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Lowest I can get right now is 25000!!!
How....
Sticker price was $33,193. Invoice was $31,163. Offered $30,400 and he let me walk out the door (no call back).
Went back and the lowest I could get him to was $31,500 (said he had to make "something" -- although I know they make $ even below invoice). However, I really wanted that exact color/seat combo so took it. Over and above $31,500 was tax and license plate fees (nothing else).
Loving it so far!
Steve
When I told them I was in no rush and could wait if they'd come down more- they said they couldn't. Guess I could have shopped around on the internet and saved some more $ , but I wanted to buy the car locally so made the deal.
I am wondering if:
a) it's not worth it at all (or if the gold package is just as good)
b) shop online for best deal now (I saw "Jerry" at Midwest Toyota offers competitive prices)
c) if I should wait until I'm near the end of my 3 warranty and see how it goes then.
Any advice?
They should not try to charge a dealer prep fee.
Make them remove it or go elsewhere. Another dealer nickel and diming you.
Steve
I went to a lot of trouble to post here, mostly because I found this site about a week before I bought and I saved a bundle, and hope I can help you to do the same.
We purchased a red Prius Two, with 2 miles on it. It included carpet mats AND cargo mat, and was listed for $25,239. Our purchase price, before TTL was $21,972. The key information here is that this represented a 13% reduction in price. I travel a lot and therefore could buy anywhere in the country. I tried many places recommended by this list, but was unable to find any sales significantly below this amount.
This was purchased from Earl Stewart Toyota in West Palm Beach, Fl., and was a cash purchase.
Anyone in northern Virginia has a better OTD?
Thanks
Toyota Prius 2 - with no options
$21,621.00 - Price of car
$300.00 - SC sales tax
$79.00 - Tag, registration & title
$22,000.00 - Total OTD (Out the door) Price
There was a dealership fee, but it was waived. All I pay now is property tax and I'm done. After we agreed on the deal over the telephone I asked when I needed to come and pick it up. I was told that this sale was for the month of September, which ran through the weekend and included Monday, Oct 1, so therefore, I had to pick up the car that day. That was no problem, since I had my finances in order and I was ready to purchase.
Based on what I've read and what I've experienced, I have the following recommendations:
1. Do your test driving in advance to make sure you're okay with the Prius and to make sure that you know exactly which Prius you want and with what options you want including color.
2. Choose your 2nd and 3rd favorite colors - exterior and interior - in advance.
3. Select 5 or 6 dealers that you think will give you a good deal.
4. Call the dealerships and ask for the new car sales manager. This will expedite the process and the manager will more that likely follow up with the salesman.
5. Tell each dealership new car sales manger that you will negotiate with the 2 lowest bids.
6. Handle everything on the telephone.
7. Be prepared to purchase the vehicle immediately.
8. Make sure that you know exactly what the final cost is and what it includes.
9. Plan to make the purchase late in the month.
I hope that has been helpful. Good luck with your purchase.
Plus the refund period is very short from what I understand. You have to submit the paperwork for getting your refund within 30-60 days after the warranty period expires, so if you forget about it 4 years down the road and then suddenly remember about getting your extended warranty refunded, if you miss that 30-60 day window you're out of luck.
I think it's good if you really pay attention and only use the extended warranty for a really big expense (i.e. over $2,200 in repair cost) and then make sure to apply for the refund.
We just purchased our first tankfull. By taking the miles driven and dividing by the gallons purchased, we got 48.4mpg. I'm expecting even more next tank fill.
Tommyterrific
This price came after I was offered the same price from CobbCountyToyota.com in Atlanta area.
BUT, I was offered a key replacement plan ($299) for as many keys as you lose, and I think that is a good idea, as one key costs $450+/-.
Thanks for your post. I just bought the Blizzard White Prius III based on your post from Tustin Toyota on 10/25/2012. The OTD price was same as yours of $26,112 and sticker price was $26,874.
I have got many quotes, including Longo Toyota who claimed #1 Toyota dealer, could not even come close to the deal.
Very happy with it and thank you all for your contributions to this forums.
The OTC price you got is very good. Can you please share the dealer and sale person you got the price from. Thanks much.
Most dealers were willing to meet lower quotes from other dealers if it was in a written form
(e.g. an email). This forum has been very helpful in getting a good idea about the market price.
One suggestion - if you plan to finance your car through Toyota, please get a decent idea about what someone with your credit score can get in Toyota these days before walking into the
dealership, or even better get a pre-approved loan from a lender with good rates (typically a
credit union) - so that the finance guy cannot low ball you with interest rates.
What dealership did you get this deal in the SF Bay area?
Do you think it's really worth couple of hundreds more for white color? I am very hesitated.