Should I buy an 05 instead of waiting for an 06?

[tracysbeans]

My dealer has a demo black 05 Package #4 available for $21,995.

Should I get it? I want a Package #7 but maybe I could live with a Package #4? (I wouldn't be upset about losing the backup camera since I just wouldn't want to rely on that anyway)

I'm not sure if my old POS Ford Escort would make it another 6 months without looking at some major repairs. (all new brakes,tires, and possibly some other things)

Please tell me what you think. Tracy

PS If I want an 06 in my color/package they said I would probably be waiting until May.

PSS Would I still be eligible for the $3,150 credit?

[q1011jm]

Originally posted by tracysbeans@Jan 7 2006, 07:39 AM
My dealer has a demo black 05 Package #4 available for $21,995.

Should I get it?  I want a Package #7 but maybe I could live with a Package #4? (I wouldn't be upset about losing the backup camera since I just wouldn't want to rely on that anyway)

Please tell me what you think. Tracy

PS If I want an 06 in my color/package they said I would probably be waiting until May.

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Tracy, if you live in an area where there is more than one dealer, I suggest calling all of them. Wait times and prices vary enormously. I was told I'd have to wait 6 months from one dealer as well, then purchased an '06 from another dealer 30 minutes away that same day.

[tracysbeans]

Originally posted by q1011jm@Jan 7 2006, 10:45 AM
Tracy, if you live in an area where there is more than one dealer, I suggest calling all of them.  Wait times and prices vary enormously.  I was told I'd have to wait 6 months from one dealer as well, then purchased an '06 from another dealer 30 minutes away that same day.

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I have called the dealer about 30 minutes away and he laughed at me when I asked for a Prius. He also said it wasn't right to work with more than one dealer.

I wonder if their is a dealer that comes to these boards that might have a Prius for me. I could fly to their location to pick it up. I wonder if that would help me? I don't want to have to pay anymore than MSRP though.

[Kiloran]

Originally posted by tracysbeans@Jan 7 2006, 11:48 AM
He also said it wasn't right to work with more than one dealer.

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A thoroughly ridiculous and self serving assertion! <_<

[tracysbeans]

Originally posted by Kiloran@Jan 7 2006, 11:08 AM
A thoroughly ridiculous and self serving assertion! <_<

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Yeah I JUST want a car. That's all. It seems all the dealers frown on going to multiple dealers.

[Three60guy]

Have you tried calling all the dealers in Milwaukee? They get a lot more allocations. I would think you could find something faster that way.

[tracysbeans]

Originally posted by Three60guy@Jan 7 2006, 11:27 AM
Have you tried calling all the dealers in Milwaukee?  They get a lot more allocations.  I would think you could find something faster that way.

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No but I will try that! So you don't think I should get the 05?

[Three60guy]

you have mail

[GreenMachine]

Originally posted by tracysbeans@Jan 7 2006, 10:39 AM
PSS Would I still be eligible for the $3,150 credit?

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Yes, the full credit is there until June 30

Take a look at:
http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Toyota_Prius_...redit_Incentive

You can save up that much more money while waiting and have a lower amount to borrow

[GreenMachine]

Originally posted by tracysbeans@Jan 7 2006, 10:39 AM
My dealer has a demo black 05 Package #4 available for $21,995.

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How many miles does it have on it? This may be a USED car now, and NOT elgible for the tax credit. Check this out carefully.