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Re: Prius Dealers Are Not Having a Clearance Sale on 2007 Prius as advertised [echoparkgirl] by quixotic1
Aug 11, 2007 (7:38 am)
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Replying to: echoparkgirl (Aug 10, 2007 10:15 pm)

Try this dealer in Asheville,NC. www.jimbarkleytoyota.com. They discount the Prius. I bought my TCH at invoice through Harrelson toyota in Rockhill SC after much haggling. Maybe try them too. Good luck!
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Re: Prius Dealers Are Not Having a Clearance Sale on 2007 Prius as advertis by echoparkgirl
Aug 11, 2007 (10:01 am)
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Replying to: gagrice (Aug 11, 2007 6:01 am)

North Electric School--what type of school is it? Johnson City is a well-hidden secret to most of the country,
 
I wish I could travel to southern calif. Maybe around Christmas time.
 
The TMV --is that for a 2007? As they phase out 2007 models, is it possible to get one for less than the TMV?
 
Thanks a bunch.
 
echoparkgirl
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Re: Prius Dealers Are Not Having a Clearance Sale on 2007 Prius as advertis by echoparkgirl
Aug 11, 2007 (10:02 am)
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Replying to: quixotic1 (Aug 11, 2007 7:38 am)

I will give the two dealers you mention a try. Asheville is only about 50 miles away--I did not see any inventory there--but I will try.
 
Thanks.
 
echoparkgirl
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Re: MSRP or Bust [flmthrwr31] by echoparkgirl
Aug 11, 2007 (10:10 am)
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Replying to: flmthrwr31 (Aug 03, 2007 8:42 am)

I am having the same experience here in northeast Tennessee--the dealers actually want about $2500 over MSRP for 2007 models at a time when Toyota.com is advertising a clearance sale of the 2007s. I also am looking for package 5. Maybe you and I can negotiate for 2 of them at a rock-bottom price--there are many in California.
 
It is surprising that the dealers won't budge when you consider that the gas prices have been lower for a couple of months, and people may be less anxious to get a hubrid.
 
Are you getting the quotes on the internet or on the lot? The internet people I have dealt with are not budging. I wonder if I went to a lot or two with the money in hand ready to buy--would they be more ready to budge?
 
Also, one dealer told me other dealers usually include the destination charge in with the taxes. Anyone had this experience?
 
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Re: Prius Dealers Are Not Having a Clearance Sale on 2007 Prius as advertis by gagrice
Aug 11, 2007 (12:57 pm)
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Replying to: echoparkgirl (Aug 11, 2007 10:01 am)

North Electric built telephone equipment in a big factory out by Gray Station. They went out of business several years ago. I rented a condo on Boone Lake while I was there. Traveled that whole area on weekends. Put 13,000 miles on a Vega wagon that I rented from Budget at the airport.
 
Keep trying different Internet sales. Don't accept much over Invoice especially on a 2007 Prius. Using the Internet is far superior to doing it in person. You need to let them know up front you are NOT coming into the store without an offer by email. They will jack you around for a while until they see you are serious. It is much better to be frustrated sitting at home than in a little cubicle at the car dealer.
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Re: Prius Dealers Are Not Having a Clearance Sale on 2007 Prius as advertis [echoparkgirl] by quixotic1
Aug 11, 2007 (4:13 pm)
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Replying to: echoparkgirl (Aug 11, 2007 10:02 am)

Jim Barkley is showing 9 Prius in stock as of today. They also show their prices and do not charge dealer fees.
 
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Model Year Model Exterior Color Interior Available MSRP Selling Price
2007 Gas/Electric Sedan (CVT) - 1224 Silver Pine Mica Bisque Leather Immediately $27,672 $26,718
2007 Gas/Electric Sedan (CVT) - 1224 Driftwood Pearl Bisque Immediately $26,677 $25,671
2007 Gas/Electric Sedan (CVT) - 1224 Barcelona Red Metallic Dark Gray Immediately $23,697 $23,141
2007 Gas/Electric Sedan (CVT) - 1224 Seaside Pearl Bisque Immediately $26,481 $25,645
2007 Gas/Electric Sedan (CVT) - 1224 Silver Pine Mica Dark Gray 08/13/07 $23,697 $23,135
2007 Gas/Electric Sedan (CVT) - 1224 Super White Dark Gray Leather 08/13/07 $27,939 $26,896
2007 Gas/Electric Sedan (CVT) - 1224 Super White Dark Gray 08/15/07 $23,697 $23,141
2007 Gas/Electric Sedan (CVT) - 1224 Classic Silver Metallic Dark Gray 08/24/07 $26,677 $25,671
2007 Gas/Electric Sedan (CVT) - 1224 Barcelona Red Metallic Dark Gray Leather 08/24/07 $27,672 $26,718
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Re: Prius Dealers Are Not Having a Clearance Sale on 2007 Prius as advertis by echoparkgirl
Aug 11, 2007 (9:59 pm)
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Replying to: gagrice (Aug 11, 2007 12:57 pm)

I had no idea of North Electric. I live near Boone Lake in Gray. It is a beautiful area. 13,000 miles on a rental is quite a bit of miles on a rental. Better a rental than your own car.
 
I agree with you about what to take and not take on a Prius 2007. I will keep trying different dealers. I sent an email to the Asheville dealer, per the suggestion of someone else (I think), and no response. As far as dealer cubicles go, I get going when they get obnoxious.
 
I saw an advertised used 2004 Prius with 42,000 miles selling here for $18,000. That seems expensive for a 4 year old car.
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Re: Prius Dealers Are Not Having a Clearance Sale on 2007 Prius as advertis by echoparkgirl
Aug 11, 2007 (10:09 pm)
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Replying to: quixotic1 (Aug 11, 2007 4:13 pm)

Aren't these cars about $2500 over invoice? Do you think these cars are a good deal? My conscience will not let me pay $2500 for a 2007 when the 2008 are due out in a couple of weeks. What is your reasoning?
 
I sent his dealership an email on the super white leather and have not received a response all day.
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Re: Prius Dealers Are Not Having a Clearance Sale on 2007 Prius as advertis by gagrice
Aug 12, 2007 (8:13 am)
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Replying to: echoparkgirl (Aug 11, 2007 10:09 pm)

I have found that the Internet sales people are pretty much Mon-Fri. I have seldom gotten a response in less than 48 hours. They get so many inquiries that it takes a lot of time to answer all the questions. Keep hitting them. Just because they do not have what you want on their inventory does not mean they cannot get it.
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Re: Prius Dealers Are Not Having a Clearance Sale on 2007 Prius as advertis [echoparkgirl] by quixotic1
Aug 12, 2007 (9:41 am)
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Replying to: echoparkgirl (Aug 11, 2007 10:09 pm)

Most of these cars are 1k under list. There are no dealer fees. I think if you call them you can cut a little better deal. Keep in mind that dealers in NC pay the SE toyota surcharge of about $700. I thought you said everybody in your area is at list price and you are looking for a better deal. I agree maybe you should wait for the '08 or buy in Tennessee if you can find a better deal as they do not pay the surcharge. The prices Asheville is quoting include the surcharge. It seems as though the better deals are on the Camry Hybrid. They are offering the 50th anniversary at cost if you add the surcharge in. I own this model and love it. Good luck.

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