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cycledrum - what is the deal with the '09 seat situation? Please explain.

 

Test Drove a 2010 at 4PM today in Oregon!

Just to follow up from my earlier post... Dennis at Wilsonville Toyota in Oregon gave me a call to let me know their 2010 Prius IV was available to test drive around 4PM today. What a GREAT car. I tried the "power" mode and was blown away at the pick-up and spunk this car had! No going back to even considering a 2009. I'm really hoping my color/model/options are available soon, I can't wait!!!

Go Oregon!

 

Monday or Tuesday? It'll be interesting to see if it's smoke ... mirrors ... or real. Just a couple more days, and we'll see. btw if I may tangent, how do you people survive w/ 2 buck chuck besting $40 - $50 bottles?!?
from wikipedia
At the 28th Annual International Eastern Wine Competition, Shaw's 2002 Shiraz received the double gold medal, besting the roughly 2,300 other wines in the competition.[3]
Shaw's 2005 California chardonnay was judged Best Chardonnay from California at the Commercial Wine Competition of the 2007 California Exposition and State Fair. The chardonnay received 98 points, a double gold, with accolades of Best of California and Best of Class.[4]

I love Shiraz,

 

Re: Test Drove a 2010 at 4PM today in Oregon!

What? And you didn't take pictures???

 

Re: Test Drove a 2010 at 4PM today in Oregon!

All these Oregon dealers are winners. Too bad dealers 150 miles to the north can't get any cars. But that's what I would expect. By any measure -- Oregon vs. Washington -- no contest; Oregon wins every time.

 

Just test drove the car at Gladstone. Very impressed with it and intend on getting one for sure. The Grey one was sold and I drove the Gold IV model. Very temped to pull the trigger on that one and be the first on the block but not sure about that color/package and they are tacking on a questionable $895 "VIP package" that had things with it I didn't want with it (door guards, nitrogen filled tire etc.). Not sure if other dealers are using this strategy or if they can be had at true MSRP without the extra nonsense from other dealers. Also didn't ask if this dealer is willing to sell a one on order without it.

Other than that Scott in Internet sales was great and I will see if they are really stubborn about that VIP package.

 

they are tacking on a questionable $895 "VIP package" that had things with it I didn't want with it (door guards, nitrogen filled tire etc.).

Sounds like Oregon (Gladstone) is playing the game. I'd find another dealer and let them sit on these for a while.

 

Here we go...no wonder they haven't pre-sold their first allocation!

Even given the current economic situation, if a dealer that has cars coming in as part of their first few allocations, that haven't been spoken for by a waiting list, there's got to be more to it than meets the eye (like a "VIP" package).

 

I would have to say that it would amaze me if the same people that didn't want to "waste" money on a IV when they wanted a III ends up maying over MSRP for an option package that has and adds little value.

 

Thanks Julie for the info about the markups. I'll have to check it out with them. I really wanted to think out what options I wanted before I got into it about the markup. I'll call Jon (I'lll tell him you sent me ) about getting rid of the "VIP package" and see about that event in June as well, that is something I would really like to attend.

I'm leaning towards going all out with the Prius V with the tech pack. I think they may be in short supply though.

Really a nice car, it's been a while since I have been that impressed on a test drive. Looking forward to owning one.

 

The thanks are for you whole series of OR-WA Prius availability tips, not just this post.

 

I guess strickly speaking if a dealer adds a dealer insatlled option I personally consider it as part of the "sticker" and part of the MSRP. My credit union would loan on that if it's included in the deal. Basically same as an option like floor mats or the door sill protection. Problem I see is if this option package is an $800 wax job, scotch guard, undercoating, all of which I could do for $50 and then they throw in a tangable item like floor mats I get suspicious. It just looks like dealer markup. When I see a package that includes "nitrogem filled tires" I automatically suspect I'm going to be gouged.

 

VIP package; floor mats for $200.....sorry. I would take the loaded advanced technology V car with no added dealer BS and then add what I wanted at fair prices.