesmen agreed to that, and are working hard to find me (us) what I want ! over the phone first, and if we like what we hear, we will come in.

    If I could, I would get package 6, but it's allot pricier than package 5, ?? only difference is leather.

    When should I tell them I want 25,100, to 25,600. out the door ? (including Tax/Title/License), right ?
    Should I wait til they make an offer and THEN tell them ? Or tell them first ? I told them a Prius group I belong to is finding great deals, and if I have to drive to Houston or Dallas, I will.
    Is there anyone in Texas who has gotten the above price for package 5 (NON-Touring) and - if so, where are you ? How long did it take to get your car ? They have to order it, as far as i understand.

    Thanks very much for your time.

    P.S. My boyfriend is the same 'friend' who was suggesting (yesterday) that I consider the non-hybrid Civic. After driving the Prius today, he was sold ! B)
     
    #1 pola, May 12, 2007
  2. Malcolm Marler

    Malcolm Marler 2016 Toyota Prius Two Eco

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(pola @ May 11 2007, 11:06 PM) [snapback]440394[/snapback]</div>
    I bought a 2007 Prius (Package #5) non-touring for $24,800 out the door on May 10, 2007 in Birmingham, AL.

    The main advantage I had was two dealers in my general area had the exact same car (even the same color) on their lots and wanted to sell them. They both knew I was talking with the other. It was a painful experience as each tried to make me feel guilty for not buying the car from them, but in the end was worth it.

    Hope this helps.
    Malcolm
     
    #2 Malcolm Marler, May 21, 2007
  3. inventor00

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    You can call differenct dealerships. Always call the fleet/internet salesperson- they usually are better to deal with- try Costco , AAA to get cheap price -sometimes. And of course try the- We are buying TWO" discount ...Good luck.
     
    #3 inventor00, May 21, 2007
  4. pola

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Malcolm Marler @ May 21 2007, 08:01 AM) [snapback]446612[/snapback]</div>
    that's a great price, thanks for writing !
    pola


    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(inventor00 @ May 21 2007, 08:39 AM) [snapback]446635[/snapback]</div>

    Thanks very much, yes, we are used the 'we are buying two' approach, and it is working,
    best, pola
     
    #4 pola, May 21, 2007
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