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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by wakeman84, Jan 15, 2006.

  1. wakeman84

    wakeman84 New Member

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    For the people who requested online quotes and ended up buying from a dealer out of the state that they live in, how long did it take for you to get replies after requesting an online quote. I requested quotes from several dealers in virginia (i live in s.c.) about a week ago and have only gotten a reply from one who just said to call and discuss with them. So I called and the guy was "gone out to lunch" at 3 p.m. and would call me back (which he never did). Is this usual for internet business? Also, what kind of bargaining strategies did you guys use to attempt to get a lower price? Thanks.

    Mike
     
    #1 wakeman84, Jan 15, 2006
  2. inventor00

    inventor00 Active Member

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    Bargaining??? MSRP is not bargaining- that is what most get down to. When we were trying out of state, most did not reply back. Call (telephone) each dealer and ask for Internet department-M-F 8-5 - usually less slimy and easier to deal with in terms of price. You get a better response that way.
     
    #2 inventor00, Jan 15, 2006
  3. brasche

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    I sent out about 15 requests in 3 regions SE/Atlantic/Midwest and got about 7 replies. My request was simple: 06, Black/Tan, OP#8, MSRP, no dealer addons. A couple of dealers called, and about 5 replied. I got the best responses from the Southern Indiana and Illinois dealers. I'll be buying from a dealer in that area.
     
    #3 brasche, Jan 15, 2006
  4. jacaufie

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    I used Edmonds.com and specified 3 local dealers. All replied within 24 hours (one sent an email within 30 minutes). One turned out to have just received a car that met my specifications (sort of) and I bought it for MSRP. The dealer said that had I not bought it he would have transfered it to another dealer within 12 hours. That's the kind of volitility we're dealing with.

    The supply/demand situation being what it is, my bargaining strategy was reduced to refusing to pay above MSRP. :(
     
    #4 jacaufie, Jan 15, 2006
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