I got this email yesterday....




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Dear Consumer,
I have a package #4 Prius in white that will be here at the end of this month. The price is 23,801 + 299 dealer fee. Please let me know if you are interested. Here are a list of the options on this Prius.
18186 VEHICLE INQUIRY REPORT DATE: 04/13/05
DCV920 TIME: 16:53
Model Number: 1224E SERIAL # :53059058 Check Code: 4

Model Description: 4-DR GAS/ELEC Category ..........: A
Year ............: 2005 Current Dealer ....: 150-05010
Interior Color ..: FA18 BURGR Wholesale Dealer ..:
Exterior Color ..: 0040 WHITE Previous Dealer ...: 00150
Body ............: HYBRID GAS/ELEC SDN Invoice Date ......:
Number of Cyl ...: 4 Ship Date .........:
Allocation Number: 041 Retail Date .......:
Engine Number ...: 3602670 Date of First Use .:
Vessel Number ...: 460 TRAC ..............: NO
Vessel Name .....: CNTRY L3V168 Damage ............: NO DAMAGE
Accessories .....: FE AM CF PDI ...............: NO
Fleet .............: NON-FLEET
Port PDS Complete .: NO

VIN .............:


Ignition Key.....: 68317

Factory Installed Accessories: FE AM
Port Installed Accessories ..: CF



MECHANICAL & PERFORMANCE
Hybrid Synergy Drive System
1.5L 4Cyl DOHC 16 Valve w/VVT-i SFI Eng
Elctrnic Cntrlled Variable Trans(ECVT)
Electronic Power Steering System
MacPherson Strut Front Suspension
Torsion Beam Rear Suspension
15" Alloy Wheels w/P185/65R15 Tires
Front Disc(14") and Rear Drum Brakes
SAFETY
Dr & Fr Pass Dual Stage Airbags (SRS)
Traction Control (TRAC)
ABS w/Elec Brake Force Dist & Assist
3 Point Seatbelts w/ALR/ELR Pass Belts
Side-Impact Door Beams
Child Restraint System (Latch)
EXTERIOR
Multi-Reflectr Halogn Auto Off Headlamps
Dual Clr-Keyd Pwr Hted Outside Mirrors
Solar Energy Absorbing Glass
Rear Spoiler
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE
Auto Climate Control w/Air Filtration
AM/FM/CD with 6 Speakers
Remote Keyless Entry/Engine Immobilizer
Cruise Control
Outside Temp Gauge and Digital Clock
Push Button Start
Liquid-Crystal Multi-Info Display Panel
w/Energy Monitor,Fuel Consumption,
Climate Control,O/S Temp & Audio Status
Tilt Steer Wheel w/Climte & Audio Cntrl
Day & Night Rear View Mirror
60/40 Split Fold-Flat Rear Seat
Variable Frnt & Intermittent Rr Wipers
Pwr Door Locks & Windows w/Dr Auto Down
Fabric Cloth Seats
Adjustable Shoulder Belt Anchors
Center Console w/Storage Box
Front Map Lights
2 Auxillary 12v Power Outlets
50 State Emissions .........................
Package #4 Includes: Smart Key System, ..... 2075.00 1720.00
Driver & Passenger Side & Curtain Airbags ..
Vehicle Stability Control,Front Fog Lamps ..
HID Headlamps w/Auto Leveling Feature ......
Carpet Floor Mats & Cargo Mat .............. 186.00 114.00




Sincerely,



Joe Stutesman
Internet Sales Manager
Direct Line: 303.789.6237
Cell Phone: 720-480-8745
joe@burt.com
Toll Free: 800.535.2878
ext 6663 dial 3 and then 6237


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CO has one of the highest state tax incentives in the country, when a *new* Prius is purchased -- somewhere in the order of US$ 3K. If the Fed tax deduction is added (about $500, depending on tax bracket), it makes a brand new package 4 cost around $20K. Neither incentive is available for a used Prius.

So this dealer is starting out some $6 - 8K over anything approaching a reasonable price. Car salesman. Blech

 

Seven years ago my wife and I were shopping for a new four cylinder, small tire Toyota 4-Runner for less than $25,000. We went to the Burt dealership and felt like a group of vultures descended upon us. They pressured us into talking to one of the managers who said it was impossible to buy a new 4-Runner for less than $30,000. We got away and swore to NEVER go back. We used auto-by-tel and purchased a custom made new 4-Runner for $24,000 and picked it up at a nice dealership about an hour drive north of Denver.
Now everyday I ask my wife what color new Prius she wants to replace the 4-Runner to match my driftwood pearl.