Black #4, ordered 5/23/2005, Beaverton, Oregon

Date Ordered: 5/23/2005
Dealer Ordered From: Russ Toyota, Beaverton, Oregon
Timeframe given for delivery: 2 - 3 Months
Color: Black with Ivory Interior
Option Package: #4
Your # on Dealer's Waiting List: Huh?

Responded to a cold call from the dealer soliciting trades. I've received excellent treatment from their service department so I was predisposed to buy from them. Went in for a test drive, WOW! Third gen is a big change from second. I wish the color selection was more to my liking, I still love bmp, but it does look good in black.

Oh do I miss the old days when you ordered one on line and finalized it with the dealer. You were special and Toyota sent you emails and gifts. My world time clock is on its third battery.

I had to go thru the F&I man (no I don't want your overpriced wares) who flat out lied regarding what I was signing. "Your deposit is refundable - nowhere on the contract does is state otherwise" Yeah, sure, except for the 24 point bold red type. We got that modified as they could play games at delivery with the trade.. I'm not looking forward to him at delivery.

Then after that I get a call telling me they lost the deposit check and could I come in and write another one. They were nice, and willing to pay the stop payment fee, and things do happen so it's nothing to get upset about. There was just one problem one problem, the check had already cleared my bank. I went in to the store (more to see the look on her face when I showed her it had cleared that for anything else) and she was appropriately embarrassed. I asked for some verification that the order had been placed and got some mumbo-jumbo about allocations and this and that.

I'm not upset with the dealer, just a little concerned that they may be a bit loose and unorganized. Does anybody know if there is a way to track and/or verify anything? I don't mind the wait, last time it was 4 1/2 months, but I'd like to know that I'm waiting for something.

 

Black Panther. I like that. And much better milage than a black jag. Since I've put money down I'll wait and see how Russ does. It's not as if I'm suffering driving my '02.

 

Was called by my salesman an hour ago today (7/7), it's in and when do I want it. Will be picking it up this Saturday about Noon! Will post if there are problems.

 

Arrived at the dealer a little after two drove off the lot at 4:30. No problems what so ever. No price surprises, paid sticker (which ended up being slightly less than what we agreed to going in) and got fair value for my trade.

The F&I lady just couldn't belive that I could beat her price (list) on a service contract. Her final words on the subject were, "If you can get it at that price, I advise you to do so"

I went in with a check from CapitalOne at 5.79% 66 mos, she said give me a chance to beat it and came back with 4.7% from TFS. One percent is one percent - I financed with Toyota.

This car is great! I think I'll post a comparison Classic vs 3rd Gen tomorrow night.

The only thing more intoxicating than that new car smell is that new Prius smell.