Believe what you like, but I assure you that I have two Ariyas sitting on my driveway. After seeing this original post, it inspired my search and ultimate success. In appreciation of this forum, I shared my specifics including calculator for others interested to attempt to do the same. As noted, my deal required special circumstances to come together to make it happen (no ev tax in NJ, regional incentives, motivated dealer, luck). Sharing the details of the success is fun but what it takes to get there (countless communications, negotiations, rejections, failures) is often untold.
As a gesture of my appreciation, I sent a few people to this dealer with success. I get nothing out of it other than establishing a relationship with GSM and potential good karma for future deals.
I understand the skepticism but assuming “trolls” is not accurate. Good luck and have a blessed day.
