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Hybrid Vehicles Toyota Prius What to expect from the next model year Prius
311 messages, Last post on Apr 26, 2009 at 5:43 AM
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Replying to: kdhspyder (Jul 29, 2008 4:16 am) That's cheaper than a Prius but I have driven more than a few Prius's and they lack a telescoping steering wheel, seat height adjustment etc.... I expect that the Honda version will probably have the trim level of a Civic LX. But Honda like Toyota is keeping as quiet as possible about details like options and pricing. Toyota is the front runner, but I will be interested to see how Honda competes. One thing is for certain, Buyers will have more than the Prius to go to if the new Honda proves out. Honda certainly wants a big slice of the hybrid market. The Fit is somewhat underpowered especially with the automatic. My friend owned a Jazz and I drove that a lot when I was visiting him. I fully expect that the newer Honda Hybrid will not be as underpowered as the Fit. The Prius is no speed demon, but it's acceptable, considering the fuel economy. |
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Replying to: tiff_c (Jul 27, 2008 12:27 pm) You're in NH. Why don't you drive down an hour or two to Boch Toyota on route one in MA? They have 10 new priuses IN STOCK and on their lot today. They also have 3 used on the lot today. I always love it when people in other regions speak as if they have knowledge of what other regions have access to from week to week, when obviously they are just guessing based off what they have.
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Replying to: beantown (Jul 29, 2008 9:18 am) Thanks, it's a bit further than 2 hours but I will call them on the phone tomorrow and see what they have to say. I'd hate to drive there to find out they have no actual stock. The Toyota dealer told me they had stock and when I went there the truth was they had no Prius at all. I spoke with their Internet sales manager. They sure tried the bait and switch on me tho. |
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Replying to: tiff_c (Jul 29, 2008 6:37 pm) |
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Replying to: waverunr (Jul 31, 2008 2:00 am)
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Replying to: waverunr (Jul 31, 2008 2:00 am) Read her post again. It wasn't Boch that was playing the game; it was the original dealership she talked to in NH. She hasn't even checked with Boch yet, so don't be so quick to bad mouth them. You are probably still waiting for yours because it is a distinct package from what they have on the lots now, and probably isn't one they get very many of. If you are willing to take one of the three or four distinct packages they have available now, you obviously wouldn't have to wait.
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Replying to: waverunr (Jul 31, 2008 2:00 am) Yeah they have no stock at all. They said they will not have any until Winter. I spoke with their Internet person. If you want a Prius from Boch Don't "Come on Down!" until winter. 
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Replying to: dmathews3 (Jul 31, 2008 4:27 am) That is the biggest load of cow manure I have heard in a long time! Dealers are in business to sell cars, not hide them from perspective customers. They will not tell you it's a 6 month wait when they have them on the lot. |
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Replying to: beantown (Jul 31, 2008 7:09 am) His post, I'm a guy not a girl. Anyway they do not have any at Boch and will not have any for 6 months. Their website has not been updated they claim because a car isn't listed as sold until the client picks it up. Ernie Boch has no Prius and will not have any until winter at least 6 months was their exact wording. Any Prius that comes in is already sold but not listed as sold on the website. It's bad practice not updating the website when you know the cars are sold. More dealer BS and some dealers are now refusing to do warranty work on cars they don't sell. One of the other forums had a topic on this. |
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... for the readers and lurkers the reality is that most stores are sold out of Prius' for the next several months until the 09's begin to arrive in significant numbers. As tiff_c noted it may be well into Fall or Winter until the supply begins to catch up with the orders in hand. However this is NOT the situation in every single case. Some larger stores can have relatively quick turn around on orders placed even today. Areas with more hybrid demand are receiving a larger share of the limited supply. Stores investing and expanding are actually getting extra units. Prius' ARE available.
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