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Dianne's deals, and this will get interesting

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Main Forum' started by DianneWhitmire, Dec 29, 2015.

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  1. DianneWhitmire

    DianneWhitmire High PRIUStess

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    Well.
    We have a new "rule" for Toyota's advertising.
    No one can advertise below invoice pricing anymore.
    Not that I'd sell a new 2016 Prius at less than cost at this point, but it will affect a lot of arenas, including this one. To see my best deals on the remaining 2015's I have, you have to email me and ASK me for my pricing. I can't post it here at Priuschat unless it's invoice, or more.

    That said, here's my current INCOMING Prius 2016 inventory. These cars are arriving pretty soon to me, and many are at port already.
    National rollout hasn't happened yet but I should have a car in stock the first week of January.

    Two things?
    1. If you've seen the crazy white plastic console look, you'll understand why 99% of my cars will have the center shifter panel applique for $55. That will artfully cover the top part of the white plastic and leave just the parts the cups sit in to be white.
    2. All my cars will have the full mats set as options, minimally. Some have other packages from factory.

    I'm going right out of the gate at a decent discount, but you need to email me for details. I need to know what package and color you need. All the details I can get from you via email are helpful and appreciated. They will enable me to send pricing back faster.

    2016 Package 2:
    Red/gray(aka moonstone)
    Black/gray"
    Gray/gray
    Silver/gray
    Pearl white/gray

    Package 3 TOURING
    Gray/gray (moonstone)
    Pearl white/gray
    Silver/black
    red/black
    Green/black

    Package 4
    Pearl white/black with AT, CX - no center console applique available right now for this first car, can be added later by YOU if you like.
    AT: Advanced Technology Package: Power Tilt/Slide Moonroof w/Sliding Sunshade, Color Head-Up Display (HUD) w/Speedometer,Navigation and Hybrid System Indicator,Toyota Safety Sense P - Pre-Collision System (PCS) w/Pedestrian Detection (PD),Lane Departure Alert w/Steering Assist (LKA),Full-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control,Auto High Beams
    CX: Premium Convenience Package Premium HDD Navigation w/Entune App Suite & JBL- 7 Touch/Split Screen w/Backup Cam,AM/FM CD Player,10 JBL GreenEdge Speakers,SiriusXM All Access Radio w/3-month Complimentary Trial,HD Radio,Aux,USB Port,Vehicle Info,Hands-Free Phone Capability,Advanced Voice Recognition,and Music Streaming via Bluetooth;Safety Connect - Includes Emergency Assistance,Stolen Vehicle Locator,Roadside Assistance and Automatic Collision Notification (w/One-Year Trial). Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS), Intelligent Parking Assist (IPA)

    As always, contact me, and only me. Why create hassle when there's no hassle thru me.

    [email protected]

    Dianne Whitmire
    Fleet and Internet Sales Director
    Carson Toyota
    1333 E 223rd Street, Carson, CA 90745
    310-522-2317 office
    949-689-0717 cell
     
    #1 DianneWhitmire, Dec 29, 2015
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  2. Netcub

    Netcub Active Member

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    With all due respect, Thanks for the time and information you provided.

    Since you're obviously not offering cars "Below Invoice Pricing", Why not just save everyone a little time and say $500-$750 off Top Trim MSRP?
     
    #2 Netcub, Dec 29, 2015
  3. DianneWhitmire

    DianneWhitmire High PRIUStess

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    Because some cars are that much, and some are more. Since it's relative to the car's color, package, and model, it's easier to just drop me a line regarding in stock inventory or something that needs ordering. Additionally, out of state financing is tricky and we don't usually do it.
     
    #3 DianneWhitmire, Dec 29, 2015
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    Yo, this gal Dianne is cool. Good call to offer the console cover and have carpet mats as option (I just use all-weather anyway).
    I'm not buying, but someone else who is, give Dianne your business.
     
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  5. Sergiospl

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    Any wheel options for non-Touring models?
     
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    In California or US? Yes. Buy aftermarket wheels.
    We've seen nothing about wheel options and there never has been any from Toyota on Prius.
    Get Touring.
     
    #6 cycledrum, Dec 29, 2015
  7. BigFan

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    Great to see the sales activity is beginning. The Prius 3 with the ATP option that I just pre-ordered (i.e., placed a deposit on) also came with the center console Applique Kit. Completed details on that pre-order are HERE.
     
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    i can't wait for the 'interesting' part!:whistle:
     
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    The only thing interesting here is the post directly above the one you just made.
     
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  10. David Beale

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    I didn't see any mention of the Eco model 2. I can't buy from you Diane, but from reading the forum many are interested in the model 2 ECO. Not here yet?
     
    #10 David Beale, Dec 30, 2015
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    Sounds like Dianne's loss (of free speech) could be Prius Chat's gain.

    If members can gives us "secret" pricing tips (which we do anyways) it will now take on greater importance. Danny needs to tell us if we are also banned from talking prices below invoice, but I see no reason why. After all we don't even know invoice price.

    Here's the code when you say HPP it means high Priustess's Price
     
    #11 wjtracy, Dec 30, 2015
  12. BigFan

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    I guess I am naive as I did not realize below invoice pricing as commonplace on a new model. BTW, you can see invoice pricing at Edmunds.
     
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    wow, according to that, invoice was only 2k less than msrp on the package 2.
     
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    The Electric Me Go Speed Go!

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    I kind of liked the white center console.

    I fictionally and personally named it, The Prius-Kohler Edition.
     
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    works well on long trips with no astro diapers.;)
     
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    How can dealer make profit if they sell below invoice? Do they make it back on packages? I'm also naive...
     
    #16 snipercoder, Dec 30, 2015
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    What is Dealer Holdback?
     
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    Thanks for the info. It will be interesting to see how far from MSRP buyers are getting during the 1st quarter of sales.
     
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    there are all kind of under the counter shenanigans between dealers and manufacturers.
     
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    Thank God, Dianne. That white iMac dash thingee is a monstrosity. Glad to see you're doing what you can to customize it.P.S. What's the shifter area applique going to look like? Carbon Fiber or matching the dash color?
     
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