Price Sanity Check - New Noob

Thanks a ton for the explanation.

Unfortunately, I'm in sales. It can be lucrative, but it was not with the last company, and I just started with this company. That means I'm still developing clients. This probably would not be the year to rely on a federal income tax credit then.

 

Finally got an offer I was willing to accept. Then, 10 minutes later, got called back and was told by the internet gal 'ooh, I made a mistake - I kept telling the managers that you want a Yaris.' This, after a ton of emails about the Prius, and me showing up in person and test driving the Prius there after meeting her.

 

I'm debating between the L and LE too - trying to find one in blue with black interior is tough where I am. I think the 2019's are about done, 2020's coming in Sep according to my dealer. Trying to decide if I wait for the 2020 or if there will be larger incentives in August to clear out the 2019's. What's the best pre-taxes and fees price y'all have seen on an L? Anyone know if the 2020 will have Android Auto?

 

Honestly, I would look into a Prime. I was able to purchase my Prime Plus at a cheaper price than you reported for an LE. When I factored in incentive rebates and tax credit, my Prime cost a little less than $16k. May be worth looking into even if you are unable to use the full tax credit.


iPad ? Pro

 

Just left a large dealership, without an L Eco - they were holding at $24,690 OTD with 7% sales tax. Tag transfer on top of that.

They are claiming that the $3,500 rebate from Toyota for Prime models only applies in certain States. Sure enough, most of the great prices on Primes is California in that price thread.

 

Fly out. Drive home. Excuse for a road trip...

 

Vehicle won't be registered in California. Probably won't work.

 

It's been done. I would not dismiss it without research...

 

It will work. I have done it. You pay about $10 for a temporary transit permit, and that's all you need to drive the car out of state. You don't register the car in California. You do have to pay the state sales tax at the time of purchase, and that may be a bit more than your local sales tax. Most dealerships aren't that familiar with the temporary transit permit, so you have to explain it to them.

Edit - it's called a "One Trip Permit". It specifies for continuous transit with the most direct route, but I doubt this is ever checked. I picked up my car in Sunnyvale, drove it around Los Altos for a few days, then up to Lake County, then down to Folsom, then past Tahoe and out of state (over 6 elapsed days).

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Edit - if you want to not pay the California sales tax, the vehicle cannot be driven in CA and must be shipped to you out of state. I recall there was a tactic near the California border where they would truck it across the border to out of state, then you drive it from there.