Availability of 08 Touring in Mid-Atlantic region?

lmalchiodi · 09-12-2007, 01:41 PM

Has anyone heard anything concrete about whether the mid-atlantic region dealers will be getting 08 Touring editions? I spent a couple of months looking for an 07 Touring #6 this summer, and I can't get good information out of my local dealers on what's going on with the 08s.

As the tax credit deadline approaches, I'm really wanting to make a decision. I'd order an 08 Touring, but I've never driven one. My interest in the Touring is solely based on reports I've read about how it has better stability on the road, better emergency handling, and leans less in the corners. Then again, some people say there's no noticeable difference. I'd hate to order the thing, only to find out that I really dislike the ride or handling.

So, have any of you heard whether it's likely that I'll actually see a Touring on any of my local dealers' lots?

Thanks!

lmalchiodi · 09-12-2007, 01:41 PM

Has anyone heard anything concrete about whether the mid-atlantic region dealers will be getting 08 Touring editions? I spent a couple of months looking for an 07 Touring #6 this summer, and I can't get good information out of my local dealers on what's going on with the 08s.

As the tax credit deadline approaches, I'm really wanting to make a decision. I'd order an 08 Touring, but I've never driven one. My interest in the Touring is solely based on reports I've read about how it has better stability on the road, better emergency handling, and leans less in the corners. Then again, some people say there's no noticeable difference. I'd hate to order the thing, only to find out that I really dislike the ride or handling.

So, have any of you heard whether it's likely that I'll actually see a Touring on any of my local dealers' lots?

Thanks!

twilsonchicago · 09-12-2007, 02:39 PM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(LynneM @ Sep 12 2007, 12:41 PM) [snapback]511413[/snapback]</div>

Quote:

Has anyone heard anything concrete about whether the mid-atlantic region dealers will be getting 08 Touring editions? I spent a couple of months looking for an 07 Touring #6 this summer, and I can't get good information out of my local dealers on what's going on with the 08s.

As the tax credit deadline approaches, I'm really wanting to make a decision. I'd order an 08 Touring, but I've never driven one. My interest in the Touring is solely based on reports I've read about how it has better stability on the road, better emergency handling, and leans less in the corners. Then again, some people say there's no noticeable difference. I'd hate to order the thing, only to find out that I really dislike the ride or handling.

So, have any of you heard whether it's likely that I'll actually see a Touring on any of my local dealers' lots?

Thanks!
[/b]

I just picked up my '08 Touring pkg 6 on Friday (in Chicago). I love it more and more. Can't imagine anyone disliking the ride or handling, though I suppose that depends on what you are used to.

Tim
Chicago

twilsonchicago · 09-12-2007, 02:39 PM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(LynneM @ Sep 12 2007, 12:41 PM) [snapback]511413[/snapback]</div>

Quote:

Has anyone heard anything concrete about whether the mid-atlantic region dealers will be getting 08 Touring editions? I spent a couple of months looking for an 07 Touring #6 this summer, and I can't get good information out of my local dealers on what's going on with the 08s.

As the tax credit deadline approaches, I'm really wanting to make a decision. I'd order an 08 Touring, but I've never driven one. My interest in the Touring is solely based on reports I've read about how it has better stability on the road, better emergency handling, and leans less in the corners. Then again, some people say there's no noticeable difference. I'd hate to order the thing, only to find out that I really dislike the ride or handling.

So, have any of you heard whether it's likely that I'll actually see a Touring on any of my local dealers' lots?

Thanks!
[/b]

I just picked up my '08 Touring pkg 6 on Friday (in Chicago). I love it more and more. Can't imagine anyone disliking the ride or handling, though I suppose that depends on what you are used to.

Tim
Chicago

jcadmus · 09-12-2007, 02:48 PM

A friend in Jersey reported great difficulty in finding a Touring edition -- she ended up buying the standard model.

jcadmus · 09-12-2007, 02:48 PM

A friend in Jersey reported great difficulty in finding a Touring edition -- she ended up buying the standard model.

lmalchiodi · 09-12-2007, 03:28 PM

Thanks. I'd really hoped to be able to drive a Touring and a Base and compare the two, but I don't think that's going to happen. I have driven a Base, once, and don't remember that the ride or handling was unpleasant. But that first test drive is good for general impressions only, there's just so much to take in the first time you drive a Prius. I need to do another test drive to focus on the details.

I sometimes feel like I'm over-thinking this. After all, the vast majority of Prii on the road, the ones that got the great reviews and gave the car such a great reputation, are NOT Tourings. I should probably go grab a Base #6, save a grand, and be happy.

lmalchiodi · 09-12-2007, 03:28 PM

Thanks. I'd really hoped to be able to drive a Touring and a Base and compare the two, but I don't think that's going to happen. I have driven a Base, once, and don't remember that the ride or handling was unpleasant. But that first test drive is good for general impressions only, there's just so much to take in the first time you drive a Prius. I need to do another test drive to focus on the details.

I sometimes feel like I'm over-thinking this. After all, the vast majority of Prii on the road, the ones that got the great reviews and gave the car such a great reputation, are NOT Tourings. I should probably go grab a Base #6, save a grand, and be happy.

firepa63 · 09-12-2007, 04:00 PM

You won't be able to get a Touring package #6 in the mid-Atlantic area. For some reason the the distributor won't order anything but the package #3. I own an 04 and have test driven the Touring model, and to be honest, I can't tell the difference in the ride. My next Prius will be the standard.

If you have your mind made up that it has to be a Touring #6, see if your dealer can/will locate one from another region. My dealer said he would do that, but I just didn't see the value.

firepa63 · 09-12-2007, 04:00 PM

You won't be able to get a Touring package #6 in the mid-Atlantic area. For some reason the the distributor won't order anything but the package #3. I own an 04 and have test driven the Touring model, and to be honest, I can't tell the difference in the ride. My next Prius will be the standard.

If you have your mind made up that it has to be a Touring #6, see if your dealer can/will locate one from another region. My dealer said he would do that, but I just didn't see the value.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Availability of Touring Edition	lmalchiodi	Prius Main Forum	2	07-10-2007 09:41 PM
Availability of Touring Edition	lmalchiodi	Prius Main Forum	11	07-10-2007 09:27 PM
Any '06 Deliveries in Central Atlantic Region?	Tomel	Prius Main Forum	5	12-12-2005 09:08 PM
Leather in the 06's and region availability	Paradox	Prius Main Forum	3	11-25-2005 05:01 PM
Tracking an Order to Mid-Atlantic Region	ardnhe	Order Tracking	0	04-25-2004 12:02 PM

09-12-2007, 01:41 PM	#1
lmalchiodi Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 17 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Has anyone heard anything concrete about whether the mid-atlantic region dealers will be getting 08 Touring editions? I spent a couple of months looking for an 07 Touring #6 this summer, and I can't get good information out of my local dealers on what's going on with the 08s. As the tax credit deadline approaches, I'm really wanting to make a decision. I'd order an 08 Touring, but I've never driven one. My interest in the Touring is solely based on reports I've read about how it has better stability on the road, better emergency handling, and leans less in the corners. Then again, some people say there's no noticeable difference. I'd hate to order the thing, only to find out that I really dislike the ride or handling. So, have any of you heard whether it's likely that I'll actually see a Touring on any of my local dealers' lots? Thanks!

09-12-2007, 02:48 PM	#5
jcadmus Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 15 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: Base Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	A friend in Jersey reported great difficulty in finding a Touring edition -- she ended up buying the standard model.

09-12-2007, 03:28 PM	#7
lmalchiodi Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 17 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Thanks. I'd really hoped to be able to drive a Touring and a Base and compare the two, but I don't think that's going to happen. I have driven a Base, once, and don't remember that the ride or handling was unpleasant. But that first test drive is good for general impressions only, there's just so much to take in the first time you drive a Prius. I need to do another test drive to focus on the details. I sometimes feel like I'm over-thinking this. After all, the vast majority of Prii on the road, the ones that got the great reviews and gave the car such a great reputation, are NOT Tourings. I should probably go grab a Base #6, save a grand, and be happy.

09-12-2007, 04:00 PM	#9
firepa63 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: SE Pennsylvania Posts: 387 My Car: 2009 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	You won't be able to get a Touring package #6 in the mid-Atlantic area. For some reason the the distributor won't order anything but the package #3. I own an 04 and have test driven the Touring model, and to be honest, I can't tell the difference in the ride. My next Prius will be the standard. If you have your mind made up that it has to be a Touring #6, see if your dealer can/will locate one from another region. My dealer said he would do that, but I just didn't see the value.