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New 2008 Prius question?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by djordan438, May 28, 2008.

  1. djordan438

    djordan438 New Member

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    I had a 2008 Prius and it was totaled in March 19th in car accident.
    (I had it all 3 months)
    I went to dealer that I bought back in November 2007 on May 2nd. It was in certificate program so you paid $500 over sticker price so you had to go through one dealer for this program in state of Maryland. I asked for same model and color I had previously except adding navigation package. Gave them $500 deposit as they had to order it.
    I waited several weeks and then inquired delivery date. I couldn't get straight answer of when it would be delivered.
    I finally asked 4 weeks later I initially ordered the prius and the salesman I
    had to go through finally tells me every option is going up $2400 and the car I had bought originally in Novemebr 2007 would now be $7000 higher.
    I asked for my deposit back and he said I would get it back.
    But my question has anyone heard of this new price gouge or was I just being hosed by this Toyota dealer in Catonsville, Md.
    Thanks.
     
  2. habu968

    habu968 Junior Member

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    I would check on line for the current pricing. They certainly have not increased $7000 even with the navi add.
     
  3. richard schumacher

    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    Demand is up. Try multiple dealers, by phone, email, websites etc. to save shoe leather.