Purchased a 2008 Toyota Prius on 21 Jan 2011. Paid up front by check, which was negociated and processed immediately without incident. Service to the vehicle has been exceptional, staff extemely helpfull with the exception of the smart key, which I can live with. My problem is to date 4/19/2011, I am still driving on dealers tags. Without permanent plates, after 3 months I am getting concerned as to whether there is a clear title. The sales people say the original owner is out of state, and without his signature and valid drivers license, they cannot issue a certified title. There is a carfacts on this car indicating a good title. I hesitate to drive this vehicle out of state on dealers tags due to the time lapse from purchase. How would this be solved if the prior owner can never be contacted? I have all the original paperwork including the cancelled check. F. D. Adams, 361-815-9112

I received a mail from [email protected] informing me that i have won 600,000 GBP and a brand new toyota prius and i suspect it is a scam. Its said to be from toyota car promotions department.

Scam for sure!