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New Owner Toyota Prius Plug-In

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by Valencia Orange, May 26, 2013.

  1. Valencia Orange

    Valencia Orange Member

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    Today my wife became the owner of 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In. This is her sixth Toyota. She will not even look at another manufacturer's car.

    Her previous car was a 2006, Toyota Prius. I am now the owner of this car. I have to say, I always liked the Prius. Now that the Prius is mine, I have put an extra coat of wax on it, bought new floor mats, polished the wheels, and can not figure out how to clean the front window with out it having streaks. This has to be the hardest window I have ever tried to clean.

    The 2013 Prius is beautiful. Blizzard White. It drives great and just looks sharp. We haven' t figure out how to work everything yet, but we are learning.

    The Purchase.
    I checked many dealers for a good price on this car. Pricing was all over the board for the same model. Previously I called Dianne Whitmire of Carson Toyota and she always had the time to speak to me. This week my wife and I finally decided to buy the car. We called Dianne and she had the best price. No dealer could even come close, plus Toyota had a holiday finance special.

    On Thursday we drove to Carson Toyota, saw the car and told Dianne we just needed one more day to think about it. Friday we called Dianne, and on Saturday we purchased the car.

    I have to say, do not waste your time looking at other dealers when buying a Prius. Just call Dianne for a great price. She gave us a great deal.

    Also her staff (Jane) is great,and the financing department put no pressure on us to buy additional add ons.

    We drove over 60 miles to get our Prius. What is ironic, there is a Toyota dealer 1 mile from my house, and the last 2 Toyotas we bought from dealers 50 and 60 miles away. We bought 3 Toyota's from this dealer in the past, and have not been able to ever work a deal with them again.

    We are so excited about the Toyota Prius Plug-In.
     
    #1 Valencia Orange, May 26, 2013
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  2. JMD

    JMD 2012 Prius 4 Solar Roof

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    Congrats and enjoy the car in good health
     
    #2 JMD, May 26, 2013
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    -1- Don

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    :)Congratulations. Nice story. Most here would welcome a 60 mile drive for the best Prius prices and selection. I only know of Carson Toyota and Dianne through post here. I like their pro Prius, positive sales approach, and I assume it extends to the entire Toyota line. Best prices and selection, WOW.
     
    #3 -1-, May 26, 2013
  4. markabele

    markabele owner of PiP, then Leaf, then Model 3

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    Congrats!

    And yes, I would have loved 60 miles. Flying out and then driving over 1200 miles to bring mine back.
     
    #4 markabele, May 26, 2013
  5. CaliforniaBear

    CaliforniaBear Clearwater Blue Metallic

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    I agree. This works for me: Vinegar and water, soft cloth not paper towels, two applications.
     
    #5 CaliforniaBear, May 26, 2013
  6. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    my wife feels the same way, but camry hybrid only.:) we have purchased from five different dealers, and never from the one closest to us, it's a shame. all the best!(y)
     
    #6 bisco, May 26, 2013
  7. rockerdan

    rockerdan PiP Rocks!

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    That is odd.....in my area, with 3 or 4 TOY dealers locally, I can just throw the lowest price out there and each/every dealer will beat the other guys price. So i just save my closest dealer for last, and he beats the others. I think in WNY the dealers are more hungry to sell since this is a high "domestic" car region. (GM,Ford)

    Congrats!
     
    #7 rockerdan, May 26, 2013
  8. rogerv

    rogerv Senior Member

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    If you are talking about reaching the inside glass, I bought a tool from Stoner, makers of Invisible Glass Cleaner (invisibleglass.com). It has a swiveling, triangular-shaped pad holder on a footlong handle. Great for reaching into the corners. Comes with a variety of washable terrycloth covers. I buy their glass cleaner at Pep Boys, but I don't know if they stock the tool.
     
    #8 rogerv, May 26, 2013
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  9. Rebound

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    Welcome to the club!
     
    #9 Rebound, May 28, 2013
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