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Is there ANY way to get #8?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by n3ok318, Jun 10, 2004.

  1. n3ok318

    n3ok318 New Member

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    Hey, I have been lurking around long enough to get Prius. I called ALL POSSIBLE dealerships in WA state(zip 98034) to see if I could order #8. Some were saying Toyota does not send #8 to west coast no more and some said they can try. I know if they try.. i'm going to die before I see my prius. I e-mailed toyota customer care but they didn't give me an answer. Instead they said prius is out of stock, blah blah blah. Due to my financial issue, I can't afford #9 but can afford #8. I really want navigation in my car(i am horrible with directions). Plus I do not want to get aftermarket because of various reasons.. So can someone please tell me how to get #8 ? Thanks
     
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    I was offered a tideland 8 here in TX. (turned it down, want a red 9) However, from what I hear on this sight and from dealers, all regions are only getting some option packages. At some point, whether in 2005 or 6, supply will catch up with demand. At that point, it'll be possible to get what you want. My only bit of advice, is be flexible if you can't wait.
     
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    n3ok318 New Member

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    thanks, I need the car before january. I already found several rural dealers than have less than 10 people on their waiting list with MSRP. So does anyone know more about this info?

    Thanks
     
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    bigbaldcuban New Member

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    stay with the rural dealers. Look in Oregon, Montana, anywhere you are able or willing to drive to to get a car. Under a locator search, enter just the state name and it'll pull up all the dealers in the state.
     
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    It's odd.

    In theory here in the Mid-Atlantic region, #8s are not one of the available options.

    However, many dealers I've seen have #8s as their demos or TRAC cars.

    It makes sense in a way because it has all the hands-on goodies, but costs a little less without the added safety stuff.

    I could have had one of those but I wanted a new one and I wanted the safety goodies. I would have been ok with a #7, but of course wound up with a #9.

    So, If you're ok with a 'used' one, that may be a way if your dealers are like mine.
     
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    Dealership close to mine also had #8 as a demo.

    I don't really care if I get demo for a grand or two cheaper but if I have to pay full price for thecar, I'd rather stick with a new #7.

    Thanks for your helps! But I can't seem to find a way to get a new #8. If anyone know more about this, please let me know.
     
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  7. philinny

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    Seems there are some 8's out there. Found this a few minutes ago on Prius 2G Yahoo Group:
    Good luck.
    Phil

    http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Prius-...G/message/10958

    From:  "Pat Place" <pdeep1@a...>
    Date:  Thu Jun 10, 2004  10:09 am
    Subject:  I found these today

    Black # 8
    Toyota of Slidell
    Gary Thonn
    985-643-0005
    504-231-7244 cell

    Driftwood # 6
    Carlock/ Arkansas?
    870-762-8100

    # 5 not sure what color
    901-758-4040

    All three are in Lousiana or Arkansas and get stuff added at the
    port. They seem to be selling at MSRP plus the port option whcih are
    not very optional but at least you get something for you money. Gary
    said he could knock off the port stuff if he got a call soon. the
    other 2 said it was too late to take it off.

    Good luck and hurry and call before they are gone.

    Pat
     
    #7 philinny, Jun 10, 2004
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