Ordered an 2010 last week

[Jiipa]

Originally Posted by cairo94507

Me? What the heck does that mean?

I think he was referring to the OP who, by the way, we're still waiting for to provide us with the package and option information on his order.

[EJFB1029]

Originally Posted by Jiipa

I think he was referring to the OP who, by the way, we're still waiting for to provide us with the package and option information on his order.

Yep, you got it right.

[cairo94507]

OOOOPPPS, thanks and my apologies.

[tndriver]

Why would you order a 2010 when there is no 09's yet makes no sense. And no one here knows what the 2010 will look like or cost or any thing else. Also why put a deposit on a car for over a year?

[synapse]

Being new to the forums here, I might be able to offer some ideas:

1) You really like the current Prius but don't want to spend all the money when something better (hopefully) is coming out in a year
2) One can only expect the 2010 model to be better and people believe it will most likely have similar styling to the '08/'09
3) You hear about up to 6 month wait times for the current models, only expect demand to further increase as gas prices increases and the new model drives awareness and people like themselves to purchase
4) Assuming it is actually a legit deposit (not sure how it works really - are you guaranteed a spot or a model or just a place in line I'm not sure) and fully refundable in writing (and from a reputable dealer), and that it is applied to the cost of the car when you get it, $500 is not really that much to do without for a year to save yourself several months wait.
5) The best guaranteed return on that money for a year seems to be about 3.5% in a online savings account, which comes out to $20 missed interest (roughly)
6) Assuming you save a wait of even just 2 months, that still only comes out to $10 a month that you are "paying"

Feel free to point out any errors in my logic. I am not saying I agree or understand how this is being done now, but I'd consider putting money down if I got it in writing from a good dealer once the specs (or it is at least officially announced) in January.

It would definitely be worth $500 to me in January to be one of the first on the list for the package and color that I want. I've never tried anything like this but would be willing to go in and talk to a dealer just to see what might be possible... Everyone is different of course!

[Derek]

I am patiently waiting for the color and package info!

[argoldst]

Originally Posted by Derek

I am patiently waiting for the color and package info!

Why? Why are any of you waiting for this info? There is no way any dealership is taking deposits for a 2010 yet. As was pointed out, how can they without knowing anything about the car.

This guy is just a troll looking for some attention.

[ny biker]

Isn't the OP the same guy who starts threads with the phrase "Another thing I hate about the Prius is..."?

[Prius 07]

Originally Posted by Tideland Prius

yeah I know. I'm talking about features. If he said he ordered including the package then he should know what options in the package that he's ordering, right?

That's too logical! I have no idea how you can just order without knowing what you're getting or the cost of it.
Options: 4 wheels; a body ....
cost: $30 - 100K.
sign here ......

[taxachusetts]

I put a $500 deposit on a 2008 Prius, Pkg. #3, on May 22, but I had no idea at the time what color or package I would receive. If a package 4, 5 or 6 in any color had been the only one available, I would have taken it. On June 26, a Spectra Blue Mica, Pkg. #3, was delivered to me. I love it.

I just put a $500 deposit on a 2010 Prius about an hour ago. It is simply a deposit, so that when my dealer starts receiving them I will be #2 on the list. I have no idea what the colors or the options will be (no one does at this point), and I really don't care.
The Motor Vehicle Cash Purchase Agreement I just signed acknowledges receipt of my deposit and it states that the future sale is "Subject to MSRP and is subject to a test drive." In other words, if I don't like the car, for whatever reason, I will get my deposit back.
Putting a deposit on a future purchase is an old and accepted business practice. It is odd that so many people on this thread have difficulty understanding it.