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#1679 of 1971 Re: Picking it up [m2mazda6] by skeptical Aug 01, 2008 (11:12 am)
Replying to: m2mazda6 (Jul 15, 2008 2:38 pm) Hi, I'm sorry to bug you again, but I need some hope here, s I'm also awaiting a Silver Pine package 2 and it's been almost 10 weeks and I'm still hanging in there, but as folks can see, I am getting ambivalent now and so it helps to hear from folks who have been through the wait line...the dealer tells me my 'number' hasn't changed for two weeks now...argh!   I have three questions:   1. Did you pay over MSRP? 2. Did the car include any surprise/ add-ons that you needed to pay extra for? 3. How do you like it so far?   I start to read about the 2009 Fit and so forth, and I just don't know if this wait/cost is even worth it.   Can you let us know what it's like for you now that you have it when you get some time?   Any other new owners who waited a good long bit and feel it was well worth the wait AND-- did NOT pay over MSRP ?   Thanks in advance to all who might be able to shed some light so I can keep this in perspective... Replies to this message: bob104 (Aug 01, 2008 2:28 pm)
#1680 of 1971 Re: My dad always told me.... [bob104] by stevedebi Aug 01, 2008 (1:26 pm)
Replying to: bob104 (Aug 01, 2008 5:58 am) "Six months or so ago I'd have agreed with you, but now Priuses are actually appreciating rather than depreciating. With gasoline very likely to go up, that Sentra will likely sell like an SUV five years from now. "   I think this is a temporary trend. As these vehicles get closer to their Hybrid warranty expiration dates (8 or 10 years), a new owner with any sense will realize that a hybrid battery pack replacement may be in store. Note I said MAY be in store. Also, the Prius has a lot of electronics to break, and they are expensive to fix. And the vehicles won't work without those components. For example, if the main display goes out on the Prius, it won't work until fixed. If the DVD system (or other radio system) goes out on most vehicles, the car will still run.   The other factor is that in 2-4 years, there are going to be LOTS of higher MPG vehicles competing, including more hybrids, PHEV, electric, diesels. The current market has been caught by high gas prices combined with most US auto makers not having viable high MPG alternatives. That is going to change quickly. Replies to this message: skeptical (Aug 01, 2008 1:40 pm) bob104 (Aug 01, 2008 2:44 pm)
#1681 of 1971 Re: My dad always told me.... [stevedebi] by skeptical Aug 01, 2008 (1:40 pm)
Replying to: stevedebi (Aug 01, 2008 1:26 pm) "The other factor is that in 2-4 years, there are going to be LOTS of higher MPG vehicles competing, including more hybrids, PHEV, electric, diesels. The current market has been caught by high gas prices combined with most US auto makers not having viable high MPG alternatives. That is going to change quickly."   Yes--That's how I understand it now as well. And I'm sitting here, during this odd sort of in-between time, and not quite sure which way to turn..go with the expensive Prius, or get a decent enough much cheaper compact to hold the fort down over the next couple of years till this all evens out a bit more....I'm opting for the latter...   Any thoughts? Replies to this message: bob104 (Aug 01, 2008 2:44 pm)
#1682 of 1971 Re: Picking it up [skeptical] by bob104 Aug 01, 2008 (2:28 pm)
Replying to: skeptical (Aug 01, 2008 11:12 am) I bought an 08Touring#6 in Oct. for $2,000 below MSRP, $28,900 OTD in CA, with carpet mats ($200 retail).   I called the same salesman, a very decent guy at Toyota of Santa Maria, (CA), and he said he could sell me a new 08 Prius for a few hundred below MSRP now but I'd have to wait about 6 weeks for the exact thing I wanted, less if I was willing to buy whatever he got sent. There's been a price increase of a few hundred since Oct.   I love the Touring, 15,000 miles now, but it gets 42mpg instead of 44 for the Standard Prius. Consumer Reports thinks it's worth the extra $900 as it performs a bit better in accident avoidance and in braking distance. I wouldn't get it due to mpg trade-off and because the tires are much more expensive to replace, maybe $700-800 a set instead of about $400. Check for yourself. I drive my Touring very mildly so I get 45 mpg. If I had the Standard I'd be getting about 47-48mpg.    Prius: roomy cabin, convenient and roomy trunk, nice interior, very quiet, great sound system (pkg #6), plenty enough pickup. Only down side is seats with limited adjustability.
#1683 of 1971 Re: My dad always told me.... [skeptical] by bob104 Aug 01, 2008 (2:44 pm)
Replying to: skeptical (Aug 01, 2008 1:40 pm) It sure looks like PHEVs will likely become the standard starting in MY 2010. I would guess that there will be a thrall to buy them too. But enough lithium battery to go 40 miles all-electric will add perhaps $7,000-10,000 to the price of a standard Prius. Plug-ins have very high battery expenditure, about 12-14 cents a mile.     Meanwhile, conventional cars that get mpg in the 40s will be coming on strong too.     I'd be tempted to wait. Maybe oil will pull back to $100/barrel and the Prius market will loosen up. There's a diminishing return on mpg: 20mpg=600gallonsperyear, 30mpg=400gpy, 40mpg=300gpy, 50mpg=240gpy, 60mpg=200gpy.
#1684 of 1971 Re: Picking it up [skeptical] by jrt101 Aug 01, 2008 (2:53 pm)
Replying to: skeptical (Jul 30, 2008 10:59 am) I paid msrp plus tax for a package 6 this Tuesday. No talk of decals, floor mats or other nonsense. I was tempted to but an extended service plan but at 1995.00 I said no. My car has a decal on the rear bumper but I did not pay extra for it and it has rug/floor mats in it... no extra charges. I already have 550 miles on it and it is great. This is great technology... when people first see it they say it is ugly, too small and they can't believe that I bought it. When I show them the way it works and tell them it only used 10 gallons of gas in 500 miles... they change their tune. People do not want to like this car because it is different. I wish it was a bit more of a luxury car... but I love it.
#1686 of 1971 After a two Month wait my Prius is here ... : ( by priuswannabe1 Aug 04, 2008 (6:57 am)
On May 30th, I put $250 down on an OTD price of $25.393 (in writing) on an option #2. Today I received a call saying that my car is in, but, that the new price is $25, 994! Yikes! I know that I was already paying much more than I should, so for me this increase is not acceptable. I told them to honor the original price or return my deposit. By the way, the dealer is in the Poconos in Pennsylvania. The sales manager was explaining to me that this car has more options such as floor mats (which were already included in writing) and something about a decal ... Replies to this message: skeptical (Aug 04, 2008 7:17 am) barginb (Jan 22, 2009 11:35 pm)
#1687 of 1971 Re: After a two Month wiat my Prius is here ... : ( [priuswannabe1] by skeptical Aug 04, 2008 (7:17 am)
Replying to: priuswannabe1 (Aug 04, 2008 6:57 am) Hi, this is what I was promised a few days after your wait commenced--I got on the wait list with forking over a $500.00 fully refundable, no questions asked 'allocation fee' :   Package #2 (MSRP: $24,309) Includes: ----Vehicle Stability Control; Backup Camera; Smart Key System; AM/FM CD w/6 Speakers, Aux Audio Input Miniplug, and MP3/WMA Playback Capability. Also Includes: Cruise Control, Heated Outside Mirrors; 15" Alloy Wheels with Trim Ring; Tonneau Cover; Seatback Pockets.   This is without Taxes and DMV fees.   So $25,994 OTD sounds about right in terms of the MSRP--actually sounds less than what I will be asked likely. (Mine will probably come to something like $27,000 or even $28,000 with all the taxes, etc).   However, I'm not used to paying MSRP for any car, and I think there are some really nice compact competitors coming out--but it depends on how much driving you do and what you want--I agree with others who say that you need to test drive the competition and don't feel you must buy the Prius simply because you have been waiting (often folks feel like they should just get it because they've waiting--they feel sort of obligated or they're all psyched up for it).   You have the right to change your mind. But most folks here do seem to love their Prius!   Good luck with whatever you choose! Replies to this message: barginb (Jan 22, 2009 11:35 pm)
#1688 of 1971 is $300 off MSRP a fair deal? by chuck54633 Aug 16, 2008 (2:35 pm)
I am casually shopping for a package #2 prius. I'm not in a big hurry to buy, and I am willing to shop around for the best price. I have submitted requests for an online quote to the 4 major dealerships in my area (Santa Barbara, CA). One dealer offered me MSRP with tinted windows, my home town dealer offered me $300 off MSRP. I am still waiting to hear back from the other two. Does $24,149 seem like a fair price for a package #2 given current market conditions, or should I hold out for a better deal? Replies to this message: fseaver (Aug 16, 2008 7:03 pm) chuck54633 (Aug 16, 2008 10:53 pm) tiff_c (Aug 16, 2008 9:07 pm)

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