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2007 Prius in AZ

Discussion in 'Dealers & Pricing' started by igo2xs, Jun 2, 2006.

  1. igo2xs

    igo2xs New Member

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    Hello Everyone,

    I am looking to purchase a 2007 Pkg #7 Prius in Arizona. Since there
    are 4 dealers in the Phoenix area, my plan was to use a shotgun
    approach and get on their waiting lists. Each dealer has told me
    they would sell me a Prius at MSRP and all I would need to do
    is give them a $500 deposit which is fully refundable. Based on
    the current wait times, I was going to do this around the end of
    July. Typically 2007 models become available end of Q3 early Q4.
    I just wanted to know from your collective buying experiences, if
    what I am proposing to do would be a good approach? Should I
    expand my search outside of Phoenix (i.e. Tucson, Vegas or even LA?)
    Thanks in advance for your insight and advice!

    Igo2Xs :)
     
    #1 igo2xs, Jun 2, 2006
  2. Vincent

    Vincent Don't Wait Until Tomorrow

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    Sounds like a good approach, but be aware that the 06's didn't start arriving in the US until Thanksgiving week in California and until early December in the southeast.
     
    #2 Vincent, Jun 2, 2006
  3. inventor00

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    The new model does not usually hit until October or Nov for the Prius.
     
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    I do believe you will lose out on the $3,100 Tax rebate by waiting for the 07 model .... If I am wrong someone tell me now!!!! quick!!!!
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(B Rad @ Jun 2 2006, 12:24 PM) [snapback]264675[/snapback]</div>
    I agree. If Toyota sells over 60,000 hybrids by the end of June as expected, the tax credit on any Prius purchased after September 30 will fall from $3,150 to $1,575. Of course market prices (on 2006s) may fall as the tax credit is phased out, but I wouldn't count on them falling this much or count on big improvements on the 2007.
     
    #5 theorist, Jun 2, 2006
  6. igo2xs

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    Thanks everyone for your responses thus far. I guess I should
    have been more clear in my initial post. I'm honestly not so
    concerned about getting the $3k tax break. Since it's already
    pretty late in the '06 model year, I figured I would be better
    off just getting an '07 in any case, especially considering the
    wait times to get a car. I think my next step is to get some more
    info about which dealers in the AZ area are most reputable and
    easy to work with. I hope that's not too much to ask, but in
    the car business sometimes it is hard to find honest people.
    I am curious to know if anyone else has had success using
    the approach I am considering. That is rather than put all
    your eggs in one basket (only put a down payment at one dealer),
    get on multiple dealers wait lists? Thanks again for all the
    great info!

    --Igo2Xs :D
     
    #6 igo2xs, Jun 3, 2006
  7. ffairfield

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    I did this in LA and it worked very well. In fact, within a week, 2 dealers called me with a Prius that matched my request.
     
    #7 ffairfield, Jul 13, 2006
  8. kDB

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    if you do decide to play the odds, make sure your get the refundable part in writing. most deposits are non-refundable and say so on the paper you sign. though with the ease they could sell the prius if you change your mind, they will probably not cause a fuss and refund it. but still, better to play it safe.
     
    #8 kDB, Jul 13, 2006
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