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Newbie from Central CA - got new 2009

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by PasoRed, Sep 16, 2008.

  1. PasoRed

    PasoRed New Member

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    We picked up our new Red Prius last week in San Luis Obispo. We had been on the wait list since early June and expected a 2008. What arrived was a nice 2009 ! Cost was $300 more - I suppose having a newer year somewhat makes up for that.
    Just heard about PriusChat.
    We took out Prius into the dealer today for add-on grey leather.
    We're really happy with the it!
     
    #1 PasoRed, Sep 16, 2008
  2. wchardin

    wchardin Senior Member

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    Glad to hear that you got the car. Did the 2009 have a price increase over what you agreed on when you ordered? Or did the dealership just tack on 300 bucks?
     
    #2 wchardin, Sep 17, 2008
  3. PasoRed

    PasoRed New Member

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    The dealer told us when we arrived to pick up the car that it was unexpectently a 2009, not a 2008. In fact, we were the 2nd 2009 they had. He said they had no control. He told me that Toyota was charging the dealer $300 more (but who really knows where the $300 came from). Of course, my alternative was always to decline to take the car and move on, but we'd been waiting since June, so I took it. I'm not that fond of car dealers so I guess I'm never surprised when some price increase comes out somewhere. They do have limited supply and lots of demand right now - they can just say - we'll take the next on the wait list if you don't want it.
     
    #3 PasoRed, Sep 17, 2008
  4. nerfer

    nerfer A young senior member

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    That's quite a wait! But glad you're happy with it, now that it's finally here. Having a 2009 instead of a 2008 will probably be worth $300 in a few years in resale value, if you decide to sell it.
     
    #4 nerfer, Sep 17, 2008
  5. TravelBliss

    TravelBliss It's worth the wait !!!

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    Congrats on your new 2009!!
     
    #5 TravelBliss, Sep 18, 2008
  6. Whiteyprius

    Whiteyprius Active Member

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    Great to have you on PC. I'll look forward to your first impressions:)
     
    #6 Whiteyprius, Sep 18, 2008
  7. Neohybrid

    Neohybrid Not-so-junior member

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    Welcome to the PC "family". $300 more for the 09 seems pretty fair considering Toyota was advertising a $500 increase over the 08 prices. Enjoy the ride!
     
    #7 Neohybrid, Sep 18, 2008
  8. kazots

    kazots LifesaBeach

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    Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, a great school! Welcome to PC and be sure to check out the different forums for Prius hints and ideas.
     
    #8 kazots, Sep 19, 2008
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    catgic Mastr & Commandr Hybrid Guru

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    #9 catgic, Sep 19, 2008
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