Toyota Dealer floors me with Part Price -- Cheap (well...)

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by Stevewoods, Mar 8, 2016.

  1. Stevewoods

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    I am having the rear hatch latch switch problem, so figured I'd fix the darn thing. At first I was going to cheap out and try the inner tube solution, but decided not to go cheap and just replace the whole switch assembly.

    I poked around for a bit and the cheapest I could find online was around $65 for a real Toyota switch on EBay. Lots of them selling for $70 to $90

    Decided to call my local Toyota dealer, expecting $100 or more. They offered to go to $65 -- from their original $75 price. I told them sold.

    Sometimes, online is not always the cheapest solution.
     
    #1 Stevewoods, Mar 8, 2016
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  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    some dealers can be accommodating. i got a parts discount just by asking.
     
    #2 bisco, Mar 8, 2016
  3. The Electric Me

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    Refreshing.
    Finally a "The Dealership Gave Me a Good Deal" post.

    I knew if I lived long enough and hung around Prius Chat obsessively, eventually I'd read one.
     
    #3 The Electric Me, Mar 8, 2016
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