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2004-2009 Toyota Prius Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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Take a vacation to So Ca and pick one up there. You may get a good deal in Phoenix also. I don't think the dealers in your area do the volume that other parts of the USA do. Dealers up around Washington DC, & Virginia are big on hybrids.
The TMV on a package #5 in San Diego is $24,908, about $800 over invoice.
PS
I went to a North Electric school in Johnson City. That was in 1971. Spent 13 weeks there, nice area.
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 :shades:
Thanks.
echoparkgirl :shades:
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?
echoparkgirl :shades:
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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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
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. :shades:
I sent his dealership an email on the super white leather and have not received a response all day. :shades:
How do I search dealer inventories in SoCal? And- Where are these dealers that are more than $1K below?
thx in advance
In Oregon, I've been scouting for an option 2 2007 Prius. The dealers started off a bit under MSRP, at about $23300-$23200. They are only going down $100 at a time (tedious, but maybe that's normal?). So now I am down to $22900. Maybe the cars are scarcer in the Oregon & Arizona markets?
Put in So. Cal zip code.
Then email/call dealers with a FIRM offer. You will buy tomorrow if they will sell @ the price you desire. YEA or NAY
For So. Cal a good zip is 90210 (Beverly Hills). The San Diego area would be good as well.
Longo Toyota now has 52 (according to website).
Carl
they talk a good story about how they are selling every prius they can get their hands on for MSRP. But- when it comes time to close a deal, they're ready to move a bit not to lose the sale.
so- no issue on price any more. Just getting my wife to pick the color.
1. The warranty piggybacks on the 3 year bumper to bumper warranty. So the 7 year extended warranty is for all practical purposes, really a 4 year warranty.
2. You can purchase the extended warranty any time up to the expiration of the basic 3 year warranty.
You can expect to pay around $1000 for a 7 year 100,000 mile 0 deductible warranty which amounts to a $250 premium for the coverage. On the one hand, it seems like a reasonable price for extended coverage. On the other hand, the Prius has an enviable record for reliability and I wonder what percentage of Prius owners ever have to use the extended coverage.
Why? They offered me a deal of $800 off the MRSP. I asked if I could put a deposit down to reserve the deal so I could think about it. Well, long story short, they took the $1000 deposit and slipped a non-refundable clause into the paperwork. (Foolish me for not reading all the papers carefully. Buyer beware.) They flat out refused to return my deposit (I think they were particularly ticked that I bought a car from a competitor -for many reasons.) So they made a $1000 without even selling the car. I just wanted to make sure that someone hopefully will benefit from this.
Getting your deposit back should be no problem. Make up a placard that says:
THESE PEOPLE CHEATED MY DADDY OUT OF $1000
and have your kid, (or some other little kid) walk back and forth on the street outside the dealership. You'll get your deposit back so fast it will make your head swim.
BTW, the fact that the forfeiture may be legally defensible doesn't validate it as an acceptable business practice and I would file a complaint with the local better business bureau, and Toyota HQ. I'd also see if you can get a local newspaper or TV station involved.
I did lodge a complaint with Toyota HQ. I haven't posted one to the BBB yet. I also filed a dealer review here.
I haven't contacted the media or made any bigger noise because I feel very stupid about signing that clause. Needless to say, I will not make the same mistake ever again.
maybe it's not best deal compared to the price 2-3 month ago when toyota had rebate on prius. but I think it's a very good deal and I'm very very happy.
anybody want my sales rep info, let me know
y
That would be great if you could let me know the dealer. I'm in the Atl area and prices are nowhere near that good. Considering having my inlaws purchase one in So Cal and drive it out.
Thanks.
the mod here does not allow posting names etc. you have to let me know your email so that I can email you.
Y
email sent, good luck
y
I did open a report with the local BBB but at this point, I'm not expecting much.
My next post will be about my actual purchase.
** Update - Possible happy ending?
I finally swallowed my pride and I contacted my credit card company. I was told that since I did not receive any goods and I informed them of my decision within 3 days, I should not have to lose my deposit. So they are crediting me the money and now the dealership will have 45 days to dispute this.
I'm glad that I went with the dealer I bought from (location outside the Phila, PA area). Although this comes nowhere close to some of the prices posted here.
What I bought: 2007 Silver Base Prius with Package 5 and Preferred Accessory Package
With the $660 dest charge: $25,796.27
7 yr Platinum extended warranty with $0 deductible: $1090 ( I know, I know. But I get greater peace of mind. I work with a lot of technology and I know how they can fail.)
Trade in(00 Ford Focus SE): $3200
6% sales tax: 1421.18
Dealer's fee: $132.95
OTD $25240.40 Cash sale (I got the financing in advance.)
1 1/2 weeks after the purchase, I received a check in the mail for $35.45. The reason given was that they didn't need to do everything the dealer's fee covered! I never heard of that before. So the dealer's fee ended up to be under $100. New OTD $25204.95.
I am in Souterhn Cal and would also like the salesman's name - how would I e-mail my e-mail address to you. Sorry, I'm a bit o a newby here.
Thanks
Also what is a fair price for an extended warranty? Should I even purchase this from the dealer or can I get it elsewhere?
I'm interested in an '07 prius, with the #4 package...the website quoted a 25,502...i've seen 'bonuses' range from 600-2000, depending on what package you've picked....any experience with this?
also, i'm wondering how to negotiate the deal....i have a trade in, that i owe 6k on, but the Blue Book says that i could privatly sell it for $8500...obviously the dealership isn't going to give me what i want for the car, but i was hoping they would give me some for the trade in, and then knock off the remainder from the sticker? think that would work?
I want to pay 350-375 a month on a 5 year loan....with nothing but my car as a Down Payment....
thanks for the help.
anybody want his info, must somehow leave your email ...
I am looking to purchase a prius and havent been able to find dealers that have any in stock - i am in Nashville right now and will be travelling to Tampa this week - is anyone here from around nashville or tampa and got a prius there?
Here sometimes dealers get one or two prius and charge msrp at minimum -
Can you send me your dealer's information too?
Thanks.
-David
I have put my e-mail address into my profile. Let me know if you can't read it and thanks again for your help.
thanks,
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Vehicle Base Model ..........................:$ 22325.00 $ 19889.00
50 State Emissions .........................
15" Alloy Wheels ...
with Trim Ring; Tonneau Cover; Seatback ....
Pockets. The price of this option is .......
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Carpet Floor Mats & Cargo Mat .............. 199.00 126.00
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Total Accessories ...........................: $ 199.00 $ 126.00
Destination Charge ..........................: $ 660.00 $ 660.00
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Gasoline ....................................: $ 10.00
Dealer Holdback .............................: $ 446.00
Whsl. Financial Reserve .....................: $ 223.00
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Total .......................................: $23184.00 $ 21831.00
Could anyone please send me contact information for a dealer in Southern California where I can obtain the best price? I am looking at package #2.
My email is included in my profile. Thanks.
This does not seem to make sense. New cars are going for $21-25k, while used ones from 2004 with comparable options are being listed in autotraders within $17-22k range.
This makes the 3-yr residual for cars bought in 2004 at over 80%. That seems believable for a Toyota (or a Honda for that matter). But why is the residual value on new Prius's as low as 52-54% (as reported by other posters)?
Does it mean that the resale values of today's cars, after three years (2010-2011), would be substantially lower, when the new generation of hyrids (80-100 mpg) hits the market?
If this is true, then, for those who can afford to defer their decision by a year or so, does it make sense to wait?
Please advise. My lease ends in a month ... I love the car, despite its heavy fuel consumption, which forces me to actively consider a hybrid ... but I'm concerned about how much value I might lose in 3-4 years. Is there anyone with access to a crystal ball???
Thanks in advance,
NM
The asking prices on used cars at dealerships are usually much higher than the selling prices. KBB full retail on a used car is not a realistic selling price. It is the starting point of negotiations.
Resale will probably be lower in the future than in the past because of more supply and the expiration of HOV stickers in a few years.
Tax credits are also getting lower or going away.
This weekend I went to 4 dealerships in Miami, Fl. I thought the sleazy dealers were a thing of the past. Here are SOME of their lies: the window sticker base price is the price paid by the dealer, all cars come only with package number 5, package number 2 cost $1199 (not $850 as advertised on the Toyota site), the 2007 cars on the lot are not leftovers since 2008 cars will not be available until December, $22,500 is the dealers-paid base price without options. That dealer agreed on a price after 40 minutes of negation and changed it on the sales ticket. It was a horrible experience ..each one grabbed our license and one even wanted a credit card as proof we were serious. Every psychological tactics was used to detain us, wear us down, and to confuse us.
With each case ..the cars were around 24,800 for what should be 22,500-23,000. Now as I read your prices .even that would have been too much.
So, I am willing to travel out of FL to any dealership you recommend. I like Toyota’s Prius but the feeling of being swindled has us thinking about other car makers.
Regards, srm
OTD (out the door) price with the Package (#2?) and who was your salesman?
I've been inquiring this past week at several dealerships.