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#774 of 7481 Re: Tough Market in Dallas [backy] by felton1 Mar 06, 2005 (7:12 pm)
Replying to: backy (Mar 06, 2005 6:52 pm) I have lived in Dallas for almost 30 years and have owned Toyotas for probably half that time. Toyota service in Dallas is usually good. The cars are great. The sales tactics are the worst. Consumer's Reports usually give Toyotas very high marks for owner's satisfaction with the vehicles and very low marks for Toyota dealership buying experiences. That is certainly the way it is around here. I suppose it goes with the territory when the first question out of the salesperson's mouth is "how much do you want your monthly payment to be?"   In fairness, the supply and demand of the Prius favors the sellers in this market and I understand that. As my old grandfather used to say, though, "you can shear a sheep many times, but you can only skin them once." I am watching this forum for dealership recommendations, particularly for MSRP deals. I would rather travel and feel good about my purchase. The personal finance columnist for the Dallas Morning News loves the Prius and has two of them, according to his column. Even he found it advantageous to buy in New Mexico. Replies to this message: rfruth (Mar 07, 2005 4:55 pm)
#775 of 7481 Re: Tough Market in Dallas [felton1] by gagrice Mar 06, 2005 (9:04 pm)
Replying to: felton1 (Mar 06, 2005 6:45 pm) The buying experiences have always been nightmares.   That sounds like "TimeShare" tactics. I never allow my car to be valet parked anywhere anytime. That would have had me turning around in their lot and heading out. You wonder if Toyota corporate even cares how their cars are sold. You would think they would pull a dealership like that in a heartbeat. It cannot be that hard to find people willing to sell the easiest selling cars in America. Replies to this message: railroadjames (Mar 07, 2005 6:38 am)
#776 of 7481 Re: PRIUS FOR SALE.....JUMP!! [railroadjames] by cheapersbetter Mar 06, 2005 (11:35 pm)
Replying to: railroadjames (Mar 01, 2005 5:52 pm) I believe it depends on your area. A rare find is very very quickly becoming a common find. IMHO i would wait if you can until late spring to purchase. Might be possible in few months to get one below MSRP. No way should anyone pay above MSRP for a prius these days. Just saw an ad from a local dealer. Says they have 40 Prius avail no waiting list. So I think to much hype about waiting lists. Oh yea I own a toyota and I love it! I just despise these dealers trying to hype the low avail of these cars to milk it for all its worth....
#777 of 7481 [gagrice]INTIMADATING TACTICS! by railroadjames Mar 07, 2005 (6:38 am)
Replying to: gagrice (Mar 06, 2005 9:04 pm) Rare as it may sound, on this I totally agree with Gary & others about these deplorable sales tactics. We all have a responsablity to red flag dealers that use pressure tactics and unfavorable methods to push up car sales. To bad too that Toyota fails to act on these dealers. Culliganman (Buyer Beware)
#778 of 7481 Re: Just bought one [brted] by debl Mar 07, 2005 (10:44 am)
Replying to: brted (Mar 06, 2005 8:34 am) does anyone know of prius being bought at msrp in california? i'm looking in san francisco bay area..most new ones (basic pkg) can find for 22,700 but not less (about 2k above msrp)... certified 04's around 22K and up also... any thoughts?
#779 of 7481 paying msrp in calif? by debl Mar 07, 2005 (10:47 am)
anyone paying msrp in calif? looking in sf bay area... most new (basic pkg) finding at 22,700 (about 2k above msrp).. certified 04's at 22-23k and above... any thoughts? Replies to this message: meki (Mar 07, 2005 11:46 pm) fb1 (Mar 09, 2005 8:18 pm) highender (Mar 10, 2005 3:48 pm) benros (Apr 01, 2005 11:04 pm)
#780 of 7481 tax credit for certified? by debl Mar 07, 2005 (10:49 am)
does anyone know if certified 04's can get the tax credit (federal) or only new cars? Replies to this message: felton1 (Mar 07, 2005 11:39 am)
#781 of 7481 Re: tax credit for certified? [debl] by felton1 Mar 07, 2005 (11:39 am)
Replying to: debl (Mar 07, 2005 10:49 am) The deduction (not credit) is only available on new cars. You can read the particulars at http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=130146,00.html
#782 of 7481 press request by kirstie_h HOST Mar 07, 2005 (4:22 pm)
A reporter with a major national magazine is looking for a few car shoppers who are in the process of searching for a car and are deliberating between a hybrid and conventional vehicle. He would be interested to talk to people considering the upcoming hybrid Toyota Highlander and/or RX400h.   We are also looking members who went through similar deliberations but have already made a purchase, including the Ford Escape, Honda Civic, Honda Accord or the Toyota Prius. Please send a brief description of your experience along with your contact information to Kirsten Holguin at kholguinedmunds.com by Thursday, March 10th.
#783 of 7481 Re: Tough Market in Dallas [felton1] by rfruth Mar 07, 2005 (4:55 pm)
Replying to: felton1 (Mar 06, 2005 7:12 pm) I have seriously considered traveling to New Mexico to escape the dreaded Gulf States Toyota. http://tinyurl.com/4bv9k

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