Not what I asked for...should I take it?

[sassafrass]

About 2 months ago I got on a list hoping for a 2005 Tideland Pearl #7. I just got the call today that a 2004 Tideland Pearl #9 is on it's way for me.

I kind of hate to get a 2004 at this late stage and I really don't want to pay for the navigation system (which people don't seem happy with) and the Bluetooth technology (which I probably won't use).

However, I'm thrilled to get it so soon and to have the color of my choice...and I'm excited about all the other options.

I wish I knew what was coming in 2005.

Anyway...what do you think...should I take it or keep waiting?

[V8Cobrakid]

I would take the car. It's the color you like, and there is not a big difference if any between the 04 and 05. The nav is actauly really good. I've seen people with really nice aftermarkets in BMWs and other cars. This nav outperforms theirs. You may feel you'll never use it. I felt the same way. BUT.. i use it all the time now. It all still comes down to personal opinion. Do you feel bad driving the car you currently have? if so.. buy the prius. If you're confortable with your car, skip it. The way i see it. Owning a prius is currently a privilage. To skip owning one is a loss. :mrgreen:

[mshappe]

The '05 will be no different from the '04, except possibly for a reduction in the number of option packages available (the current set of 9 packages is a bit bewildering, and only three of them are commonly available anyway!)

[efusco]

Take it, you won't be sorry, the NAV isn't bad (not great, but not bad and darn convenient to have integrated. These things are too hard to come by. You won't be sorry, and I bet you DO end up using the BT phone sometime in the next couple of years as more and more phones come standard with it.

[jamarimutt]

I agree, but it. Everything indicates that there will be no distinctions between the 2004 and 2005, and after several years a one year difference is not going to make difference in the car's resale value.

[rflagg]

One thing to say about complaints - for every complaint you read on here, you need to realize most of those who enjoy a feature, or feel it's up to par most likely won't start a thread about it. However, if a problem occurs, that warrants discussion - it goes with any and every product in existance. However, if you're not comfortable taking it, I would talk to the dealer, make sure you'll still be at the top of the list, and find out when the next few batches are coming in - but you may lose your color preference if you're open to different colors. (I personally can't live without the NAV, and love it dispite it's occasional quirks)

-m.

[mshappe]

One thing to say about complaints - for every complaint you read on here, you need to realize most of those who enjoy a feature, or feel it's up to par most likely won't start a thread about it.

This just came up on one of the Prius mailing lists as well. This is an enthusiast's forum, so you will often see people posting about things they like and things that go right. But human nature is that people are far more likely to speak up when things go wrong!

[rflagg]

This just came up on one of the Prius mailing lists as well. This is an enthusiast's forum, so you will often see people posting about things they like and things that go right. But human nature is that people are far more likely to speak up when things go wrong!

Well - true, this board is an exception to many boards that exist out there today - very friendly, well informed, helpful, very little (if at all) arguments, and on and on.

-m.

[jkash]

Buy the car! You won't regret it. It is also possible that the price will go up on the 2005's. You might even come to like the navigation system. I didn't think I would use it, buy now I think it is fantastic. Of course, my wife and I both have a terrible sense of direction, so it really helps.

Let us know what you decide to do.

Jeff

[efusco]

Buy the car! You won't regret it. It is also possible that the price will go up on the 2005's. You might even come to like the navigation system. I didn't think I would use it, buy now I think it is fantastic. Of course, my wife and I both have a terrible sense of direction, so it really helps.

Let us know what you decide to do.

Jeff

Good Point Jeff, the price increase in the '05 may just about be the same as the difference b/w the '04 package 7 and package 9. Just take the 9!