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What's a poor dealer to do??

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by CarlK, Apr 22, 2004.

  1. CarlK

    CarlK New Member

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    With the supply of Prius very limited and apparently the higher margin option 9 cars being somewhat limited in the Southeast, what does the poor dealer do. Here's one answer; in the latest allocation, there are 30 option 7 vehicles all with identical options for a MSRP of $27117!! The options include:
    Toyoguard (expensive scotchgard and wax)
    ash tray
    carpet mats
    6 disc CD player
    accent stripe
    window tint
    rear bumper protector
    self-dimming mirror with homelink
    splash guards
    17" Pirelli wheels
    cargo net

    Of course the dealer still has the option to charge over MSRP, which I'm sure some will.
    Carl
     
    #1 CarlK, Apr 22, 2004
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    Ahh, yes, the SE's dealerships love their bling :)

    I wonder how it looks with the 17s on it - I bet they're the wheels off of the Matrix.
     
    #2 Danny, Apr 22, 2004
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    And I thought people were upset about the 16" wheel question.
     
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    Package 7 with HomeLink and the CD changer? So it's Package 9 without the Nav system?

    I wouldn't think it was possible to add "numbered" options like the CD changer to a package. You sure these aren't just #5's? Do they have SE/SS and the HID headlights?
     
    #4 jasond, Apr 22, 2004
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    No... you can add the CD changer to any package. The upgraded stereo includes the changer and more (9 total) speakers. Package 7 sticks you with the standard 6 speaker setup.
     
    #5 Jonnycat26, Apr 22, 2004
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    There are only two audio configs available.. Deluxe (aka "standard") and JBL Premium. Package 7 comes with the standard one, but I was under the impression that you couldn't add "package" items like the JBL setup without buying the package itself.

    So can Toyota install HID lights in my #5? How about SE/SS? I really wanted a #7, but didn't have that option at the time.
     
    #6 jasond, Apr 22, 2004
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    I can answer that -- asked the very same questions a couple of months ago.

    Sadly, no -- the hardware for the HID lights is very different. And the SE/SS apparently needs to be installed at the factory.
     
    #7 bookrats, Apr 22, 2004
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