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#4 of 17 Re: Hybrid cars - selling in Canada? [pathstar1] by grandtotal Jan 20, 2007 (9:49 am)
Replying to: pathstar1 (Jan 20, 2007 9:27 am) I am looking for a Toyota dealer to cut prices, so I was trying to establish how well the cars are selling and how long they are sitting on the lots.   It was interesting to compare sales in the US with sales in Canada. In particular the Camry seems to be selling at something approaching 10% of the US rate in Canada, but the Prius, Highlander and RX400h all seem to be selling at a much slower rate than you might expect given the relative size of the two markets. I put this down to the fact that they are all sold at a premium to the US price in Canada, and so are less attractive to Canadians with less disposable income and more reluctance to take on debt to finance a car. The one notable exception is the GS450h which seems to be selling at a rate much greater than you would expect in Canada.   I'd be surprised if you could buy a Prius B for $2000-2500 off MSRP because the dealer margin is only $2492, but you never know. Replies to this message: pathstar1 (Jan 20, 2007 2:33 pm) wooha2000 (Feb 21, 2007 8:02 am) netwheels (Sep 13, 2008 6:48 pm) bdyment (Sep 15, 2008 6:47 am)
#5 of 17 Re: Hybrid cars - selling in Canada? [grandtotal] by pathstar1 Jan 20, 2007 (2:33 pm)
Replying to: grandtotal (Jan 20, 2007 9:49 am) I was offered one at $2000 below sticker without negotiation.   The GS450h sales are understandable. At those prices, the buyers don't consider the price so much. They have enough money to get what they want regardless. That car is first off, an image car ("see, I'm environmentally reponsible, I'm driving a hybrid" ). Second, it's a rocket ship! One with full luxury.   Yes, if you travelled to the US and purchased a Prius, paid cash (or whatever), took it to the boarder, paid -all- duties and taxes, including Canadian GST, AND paid a Canadian Toyota dealer service dept. to add DRLs (the only thing that has to be done), you would still save at least $8000 Can, probably closer to $11,000 Can. A friend of mine and I have done the math and the research to see if we could buy one that way.   The fatcats at Toyota Canada are ripping us off. Replies to this message: wooha2000 (Feb 21, 2007 8:02 am)
#6 of 17 Re: Hybrid cars - selling in Canada? [pathstar1] by wooha2000 Feb 21, 2007 (8:02 am)
Replying to: pathstar1 (Jan 20, 2007 2:33 pm) Sorry - I don't want to disagree but I must.   What you end up getting is more car for virtually the same price.   USA - 2007 Touring Package #2 including exchange, duties and taxes. (~32k Can)   CAN - 2007 Prius - no package added (~33k) I was quoted a 2007 package #5 for 37580 including GST.
#9 of 17 Re: Hybrid cars - selling in Canada? [grandtotal] by mikeva Aug 21, 2008 (7:02 am)
Replying to: grandtotal (Jan 19, 2007 1:25 pm) I am a proud Canadian and am now visiting my daughter in Nashville, TN.. she drives a Prius, so I've had my first experience with a Hybrid, and I LOVE it! My true feeling is that there is not enough PR done on them.. if they would spend the same money on advertising as they do on all the gas guzzlers, I'm sure people would change their minds. My daughter's car is sleek, streamline and large enough for 2 kids and 2 dogs.. plus it's a blast to drive, so many cool features, not to mention cheap to fill up and that's only once a month.. I am going to look into getting one when I get back home, of course I'm sure we won't get the huge rebate you get in America.. but I don't care, I love driving it and feel like I'm contributing to the wellness of our planet! Replies to this message: gagrice (Aug 21, 2008 8:25 am)
#10 of 17 Re: Hybrid cars - selling in Canada? [mikeva] by gagrice Aug 21, 2008 (8:25 am)
Replying to: mikeva (Aug 21, 2008 7:02 am) When we visited Victoria BC a couple years ago many of the Taxi cabs were Prius. I think Vancouver has had a lot of Prius since first introduced.
#11 of 17 Re: Hybrid cars - selling in Canada? [grandtotal] by netwheels Sep 13, 2008 (6:48 pm)
Replying to: grandtotal (Jan 20, 2007 9:49 am) I just moved into the Niagara region and I am looking at purchasing a new hybrid vehicle...definitely considering the Prius. However, coming from the US, I see that prices seem to be quite a bit more here, and not necessarily in balance with the exchange rate.   I did here about an ad for a sale at this organization called Performance Cars - www.performancecars.ca, which seems to be advertising some decent prices. Has anyone in this region had any experiences with this group or can they give me recommendations on purchasing a hybrid in my area? Replies to this message: bdyment (Sep 15, 2008 6:47 am)
#12 of 17 Re: Hybrid cars - selling in Canada? [netwheels] by bdyment Sep 15, 2008 (6:47 am)
Replying to: netwheels (Sep 13, 2008 6:48 pm) Performance Cars is the only Lexus dealer in the Niagara area and the largest Toyota dealer. I have not heard anything negative about them. They seem to be a professional dealership.
#13 of 17 Re: Hybrid cars - selling in Canada? [pathstar1] by netwheels Sep 16, 2008 (1:47 pm)
Replying to: pathstar1 (Jan 20, 2007 9:27 am) You mentioned Toyota City in Wetaskiwin - anybody know anything about Performance Cars in the Niagara region? Heard about some clearout sale so I was thinking about checking them out as I'm in the market for a new Prius or some other hybrid alternative.

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