Advice...

You've told enough to indicate that is probably a dealer you don't want to deal with. Hang around PC for a couple of days and read other people's experiences. Don't go for the instant gratification. It's worth waiting for what you want. If you shop around and are willing to travel a little, you can get what you want at a fair price in a few weeks.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(riscky @ May 19 2006, 05:38 PM) [snapback]258228[/snapback]</div>

First off, why settle? You are spending LOTS of money, so get what you want - package AND color.

Second, when my wife and I bought our Prius we searched around the country for the best deal that we could find at the time. Granted your situation might very, but there were few financial drawbacks (sales taxes were paid to our "home" state, not the state in which we purchsed). In the end, you will get a good deal, and some "quality" time to get familiar with your Prius when you pick it up.

If the dealer is not being honest with you BEFORE you have given them your money, what will they do to you AFTER they already have it?

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(riscky @ May 19 2006, 04:38 PM) [snapback]258228[/snapback]</div>

I have had my '06 pk #7 for about 3 months now. I add that only because I have found the items in the pk # 7 very very useful - especially bluetooth. I also love the DVD/Nav system and the backup camera.

If you are purchasing the car with the intent of keeping it I would highly recommend you go with pk#7 - the additional cost of which over time will be minimal.

As for the dealership - follow your gut. We purchased a Sienna XLE AWD from Greenwich,CT in '04. When we went to buy the Prius they all of a sudden added dealer add on packages and before we knew it the car was $1,500 more than we agreed on when I signed the contract. Long story made short, we went to Toyota City in Mamaroneck, NY (equidistant from my house) and got the Prius at MSRP with no hassles, etc. We have moved to them lock stock and barrel - they are wonderful. So as some one said, it is how they will take care of you after you buy the car - but your gut rarely fails you.

Be patient, get the car you want in the color you want it in - and again - consider going with pk #7.

Best of Luck.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(jandmayra @ May 19 2006, 01:54 PM) [snapback]258236[/snapback]</div>

I second that! Definitely don't settle when you're paying that much $ for a car. I sure didn't, even though it meant I had a 5.5 month wait to get it.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(dbermanmd @ May 19 2006, 02:08 PM) [snapback]258244[/snapback]</div>

In total agreement. I got a pk #8 because I wanted the Navigation, Bluetooth, reverse camera as well as the leather interior. I love the seats, find the reverse camera extremely helpful, use the Bluetooth every day or every other day, and use the Navigation on average once a week. But the decision is ultimately up to you, depending on your wants, needs and finances.

 

Get what you want, at a dealer you feel good about. From what you say, you'd be settling twice - once for the car and again for the dealer. That's not good.

It's too much money to spend on something that isn't exactly what you want.

[Just read your latest post. All I wanted was the side curtain air bags, but the more I learned about the Prius and the various packages, the more I liked package #6. I could do without the Bluetooth - my cell phone is for very, very occasional use, and never when driving, hands-free or not - but the other goodies are cool. Look at the different packages, look at what you think is important, and don't settle for less.]

 

If you don't just love it, don't buy it. :mellow:

 

They will give you the pkg 7 right off the lot for the exact price you will get when you click the "Build your Toyota" section on the official Toyota web site if they are an honest dealership. Be aware, that sales tax, floor mats, Lisc/Registraition fees and document fees will be extra. Thats your true 'out the door' price. get the xtra warranty IF you will keep the car more than 3 years. Drive off the lot , skip the wait and rest assured you got a fair deal.

 

Why would you consider dealing with these people at all? AND buying a car that is not your first choice?

If you're willing to wait 4-6 weeks, order from someone else.

If you're willing to take a different color/package than you want.....look at all of the other dealers within a 300 mile radius and buy from them.

I think if you get involved with these guys you may regret it.

 

This sounds *so* lame to my ears ..
Package compromise --- maybe
Color compromise -- Never !

I get it from my kids all the time. "ooh, a red one ! Nice silver one ! That blue is beautiful."
"Tell us again Dad why you got the green one ?"

As for considering a lousy dealer -- That would take me about 0.00003 seconds to decide about.

 

There are a lot of ways to look at this type of thing:

I went to Fort Bend Toyota in Sugar Land, TX and bought a package #1. There were two other prius's both #3's. They had been marked up above sticker from both the distributor in the way of little adds and the dealer in the way of tint and overpriced leather. The car I bought was still at sticker but was scheduled for price raising features. Bought it Johnny on the spot. Had the car that day, no waiting etc. My car cost me 20200.00 with sales tax minus the tax credit. That is an unbelievable number for the amount of car I got. Time waiting is like money uninvested, there is an opportunity cost that is being lost. It is different for all of us.

I then used the approximately 2000.00 I saved in dealer markups and tinted the windows for $200 with the best tint money can buy and put in an XM radio via FM inputs for 230.00 installed. I then bought a 200 dollar verizon phone that can do navigation (quite well). The rest I invested.

The money I saved from getting a #9 package is paying for a 2 week vacation at the number one rated resort on St.Croix for two, roughly 3000 off season. The rest is invested but will probably be spent on vacation of something stupid.

Now, I understand the Prius’s at this moment are not depreciating since there is a high demand. If this is true then it is probably better to go high end on the car as the money is free. I do not think that this trend will last. In a few years, when the next generation comes out our prius’s will take a hit once the production issues are resolved. Gas prices drive demand in our case and they can change dramatically .

Money you don't spend on your car can earn interest and do things like accelerate your retirement. If you are already set from a savings point you can do whatever you want. If you have goals financially, then there are tradeoffs. I fall into the latter. Without a question the high-end features are worth the money, the question what is your opportunity cost. All this said, money spent on a prius is the smartest money you can spend on a car, www.intellichoice.com. You really can not go wrong.

 

Simple decision: Do you like the car? Can you afford the price? If yes, buy the car, regardless of dealer. You aren't signing a marriage contract. There are dealers everywhere for service, warranty work, or whatever. I haven't seen my dealer (50 miles away) in over 9000 miles. If the above answers are "no" or "not sure", keep looking. There are lots of dealers, and even more Prius (s?) out there. I bought mine the same day I registered on carsdirect.com. 3rd choice color, but I wanted Option 6. To me, waiting seems kinda dumb. When I got there they jacked the price $500 for pin stripes, and wheel well/door edge moldings. You can't win them all. Over 10 years +/- $500 is not that big a deal.
P.S. I love the car.