Tips for getting the C4 options you want

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  1. NotreDame_MCOB11

    NotreDame_MCOB11 New Member

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    So I've heard many times how the C is in demand, and the trim 4 isn't that common. I speced the car out on here and elsewhere and know exactly what I want. Talked to a few dealers who tell me things like they aren't sure Toyota is still producing them with the 16-in alloys (to get me into one with 15-in which yeah, is silly) but I just want to find someone who can give me a realistic time for what I want, don't even care if that is a month or more. Any tips?

    Specifically I am looking for;
    1. Blue Streak Metallic
    2. Trim 4
    3. 16-in alloys, moonroof
    4. Black Softex (negotiable for the gray potentially)
    Has there been some shift in models Toyota is sending to the US such that I can't count on getting this exact C4? Hoping someone had a similar situation with dealers and had ways to approach dealing with them to just get what I want.
     
    #1 NotreDame_MCOB11, Jun 6, 2012
  2. bgil

    bgil Junior Member

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    Dianne Whitmire
    Fleet Sales Director
    Carson Toyota | Scion
    1333 E 223rd Street, Carson, CA 90745
    in Sunny Southern CA
    949 689 0717 cel
    310 522 2317 desk line
    707 202 3618 eFax
    [email protected]

    I live in the northwest and have a c4.
    If I lived in your area, I would deal with Dianne at above info. She would be an outstanding dealer to give you factual info and place your order.


    Read more: SoCal Dianne's Prius c inventory available | PriusChat
     
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  3. moezer2112

    moezer2112 Futurist

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    I'd also recommend talking to the high priustess. Working with her should remove about 95-100% of the ignorance, apathy and bad attitude that plagues modern car dealerships experiences. If Toyota is making them for your district, or even a district that she can A-trade with, she will be the one who can get you what you want.
     
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  4. lightsider

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    I wanted a Prius C4, Summer rain, black softex, and moonroof. Apparently, the summer rain isn't being made with the black softex generally- most are being made with the light gray. I worked with Karl Malone Toyota in Utah, and they were able to place an order for my Prius C as specified.

    From what I've heard though, Dianne is the person to contact though.

    Good Luck!
     
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  5. Iconn127

    Iconn127 Master Diagnostic Technician

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    i just got mine, pc4 black soft tex 16 alloy moonroof habanero, they exist
     
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  6. JLee81

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    I have the same exact car you are looking for. Bought it the day they officially went on sale. I wanted the light gray softex but there weren't any coming to the east coast anytime in the foreseeable future. Btw, I live in MD.

    SGH-T989 ? 2
     
    #6 JLee81, Jun 8, 2012
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