Has Anyone Ordered a 2007 Prius?

New Revelation · 09-03-2006, 02:03 AM

Has anyone here ordered the 2007 model Prius besides me? From the dealership I ordered from and based on the package I want it should arrive around November or so (from waiting list). I don't mind the wait as by that time I will be ready financially to get it then. Also plan to take it for a drive to TX for Thanksgiving this year if my model does come in on time. I will have to keep check with the dealership to find out, as well as getting better tires for it as well. I was told I will get the VIN three weeks before the car arrives.

Pretty much from what the salesguy told me was that the only change in the 07 models was the LED-tail and brake lights and the HID headlamps, and the interior dash (and the Touring model). Other than that not any other changes.

There's no option in the profile setting here at PC for the 07 Prius yet, but im sure as more folks start getting them then we can update it at that time.

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.

I am not sure if the 2007 models will qualify for the tax credit (and yes I know it will be reduced after the end of this month) but I have the patience to wait until Nov to get my new ride so I am not sweating on the tax credit issue. Kinda like waiting for Christmas morning. I also plan to invite my sister to fly here from TX so that she can go with me when the day arrives and then drive down to TX together. I'm hoping for an awesome holiday season this year!

wan · 09-03-2006, 03:20 AM

You are going to have a great holiday !

By the way, when do you have to actually pay for the car (except the $500 down payment)? The day you pick up the car?

lkmcookie · 09-03-2006, 04:14 AM

I have an '07 on order too! Spoke to dealer a few days ago and she says we're still looking at late Oct/early Nov. I wouldn't qualify for full tax credit so the timing is ok, but I am hoping the partial credit is available to '07 buyers - its still a nice chunk of change.

As far as the break in period, here are a couple of threads that may help:
break in period?
Break In - any recommendations?
How did you "BREAK IN" your prius?

New Revelation · 09-03-2006, 09:03 AM

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You are going to have a great holiday !

By the way, when do you have to actually pay for the car (except the $500 down payment)? The day you pick up the car?
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Correct, you don't have to worry about the finance part until the car actually comes in.

jwidenerga · 09-06-2006, 06:57 PM

I have been trying to order a 2007 in Atlanta, GA with no luck. Dealer still says they are not able to place orders?

gtn12130 · 09-06-2006, 07:25 PM

Unfortunately, the 2007 MY will not qualify for the tax credit. As far as not being able to order an 07MY yet...that is a joke!!! I have been placing orders for 2007MY Prius since the second week of July! Not sure what else your dealer is telling you, but I would call around!

maze · 09-07-2006, 02:46 AM

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Unfortunately, the 2007 MY will not qualify for the tax credit. As far as not being able to order an 07MY yet...that is a joke!!! I have been placing orders for 2007MY Prius since the second week of July! Not sure what else your dealer is telling you, but I would call around!
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Sure it will qualify for a tex credit (although past the end of november this will be merely 50% of the current one), the government does not care about model numbers, just compliance, give Toyota some time to get the paperwork in order (looks like it's basically a matter of xeroxing some docs, changing the year, vin, etc and sending it off to the gov)...

Springtime · 09-07-2006, 08:33 AM

This time last year I did a Prius test drive of a 2005. Everyone expected the 2006's to start arriving the beginning of October. I was in no hurry and wanted to wait until the Spring of 2006 to buy a Prius. I wanted to take advantage of the tax credit and wait until after winter weather had passed. As the months passed the dealer kept pushing back the delivery dates of the 2006. They did not see any 2006's until the last week in December 2005. They were still receiving 2005's at the end of December as well!

I was able to negotiate $1500 off of MSRP to take a 2005 pkg 6 - with delivery on 1/2/2006 to qualify for the Fed tax credit.

So, don't be surprised if the 2007's don't arrive until late in the year. And, if you don't have to have a 2007 you may find some dealers who will discount off of MSRP to get the late arriving 2006's sold.

Springtime

Charles Suitt · 09-07-2006, 01:28 PM

<_< I'm not completely sure that an '07 Prius qualifies for the IRS Tax Credit. Here are a couple of informative links. The IRS web site does not specifically list the 2007 Prius.

http://taxes.about.com/od/deductionscredit...idtaxcredit.htm

http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/...157557,00.html

ck90211 · 09-17-2006, 05:56 PM

I was on the wait list for a 2006 Prius #3. I am in SoCal.

Then yesterday Power Toyota emailed me about their first incoming 2007's, Three Silver, #2, almost same price as 2006 #3 but with extra VSC, and scheduled to arrive anytime after Sept 19. I called Power immediatley, and placed my deposit earlier today; I was the second in line, one more car left as of noon today.

I did call 3 other SoCal dealers yesterday about when they will get 2007's. 2 were still allocating 2006's, and 1 said they may start allocating 2007's on Sept. 19th. But none has anything on "incoming" log.

Not sure if Power Toyota is blowing smoke, or they get preferential allocation from Toyota corporate, but I figure I have nothing to lose, and everything to gain, by trying to get a 2007 before Sept. 30.

Hope this helps those of you looking to get a 2007 before Sept. 30.

09-03-2006, 02:03 AM	#1
New Revelation The Master Captain Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Liberty, TX Posts: 179 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #3 Touring Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Has anyone here ordered the 2007 model Prius besides me? From the dealership I ordered from and based on the package I want it should arrive around November or so (from waiting list). I don't mind the wait as by that time I will be ready financially to get it then. Also plan to take it for a drive to TX for Thanksgiving this year if my model does come in on time. I will have to keep check with the dealership to find out, as well as getting better tires for it as well. I was told I will get the VIN three weeks before the car arrives. Pretty much from what the salesguy told me was that the only change in the 07 models was the LED-tail and brake lights and the HID headlamps, and the interior dash (and the Touring model). Other than that not any other changes. There's no option in the profile setting here at PC for the 07 Prius yet, but im sure as more folks start getting them then we can update it at that time. 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. I am not sure if the 2007 models will qualify for the tax credit (and yes I know it will be reduced after the end of this month) but I have the patience to wait until Nov to get my new ride so I am not sweating on the tax credit issue. Kinda like waiting for Christmas morning. I also plan to invite my sister to fly here from TX so that she can go with me when the day arrives and then drive down to TX together. I'm hoping for an awesome holiday season this year! __________________ Owner of a 2007 Barcelona Red Prius, Package #3 Touring Edition

09-07-2006, 08:33 AM	#8
Springtime Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 144 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	This time last year I did a Prius test drive of a 2005. Everyone expected the 2006's to start arriving the beginning of October. I was in no hurry and wanted to wait until the Spring of 2006 to buy a Prius. I wanted to take advantage of the tax credit and wait until after winter weather had passed. As the months passed the dealer kept pushing back the delivery dates of the 2006. They did not see any 2006's until the last week in December 2005. They were still receiving 2005's at the end of December as well! I was able to negotiate $1500 off of MSRP to take a 2005 pkg 6 - with delivery on 1/2/2006 to qualify for the Fed tax credit. So, don't be surprised if the 2007's don't arrive until late in the year. And, if you don't have to have a 2007 you may find some dealers who will discount off of MSRP to get the late arriving 2006's sold. Springtime __________________ Springtime Eastern PA 2005 Silver pkg #6

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09-03-2006, 03:20 AM	#2
wan Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 25 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	You are going to have a great holiday ! By the way, when do you have to actually pay for the car (except the $500 down payment)? The day you pick up the car?

09-03-2006, 04:14 AM	#3
lkmcookie Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I have an '07 on order too! Spoke to dealer a few days ago and she says we're still looking at late Oct/early Nov. I wouldn't qualify for full tax credit so the timing is ok, but I am hoping the partial credit is available to '07 buyers - its still a nice chunk of change. As far as the break in period, here are a couple of threads that may help: break in period? Break In - any recommendations? How did you "BREAK IN" your prius?

09-06-2006, 06:57 PM	#5
jwidenerga Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 10 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I have been trying to order a 2007 in Atlanta, GA with no luck. Dealer still says they are not able to place orders?

09-06-2006, 07:25 PM	#6
gtn12130 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 85 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Unfortunately, the 2007 MY will not qualify for the tax credit. As far as not being able to order an 07MY yet...that is a joke!!! I have been placing orders for 2007MY Prius since the second week of July! Not sure what else your dealer is telling you, but I would call around!

09-07-2006, 01:28 PM	#9
Charles Suitt Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 1,622 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	<_< I'm not completely sure that an '07 Prius qualifies for the IRS Tax Credit. Here are a couple of informative links. The IRS web site does not specifically list the 2007 Prius. http://taxes.about.com/od/deductionscredit...idtaxcredit.htm http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/...157557,00.html

09-17-2006, 05:56 PM	#10
ck90211 Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 14 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I was on the wait list for a 2006 Prius #3. I am in SoCal. Then yesterday Power Toyota emailed me about their first incoming 2007's, Three Silver, #2, almost same price as 2006 #3 but with extra VSC, and scheduled to arrive anytime after Sept 19. I called Power immediatley, and placed my deposit earlier today; I was the second in line, one more car left as of noon today. I did call 3 other SoCal dealers yesterday about when they will get 2007's. 2 were still allocating 2006's, and 1 said they may start allocating 2007's on Sept. 19th. But none has anything on "incoming" log. Not sure if Power Toyota is blowing smoke, or they get preferential allocation from Toyota corporate, but I figure I have nothing to lose, and everything to gain, by trying to get a 2007 before Sept. 30. Hope this helps those of you looking to get a 2007 before Sept. 30.