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#41 of 7481 '04 Package 3 + mats by backy Nov 21, 2003 (5:35 pm)
I put in my order for a Prius yesterday at Walser Toyota in Bloomington, MN. They have a "one-price" policy, which in this case means $500 off MSRP--not bad for a car as popular as the Prius. I asked for Salsa red pearl, Tideland pearl, or Seaside pearl, in that order. They already have quite a backlog, so it will take a few months to arrive, but that's OK because my present lease isn't up until May. I gave my credit card number for a $500 deposit, but the fleet manager said he would not run the card, and the deposit is refundable should I decide not to take the car when it arrives.
#42 of 7481 Prius Galore! by john1701a Nov 21, 2003 (6:36 pm)
> Walser Toyota   Have they began their move yet to the larger location?   Burnsville Toyota, which is just 10 minutes south of Walser, has. Their new showroom and new service will be enormous.   With 2 dealers so close, both heavily endorsing Prius, we are going to see lots of them all over the place by the time the snow finally melts away. YEAH!   JOHN
#43 of 7481 Re Walser by backy Nov 21, 2003 (7:47 pm)
I don't know if they've started to move yet, but they sure need a new location--the current facility is really cramped! The current location is very convenient for me, so I hope they don't move too far. Burnsville Toyota is pretty close too, however.   I was a little surprised that Walser offered a discount on the Prius. With most dealers charging at or near list, $500 off seemed pretty good. They also provide a "bonus" package on every car with some freebies like a gas discount card - won't need that much, will I? - and a couple of minor glass/body repairs. I have been impressed by their service so far also--very responsive to my query through Edmunds.com, accomodating on a test drive, and even after I placed my order the sales rep told me to come in anytime I want to take a drive in their demo cars. So looks like I'll be a Toyota owner again after being away for 20 years, when I traded my beloved '82 Celica GT Liftback.
#44 of 7481 Prius Prices and availability by whyatt Nov 22, 2003 (4:55 am)
I ordered a Prius on Nov. 17 with Pkg 9, and preferred pkg Z1. Had to pay MSRP $26,017.00. and was told it would be in around Feb, Mar. Carousel Toyota in Glen Mills, PA is the dealer. To be honest since no one was giving discounts, via internet all prices were MSRP. Originally they wanted more but all internet programs come in at MSRP. I hope it arrives before then. I'm considering the platinum Toyota warranty, but I wont' buy it for more than $1,000. I imagine I'll get a $1500. US tax credit because of 2004 delivery date. I'd like to know if Delaware has any tax credits for this car.
#45 of 7481 Prices Paid and Buying Experience by whyatt Nov 22, 2003 (4:57 am)
I ordered a Prius on Nov. 17 with Pkg 9, and preferred pkg Z1. Had to pay MSRP $26,017.00. and was told it would be in around Feb, Mar. Carousel Toyota in Glen Mills, PA is the dealer. To be honest since no one was giving discounts, via internet all prices were MSRP. Originally they wanted more but all internet programs come in at MSRP. I hope it arrives before then. I'm considering the platinum Toyota warranty, but I wont' buy it for more than $1,000. I imagine I'll get a $1500. US tax credit because of 2004 delivery date. I'd like to know if Delaware has any tax credits for this car.
#46 of 7481 msrp here but no package 9 avail by rreb Nov 22, 2003 (8:10 pm)
package 9 is the most popular - I settled for 7 because I needed a car now. The demand is good and Toyota is working to increase production. My guess is that they'll be minor discounts by 2nd quarter of next year but maybe not. Who cares - if a company makes a good product that I want to buy, and I can afford it, then I'll pay msrp. My choice is to buy another car.   Re the warrantee - you have until the end of either the 1st year or 3 year to purchase the toyota extended plan. My guess is that they will discount below the 980 they offered me (and told me it was negotiable) if you call around a few months after you buy the car. DO NOT BUY WHEN YOU"RE SITTING THERE WAITING TO DRIVE AWAY YOUR NEW PRIUS.
#47 of 7481 Decision Time - Help by oldfox Nov 24, 2003 (1:16 pm)
Finally got the word today that my Salsa Red Pearl will arrive 20 Dec. Great news except, I wanted pkg 6 and this one has pkg 1 plus a lot of add ons that are in pkg 5 but cost more than the pkg price and have less. The car comes with 6 disc cd changer - Self Dimming mirror w/homelink - Carpet mats - Rear bumper protector - Toyguard Protection Group. All this for $2024 and pkg 5 which also gives you side and rear air bags is only $1920. I must make a decision tomorrow. If I decide not to take this car I go to the bottom of the list which means I could realistically expect to see a car by mid 2005. I could get a Camry ;but have so looked forward to the Prius. Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.
#48 of 7481 oldfox by backy Nov 24, 2003 (3:24 pm)
My advice is, talk to the sales rep or sales manager. The car they are trying to deliver to you is not the car you ordered. Why should you be forced to move to the bottom of the list if you don't accept a car you didn't order? Talk with them about maintaining your position on the list for the next Salsa Red Pearl with Package 6 that comes in. If you are willing to accept a different color with Package 6, that might help get a car to you faster and also demonstrate you are willing to give a bit if they do.   This is a good cautionary tale to all of us with cars on order. Make sure all the terms are spelled out in writing, e.g. what happens if a car comes in that is close to what you want, but not quite. Also the terms by which the deposit is refundable. My order specifies the only car that is acceptable is a Package 3, in one of 3 color choices.
#49 of 7481 Decision Time 2 by oldfox Nov 24, 2003 (4:15 pm)
Thanks Backy for the reply. The problem is (and I wonder how many others are in my boat) my dealer never would take an "Order" He said that since I was the first to put down $500 I would be first on their list for whatever they were allocated. They did call the SE Distributor and were able to get a promise of a Red prius but nothing beyond that. They now have 12 orders for allocated cars. I think the SE region may be unique in this regard i.e. allocating cars without specific options, I checked with a few other dealers in the carolinas and got the same spiel. I'm concerned that if I wait I may never see just what I want. If I didn't want a Prius so much I would just drop a new engine in my 94 Explorer but Geeezzzz!
#50 of 7481 Re orders by backy Nov 24, 2003 (5:22 pm)
Here is how my sales rep explained it to me: Toyota will be producing X amount of package 3, 7, 8, and 9 Priuses (Prii, or whatever) in a variety of colors each month and will ship them to dealers without regard to the packages and colors specified on the dealers' existing orders. So whether or not I get my Prius in March, or May, or ??? depends not only where I sit on the order backlog list, but on when a Prius arrives with the package I want and a color I will accept. So it's a bit of a crap shoot, but at least I know I'll maintain my position on the list until the dealer gets a car with my package and color choices, and won't be forced into taking one outside of those choices.

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