New 2006's $2,200 off MSRP (Virginia/DC)

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(hybridity @ Apr 17 2006, 10:40 AM) [snapback]240881[/snapback]</div>

Another possibilty is that Prii have been very popular -- with those who buy them -- on Northern Virginia HOV lanes. Those who haven't bought them have been very vocal about their resentment of this, given our region's horrible traffic. There has been a lot of discussion about ending the free ride for Prii on HOV lanes in VA, and that could well have made VA dealers holding large Prius committments nervous.

 

These deals are still on-going. I called Sarah and she quoted a price of $24930 for a package #7, which is lower than I could find otherwise. The best part is I took this quote to my local dealer and he matched it. I live in Baltimore, so I told him it would not be a big deal for me to drive down. But Sarah said that she is to keep working the deals until her boss tells her to stop. So, talk to her and then see if you can drive down your local price. Can't wait to get mine!

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ppmd @ Apr 18 2006, 06:15 AM) [snapback]241416[/snapback]</div>

I wish I was closer to Sarah because the dealers here in So. Cal don't budge below MSRP and some still want a $3000 mark up.

 

The deal is reduced down to $900 off of MSRP as of 4/20/2006. She said, 'my manager would not allow as good discount as before due to rising gas price. If it were a $1500 off of MSRP I was gonna go (I live in KS).

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(gyudaddy @ Apr 21 2006, 09:16 AM) [snapback]243081[/snapback]</div>

Oh that totally blows. I'm not sure I can justify driving there and back for just $900 off sticker, especially if I can find someone closer who will knock just a little bit off the price.... And I actually want a package 5 instead of a package 6 anyway....

Or maybe enough people will get pissed off at the gas prices that something on the federal level will be done to lower them, at least temporarily, before July 1st. After all, Bush is down to 33% approval while his oil buddies are having the most profits they have ever had--maybe it is time for him to spend some more of that political capital that he says he has....

 

just spoke with Sarah....4/21/06 7p CDT...

still offering about $1200 discount on pkg 7.

 

I forgot to mention that the $900 off of MSRP is package #6. I suppose the higher you package goes, the more $$ off of MSRP.

 

Thank you for this information. I spoke with Sarah today and reserved a Black w/gray interior package 7 scheduled for delivery between 4/26 and 5/01.

Previously I had a deposit (which I will get back) for a Red one at another dealer.

By changing to Miller Toyota (about 40 minutes from me --rather than about 20 minutes) I went from an out the door price of $28,792 down to $28,200. This email trail saved me $592.

I figure when I add the total savings from this site ($1,392 total on the car), $660 savings on the warranty and $325 on the auto care, it will be a total savings of $2,277.

The other dealer would not budge on the price. They gave me $500 off on the MSRP and $200 off the processing fee. They refused to do any more for me. But I think they are happy since they will now sell it at MSRP. They were giving $500 off and now will not.

Even Sarah at Miller Toyota said that after this weekend they will not be doing any more discounting on Prius.

Thanks
Michael

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(mbelofsky @ Apr 22 2006, 07:55 PM) [snapback]243771[/snapback]</div>

Too bad you couldn't have posted this yesterday, as I believe they are closed on Sunday...

 

Sorry. Sarah did not call me back until the end of the day. I left a message at 9am. By the time we went back and forth about the deal, it was past 7pm when we got the deal together and she told me.

She seems to care about the deals from PriusChat and they may be able to do something.

Michael

 

I called Sarah first thing in the morning and she was still able to give me $500 off MSRP on a package 6 in the colors I wanted. Apparantly being such a large Prius dealership means a greater chance of finding just the car one is looking for. Sarah will be off tomorrow and of course YMMV, but good luck to ever follows after me....

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Subversive @ Apr 24 2006, 06:01 PM) [snapback]244492[/snapback]</div>

I put down my deposit with Toyota Sam of Miller last Friday (4/21). Package 6 at $500 off MSRP. I guess that's the best I can do now. Too bad I didn't discover this thread a few weeks ago.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(NoVaSnow @ Apr 27 2006, 09:44 AM) [snapback]246085[/snapback]</div>

Do you mind me asking how much was the total quote for Package#6 you got from Sarah?
Also, I am looking to buy a Prius, which would be my first new car. I need help with some questions:
1)How does a "tax break" for Prius works?(is this something which is done through income tax?)
2)How does one pay taxes on a new car - when it is registered at the DMV Department?
3)If I am from a different state then the dealer, are there additional steps?
4)Can everything be arranged via the phone(deposit,credit check, etc...)?

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(woland @ Apr 27 2006, 01:11 PM) [snapback]246170[/snapback]</div>

My quote is from "Toyota Sam" Lee at the same dealer (not Sarah). It's $25,880. The sticker includes Package #6, floor mats, and wheel locks (total of $26,380). They also have a $198 "processing fee."

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(woland @ Apr 27 2006, 01:11 PM) [snapback]246170[/snapback]</div>

Yes, it's through income tax. You get a $3,150 credit. This is a straight reduction in your federal tax for the year. You can change your withholding in anticipation of not owing this amount and reap the benefit througout the year.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(woland @ Apr 27 2006, 01:11 PM) [snapback]246170[/snapback]</div>

I live in Virginia, so I just pay the taxes to Miller and they handle the titling, etc. I don't know about out-of-state deals. If you search through these forums, others have dealt with this issue.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(woland @ Apr 27 2006, 01:11 PM) [snapback]246170[/snapback]</div>

I don't know. I believe people have managed to handle it all that way.



<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Eric Nothman @ Apr 27 2006, 01:24 PM) [snapback]246176[/snapback]</div>

Well, I'm sorry I missed the low point, but I am getting mine for $500 below MSRP, since I inked the deal last Friday. My salesman (Toyota Sam) told me that the price would most likely be going up this week. I guess he was correct.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(NoVaSnow @ Apr 27 2006, 12:27 PM) [snapback]246177[/snapback]</div>

Thank you so much!!!

 

I bought my Prius on Saturday. I visited the dealer mid week last week and was told MSRP only. The car I wanted (color and package) just happened to be due in. So I went online and contacted their internet guy. The internet price was $500 off. I got the same car and ended up dealing with the same saleman for $500 less. They also didn't charge for the matts. Check the internet pricing before buying direct in the showroom.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Mike0422 @ Apr 27 2006, 01:54 PM) [snapback]246186[/snapback]</div>

Was this at Miller?

I did get my pricing over the internet, but it does seem like I am paying for the mats. It's not a huge deal, since I want the mats, but if I can save another $200 or so, it would be nice.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(NoVaSnow @ Apr 27 2006, 12:57 PM) [snapback]246188[/snapback]</div>

No it was in Chantilly. They were supposed to charge for the mats, but didn't.