Best Prius Color?

[Newman]

I'd like to see a chocolate brown, wondering
mostly what it might look like. The new silver
for 06 is nice. A deep blue of some sort would
be nice.

[tracysbeans]

Originally posted by galaxee+Dec 25 2005, 06:37 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(galaxee @ Dec 25 2005, 06:37 PM)</div>

Ok but they are going to want some proof that I can get it cheaper elsewhere aren't they?

I see 11 items they offer under Prius BUT no seat covers?? What color is your interior? Tan? Leather?

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the smart key system is about the coolest thing i've seen on a car. basically, you never have to take your keys out of your pocket to drive the car. personally, i also prefer the side and curtain airbags but again that's a personal choice. other people swear by the navigation system but i've been okay without it. if you have an ipod, the aux in would be nice. the 05s and older don't have those

Oh so I wouldn't get the smart key system with Package #1 huh? My quote comes with side curtains and airbags and also floor mats. It's written in on my quote for Package #1. Can't someone add a navigation system to their car for around 1,000 on the side later on?

[tracysbeans]

Originally posted by Jack 06+Dec 25 2005, 06:38 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Jack 06 @ Dec 25 2005, 06:38 PM)</div>

ok thanks! If I end up getting a Prius I will do that!

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2.  Do you know that you can buy an extended warranty ANY TIME before 36,000 mi./3 years?  Dealers try to get you to buy one NOW, but there's no advantage.  Why would you want to pay finance charges on that, anyway?  Save up some money and buy it later.  There's $1,000 less to finance.  Just tell the "finance person (when you pay), "I think I'll wait".

I won't be financing my car If I tell the salesman I think I will wait he will probably TRY to tell me I can't wait. BUT thanks to you guys I know I can

Originally posted by Jack 06
3.  The former (until '05) ivory interior isn't offered now.  In place of it (besides gray) is "bisque", a darker "tan".  I like it and will get it with my blue Prius.  Go look at one!

I saw the gray on a Prius and loved it so if I buy I will get the gray.

Originally posted by Jack 06+--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Jack 06)</div>

Oh I though Toyota would be responsible for the tow if within your warranty????

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5.  Having to replace the "big battery" IS an issue.  Already (since '01) the cost of them through a dealer has come down from about $5K to a little over $3K.  But the Prius is so new, no one really knows when most batteries can be expected to "naturally" wear out.  Here in CA and some other states, they're guaranteed 150K mi.  Many of us guess they'll last much longer, perhaps 200,000 mi.  But yes, some potential buyers who know a lot about the Prius would be afraid of that.  Still, hundreds of Priuses with more than 100K mi. have already been sold.

Ok thanks for that info!

Originally posted by Jack 06
6.  The Prius comes with so many amenities, you don't need a lot more, IMO.  I'm getting a new pkg. #3 (because #2 isn't sold here), mainly because I like the keyless entry (I have an '04).  But I could live without it and be happy.  I don't even want the new rear camera, because it won't be useful in most of my driving situations.  I don't need navigation because I'm good with directions and maps.  Better sound system, including an mp3 jack?  Don't need them.  Bluetooth?  I don't have a cell phone, and if I did I'd use it the usual way.  HID lights?  Nope.  Traction control?  The one thing I won't have that would make me feel a tiny bit safer.  You like gadgets.  Will you feel envious of others a lot if you don't have them?

Oh I though I got keyless entry with Packge #1?

Yes I will be envious of others who have all of the options. I just can't justify paying for them though. So I will have to live with a lesser package.

[tracysbeans]

Originally posted by Newman@Dec 25 2005, 06:43 PM
I'd like to see a chocolate brown, wondering
mostly what it might look like.  The new silver
for 06 is nice.  A deep blue of some sort would
be nice.

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My daughter doesn't want me to get silver because her car is silver!

I just say a pic of a white one with some cool added rims. I never say the white before. It's pretty nice!

[Newman]

Tracy,

I have a an 06 #3. I thought many months about this choice.
Where I am, I cannot get the #1, but even if I could, I would
not recommend it, nor buy one. It simply gives you nothing
but the car itself, which is great, but I think it is worth a little
extra The #3 package gives you just enough to make you
feel like your prius is a prius. The backup camera, aux input,
and SKS are nice features, to me worth it, especially since all
my music is on an ipod. With the backup camera, even though
i do not rely on it soley, it is great to know exactly when I am
going to back into that curb block behind me, or to readjust
my position in a large parking lot with white lined spaces (I can pull
up, put it into reverse, and see exactly where the line is for the
space opposite me, and back up a bit if needed). The SKS is
really nice, and rounds out the whole package, and make me
feel that not only did I get a great car, looks great, gets great
MPG, it also can do some pretty cool stuff.

This is coming from someone who considered buying out of state
a #1. Just something to think about. It may be that after all
that, those extra things really are not important to you after all.
You will still love the car whether a #1 or higher

[Newman]

Oh I though I got keyless entry with Packge #1?

I think you do, if you mean that you can open it by pressing
a button on the fob that unlocks your doors, but SKS is more
than keyless, it allows you to simply walk up to your car (doors
locked) and grab the door handle, and the car unlocks the door
for you. Then you get in, close the door, press start, and drive
away, never using your fob once in the whole process to either
unlock or start the car.

[tracysbeans]

Originally posted by Newman@Dec 25 2005, 07:07 PM
Tracy,

I have a an 06 #3.  I thought many months about this choice.
Where I am, I cannot get the #1, but even if I could, I would
not recommend it, nor buy one.  It simply gives you nothing
but the car itself, which is great, but I think it is worth a little
extra  The #3 package gives you just enough to make you
feel like your prius is a prius.  The backup camera, aux input,
and SKS are nice features, to me worth it, especially since all
my music is on an ipod.  With the backup camera, even though
i do not rely on it soley, it is great to know exactly when I am
going to back into that curb block behind me, or to readjust
my position in a large parking lot with white lined spaces (I can pull
up, put it into reverse, and see exactly where the line is for the
space opposite me, and back up a bit if needed).  The SKS is
really nice, and rounds out the whole package, and make me
feel that not only did I get a great car, looks great, gets great
MPG, it also can do some pretty cool stuff.

This is coming from someone who considered buying out of state
a #1.  Just something to think about.  It may be that after all
that, those extra things really are not important to you after all.
You will still love the car whether a #1 or higher

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You see those options you are mentioning aren't really nessecary for me. I think I can get use to backing up without the camera and wouldn't trust the camera anyway.

Whats an SKS?

I only listen to the FM radio in the car so I don't do DVD's on anything. I make to many shorts trips to really need mucj music.

Maybe I'm missing something I might like from option #3 but I'm not really understanding what each of the options REALLY does. I guess I would have to see what it can do in person to understand.

I just don't want to waste my money on buying options that I wouldn't use.

I would LOVE the navigation system BUT definalty not putting out the extra to get that at the what #8 package cost

[tracysbeans]

Originally posted by Newman@Dec 25 2005, 07:14 PM
I think you do, if you mean that you can open it by pressing
a button on the fob that unlocks your doors, but SKS is more
than keyless, it allows you to simply walk up to your car (doors
locked) and grab the door handle, and the car unlocks the door
for you.  Then you get in, close the door, press start, and drive
away, never using your fob once in the whole process to either
unlock or start the car.

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Ok what is FOB? LOL (I'm Blond)

Also how does it know I'm the owner LOL LOL

[Newman]

Ok but they are going to want some proof that I can get it cheaper elsewhere aren't they?

The financial officer may want proof, but that does not mean one has to provide proof. And, definitely do not mention the offer for members herein as Troy and Danny have requested.

[tracysbeans]

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