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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by charliep, Aug 30, 2004.

  1. charliep

    charliep Junior Member

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    Hi All,
    I have been waiting on my #9 Salsa since April. I have been dealing with Sunnyvale Toyota. Steve over there has been wonderful. I have been to one of their seminars on the Prius. Due date hopefully October. I owned a 2001, but sold it. Long story. Great car. I already have been on this site gathering information about the 04. I think this a great site. I could have bought # 9 from another dealer several times, but wasn't willing (at least for me) to pay an extra $2500, plus I like the way Sunnyvale has been handling everything.

    Charlie
    waiting for #9 Salsa
     
    #1 charliep, Aug 30, 2004
  2. TonyPSchaefer

    TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator
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    Well howdy do! :wave:
    Glad you've joined our little cult here.

    To help you along your way, I've given you 20 points. And if you have to ask what the points are for I'm taking them Back.
     
    #2 TonyPSchaefer, Aug 30, 2004
  3. hdrygas

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    Welcome. This is a great spot. Lots of helpful folks around here. :mrgreen:
     
    #3 hdrygas, Aug 30, 2004
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    Welcome to Priuschat. You will be assimilated. Resistance is Futile!!!! :mrgreen:
     
    #4 Wolfman, Aug 30, 2004
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    Or as Starbug (another member would say):

    "I am dyslexic of Borg. Fusistence is retile. Your nice person will be laminated"
     
    #5 jchu, Aug 30, 2004
  6. Bob Allen

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    Welcome to Priuschat. I hope you've been learning some great things about this car, along with some oddities as well. You said you've been waiting since April for a #9 and that you could have bought one earlier but didn't want to put out the extra money: I don't blame you. I was offered a white #9 and a Silver #7 both for 3000 over MSRP but I declined. I test drove a white #9 in January, and loved the car, but I decided I could live without the talking GPS and a mirror with a garage door opener built in (have no garage).
    I ended up with a Seaside Blue #7 which is great for me. Whatever you end up with, this is an incredible car and I know you'll have no regrets. Keep us posted about your wait,and don't hesistate to put out a good word for your dealer in Sunnyvale for coming through for you. There are so many horror stories about dealers that it's always good to hear some pleasant experiences.
    Take care,
    Bob
    p.s. How was your 2001 Prius for reliability, etc?
     
    #6 Bob Allen, Aug 30, 2004
  7. charliep

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    Hi Bob,
    The 2001 was great. The only problem I had was radio. It wasn't working properly. Brought it back to Sunnyvale Toyota and they fixed it in a day. They have a good Prius guy by the name of Ras (sp).

    Charlie
     
    #7 charliep, Aug 31, 2004
  8. DaveinOlyWA

    DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!!

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    Welcome to the forum and i say this for all us and any future Prius owner in thanking you for not paying a premium for your car.

    if there were more people like you, then maybe unscruplous dealers would stop trying to make money from the popularity of the Prius since in the long run, it only builds up resentment to the name.
     
    #8 DaveinOlyWA, Aug 31, 2004
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