What I got extra...

[Springtime]

There were a few things I got extra when I picked up my car today.

My dealer offers free state inspections for as long as I own my car. He did mention that while in the past the Prius had been exempt from emissions inspection that law (at least in PA) has been revised and a Prius will now be required to get an emissions test each year ( my expense).

A nice leather case for all of my Prius manuals. In future to be called my Prius bible cover.

I think the dealer who he swapped with for my car had added protector trim for the doors and wheel wells. At least I think that is what it is called. Not sure if it is a Toyota accessory or an after market thing or if it just comes with the 2005 pkg #6. The salesman seemed to be surprised that it was on the car and said they had not charged any extra for that.

I had wanted and was willing to pay for the floor/cargo mats - this car came with the cargo net as well and the emergency aid kit. So these were extras that I was not willing to pay for but came with the negotiated price. It also had the rear bumper applique that I would not have paid for but was thrown in also.

The three year roadside assistance is part of the 2005 price - a nice extra as far as I am concerned because I can drop my AAA+ coverage for 3 years.

The dealership did not pressure me to buy any extras when I signed all the paperwork - so all in all a good experience.

Springtime

[Jack 06]

Originally posted by Springtime@Jan 2 2006, 01:34 PM
There were a few things I got extra when I picked up my car today.

My dealer offers free state inspections for as long as I own my car. He did mention that while in the past the Prius had been exempt from emissions inspection  that law (at least in PA) has been revised and a Prius will now be required to get an emissions test each year ( my expense).

A nice leather case for all of my Prius manuals. In future to be called my Prius bible cover.

I think the dealer who he swapped with for my car had added protector trim for the doors and wheel wells. At least I think that is what it is called. Not sure if it is a Toyota accessory or an after market thing or if it just comes with the 2005 pkg #6. The salesman seemed to be surprised that it was on the car and said they had not charged any extra for that.

I had wanted and was willing to pay for the floor/cargo mats - this car came with the cargo net as well and the emergency aid kit. So these were extras that  I was not willing to pay for but came with the negotiated price. It also had the rear bumper applique that I would not have paid for but was thrown in also.

The three year roadside assistance is part of the 2005  price - a nice extra  as far as I am concerned because I can drop my AAA+ coverage for 3 years.

The dealership did not pressure me to buy any extras when I signed all the paperwork - so all in all a good experience.

Springtime

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The edging protectors are a dealer-installed (not very often) option. They must be from "X".

The bumper applique is "worth" $65.

Not bad!

[justinc]

Originally posted by Springtime@Jan 2 2006, 12:34 PM
There were a few things I got extra when I picked up my car today.

My dealer offers free state inspections for as long as I own my car. He did mention that while in the past the Prius had been exempt from emissions inspection  that law (at least in PA) has been revised and a Prius will now be required to get an emissions test each year ( my expense).

A nice leather case for all of my Prius manuals. In future to be called my Prius bible cover.

I think the dealer who he swapped with for my car had added protector trim for the doors and wheel wells. At least I think that is what it is called. Not sure if it is a Toyota accessory or an after market thing or if it just comes with the 2005 pkg #6. The salesman seemed to be surprised that it was on the car and said they had not charged any extra for that.

I had wanted and was willing to pay for the floor/cargo mats - this car came with the cargo net as well and the emergency aid kit. So these were extras that  I was not willing to pay for but came with the negotiated price. It also had the rear bumper applique that I would not have paid for but was thrown in also.

The three year roadside assistance is part of the 2005  price - a nice extra  as far as I am concerned because I can drop my AAA+ coverage for 3 years.

The dealership did not pressure me to buy any extras when I signed all the paperwork - so all in all a good experience.

Springtime

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Quick question regarding your cargo net. Did you have to drill two holes (one on each side of the trunk to secure the net?) My uncle has a 1st gen Prius and he gave me the cargo net he bought (because it was for the 04 model). I was going to install it over the weekend, but then realized I had to drill holes to secure the net. Just want to make sure it's indeed necessary before the drilling begins. Thanks.

[MarinJohn]

It was necessary for me to drill for the verticle net. Note: make the holes as small as possible or the net will pull loose.

[justinc]

Originally posted by MarinJohn@Jan 10 2006, 03:32 PM
It was necessary for me to drill for the verticle net.  Note:  make the holes as small as possible or the net will pull loose.

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Thanks, MarinJohn. I did a search and found some answers. I will give it a shot this weekend. I don't really have a need for a cargo net, but since I have it, I might as well install it.

Justinc

[highlander1010]

Did you go and buy a lottery ticket right after that? I'd say you were having some unbelieveable luck or good karma. I hope you won a few million!