Free Service??

tntna · 11-25-2004, 05:27 AM

Does the 2005 come with free maintenance for 3 years? The 2001 came with free maintenance, oil changes and the like for 3 years. I got the impression from reading msgs here that was still the case. I asked the dealer and he said no.

Rick Grahn · 11-25-2004, 09:18 AM

I just recently picked up my 2005 Salsa Red and was told that regular maintenance is not included...and the sales rep said he was aware that it had been included in prior years (did not specify which years, though). To me that is okay...I llike the routine maintenance stuff.....an excuse to spend more time with the car.

jij88 · 11-25-2004, 10:03 AM

Sorry Gentlemen -
The 04s and 05s do NOT include free service. Make sure you link up with a dealer who has some actual experience with the new models.
Happy Thanksgiving.
John
11,500 miles at an average of 54.9 mpg.

starcross · 11-25-2004, 10:10 AM

if you go to consumer report, it tells you that at least 04 prius comes with 30 months or (5 times) free maintenance service...

IsrAmeriPrius · 11-25-2004, 10:27 AM

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if you go to consumer report, it tells you that at least 04 prius comes with 30 months or (5 times) free maintenance service...[/b]

Guess what? That publication is wrong in this instance.

tntna · 11-25-2004, 10:55 AM

That's ok with me as well. I did the maintenance on our first Prius even though it was included. I was going to take advantage of the free maintenance this go. Prolly for the better. I wonder if they received too many complaints...

DaveinOlyWA · 11-25-2004, 11:06 AM

actually some 04's do provide some services but that is not a Toyota policy, its a dealer policy. i got a package for service included with my car and thought it would be good for others so i sent a buddy there. but he was told the package was limited offer only to those who bought from that specific dealer.

although he argued to his hearts content, the dealership is apparently well within their rights to offer the service to only vehicles sold at their establishment. the package was offered for people because of the wait (mine was 5½ months)

allenlux · 11-25-2004, 11:31 AM

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Sorry Gentlemen -
The 04s and 05s do NOT include free service. [/b]

It depends where in the world you are (assuming that PriusChat is not a US-only site).

In Belgium and Luxembourg the 2004/2005 Prius is being sold with 5 years free servicing included as a matter of course.

John Allen

IsrAmeriPrius · 11-25-2004, 11:40 AM

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It depends where in the world you are (assuming that PriusChat is not a US-only site).[/b]

PriusChat is a global site which is primarily frequented by inhabitants of North America.

FloridaShark · 11-25-2004, 12:13 PM

When I picked up my car last week the first thing the dealer gave me was
four oil changes and 24,000/ two year free maintainance with the purchase. Price paid MSRP. This was given to me buy the dealership not part of any Toyota package.

11-25-2004, 05:27 AM	#1
tntna Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central OH Posts: 131 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Free Service?? Does the 2005 come with free maintenance for 3 years? The 2001 came with free maintenance, oil changes and the like for 3 years. I got the impression from reading msgs here that was still the case. I asked the dealer and he said no.

11-25-2004, 10:03 AM	#3
jij88 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hacienda Heights, CA Posts: 10 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Free Service?? Sorry Gentlemen - The 04s and 05s do NOT include free service. Make sure you link up with a dealer who has some actual experience with the new models. Happy Thanksgiving. John 11,500 miles at an average of 54.9 mpg.

11-25-2004, 11:06 AM	#7
DaveinOlyWA Opps !! I Did it Again!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Puget Sound, WA Posts: 9,378 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #4 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 4	actually some 04's do provide some services but that is not a Toyota policy, its a dealer policy. i got a package for service included with my car and thought it would be good for others so i sent a buddy there. but he was told the package was limited offer only to those who bought from that specific dealer. although he argued to his hearts content, the dealership is apparently well within their rights to offer the service to only vehicles sold at their establishment. the package was offered for people because of the wait (mine was 5½ months) __________________ My 2006: Last tank 510.3 miles @51.5 pump (53.3 computer) 6.91 cpm winter mpg 50.78 summer mpg 54.59 lifetime: 31155.2 miles 52.98 mpg pump (54.25 mpg computer) 5.78 cpm My 2007 Zenn Driven 5152 miles, 2.10 cpm/ 170 mpg (at $3.56/gal), 3.82 miles/ Kwh Savings over my Prius $275.84 The Corolla...514.96 The REAL SAVINGS from not driving Corolla 604.39 +Prius= 880.83 (excludes maintenance costs...would be unfair to ICE vehicles) My Plate: DUALPWR (Dual Power)

11-25-2004, 12:13 PM	#10
FloridaShark Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Orlando Florida Posts: 140 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Free Service?? When I picked up my car last week the first thing the dealer gave me was four oil changes and 24,000/ two year free maintainance with the purchase. Price paid MSRP. This was given to me buy the dealership not part of any Toyota package.

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11-25-2004, 10:55 AM	#6
tntna Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central OH Posts: 131 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	That's ok with me as well. I did the maintenance on our first Prius even though it was included. I was going to take advantage of the free maintenance this go. Prolly for the better. I wonder if they received too many complaints...