I didn't know they weren't going to have 2004 Prius when I bought my first 02' Prius. I bought 2006 Prius because I had problems with 02 Prius. They always have something new like computers and stereos.

 

Yeah, i was just reading the article here
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=109981

it says that according to the way how japanese base their fuel economy testing standards, the current prius gets 35KM/1L and the next generation will (hopefully) do 40KM/1L: again this is a controlled environment. The difference doesnt look much under the same testing environment, but 2008 is still 2 years from now, anything can change by then. The best part is that, toyota is hoping to bring the cost down by more than $4,200 of what the current generation sells for, and by then there will be lots of hybrids to choose from; so they better bring it out in 2008 as a 2009 model

 

It is nice to know they have one in works. I'm not going to buy their first production year model. I wait until they have all bugs solved. I remember they had some problems when they first came out back in 2003 (2004 models).

 

Scandi 1, you did OK on your deal.Pricing varies a lot by region. If you could have gotten it for $2000 less, so what.Over 6 years that is $1/day. Not worth worrying about now.
It is very close to impossible to return a car to the dealer(and actually get your money back).Most folks who post here will be folks who got a better than average deal, so they will be "bragging" to some extent. Folks who got an average deal don't post here.You did OK.
The car has low miles,lotta nice options and safety features-just enjoy it!Luck,Charlie

 

Rt 44 Toyota, Raynham, MA. 3/10/05. New, 0.0 miles, Silver, package #7 plus a couple of minor accessories, $26,800. Took 3+ hrs of negotiation!!

 

We spent MSRP today for an 06 with Package 6, and felt lucky to get it! Southern NJ dealers are not stocking them, and all we contacted want to add doodads (we sell at MSRP, but undercoat, pinstripe, etc., etc.) Implication being that it might be a longish wait if we didn't want to buy the adders.

Walked into a PA dealer on spec, and they had one with Package 6 that had been ordered, but refused because the buyer didn't like the color. Arrest me Red isn't my favorite color either, but the test drive changed that!

 

Just got my 2006 Package 8 Prius for $29,120 loving it but only had it for 6 hours . Actually seems you save a bit getting the Package 8 as they are not as popular as the 3 and 6 packages. Think my region isn't the best for then either in NW Pennsylvannia.

 

Weatherboy,

Congradulations on your new Prius. It is tough to get one with navigation. I waited for one for almost a year. They didn't come out too many Package 7 and up with navigation and leather.

 

I paid $22701 for my '05 Prius, $22321 for my '03, both bought in Michigan. No idea what MRSP was.

 

I just purchased mine a week ago. Its a 2005 without the Nav System but with side airbags. I paid $21,500, which was $2000 of the list price. I also got the extended warranty 6/75/$0 for $790 by telling the dealer I found that price at warrantiestoyota.com and they matched it. I understand this was $500 or so off what they were going to offer it to me initially.

I love the Prius and have absolutely no remorse on buying it. I'm doing my part and saving $250 a month in gas alone.

So far I've averaged 56 mpg over the last 200 miles.