I checked out a few online quote resources and got some responses from dealers in my area. I think this one was from carsdirect.com. Package # 4 MSRP $26,374 Invoice $24,248 Package # 5 MSRP $28,274 Invoice $25,863 Each vehicle has a dealers hold back of $443. I am willing to sell the vehicle for Invoice - Hold back. Sale Price: Package 4 $23,805 Sale Price: Package 5 $25,420 What do you guys think? Is that worth jumping on or should I wait and look around some more.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(SandMan @ Mar 30 2007, 06:27 PM) [snapback]415263[/snapback]</div> They look pretty good to me. The Pkg 5 were were offered at invoice in Palo Alto was $25,700 at the end of February. If you could close the deal tomorrow (before April 1st) I believe you still qualify for the current tax credit (around $15K). It will go down to half that in April. Given your location it may be hard to accomplish but I'd say it's worth a try.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(jrfaris @ Mar 30 2007, 10:47 PM) [snapback]415365[/snapback]</div> While that would be nice, the credit is $1.5K. Those prices look pretty good. You could probably do even better, but given your situation (i.e., being in the ME right now), this might be a good way to go. Be safe.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(SandMan @ Mar 30 2007, 07:27 PM) [snapback]415263[/snapback]</div> Just Checking in to say I got a Package 5 Prius on Thu. (3/29) for $25,561+TTL in the Los Angeles Metro area. I had 2 dealers agree to sell for $25,000+TTL, but when it came time to put it in writing, one tried to switch in a different-colored interior, and the other refused; telling me to "just come in and we'll get it done for you." :lol:
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(alexf5 @ Mar 31 2007, 06:34 PM) [snapback]415646[/snapback]</div> Should name the dealers who do not keep their word on a deal. Might help some others. Carl
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(malibucarl @ Mar 31 2007, 04:20 PM) [snapback]415674[/snapback]</div> Hello Carl; I agree that it would be far more helpful for me to have named names. I chose not to do so because I think it wrong to condemn an entire dealership for what might have been the actions of a single salesman. While I was in the midst of the aforementioned dealer shenanagans, I kept thinking of the tired old adage that "if a deal seems too good to be true, it usually is." That seems like the most helpful advice I can give.
Bought a 07 Touring with pkg#5 with all mats including cargo,rear bumper protector and the protection pkg(paint sealant,window etching,interior protectant) for 25,580.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(alexf5 @ Mar 31 2007, 07:51 PM) [snapback]415687[/snapback]</div> Hi Alex, Understand your reasoning. About a month ago we bought 2, Prius cars, from different dealers within a week. We made a "deal" over the phone, including tradein $$ at one place. Both dealers completely honored our agreement the next day--NO problems or BS. We're also in the L.A. area. It seems your experiences were unfortunate but not typical. Found buying these cars the best (almost enjoyable) I have seen in MANY years of car buying. Have fun with the car. Carl
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(malibucarl @ Mar 31 2007, 08:20 PM) [snapback]415761[/snapback]</div> Thanks for the kind words! I was using the "fax attack," so I spoke with 32 dealerships. Bound to be a couple scumbags in there somewhere, no? Cheers, Alex
