Longer order wait times because of Camry Hybrid?

captainanne · 02-06-2006, 02:27 PM

I'm in the bay area and am putting my name on various waitlists for an order. One
of the dealers told me product on Priuses is down 20% until March, while
production for the Hybrid Camry ramps up. Anyone else heard this one?

This dealer told me 4 months was the likely wait (Sunnyvale Toyota). Berkeley Toyota
said more like 2 1/2 months, but i'm wondering if it will end up being longer...

I checked with these 2 dealers based on rec's from this board. Just wondering if
anyone's doing better than a 3-4 month wait when ordering now...

Thanks!

Anne

darelldd · 02-06-2006, 07:53 PM

I'm on a list with my local dealer in Davis, and there's no telling when that one will come in. Then two weeks ago, I called Roseville Toyota and told them what I was looking for. Last week they called me back and said "my" car was on the way and will be here on the 20th of this month. So my indefinite waiting period changed to three weeks... the only down-side is that it will now cost me $1000 more than the deal I'd struck with my local dealer.

**Tideland Prius** · 02-06-2006, 08:08 PM

It's possible. I think they're trying to build up inventory for the Camry Hybrid (and at least have some before they switch to the Kentucky plant)

PsyPrius · 02-19-2006, 08:32 PM

I'm finding Prius orders in Chicago at 3-8 wks at the most.

joeh4 · 02-20-2006, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by PsyPrius@Feb 19 2006, 08:32 PM
I'm finding Prius orders in Chicago at 3-8 wks at the most.

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Been waiting over 5 months now in Chicago pk#1

Joe

stealthgirl · 02-20-2006, 04:57 PM

I ordered from Capitol Toyota on Jan. 6. The dealer said 6-10 weeks, depending on whether it comes in the first, second, or third allotment.

I called back after reading on priusonline that production would be limited until March. The sales rep said 12-16 weeks from my original order date.

Take a look at the shipping schedule:
http://priuschat.com/index.php?showtopic=1...ndpost&p=205844

wbullard · 02-23-2006, 12:38 AM

Heard the same thing from my dealer in San Rafael, but suspected that he used the story to convince me to take a package 7 rather than the package 8 that I had ordered. I ordered the car in September, took delivery at the end of January.

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02-06-2006, 02:27 PM	#1
captainanne Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 6 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I'm in the bay area and am putting my name on various waitlists for an order. One of the dealers told me product on Priuses is down 20% until March, while production for the Hybrid Camry ramps up. Anyone else heard this one? This dealer told me 4 months was the likely wait (Sunnyvale Toyota). Berkeley Toyota said more like 2 1/2 months, but i'm wondering if it will end up being longer... I checked with these 2 dealers based on rec's from this board. Just wondering if anyone's doing better than a 3-4 month wait when ordering now... Thanks! Anne

02-06-2006, 07:53 PM	#2
darelldd Prius is our Gas Guzzler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Northern CA Posts: 5,336 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 18 Thanked 44 Times in 32 Posts Friends: 12	I'm on a list with my local dealer in Davis, and there's no telling when that one will come in. Then two weeks ago, I called Roseville Toyota and told them what I was looking for. Last week they called me back and said "my" car was on the way and will be here on the 20th of this month. So my indefinite waiting period changed to three weeks... the only down-side is that it will now cost me $1000 more than the deal I'd struck with my local dealer.

02-06-2006, 08:08 PM	#3
Tideland Prius Moderator of the North Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 19,633 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 229 Thanked 345 Times in 244 Posts Friends: 23	It's possible. I think they're trying to build up inventory for the Camry Hybrid (and at least have some before they switch to the Kentucky plant)

02-19-2006, 08:32 PM	#4
PsyPrius Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wilmette, IL Posts: 99 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I'm finding Prius orders in Chicago at 3-8 wks at the most.

02-20-2006, 04:57 PM	#6
stealthgirl Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: downtown San Jose, CA Posts: 25 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I ordered from Capitol Toyota on Jan. 6. The dealer said 6-10 weeks, depending on whether it comes in the first, second, or third allotment. I called back after reading on priusonline that production would be limited until March. The sales rep said 12-16 weeks from my original order date. Take a look at the shipping schedule: http://priuschat.com/index.php?showtopic=1...ndpost&p=205844

02-23-2006, 12:38 AM	#7
wbullard Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Heard the same thing from my dealer in San Rafael, but suspected that he used the story to convince me to take a package 7 rather than the package 8 that I had ordered. I ordered the car in September, took delivery at the end of January.