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What's with the Dealers on Ebay?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by rmauro, Jan 22, 2004.

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    tag Senior Member

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    Nope, I'm not at all sure and you could be right on target. However, I thought someone else (Steve, perhaps?) stated that they had checked out the VIN and it was a real car (A status) on its way to the SE region.
     
  2. Danny

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    Steve checked the VIN # a few days ago - but it could just be a VIN for a car that he's already sold and he put up the VIN to make it look more legit. I think I'll call Toyota of Greenville on Monday to see if this person is connected at all with them.
     
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    I would have to agree with Dianne and Evan on this issue. I work at a dealership in Salt Lake City, Ut. and will tell you there is no way this guy has VIN#'s on cars that far out. The earliest cars I can see vin 's on are scheduled for mid-March delivery.
    I have been watching this site for a while and enjoy reading the comments owners are making. It helps me eliminate trouble for my new owners before they even know there is a problem.
     
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    Wow, we need to start putting together a list of dealers that are on the site. It's good to see this kind of participation by dealers in various parts of the country.

    Welcome to Priuschat, cubsfan!
     
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    Thanks Danny.
    I think one of the biggest problems that most people have is that their dealerships have failed to train their sales staff properly. With the original Prius I was one of two specially trained people at my dealership allowed to sell them. I have also recieved in depth training on the new Prius from Toyota called Prius Elite. I wish dealerships around the country would take more time to make sure the people that are representing this awesome vehicle would train them properly. I hate to see some of the questions I see on this site by owners that should have been answered when they took delivery of their Prii. Any way thanks for letting me vent Bye!
     
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    My new favorite eBay auction

    Here's my new favorite eBay posting:

    It's for a 2004 Seaside Pearl - it says it's new but it also says it has 1,500 miles on it.

    Starting bid is $33,000.00!

    I can't even figure out which package it has, though it does mention leather interior and toyogard. It looks like a base model and doesn't even have the rear wiper.
     
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    Re: My new favorite eBay auction

    Previously titled + 1500 miles = Ain't "brand new".

    I mean, geez, has this seller been living under a bridge or something? How many other ebay listings for 04 Prii have ended without even one single bid at these prices?
     
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    ....and what's this with the leather interior???
    I saw it, too, and sent him a note saying how unbelievable the listing was. So glad to see he's got no bids......