Hello and Thank you.

Atypical Hippie · 12-21-2005, 09:59 AM

Did a lot of reading on here before deciding to order a prius. Thanks to all who contribute to this board. The material here was very helpful.

I ended up working with a small time dealer out of town because he was willing to give me $3500 more for my trade-in (my 11/15 mpg mazda pickup) than the dealer here in town. I guess the big-time dealer here in town wanted me to fund his rent and advertising budget or something. That is well worth the 60 mile drive to pick it up, eh?

I ordered a 2005 package 4 in early november and it was due to arrive just after the 1st of the year. Well, it ended up being a 2006 and it arrived yesterday. He called and told me I needed to pick it up before the first of the year. As I understand it, that would cost me about $3000ish come tax time, right? I called his bluff and told him to sell it to someone else. He called back a couple hours later and folded. I get to pick it up on Jan 3. Woohooo!

Is there any difference between the 2005 aqnd the 2006 package #4?

Thanks again to everyone.

daniel · 12-21-2005, 11:59 AM

I think the package numbers are altogether different. Congratulations on your new Prius!

bookrats · 12-21-2005, 12:47 PM

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Originally posted by Atypical Hippie@Dec 21 2005, 07:59 AM
Is there any difference between the 2005 aqnd the 2006 package #4?

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Ah -- I can answer that. I bought a 2005 #4 (AM) package, and my partner bought a 2006 #4 (HG) package.

In terms of differing features, the 2006 loses the High-intensity driving lights (IMO: nice but not essential) and fog lamps (IMO: near useless) of the 2005 package, but gains the rear-view camera (cool but again, not essential.)

In terms of enhanced features with the 2006, you're getting:

Improved safety airbags (a big win, IMO)
Tire pressure sensors (really nice!)
Stereo: has an AUX-IN jack (for MP3 players, etc.), and plays MP3 CDs. (Great stuff!)
Improved MFD interface

I may be forgetting a few things in regards to the enhanced features list, but I think that's about it.

LaughingMan · 12-21-2005, 12:52 PM

Good work Hippie!

Don't let those dealers push you around.

wannaprius · 01-09-2006, 12:46 AM

Booksrats,

When you say the 2006 has "improved" safety airbags what do you mean? Is there any safety difference??

JMcPhee · 01-09-2006, 01:05 AM

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Originally posted by wannaprius@Jan 8 2006, 10:46 PM
Booksrats,

When you say the 2006 has "improved" safety airbags what do you mean? Is there any safety difference??

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The 2006 advanced airbag system differs the deployment rate of the airbags based on speed and force of impact. Yes, they're safer.

12-21-2005, 09:59 AM	#1
Atypical Hippie Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 4 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Did a lot of reading on here before deciding to order a prius. Thanks to all who contribute to this board. The material here was very helpful. I ended up working with a small time dealer out of town because he was willing to give me $3500 more for my trade-in (my 11/15 mpg mazda pickup) than the dealer here in town. I guess the big-time dealer here in town wanted me to fund his rent and advertising budget or something. That is well worth the 60 mile drive to pick it up, eh? I ordered a 2005 package 4 in early november and it was due to arrive just after the 1st of the year. Well, it ended up being a 2006 and it arrived yesterday. He called and told me I needed to pick it up before the first of the year. As I understand it, that would cost me about $3000ish come tax time, right? I called his bluff and told him to sell it to someone else. He called back a couple hours later and folded. I get to pick it up on Jan 3. Woohooo! Is there any difference between the 2005 aqnd the 2006 package #4? Thanks again to everyone.

12-21-2005, 11:59 AM	#2
daniel Cat Lovers Against the Bomb Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 8,958 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I think the package numbers are altogether different. Congratulations on your new Prius!

12-21-2005, 12:52 PM	#4
LaughingMan Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marlborough, MA Posts: 1,386 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Good work Hippie! Don't let those dealers push you around.

01-09-2006, 12:46 AM	#5
wannaprius Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 10 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Booksrats, When you say the 2006 has "improved" safety airbags what do you mean? Is there any safety difference??