Touring now only coming in package 6?

YoDaddyAlex · 01-14-2007, 12:50 AM

I just went on Toyotas website to see the MSRP of the touring edition with package 5, but it only gives me the base, or package 6 as an option. Is this a new change? I planned on buying a package 5 touring edition, I am not a fan of leather seats.

Hopefully its just a mistake on Toyotas website...

Thanks,
Alex

Blurry · 01-14-2007, 01:35 AM

It appears that the base, #2, and #5 are the Touring packages available here in Colorado (I entered zip code of 80301).

Kurtiosity · 01-14-2007, 02:12 AM

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I just went on Toyotas website to see the MSRP of the touring edition with package 5, but it only gives me the base, or package 6 as an option. Is this a new change? I planned on buying a package 5 touring edition, I am not a fan of leather seats.

Hopefully its just a mistake on Toyotas website...
Thanks,
Alex
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Here in the Portland, OR area you can get 3 or 6, haven't checked packages 1 or 2, but I know you can't get 5.

Kurt

PLMurphy · 01-14-2007, 11:07 AM

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I just went on Toyotas website to see the MSRP of the touring edition with package 5, but it only gives me the base, or package 6 as an option. Is this a new change? I planned on buying a package 5 touring edition, I am not a fan of leather seats.

Hopefully its just a mistake on Toyotas website...
Thanks,
Alex
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When buying in November'06, Central Virginia dealers only sold Pkg2 for the Touring model.

YoDaddyAlex · 01-14-2007, 02:07 PM

Why does Toyota have to make this such a pain? They take away options compared to other regions, deciding who "needs" what. I thought they were making money and selling lots of cars? Why do they have to put in all these limits and make the process more aggravating and disappointing that certain cars are missing features such as daytime running lights, etc.

jeffn · 01-15-2007, 07:40 PM

I looked in both Orlando and NY regions and only got to package 3 with the touring. I want a 6 touring. Anyone know where they're available?

Charles Suitt · 01-15-2007, 08:00 PM

The previous posts reveal the answer: Different "packages" are available in different regions. Can't imagine what logic makes this a fact, perhaps Toyota goes on previous Prius sales records in the various regions, or possibly what the regional distributers request.

In the 5-state region served by the Houston TX distributer, the Touring Edition 2007 Prius seems available in packages 5 & 6 - was when I traded my 2004 for the 2007. While there were more pkg 5's, I waited about 3 weeks for my pkg 6.

Have you considered buying your Prius in another region, flying and driving it home 0r having it shipped? It has been my experience that Toyota dealers' service departments function independently from their sales functions and accordingly are happy to get your service business [including warranty work for which they're well paid by Toyota] regardless of where you buy your Prius. I have had excellent service by a dealer who did not sell me either my 2004 or 2007 Prius Touring Edition.

YoDaddyAlex · 01-16-2007, 02:14 PM

well thats too bad. It looks like California does not get any package 5 touring anymore. Does anyone know how I go about finding out which region gets which package, besides typing in different zip codes in the toyota website? Also what kind of taxes will I be paying to buy a car out of state and have it registered here.

Thanks,
Alex

king_rhoton · 01-18-2007, 07:38 PM

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well thats too bad. It looks like California does not get any package 5 touring anymore. Does anyone know how I go about finding out which region gets which package, besides typing in different zip codes in the toyota website? Also what kind of taxes will I be paying to buy a car out of state and have it registered here.

Thanks,
Alex
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Hmmm. I put in San Francisco and was able to see package 5 Touring but no package 6 Touring. Actually, I just picked up my #5 (I'm not a fan of leather seats--I slide around too much) Touring last Friday, so I know you can still get them in CA. To find my preferred color combination, though, they had to pull one from NV (which had just arrived in North America on Jan 1), and there was a slight upcharge (and delay) for that. You might look into having them canvas other dealers. The Tourings are rare, but they are around (and are still trickling into the country). Don't let your dealer(s) tell you that the Tourings aren't being made anymore--several told me that and tried to sell me something they had on the lot!

YoDaddyAlex · 01-19-2007, 01:53 PM

what did you say to have them ship it from NV, because I was ready to drive to vegas to buy one, but Id rather buy it from california to have the sales tax part of my loan instead of having to write a check to the CA dmv and have my current car once its fixed as a trade in because the dealership will take it easier than someone else who finds out how much work had to be done to repair it only 6 days after I purchased it

01-15-2007, 08:00 PM	#7
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	The previous posts reveal the answer: Different "packages" are available in different regions. Can't imagine what logic makes this a fact, perhaps Toyota goes on previous Prius sales records in the various regions, or possibly what the regional distributers request. In the 5-state region served by the Houston TX distributer, the Touring Edition 2007 Prius seems available in packages 5 & 6 - was when I traded my 2004 for the 2007. While there were more pkg 5's, I waited about 3 weeks for my pkg 6. Have you considered buying your Prius in another region, flying and driving it home 0r having it shipped? It has been my experience that Toyota dealers' service departments function independently from their sales functions and accordingly are happy to get your service business [including warranty work for which they're well paid by Toyota] regardless of where you buy your Prius. I have had excellent service by a dealer who did not sell me either my 2004 or 2007 Prius Touring Edition. __________________ Charles Suitt Dallas Texas 2007 Touring Edition (Former Prius: 2004)

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01-14-2007, 12:50 AM	#1
YoDaddyAlex Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So Cal Posts: 236 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I just went on Toyotas website to see the MSRP of the touring edition with package 5, but it only gives me the base, or package 6 as an option. Is this a new change? I planned on buying a package 5 touring edition, I am not a fan of leather seats. Hopefully its just a mistake on Toyotas website... Thanks, Alex

01-14-2007, 01:35 AM	#2
Blurry Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 25 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #4 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	It appears that the base, #2, and #5 are the Touring packages available here in Colorado (I entered zip code of 80301).

01-14-2007, 02:07 PM	#5
YoDaddyAlex Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So Cal Posts: 236 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Why does Toyota have to make this such a pain? They take away options compared to other regions, deciding who "needs" what. I thought they were making money and selling lots of cars? Why do they have to put in all these limits and make the process more aggravating and disappointing that certain cars are missing features such as daytime running lights, etc.

01-15-2007, 07:40 PM	#6
jeffn Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Long Island Posts: 81 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I looked in both Orlando and NY regions and only got to package 3 with the touring. I want a 6 touring. Anyone know where they're available?

01-16-2007, 02:14 PM	#8
YoDaddyAlex Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So Cal Posts: 236 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	well thats too bad. It looks like California does not get any package 5 touring anymore. Does anyone know how I go about finding out which region gets which package, besides typing in different zip codes in the toyota website? Also what kind of taxes will I be paying to buy a car out of state and have it registered here. Thanks, Alex

01-19-2007, 01:53 PM	#10
YoDaddyAlex Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So Cal Posts: 236 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	what did you say to have them ship it from NV, because I was ready to drive to vegas to buy one, but Id rather buy it from california to have the sales tax part of my loan instead of having to write a check to the CA dmv and have my current car once its fixed as a trade in because the dealership will take it easier than someone else who finds out how much work had to be done to repair it only 6 days after I purchased it