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Any dealer recommendations in Ri or Ma?

Discussion in 'Dealers & Pricing' started by caper37, Mar 28, 2012.

  1. caper37

    caper37 Junior Member

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    Or any that you suggest I should avoid? I went to about 8 to buy my first prius and had pretty bad experiences all around. I know what I want (5) and just want to limit the runaround.

    Thanks for any advice!
     
  2. bisco

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    avoid bernardi, claire, falmouth, and wellesley, all in ma. the rest probably aren't any better but copeland in randolph was okay.
     
  3. massparanoia

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    Have you tried herb chambers or boch?
     
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    I had a very good purchase experience at Toyota of Newprt, RI. in
    Dec. 2007. (Story here.)

    The internet salesperson drove a Prius and was knowledgable about the
    car. FWIW, I was told that the day before I was there, buyers had flown
    in from Maine and Virginia.

    Although I haven't been back for service -- I live 450 miles away --
    they were especially proud of their Service dept. There was a huge
    glass wall between the waiting room and service floor. Everything was
    out in the open to be seen. I was told that the owner "had come up
    through the service side."

    Well, it's four years later, and folks move on/around.
    I can't say for sure if things remain as they were.
     
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    mass marketers who talk a good game and give you the old scroogie when you're not looking.
     
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    I was pretty happy with the experience at Toyota of Watertown when I bought my 2010. I plan to go back to see if they can give me a good price on a 2012.
     
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    yeah but if price is your only concern they will beat anyone, and often each other just to keep the deal out of the other one's hands
     
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    Doesn't Troy who sells the extended warranties to Priuschatters work for a delaer in MA? I'd look him up, and at least give him a chance to compete.

    Toyota of Greenfield
    1 Main Street
    Greenfield, MA 01301

    Attn: Troy Dietrich

    Phone - (413) 772-0231 (Dealership)
    Phone - (413) 772-0989 (My direct line)
     
  9. caper37

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    Great- thanks for the responses! Yes, tried HC and Boch last time. Not happy with either.

    Newport and Watertown- will try. And Troy too.

    Appreciate the advice and will update with news.....
     
  10. stevemcelroy

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    Just saw this post and I know I'm about 2 weeks late, but thought I'd chime in. I bought mine at Bristol Toyota in RI and was happy enough with the transaction. They did not wow me, but did a solid job so I'd recommend them.