Finally ready to buy Prius, need help!

Trina G · Jul 17, 2013

I am not in California, but I just bought a 2012 Prius IV Blizzard Pearl that was still new on the lot. Got an incredible deal and generous trade. There are a few changes to the 2013 that may make a difference to you, but I found no deal breakers there. While taking the evening after the test drive to think it over we did a simple google search and found there were still several 2012's still new around town. These they want to move. We were pleased. You might want to look into it.

*Sorry. Didn't read down far enough. Congrats on the purchase. I have been thrilled with mine.

JMD · Jul 17, 2013

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I am an SUV driver, always have been....currently have a 2011 4runner, love it except for the gas mileage! I avg 18.5 mpg. I have finally decided to get the Prius. I did a lot of research and test drove the alternatives (I was DETERMINED NOT to get a Prius), all roads led to the Prius.

I am excited and finally decided I want the IV in the blizzard pearl.

I live in Southern California and have been test driving and working with an internet sales guy in Carlsbad, he has been very understanding over the last few weeks and appreciate his patience with my questions. I have been collecting online quotes for the last few weeks and had brought those with me. I was also curious what they would offer me for the 2011 4runner with 23,000 miles on it and in perfect shape (I don't really want to sell it myself and had been to carmax and autotrader where they offered me wholesale at $25,500). I made an appointment with sales guy, he was not available until 5:15 last night, we arrived and he was still with another customer. He asked another guy to help us, all good, I was torn between the silver or white, last night decided on blizzard pearl. The salesman explained there was a $395 cost difference for the paint. It took them 2 hours to finally tell me that they would give me $22,000 for my trade in and the online quote was wrong for a variety of reasons, the only one we understood was the up-charge for the paint (which the "hard closing" sales guy turned into $1100! It was horrible he started yelling and I wanted to leave and tried to thank him and tell him up we appreciate their time and I would go sell my 4runner and be back....but he just kept yelling, asking me what I wanted. I explained we had been very clear and would go sell the 4runner and be back.

My husband was pissed, I was embarrassed, neither of us want to go back to that dealership, even though they are only 10 minutes from my house and several friends and neighbors have had wonderful experiences with them.

Anyone here in SoCal have a good recommendation on where to buy a Prius. I live in North San Diego, but am willing to drive or fly pretty much anywhere in the state for the "right" deal. The internet quote from USAA we had in hand for the silver color was $25,806. I will contact USAA again today and get an updated quote on the blizzard pearl.

Thanks!
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The Escondido Toyota the guy tried to ruff me up and I left. I purchased a Carlsbad Toyota and got a good deal. I suggest you visit 3 dealers and write your notes down a take the best deal if your buying new. Used the cars drop quite a bit the first year. Should be 5-6K off original sticker

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