Has Anyone Ordered a 2007 Prius?

[windstrings]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Hopeful Future Prius Owner @ Sep 3 2006, 01:03 AM) [snapback]313399[/snapback]</div>

Also, for the first 500 miles would it be wise to not drive the Prius at constant speeds (interstate driving) and just stick to more local roads and highways for the first 500 miles? My brother-in-law was telling me this last week and wanted to see if that's what I should do. In past cars it was pretty much the norm to take it easy driving in order for the valves and rings to seat properly during the break in period.
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Just drive it normal.. and what I mean by that is don't go over the edge and push it beyond normal means...
Don't be afraid to accelerate, stop go full freeway speeds.. just don't floor it to see how fast you can reach 70 or let your teenager borrow it for a while!

I took mine up to 90 a couple of times.. but only because it was so smooth and without the transmission shifting "its a CVT" I was going 90 before I realized it!

Mine drive perfectly.

I don't know if there is still any truth to the old idea to break a car in hard if you want it to perform well, engines are built different now, but I kinda took that stance anyway and I feel both of mine drive excellent.

[peakfinder]

I orderd my 2007 this past Saturday. More specificly, I put a deposit on a 07 Mag. Gray, pacakage 6. I have not seen anythng regarding new LED tail lights or changes to the interior dash and I have been searching the internet looking for information. --Does anyone else know anything about these proported changes?

My Prius is already in asembly and I have 8 digits of the VIN and the local dealers stock number. The dealer said the car is in "A status" which means it is in assembly. when it changes to "F" or "S" status (I forget which), it will mean it is prepared for shipment and then change status again whin it arrives on the Pacific coast for transit to my local dealer here in Colorado. The time frame is supposted to be about 4 weeks out.

Just enough time for me to learn all about my new high-tech car!

[Tideland Prius]

LED taillights were new for 2004 and the dash was upgraded for 2006

[cid404]

Are any of you who've ordered 2007's planning on doing a trade-in on them?

If so, how do they handle the trade? Do they evaluate it when the car comes in, or when
the order is placed??

Thanks!

-cid.

[ck90211]

I have no trade, but I don't suspect anything differently, then a typical proctologist exam.

I do have a question about everyone's ordering process. I thought for Prius, and probably all Toyota's, dealers do not really order cars. Instead, Toyota planners in Torrance, CA decide what colors, what package, and what quantity to produce, and when. When the cars arrive in port (along coastal LA), then it is Toyota sales (probably in Torrance, CA too) to decide what cars go to whom (regions, distributors, dealers) base on previous years performance, customer surveys, etc.. I know Hondas did/do the same, and even allocated more cars to dealers who paid bribes. They were busted and people fired/in jail over it.

Because of this allocation system, many Toyota dealers sell Camry's and Corollas cheap to drive up volume, so they can get more cars, especially the hot/expensive cars, for next year. And this allocation system creates a caste system, with mega dealers getting bigger/richer, and smaller dealers getting smaller/poorer.

So my question is, can you really order a Toyota base on your desires? Or are you really on a waiting list, and just hoping your dealer will receive a car per your desire?

[smithfamilymaine]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ck90211 @ Sep 19 2006, 03:50 PM) [snapback]321846[/snapback]</div>

I have no trade, but I don't suspect anything differently, then a typical proctologist exam.

I do have a question about everyone's ordering process. I thought for Prius, and probably all Toyota's, dealers do not really order cars. Instead, Toyota planners in Torrance, CA decide what colors, what package, and what quantity to produce, and when. When the cars arrive in port (along coastal LA), then it is Toyota sales (probably in Torrance, CA too) to decide what cars go to whom (regions, distributors, dealers) base on previous years performance, customer surveys, etc.. I know Hondas did/do the same, and even allocated more cars to dealers who paid bribes. They were busted and people fired/in jail over it.

Because of this allocation system, many Toyota dealers sell Camry's and Corollas cheap to drive up volume, so they can get more cars, especially the hot/expensive cars, for next year. And this allocation system creates a caste system, with mega dealers getting bigger/richer, and smaller dealers getting smaller/poorer.

So my question is, can you really order a Toyota base on your desires? Or are you really on a waiting list, and just hoping your dealer will receive a car per your desire?
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We just ordered an '07 Prius this week, silver, package #2. Here in Eastern Massachusetts, the dealer told us there would be a 3 - 4 month wait.

We were told that trade-ins are not evaluated until the new car comes in. We were also told that we would pay MSRP as of the delivery date, not as of the order date. Finally, our salesman explained the "ordering" process as follows: there is no way to actually order a specific car, instead you wait until the dealership gets a car that matches your specifications.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ck90211 @ Sep 19 2006, 03:50 PM) [snapback]321846[/snapback]</div>

I have no trade, but I don't suspect anything differently, then a typical proctologist exam.

I do have a question about everyone's ordering process. I thought for Prius, and probably all Toyota's, dealers do not really order cars. Instead, Toyota planners in Torrance, CA decide what colors, what package, and what quantity to produce, and when. When the cars arrive in port (along coastal LA), then it is Toyota sales (probably in Torrance, CA too) to decide what cars go to whom (regions, distributors, dealers) base on previous years performance, customer surveys, etc.. I know Hondas did/do the same, and even allocated more cars to dealers who paid bribes. They were busted and people fired/in jail over it.

Because of this allocation system, many Toyota dealers sell Camry's and Corollas cheap to drive up volume, so they can get more cars, especially the hot/expensive cars, for next year. And this allocation system creates a caste system, with mega dealers getting bigger/richer, and smaller dealers getting smaller/poorer.

So my question is, can you really order a Toyota base on your desires? Or are you really on a waiting list, and just hoping your dealer will receive a car per your desire?
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We just ordered an '07 Prius this week, silver, package #2. Here in Eastern Massachusetts, the dealer told us there would be a 3 - 4 month wait.

We were told that trade-ins are not evaluated until the new car comes in. We were also told that we would pay MSRP as of the delivery date, not as of the order date. Finally, our salesman explained the "ordering" process as follows: there is no way to actually order a specific car, instead you wait until the dealership gets a car that matches your specifications.

[ck90211]

Hey SmithFamily, thanks for confirming what I thought about Toyota "ordering" process. What color #2 did you order, that needs 3-4 months wait? You may want to check with larger dealer. In So. CA, top dealers get 15-20 every 2 weeks, while smaller ones get 1-2 every 2 weeks. I got an update from my dealer yesterday, first batch 2007 have arrived at Long Beach port, should be heading to dealers in the next 3-5 days. Second batch is arriving soon, delivery around Sept. 30, no guarantees. Most early cars are silver, with a few black, blue and red in there.

CA to MA (or ME) is a long way, so that probably adds 2 extra week to your wait. Hope you get your car soon. CK

[stanleyjohn]

Looks like a rookie prius chat member just got a 07.Look here! http://priuschat.com/I-took-delivery-today...d33-t24864.html third one down!

[paul.villasenor]

I placed an order for a Gray '07 Package #6 Touring this week and was told by the dealer it can be anywhere from 3-6 months. (I'm on the East Coast.) The only package available on the Touring Edition is #2 in this area, so the dealer had to special order it. He said the "3-6 months" was more of a CYA range, but I'm hoping the car comes sooner.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(cid404 @ Sep 18 2006, 05:14 PM) [snapback]321358[/snapback]</div>

Are any of you who've ordered 2007's planning on doing a trade-in on them?

If so, how do they handle the trade? Do they evaluate it when the car comes in, or when
the order is placed??

Thanks!

-cid.
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Just got back from ordering mine. Got a 2007 optional package #3. As you'd expect the dealer numbers for ordering as to options and packages are different then what's on the Toyota website or even n the brochure.

I had to pay full sticker price, but also without a bit of the usual back and forth over the value of the trade-in. I actually got a couple hundred bucks more than book value, maybe because traded in a very clean low milage car. I had over 20 in transit cars to pick from plus one I could have driven off with end of this week, but wrong color and a full package #6 which I didn't want.

They give you a initial trade-in value with the usual reapraisal clause once you take delivery , which is typical in my experence.

All in all very pleased with the transaction so far. Not a bit pushy, no attempt to get to buy what I didn't want, actually bent over backs to find exactly the model I wanted, and I lucked out grabbing one that was already built.