2009 Prius released when?

[Tideland Prius]

Originally Posted by dallas27

and his post implies their will be no 09 model, or at minumum the 09 will be badged a 10.

huh? no he didn't. He said the 09 will essentially be the same (i.e. a carryover model). Wouldn't doubt him since the 08 is essentially a carryover model from the 07 anyway.

Don't confuse the MY (model year) and CY (calendar year) . (By the way you said "the 09 will be badged a 10")

[dallas27]

Originally Posted by Tideland Prius

huh? no he didn't. He said the 09 will essentially be the same (i.e. a carryover model). Wouldn't doubt him since the 08 is essentially a carryover model from the 07 anyway.

Don't confuse the MY (model year) and CY (calendar year) . (By the way you said "the 09 will be badged a 10")

I see what you mean. I didn't think having a 09 model for less than 6 months seemed doable, but I guess it's possible they might do something like that to finish off the line.

[EJFB1029]

His post stated that there will be an '09, but it will just be a continuation of the current model, in May of '09 (Possibly) the '10 improved next generation will come out. Latest rumor I heard was that the next generation model will come out in stages, new body, but not all the improvements right away, like it won't have plug in version until later in model year.

[ryanj023]

Originally Posted by dallas27

and his post implies their will be no 09 model, or at minumum the 09 will be badged a 10.

i have gotten two emails back from him and both imply there is no '09, but its not explicitly stated.

i simply asked my contact to please let me know i won't be buying the '08 and then have them flip out a new body within 6 months or so. which i was assured would not happen. the may '09 (as a 2010 model) is the "new" prius. all i've been told.

bottom line, is there an '09? i don't pretend to know.

Originally Posted by dallas27

Can you provide any evidence? because that doesn't jive with this...http://www.donlen.com/buildstart_toyota.html

nothing more than his emails. i don't think its fair to give the mans name as i don't know their contractual obligations in terms of company info, but i assure you i'm not one to make things up. a regional sales manager SHOULD know what hes talking about, but i'm simply taking his word.

[Tideland Prius]

Originally Posted by dallas27

I see what you mean. I didn't think having a 09 model for less than 6 months seemed doable, but I guess it's possible they might do something like that to finish off the line.

Oh Toyota has done that before.

The 2002 Corolla had a short life (Aug 01-Jan 02). The 2008 Camry had a short life too (Sept 07-Feb 08).

[kmstampe]

If you can start to place orders for the '09 in May how soon do you think they'll release the MSRP? Lots of rumors how there could be a price drop in the '09. I'm starting to gather price quotes on the '08 and am hoping to use the '09 release as a leveraging tool (if possible) to get a better deal to help get an "old" model off the lot. =)

[Codyroo]

Not trying to feed the rumor mill, but I know I read that Toyota was really ramping up production #'s for the Prius for 2009. So it is possible that MSRP will decrease. Supply and Demand.

[ken1784]

Originally Posted by kmstampe

Lots of rumors how there could be a price drop in the '09.

Recently, US Dollar value is getting lower and CA Dollar is getting higher.
My bet is Toyota is going to adjust the currency conversion rate, therefore the 09 Prius price will be up in the US and it'll be down in CA.

Ken@Japan

[Tollyho]

Hi All
I am new to this forum. I am contemplating purchasing a 2009 Prius in October 2008. I am leasing a wonderful 5 series BMW, but I refuse to pay $80 to fill up any longer. If it were not for the price of fuel, I probably would stay with my BMW. I test drove most of the hybrids, and the Prius suits me fine

[dallas27]

Originally Posted by Tollyho

Hi All
I am new to this forum. I am contemplating purchasing a 2009 Prius in October 2008. I am leasing a wonderful 5 series BMW, but I refuse to pay $80 to fill up any longer. If it were not for the price of fuel, I probably would stay with my BMW. I test drove most of the hybrids, and the Prius suits me fine

I prefered my 07 prius touring to my 328i bimmer.