How can I buy a Prius?

First post a location. You will get more help. No one wants your address a general area will help. Second get on multiple dealer lists. Third have you considered buying out of your area. I got my car 800 miles from home in the dark days when wait lists were measured in months. I got lucky my son found it for me. Sometimes rural dealers have more cars. I also have a theory that where there is one dealer in a state capitol you my find more cars as a result of sales of hybrids to the state motor pools. All I know is that Olympia WA gets a bunch of cars as does Helena MT. FWIW.

 

Locate all the dealers in your area and send emails and make some phone calls. Only you can decide what you consider 'your area'. How far are you willing to travel to buy the car. It is a one-time trip, but some offer service incentives from what I hear. The Toyota web site can help with dealers, as can the phone book.

Is there a specific reason you are in such a rush? I can understand the disappointment and irritation of being told one thing and then it not happening. I am just wondering if time is really critical, like you have sold your current vehicle and need to replace it ASAP. The timing will play a part in how far you may have to go to get the car. Distance and price.

Best wishes!

 

waiting is one the things I hate most in teh world. I couldnt fathom having to wait months for a prius.

I saw my 2004 on a net carsales site, went to the dealer and checked it out/had numerous demonstrations, picked it up 6 days later

If I ever get a 2006, it wont be til 2008 I got two mortgages, a stepkid, an intermittently demanding wife and a cat who thinks that everyone in the universe are his subjects(he is really cute tho !)

 

I've already been told that I should expect to wait 4 months for my 2006 Prius.

I'm fine with the wait, but I won't be happy if it's not ready for pick-up after the four months pass.

 

I've been told the same in the past -- in fact, I ordered mine around Oct 1. and was told late January... But I went to another dealer in my area and they had two #6's sitting on the lot not belonging to anyone. So I got them to hold it for me till the second.

I still think they have one in Barcelona Red if anyone is near northern Delaware (Price Toyota).

 

not sure what part of tn you live....but i am originally from the nashville area......i had thought i would order one from there.....but since changed my mind......i did have contact with rivergate toyota....& they do have an internet division......they aggressively wanted to sell me a prius.. so u could always check there.....at this time since the gasoline has come down...prii become available...... so i would definitely check at other dealers in your area....& i am sure that you will find your car......good luck & dont give up! <_<

 

Many dealers have their inventory on the internet. In the southeastern PA area I have found 5 at one dealer, 13 at another and 31 on the lot at one of the larger dealerships.

You said you wanted blue, but, you did not say what package. You can pretty much tell by the price which pkg is in the dealer's inventory. So, check out several dealer sites to see what is available in your area.

Next, go to your dealer and let him know you have been looking at other dealership inventories and you hate to drive 50 miles, but, if that is what it is going to take to get the car, that is what you will have to do. If he wants your business he will get on line to see which dealer has the car you want and will make a call and swap with the other dealer. You will get your car and be able to pick it up locally.

I think that as of 1/3/06 after the rest of us pick up our new cars on 1/2/06 you may find that several cars suddenly become "available" because several people put their names on more than one waiting list.

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