I just bought a Prius!

BenR · 07-07-2006, 09:43 PM

Ah ... the sweet relief. I now own a Prius!!!

I bought a 2006 model with the HG package (#4) in black with charcoal interior. I didn't really care about getting the rear bumper applique or fancy floor mats, but they're along for the ride. I also was able to get $100 knocked off the MSRP thanks to the Costco Auto Program (www.costcoauto.com), a tip I found in these forums. So thanks for that fine advice.

The best news is it'll be ready for pickup before the end of the month! I can't wait to drive it home.

**efusco** · 07-07-2006, 09:49 PM

My third congrats of the day! Welcome to the cult.

BenR · 07-07-2006, 10:05 PM

Thanks! This is a really exciting time.

withersea · 07-07-2006, 10:09 PM

Congratulations! Welcome to the future.

I picked mine up on Wednesday. Absolutely love it.

Deposit made May 26. Delivery on July 5.

caprinicity · 07-07-2006, 10:14 PM

Congratulations to you!

I brought mine home last week. I traded in my Tundra and my old Corolla on a 2005 Prius with 23,000 miles on it. I consider myself lucky to have found it. I think it was on the lot all of three days.

It's so much fun to drive. You are going to love having one, and if you're a geek like me, you'll be watching the computer while you're driving around, learning to be a lightfoot and trying to optimize your mileage.

I hope your wait goes quickly.

Bonnie G.
York, PA
Don't know what my "package" is, but it's red, and it has airbags all over the place.

BenR · 07-07-2006, 10:21 PM

The dealer has 15 or so cars on the way. Twelve were alreay sold, sight unseen, and of the three that were available when I called the other day, only one remained up for grabs when I showed up. Black was one of the colors I wanted, so I made out just fine. I also would have liked Seaside Pearl, but I'm just not gonna wait three to six months for one color when another color I want is available.

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I wish I could have it right now, but I can wait a couple of weeks. The salesman said he prefers to quote a longer delivery time than is expected, that way no one is totally disappointed. He said by the end of the month, but mid-month is the likely delivery.

At least now I'll have some time to sell my car. My ol' 1992 Ford Taurus wagon served me well. Over the course of 14 years, it only ran $5,000 in repairs. That's pretty darn amazing as far as I'm concerned. However, the work it needs now exceeds its value. I knew right away that a new car would be necessary. I immediately considered a Prius, and the Prius was the only car I tested on the road.

momfortheenvironment · 07-07-2006, 10:37 PM

Welcome and congratulations, you're gonna love it!!!

BenR · 07-08-2006, 02:06 PM

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Thanks! I'm tempted to hit a couple of dealerships over the weekend just to drive a Prius some more. Is that sick?

santoro1 · 07-08-2006, 03:44 PM

Contemplating the purchase of a new Prius. Is the stabilization that Toyota adds to package 4 something that is important to have. Any feedback is appreciated. Also, if I can get a deal at MSRP is that something that I should jump at?

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Ah ... the sweet relief. I now own a Prius!!!

I bought a 2006 model with the HG package (#4) in black with charcoal interior. I didn't really care about getting the rear bumper applique or fancy floor mats, but they're along for the ride. I also was able to get $100 knocked off the MSRP thanks to the Costco Auto Program (www.costcoauto.com), a tip I found in these forums. So thanks for that fine advice.

The best news is it'll be ready for pickup before the end of the month! I can't wait to drive it home.

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tripp · 07-08-2006, 04:39 PM

VSC seems to be very popular with those that have it. I have a '05 Pkg 3 so I don't have it. Can't give you any "real world" anecdotes. I'm pretty sure that having it will give you a small break on your auto insurance.

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07-07-2006, 09:43 PM	#1
BenR Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 35 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #4 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Ah ... the sweet relief. I now own a Prius!!! I bought a 2006 model with the HG package (#4) in black with charcoal interior. I didn't really care about getting the rear bumper applique or fancy floor mats, but they're along for the ride. I also was able to get $100 knocked off the MSRP thanks to the Costco Auto Program (www.costcoauto.com), a tip I found in these forums. So thanks for that fine advice. The best news is it'll be ready for pickup before the end of the month! I can't wait to drive it home.

07-07-2006, 09:49 PM	#2
efusco Troll Slayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 14,242 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 1 Time in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 24	My third congrats of the day! Welcome to the cult.

07-07-2006, 10:05 PM	#3
BenR Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 35 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #4 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Thanks! This is a really exciting time.

07-07-2006, 10:09 PM	#4
withersea DNF is better than DNS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: TN Posts: 1,145 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #7 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 2	Congratulations! Welcome to the future. I picked mine up on Wednesday. Absolutely love it. Deposit made May 26. Delivery on July 5.

07-07-2006, 10:14 PM	#5
caprinicity Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 11 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Congratulations to you! I brought mine home last week. I traded in my Tundra and my old Corolla on a 2005 Prius with 23,000 miles on it. I consider myself lucky to have found it. I think it was on the lot all of three days. It's so much fun to drive. You are going to love having one, and if you're a geek like me, you'll be watching the computer while you're driving around, learning to be a lightfoot and trying to optimize your mileage. I hope your wait goes quickly. Bonnie G. York, PA Don't know what my "package" is, but it's red, and it has airbags all over the place.

07-07-2006, 10:37 PM	#7
momfortheenvironment Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Southern New Hampshire Posts: 146 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Welcome and congratulations, you're gonna love it!!!

07-08-2006, 04:39 PM	#10
tripp Which it's a 'ybrid, ain't it? Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,773 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 4	VSC seems to be very popular with those that have it. I have a '05 Pkg 3 so I don't have it. Can't give you any "real world" anecdotes. I'm pretty sure that having it will give you a small break on your auto insurance.