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Black AM, 5/5/04, St. Louis

Discussion in 'Order Tracking' started by dianacs, May 5, 2004.

  1. dianacs

    dianacs New Member

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    We were told a year and half wait. The dealer does not take deposits but we're on the list. If the wait is truly that long I guess we're looking at a 2006...well, I'm not TOO anxious yet...
     
    #1 dianacs, May 5, 2004
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    look for dealers outside of major metropolitan areas, and call around a lot. get a quote in advance and be prepared to drive (some people even fly) out to pick up the car.

    the dealers here had wiat lists from 6-12 months, i called around and am on a list that has a 1-2 month wait, 4 hour drive away.

    -drew
     
    #2 peart75, May 5, 2004
  3. dianacs

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    I've thought about contacting other dealers to see what they say. But I can afford to wait. Ask me again in a few months, lol. I think that with people on multiple waiting lists, the possibility of increased production, and a few people changing their minds along the way, my wait will be shorter. Of course I could be totally wrong, but at this point just being "on the list" is enough for me. Good luck to everyone waiting.
     
    #3 dianacs, May 6, 2004
  4. wardplace

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    You are far more patient than I am! I started on a 8-12 month list, but kept reading the boards.... end result I found another dealer! I justified my impatience by figurinh out that if we waited until 2005 to get the car it was going to cost us lots of $$$.

    1. Decreased federal tax incentive.
    2. $100 a month savings in fuel usage (we drive a Silverado truck most of the time- great truck...not so good MPG)
    3. Potential increase in Prii cost.

    Our current dealership is a fun 500 mile train ride away. We are #1.5 on the list and may get our Prius next month.
     
    #4 wardplace, May 6, 2004
  5. niferbee

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    From a fellow St. Louis-an - you are far more patient than me too!

    I called a bunch of dealers in January and February looking for a Prius, it seems like the wait has gotten months longer for each month that has passed by! Back in January, Seeger Toyota was quoting 6 months, I don't know what they are at now, but I'm guessing it's 9 at least.

    Have had the car now since April, love it! I"m starting to see more in the area, which is great!
     
    #5 niferbee, May 6, 2004
  6. dianacs

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    I go back and forth between being patient and impatient. Last night I was seriously debating whether or not to call around to all the dealers within a half-day's drive. Clearly this is where a personal secretary would come in handy, lol. There are quite a few dealers in that radius.

    As for seeing Prii, I've only seen 2 in the past month or so, which was when I started specifically seeking them out. No doubt there are more out there.
     
    #6 dianacs, May 7, 2004
  7. niferbee

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    Well - you can find shorter waiting lists not that far away.

    I only drove to Alton (now quoting over 6 months). Back in January, there was also a short list at Machens in Columbia, and there were quotes of about 6 months from Newbold I think. I'm only sure of the waiting list at Alton since I asked when I picked up the car, I'm not sure how long it is now at Machens or anywhere else I called.
     
    #7 niferbee, May 8, 2004
  8. dianacs

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    Update: Around Thanksgiving, I contacted other nearby dealers (within 30-45 minutes of me) just to see what they had to say. I ended up putting my name on two more waiting lists, expecting a 3 to 6 month wait. I got a call from one of the new dealers last week saying that I was next on the list and a car was coming in mid-to late Jan. It is a Driftwood #4. The package is what I wanted and at first I wasn't crazy about the color, but I thought about it for a few days and decided to accept the car. Besides, the first Prius I ever saw close enough to touch and peer into the windows was a Driftwood--it is a pretty nice color in real life. Now I have to wait only a little longer!

    P.S. All 3 dealers whose lists I got on are all selling at MSRP. Only one required a $250 refundable deposit. Yes, a certain dealer in St. Louis (as of late November) was still charging $2000 over MSRP (and estimated a 6-month wait).
     
    #8 dianacs, Dec 29, 2004
  9. dianacs

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    Newest update: Car is coming next week. Can't wait!
     
    #9 dianacs, Jan 7, 2005
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