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Replying to: hybridturtleg (Jul 26, 2006 11:40 pm) Replying to: hybridturtleg (Jul 27, 2006 2:40 am) See the comparison below between the Federal Warranty details vs the warranty that is mandated for all states that have incoporated CARB (California Air Resources Board) criteria into their warranty standards. Note that Mass is a CARB state so you can get the same warranty advantages in this state as well as California. However, I'm under the impression that to qualify for the hybrid HOV lane stickers, the vehicle must be purchased in California. A call to California DMV can confirm that one way or the other or perhaps another forum member can chime in with the pertinent facts regarding this. Toyota has capped out their sales of hybrid vehicles under the Federal Hybrid guideline (60,000) so the tax credit will be cut in half for any vehicles purchased after September 30, 2006. So, if you wish to take advantage of the full credit, your purchase date must be prior to Sept 30. I believe that Toyota will be stopping production of the 2006 models pretty soon so you will need to find one that is in the distribution stream prior to October 1, 2006. However, there is another way to look at the financial picture. Buying a year end 2006 prior to Oct 1 will save you about $1575 in a tax credit but the depreciation on a model sold just before the new year model may equal or exceed that amount compared to the book value of a 2007 model. I don't know where the actual crossover point would be, but roughly, if you intend to keep the vehicle for just a couple of years prior to trading or selling, you would come out dollars ahead waiting for a 2007 model and accepting the tax credit hit. On the other hand, if your expectation is to keep the car 7 years you would probably be money ahead buying a depreciated 2006 model and getting the full tax credit. The California dealer we worked with was Thompsons Toyota in Placerville. Good luck! As taken from the 2004 Toyota Prius Owner's Warranty ***************************************************** Information booklet (PN 00505-T2004-PRIUS) page 6, "Warranty Coverages at a Glance" there is a bar graph identifying the various warranties (from my 7/03 printing): New Vehicle Limited Warranty: Basic: 36 months / 36,000 miles Hybrid Vehicle System: 96 months / 100,000 miles Powertrain: 60 months / 60,000 miles Corrosion Perforation: 60 months / unlimited miles Restraint Systems: 60 months / 60,000 miles Emission Control Warranty: Federal, Performance: 24 months / 24,000 miles Federal, Performance Specific Components: 96 months / 80,000 miles Federal, Defect: 36 months / 36,000 miles Federal, Defect Specific Components: 96 months / 80,000 miles California (t), Performance: 180 months / 150,000 miles California (t), Defect: 180 months, 150,000 miles California (t), Hybrid Battery Pack: 120 months / 150,000 miles (t) = Also applies to Maine, Massachusetts, New York and Vermont vehicles equipped with a California Certified Emission Control System. Vehicles covered by this warranty are also covered by the Federal Emission Control Warranty. For the 2005 model year, the following states are covered under the California Emissions warranty: CA, CT, ME, MA, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VT. |
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Replying to: latothedesert (Mar 07, 2006 3:56 pm) Other Toyota Dealers that I contacted who are willing to sell at MSRP: *Power Toyota of Irvine, $23,141, pkg #1. *Toyota of Orange, $23,050, pkg #1. Don't forget the full tax credit ($3,150) deadline on Sept. 30, 2006, www.toyota.com/prius/tax.html
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Replying to: gilmayandia (Aug 01, 2006 12:10 am) that hybrid sales have been so disproportionately skewed to the Prius, the total number of hybrid sales for all hybrids is not as high as expected. Consequently there is going to be an attempt to extend the full credit date. Chances for success are unknown. I suggest you apply for your HOV stickers IMMEDIATELY since there has been some rumbling to the effect of eliminating this perk for hybrids resulting from complaints by other motorists about discriminatory treatment etc etc. The stickers we just received contain a notice that DMV has the option of canceling this perk any time during the permit period which goes to Jan 1, 2008. Pretty strange, considering that we pay for the permit.
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Replying to: esteban1 (Mar 31, 2006 9:23 am) |
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Replying to: gilmayandia (Aug 01, 2006 12:10 am) |
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Replying to: cruising7388 (Aug 01, 2006 10:59 am) |
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Replying to: mithrandir (Mar 21, 2006 9:01 am) |
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Replying to: ck90211 (Aug 04, 2006 4:15 pm) region and the distribution for California is skewed toward the high end. Our dealer in Placerville told us that the only packages they can get are 3,6,7 and 8. I don't know if Socal is considered by Toy as a different region. The squeeze for you is coming from a couple of directions: 1. Unless there is a legislative amendment, the tax credit for the Prius will be cut in half on October 1. 2. Toyota is gearing up for 2007 production and by the end of September dealer stock on the 2006 will probably be pretty thin if not nil. BTW, the 75,000 trigger for the HOV stickers doesn't necessarily cut off subsequent issuing of the stickers. At the 75,000 point, DMV is supposed to study the results from the stickers issued so far. That study might result in shutting down the program, but not necessarily. I hazard the guess that a substantial percentage of stickers issued are for vehicles that never use the HOV lanes at all.
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Replying to: cruising7388 (Aug 04, 2006 5:39 pm) Of all the Prius I have seen in San Diego area. Only one had the little sticker. I would think most have been issued in LA & SF areas. |
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Replying to: cruising7388 (Aug 04, 2006 5:39 pm)
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