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Couldn't wait..... found one available

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Tcrwfrd50, Jun 1, 2006.

  1. Tcrwfrd50

    Tcrwfrd50 New Member

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    WEll, I have been on a list for a mag grey pkg #6 for about a month. Salesperson was not to responsive to my inquiries which led me to believe I would be waiting awhile. I found out Tues. that my special rate discount at the CU was to expire at end of month (would save ~$1500 by getting it with this rate). Got on some dealer sites and found a few pkg 6's including a mag gray avail. Of course by the time I called the Dealer the only one left was a red #6. Decided not to be picky, called up and told them I would take it. Picked it up yesterday. Easiest sale of that salesmans career. In and out in 20 mins.
    Had a 30 mile ride home from the dealer and drove around quite a bit back home (showing it off). I am so far thouroughly impressed with this car. Was getting giddy just thinking about the gas I'll save over my '04 Explorer. This car is a gadget lovers dream. Now to learn how to work everything.

    I guess the notion of making a call to a dealer and buying sight unseen is scarry, but with all the info I gathered on this site it was very comfortable and rewarding.

    Tim
     
    #1 Tcrwfrd50, Jun 1, 2006
  2. subarutoo

    subarutoo New Member

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tcrwfrd50 @ Jun 1 2006, 06:20 AM) [snapback]263975[/snapback]</div>
    That's exactly what I did. I wanted a blue #6. Found a Metallic Tan or White #6, and grabbed the white one. I registered on carsdirect.com, and had the car the same day. When you're driving you can't see what color it is. (You can't even see the hood!) I thank sites like PC for all the info, making a sight unseen purchase possible. I never even drove one till "my" car's test drive. Waiting is OK for some, but having it now is better. B)
     
    #2 subarutoo, Jun 1, 2006
  3. ghostofjk

    ghostofjk New Member

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    w00t! Way to go, Tim!

    Just don't wash it for a year or so, and it may end up looking more like magnetic gray.

    You now have the unanticipated opportunity to be a de facto member of our Wild and Crazy Barcelona Prius Guys. Learn the handshake and the password. :)
     
    #3 ghostofjk, Jun 1, 2006
  4. kosmikchic

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    We pretty much did the same as well. got on a waiting list on Saturday.... got antsy on Monday..... checked out craigslist Tuesday early morning and spotted the first ad listed from a dealer for a package 8 (color didn't matter at this point)....... went to dealer after work and signed my life away :p

    We didn't really start off with a color preferrence so we were flexible to begin with. We now have a Classic Silver Metallic 06 and super happy about it and enjoying every minute of it!

    we must have lasted on that waiting list for 4 days most ..... i truelly feel for those who are lists for months.... i hope you all get that call you've been waiting for soon. :)
     
    #4 kosmikchic, Jun 1, 2006
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