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is end of month always a good time to buy?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by gyudaddy, Apr 15, 2006.

  1. gyudaddy

    gyudaddy Junior Member

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    Prius is going to be my first new car, so I 'm very nervous to just step in to a dealership. Many people say any last week of every month should be only time to purchase a vehicle because dealers live off of sales. If they sold a lot so far, they like to make a record. If they didn't sell enough, they'd gladly lower their price to meet minimum sales.

    I know Prius is still one of the hottest car. As I'm just dying to order a new Prius, should I wait until the last week of April to do so, or it doesn't matter to go ahead and order one since I only 'order' it instead of buying it? I've heard a lot about 'end of month deals'. What do you experts think? I really don't want to gep ripped off on my first new car.

    Thank you a lot in advance.
     
    #1 gyudaddy, Apr 15, 2006
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    I'm not sure but I'm gearing up to buy, but my impression is that they are selling at msrp or higher in states like CA-please correct me if I'm wrong! I'm in no rush and they have never offered to come down and I've walked out several times. I'm in NH.
     
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  3. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Well there's enough to go around that you should be paying MSRP MAXIMUM. If any dealer tries to sell you one with a mark up, just leave and find another dealer that's willing to make a sale. Also, with regards to waiting lists, just keep searching. Some dealers will tell you something like 8 months, while others have unsold Priuses on their lots.
     
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    I got miine off the lot.

    Peace --
     
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  5. gyudaddy

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    Wow. thanks for you guys ultra fast reponses! So far my local dealer offered me $750 below MSRP. I guess I'm just jealous that people from DC area or any other, talked about getting theirs $1500 to $2200 below MSRP. Since I live in KS, 'middle of nowhere', my goal is around $1250+ below MSRP. I'm wondering by going the last week of April, i can squeeze extra $$ from our dealer.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(gyudaddy @ Apr 15 2006, 08:59 PM) [snapback]240357[/snapback]</div>

    I bot my 2006 Prius on March 28, and they didn't pressure me a bit to make sure I got them the title on my trade-in by the 31st so they could count the sale for that month. I got $750 off the sticker price. Now that gas prices are soaring again, I wouldn't be surprised if dealers go back to demanding sticker price.

    Gary
     
    #6 BoosPrius, Apr 15, 2006
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