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#892 of 1971 Re: 08 09 prius [pjo1966] by jaxs1 Jul 10, 2007 (5:02 pm)
Replying to: pjo1966 (Jul 10, 2007 2:35 pm) Even if that plan is true, they said there would be a new vehicle around the size of the Prius, plus one larger and one smaller car. People who are interested in a replacement Prius can just choose the middle sized car unless they want to upsize or downsize. It is more choices and no more afterthought hybrids with battery taking up most of the trunk space.
#893 of 1971 press request by kirstie_h HOST Jul 11, 2007 (5:30 am)
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#894 of 1971 2007 Now or Wait for 2008? by beachgirl1106 Jul 12, 2007 (9:28 am)
I am debating on whether I should purchase a 2007 Prius now or wait for the 2008.   Does anyone know how it generally works with "pre-ordering" an automobile (since they don't come out until August/September)?   Do we know if the exterior colors are changing at all? Replies to this message: jhs70 (Jul 22, 2007 12:25 pm) cruising7388 (Jul 22, 2007 2:41 pm) jhs70 (Jul 23, 2007 10:19 am) and 2 more... gagrice (Jul 22, 2007 4:23 pm)
#895 of 1971 Avoid Jim Coleman Toyota of Bethesda, Maryland by jhs70 Jul 22, 2007 (12:25 pm)
Replying to: beachgirl1106 (Jul 12, 2007 9:28 am) In the market for a new Toyota? BEWARE of Jim Coleman Toyota in Bethesda, Maryland. Recently I had a horrendous experience there. The long and the short of it is that they jerked me around on my trade-in by outright lying about its condition. And it wasn’t a “minor” lie that they tried to propagate. All of this was done to lowball my trade, I am sure. Why they couldn’t come out and tell me they would only offer X for it, and leave it at that, I don’t know. No, they took it one step further and manufactured a lie, a lie which took me the better part of a day to resolve, and in the process greatly upsetting my wife and I. These people are scum for doing that. I just wanted you to know. Avoid Jim Coleman Toyota of Bethesda, Maryland. Replies to this message: cruising7388 (Jul 22, 2007 2:41 pm) jhs70 (Jul 23, 2007 10:19 am) cruising7388 (Jul 23, 2007 11:30 am) and 1 more... gagrice (Jul 22, 2007 4:23 pm)
#896 of 1971 Re: Avoid Jim Coleman Toyota of Bethesda, Maryland [jhs70] by cruising7388 Jul 22, 2007 (2:41 pm)
Replying to: jhs70 (Jul 22, 2007 12:25 pm) Hey, lighten up a little. These people aren't under oath. Sure, they are trying to hustle you for some extra profit margin, but who isn't? Ever go into Best Buy or Circuit City and have the sales person try to sell you an extended warranty for $20 for a product you purchased for twenty bucks? It sure isn't worth getting upset about. It's just a car. Tell 'em to kiss off and find another dealer. Replies to this message: jhs70 (Jul 23, 2007 10:19 am) cruising7388 (Jul 23, 2007 11:30 am) jhs70 (Jul 25, 2007 8:55 am)
#897 of 1971 Re: Avoid Jim Coleman Toyota of Bethesda, Maryland [jhs70] by gagrice Jul 22, 2007 (4:23 pm)
Replying to: jhs70 (Jul 22, 2007 12:25 pm) You should put down a detailed account of your experience on this link. That will build a data base for others to check out dealers and their operations. The more information we have, the better to avoid unscrupulous businesses.   http://www.edmunds.com/dealerships/drr/jump.html
#898 of 1971 Re: Avoid Jim Coleman Toyota of Bethesda, Maryland [cruising7388] by jhs70 Jul 23, 2007 (10:19 am)
Replying to: cruising7388 (Jul 22, 2007 2:41 pm) I'm a pretty mellow fellow actually, and I am well schooled in dealer tricks, but this was a new twist. And very low down -- I've never seen a dealership stoop that low. Totally uncalled for. Normally I just brush their crap off, but this got to the core of when we bought this car, and the fact that we were sold "damaged" goods on a $35k vehicle, well sir, I beg to disagree -- I had every right to be a bit upset.   I've moved on. They still suck. Replies to this message: cruising7388 (Jul 23, 2007 11:30 am) jhs70 (Jul 25, 2007 8:55 am)
#899 of 1971 Re: Avoid Jim Coleman Toyota of Bethesda, Maryland [jhs70] by cruising7388 Jul 23, 2007 (11:30 am)
Replying to: jhs70 (Jul 23, 2007 10:19 am) Unless I missed a relevant post, you are raising a new issue here regarding some deception surrounding the condition of the vehicle you purchased. That indeed is something to get upset about. I hope it was ultimately resolved to your satisfaction. Agencies like these think they can operate like this with impunity, but they're not aware that the information age is upon us and news like this travels fast. Did you ever address this with the owner? There are a lot of righteous dealerships out there. Sorry you got stuck with the exception. Replies to this message: jhs70 (Jul 25, 2007 8:55 am)
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#901 of 1971 Re: Avoid Jim Coleman Toyota of Bethesda, Maryland [cruising7388] by jhs70 Jul 25, 2007 (8:55 am)
Replying to: cruising7388 (Jul 23, 2007 11:30 am) I know this isn't quite the place for this, and I hope the moderator doesn't delete this (..please?!). This will be my last say on the matter:   You hit the deal on the head with "you are raising a new issue here regarding some deception surrounding the condition of the vehicle you purchased. That indeed is something to get upset about." That is exactly what they did. That is why this isn't just another "cheap trick" in their arsenal. It rises to a new level of lowness (hmm, does that make sense..?).   I sent bitter emails to key staff there once I satisfactorily sniffed out their deception/fraud. I got what I would call "non-answers". And no, I will not pursue this with them any more. I have no interested in giving them a chance to explain themselves (not that they could). I'm doing what I can to spread the word about this place though. That's the only real weapon I have in this battle.   Funny thing is, if it were just about any of the other dealer tricks we've all endured, I would have laughed and moved on. No harm, no foul. That just wasn't the case here.

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