Need help locating a Prius...

If you look at each of those three cars, all three of them are Prius IVs, with 17 inch wheels added to them for $1,700. If you are considering a Prius IV with Navi and Without the Sunroof, and then choose to have them add the 17", $1700 wheels, you would be better off buying a Prius V, and for the same price (without the AT Package), you could get Factory 17" Wheels, LED Headlights with Washers thrown in for the same price. (MSRP of 30020, depending on additional markup.

As for where these cars are going, since the dealers has added aftermarket accessories, and as you stated, they are not goin to trade them, then they will be at the dealer listed on that site. Coggin Toyota (If you click on the urls that you provided, the title bar says Coggin). I would start there.

If you are undable to find it there, I would just call all the dealers within a 2 hour drive of you, and explain that you are seeking the specific car that you want, and that the first one to produce it will get your business.

 

For what it's worth, my salesman told me that Toyota is mostly shipping Prius II's. My Prius was the result of a trade with another dealer, but that may be more difficult on the IV or V.

 

I am trying to locate a Blizzard Pearl III with solar panel in the NC area. I have found out that if the complete VIN # is listed the dealer listed has that car or it has been allocated to that dealer. If just the last 6 digits are listed, the listed dealer doesn't have the car or the allocation. How far are you willing to travel?

 

I had to get on the phone and call every dealer I could find. Then I put a deposit down on the ONLY car I found that was what I wanted sight unseen. With the CFC program these cars are "going," to people buying them. They are none left in Minneapolis last time I checked. Also, I did get one dealer who would search other dealers for me, BUT wanted $150 to do so. Good luck.

 

I've been on a desperate search too so I can take advantage of CARS. I've been trying to find a Package III in Blizzard or Silver. Would love to have Nav and I'll also take it with Solar if need be. I'm willing to drive up to 500 miles, pay MSRP, and am a cash buyer. What I'm not willing to do is pay for tons of dealer add-ons like rust protection, paint sealant, and sound spray. Unfortunately, this rules out the Gulf States region since they almost always add on over $1,000 worth of these useless features.

I've been emailing and calling every dealer I can find, but the car simply isn't there. I'm not giving up hope though and will continue to beat the streets until I find one!

Bryan

 

VIN:JTDKN3DU6A0037578Color:Blizzard Pearl
InteriorDark Gray Leather
Available:09/03/09Dealer
Name:Scott Clark's Toyota City
Dealer Phone:704-535-1972
Matthews, NC
Good luck!

 

VIN:JTDKN3DU4A0039118Color:Blizzard PearlInterior
Dark Gray Leather
Available:09/08/09
Dealer Name:Fred Anderson Toyota
Dealer Phone:919-787-0099
Raleigh, NC

 

I live in the San Francisco area. I am looking for a model 4 with solar roof in blue. It's a hard creature to find. Most dealerships I call are pretty unhelpful. Is there any way for me to see who has the car so I can target my calling more accurately?

 

I found Dealer web sites to be unhelpful as they almost never had the cars listed on the website actually available when I called. Sometimes they had many cars listed on their sites, but all were spoken for when I called. Unless there is a site operating in more realtime, you will simply have to call around. Even info on dealer allocations will not be too helpful (except to know whether they were actually allocated the model you want in the first place) since in many cases the allocated vehicles will also be spoken for. In late July all allocated Prii for August in the Twin Cities appeared to be spoken for and you could only reserve cars in the September allocation. I ended up buying one 2 hours out of town (they had 2 left) and I'm now waiting on CARS processing.

 

Hi JSLAV:

I don't know much about the CA region being from Canada, but I have seen on this forum many times praise for a dealer in Southern California that has been extremely helpful. Here is her contact info:

Dianne Whitmire
Fleet Sales Director
Manhattan Beach Toyota
Sunny Southern CA
310 939 7801 office
949 689 0717 cel
[email protected]

Hopefully she can be of assistance to you in finding that perfect 'Prius'.

All the best.....

Edward
Marystown, Newfoundland
Canada

 

I have this car available with both interiors- at this sec. Call me?310 939 7801

 

I am looking for a V without AT in Sandy Beach/Beige color. I am in DC area (DC, Maryland, Northern Virginia). I am willing to travel 100 miles or so. Thanks for any information.

 

Awwww bummer! I have this car coming shortly! Too bad we're not closer!!

 

Too bad. Can you ship it to Maryland?

 

Yes, I can.

 

If anyone knows of a Blue Ribbon Metallic/Dark Grey Level 4 with Nav I'd love to hear about it. So far I've called as far as Lexington KY and haven't gotten any hits.

Jason

 

Just out of curiosity, about how much does it cost to ship a Prius form Ca to MD?