COSTO or AAA discounts - worth it?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by scoobywu, Sep 7, 2011.

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  1. Dozer42

    Dozer42 New Member

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    Actually if you're good you can do quite a bit better than any Costco or AAA rate.

    A new car is simply a commodity, every one a dealer has with the same specs as another dealer is exactly the same.

    When shopping I call every single dealer within about 1000 miles, find at least 5 copies of the exact vehicle I want, then start a bidding war to see which dealer will give me the best price.

    I have no problems at all flying from SF down to LA, or LV to pick up a car. Makes for a great road trip back and you really get to spend some quality time with your new bride on the way back.

    It's like a mini-honeymoon, but cheaper!

    (Picked up a CLK550 convertible for the wife 2 years back, got $14,000+ off MSRP. SCORE!)
     
    #21 Dozer42, Sep 11, 2011
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    we just purchased a 2011, we started with the costco program at 700 over invoice and went between the 2 local dealers.......ended up paying invoice. Left the dealer with a smile on my face.
     
    #22 Bark, Sep 11, 2011
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    Hmm... I'd love to get $1,000 off msrp on a prius. So the msrp on the toyota website is $23,500. How much is delivery? All the dealers in DFW seem to advertise the prius way above retail.

    Also I wonder when the 2012 model will be available?
     
    #23 yakapo, Sep 12, 2011
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