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Picking up my new Prius after extensive search

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by Zorba, May 3, 2011.

  1. Zorba

    Zorba New Member

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    Hi All,

    Wanted to log in and say hi. I'll be taking a plane to Devon, PA Thurs. to get my new Prius. It took a long time to find what I wanted, and, find a dealer that would sell out of state. I got a Gray/Drk. Gray Trim level IV - no package. It's been a frustrating couple of weeks and I'm glad it's over. Prii are very hard to find, as, I suspect, this group already knows.

    Looking forward to the 850 mile drive home. Can't wait.

    Thanks for all the help with my search. Your forum was very useful.

    John
     
    #1 Zorba, May 3, 2011
  2. spiderman

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    Welcome aboard! Is that a 2010 or 2011? Enjoy the ride home and just take it easy on the car for the first 1000 miles.
     
    #2 spiderman, May 3, 2011
  3. cyclopathic

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    welcome aboard, good luck and enjoy you drive home on PA turnpike :)
     
    #3 cyclopathic, May 3, 2011
  4. jdcollins5

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    Welcome and congratulations. Nice color choice :)

    Enjoy your ride home and try not to be too distracted while looking at all of the cool displays and watching mpg.
     
    #4 jdcollins5, May 3, 2011
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    Wow...coming all the way to Devon?? I checked them out while I was shopping around, they didn't have near the selection of Conicelli in Conshohocken. Glad you found the vehicle you want. Be gentle on the ride home!
     
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  6. Zorba

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    It's a 2011. I found a few 2010 in my search, but not in the color combination.
     
    #6 Zorba, May 3, 2011
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    Are you getting a good price? All priuses are almost inflated by 5k over MSRP at the dealers around here.
     
    #7 Prius_2009, May 3, 2011
  8. twittel

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    Congrats on your Prius decision and welcome to PriusChat. :welcome:

    I'm surprised a dealer balks at selling a car out of state. I bought my out of state, but didn't have any problems.

    On your way home, stop in Toledo, OH. I once spent a night there one week. :D
     
    #8 twittel, May 3, 2011
  9. Zorba

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    I bought it for sticker. It would seem that's a good deal these days. There is a $300 dealer prep. The other dealer preps I saw ranged from $158 to $300. So, although it's the highest dealer prep, it isn't the only one that high.

    It seems that most have had a good experiences buying out of state, but there are the horror stories, so, I'm crossing my fingers. The dealer that wouldn't sell me a car took me through the entire process, including an OK from the sales manager. Then, apparently the owner walked in while I was on the phone and said he wasn't selling any Prii except to locals. Of course I argued, but lost that long distance argument.

    Z
     
    #9 Zorba, May 3, 2011
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    Congrats from one newbie to another. Buying a prius these days is getting nuts and the dealers are causing the nutness.
     
    #10 oldasdust, May 3, 2011
  11. twittel

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    I hate it when I screw up a perfectly good quote:

    On your way home, stop in Toledo, OH. I once spent a week there one night. LOL....:) Now that's funny, thanks to John Denver!
     
    #11 twittel, May 3, 2011
  12. Zorba

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    I would stop, but according to the song I should be there on Saturday. (Besides, it sounds much more like a Yogi'ism!!)

    Z
     
    #12 Zorba, May 3, 2011
  13. twittel

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    I from Toledo, so John and I speak the truth. (So does Yogi)

    Your new Prius plays out like a game so be safe driving home.
     
    #13 twittel, May 4, 2011
  14. Zorba

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    Will do!!

    Z
     
    #14 Zorba, May 4, 2011
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