Silver, #9, 1/31/04, Mt. Kisco, NY - Worried

Kevin, I live in Brewster and got my car in NYC 12/12/03, ordered end of July for MSRP-$500 Putnam tax was $1926 , lic and title $92.50, NYS inspect fee $10, "processing " fee $20. The first aid kit is a joke, Except that it velcros in a handy spot the contents worth $5 and only good for cuts and scrapes. I declined the locking wheel nuts but they were there. I declined the mats, but they were there I asked for the rear bumper protector, but it was not. I have the glass breakage thingy, but don't know how to test it and doubt it would be effective anyway. I ordered a white AM but am ecstatic with my red BC. All this dissipates rapidly once you get the car. It really is a joy, even tho' mine is minor accident prone. Fortunately never below the primer.

 

You sound like you're in good shape.

You placed a request for your car, but until it actually arrives you've probably got some wiggle room.

Your price sounds good.
Base car: 19995.00 (actually it may be $300 higher on delivery, but you'll get a rebate from Toyota if your order is in the computer)
BC Option Pkg: 5245.00
FE - Meets Emissions Codes - n/c
CF - Floor Mats - $184
3Z - First Aid Kit - $29
V2 - Glass Breakage Sensor - $149

You can get breakdowns here at in the Knowledge Base.

I get $25,602 when I add all those up. But I don't have the destination charge in there (I don't know what it is for NY) so it sounds as if they're within a few hundred of MSRP.

If you don't want the GBS tell them before they install it. You can always give them the mats back at delivery since they're not really an "installed" item. You can find them cheaper on the internet or just buy them from the local Target or Costco as others have suggested. I wanted the mats and the cargo net and will probably have the rear bumper guard put on at some point.

I live in Los Angeles and have never had a security system on my car. I think they're rather a nuisance - I've not had my car broken into any more or less often than anyone else I know. And I don't wake my neighbors up at all hours.

I've never seen the first aid kit and I don't think it sounds appealing. But again, it's probably nothing to quibble over. Once you get the car you'll be so pleased with everything else.

Other things to worry about? At delivery they'll probably try to sell you prepaid maintenance and an extended warranty. You can wait for three years to decide on the warranty.

 

Kevin,
I could never get the wait list information from my dealer, other than him telling me that, "I've got a stack of about 30 orders just for me, and you're moving up."
I got the car about a month after he "guessed" it would be there. All in all, I was extremely pleased with the dealer and the transaction. The dealer took about an hour to explain how to operate the car, and he knew what he was talking about. The finance guy tried to sell me the extended warranty, but as soon as I said no, he stopped. I paid exactly MSRP, paid for the mats, and I'm glad I have them. The car is great.
I hope your experience is as good as mine.

 

When I went in to visit my dealer I was able to get them to show me the waiting list, so I could see exactly where I was on it. While I'm a huge fan of email, calling or visiting is probably your best bet if you really want to know.

I'd definitely start to be more (politely) pushy about it as it gets closer to expected delivery, especially if you "need" the car.

 

Remember that where you buy the car is not related to where you get it serviced.

 

You need to change our tag line Kevin. It should now read (Future) Silver Prius #6 (Or change it to BC ) owner because by now anything coming in is a 2005.

 

:roll: Hi Kevin

You need to check around. There are many dealers who are selling at MSRP (NO DEALER MARKUPS) and have Prius either in stock or arriving right away. Your deposit should be refundable from your current dealer. You might have to fly to the dealer and drive back home, but for the possible $$ saved that's no big deal.

Check on PriusOnline.com (The For Sale area) and the For Sale area on this site as well. Actually some dealers also list their stock on eBay Motors. OK - Don't Laugh. I bought my slightly used Prius (4,500 miles) on eBay from a Toyota employee - an altogether satisfactory transaction. My Prius was literally like new.

 

Yes, Pick door number three!

Also I have seen on this board people that have emailed every dealer in a certain radius of their location and had a car in just about a week. If the DC area isn't too far for you I have seen a couple of dealers in that area getting lots of cars in each allocation and you could probably get one in 30 days or so with them.

 

There are definitely places you can get a Prius in a relatively short period of time (anywhere from a few days to 3 months) but you might have to be willing to drive a distance or be flexible on package/options. Definitely don't pay the premium at your current dealership. The second dealership may really be able to get you one in a few weeks, and it might not hurt to put your name down (assuming the deposit is refundable, etc). You can leave your deposity with your current dealership on the off chance they come up with a car for you and wait until you find another car to ask for your money back. In addition to PriusOnline, dealers occasionally post on the Yahoo groups, that's where I found the dealership I ultimately bought my car through.

 

Kevin, i would get my deposit back proto and find another dealer. Check ebay there are a few (off and on) that are availible, just call the dealers instead of going thru the auction thing and ask if they'll seel it for msrp. Also check www.priusonline.com, they have a for sale section and some dealers claim they have Prius for msrp. Again call and nail them down. I got mine in West Va. and live in Pa. The travel to get it is half the fun LOL.

 

Congrats, coondog!

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Got to be the record (or real close)!

 

Sir, my hat's off to you. You have the patience of Job!