Final Day for the full Tax Credit

**efusco** · 09-30-2006, 04:34 PM

Just curious how many folk are picking up their Prius today just squeaking in under the wire for the full Tax Credit.

Anyone who was promised it would be here but it it didn't make it? Bet there are some exciting stories out there!

Silverlode · 09-30-2006, 05:27 PM

I picked up my 07 touring black yesterday!

syncmaster · 09-30-2006, 06:26 PM

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Just curious how many folk are picking up their Prius today just squeaking in under the wire for the full Tax Credit.

Anyone who was promised it would be here but it it didn't make it? Bet there are some exciting stories out there!
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Yes traded a 05pkg5 for a 06pkg5 today sept 30 2006

here is the link to trade info. WOW just made it!!!

http://priusonline.com/viewtopic.php?t=872...dddc9152e886f3e

ravie · 10-01-2006, 12:16 AM

Yup, walked into the dealership on a whim and walked out with an '07 Prius. Couldn't be happier.

theorist · 10-01-2006, 12:34 AM

If I were a cynic, I would suspect that some more opportunistic Toyota dealers might hold on to or hide some allotted Priuses or Prii till the last week of September. At that time it's probably much easier to find buyers willing to pay around $1000 more in order to save an additional $1575 with the full tax credit.

Oh wait; I am a cynic.

rhbarker · 10-01-2006, 05:54 AM

My wife and I walked in to the dealer Sept 29 about 4 pm to look at the Matrix and Yaris for a commuting car and another customer was looking at buying the second to last Prius on the lot. He told me about the tax credit. Since my wife drives about 2000 miles per month for work I did the math and decided that with the tax credit (equivalent to $50 per month over 5 years) and the fuel cost savings (I think we will save about 110 gal per month or $275 per month) it would be worth trading in my 2004 Nissan Armada (14 mpg).

We drove our (or should I say my wife's car and my payment?) new 2007 Prius out of the dealer at about 8 pm after paying full MSRP. I have read tonight that paying MSRP is a pretty good deal but I think they ripped me on the trade in. Oh well, like somebody else wrote, if the wife's happy then I'm happy.

gilroyrealtor · 10-01-2006, 05:59 AM

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Just curious how many folk are picking up their Prius today just squeaking in under the wire for the full Tax Credit.

Anyone who was promised it would be here but it it didn't make it? Bet there are some exciting stories out there!
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Picked up my 07 Touring Black With Navigation and Leather Today! They had it in STOCK!!! Smart dealership.. preparing for the deadline. My sister bought her's on Thursday, but she ordered it. Everything but leather and navigation on hers, cute light green color!

stanleyjohn · 10-01-2006, 06:19 AM

too bad the last day fell on a sunday!I dont think many dealerships are open.
Update!!! Back to bed!!! Today is oct 1!!! I feel sooo stupid

**efusco** · 10-01-2006, 10:03 AM

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too bad the last day fell on a sunday!I dont think many dealerships are open.
Update!!! Back to bed!!! Today is oct 1!!! I feel sooo stupid [/b]

LOL! At least you get to go back to bed!

SiliconAddict · 10-01-2006, 02:13 PM

Friday September 29th 9AM....I went in and finalized the paperwork and the trade in for my my 2002 Cougar XR. I've talked to 2 CPA's, the IRS (twice.), and the dealer. All assure me that as long as the purchase is completed before the October 1st that the vehicle has officially been "placed into service."

Mine was originally a 2006 Seaside Pearl Package 7 model. While I was at the dealership I went over the features with a fine toothed comb but didn't realize one small detail until I got home from work that evening. They upgraded me to a 2007 FE Package....score. Now I'm just waiting. They are est Oct 4 - Oct 11 for the delivery date.
Best of all with my trade in and cash down I've paid off half the car driving out of the lot.

PS- I do Dell warranty work around the Minneapolis Twin Cities area in Minnesota. I put on about 100 miles a day. People claim that because of the Prius's price it will take a while to recoup it in gas savings. Not for me it won't. That and I won't feel like such an idiot for putting crap into the air. I've always felt like a complete jerk every time I have to drive 20 miles to replace an optical drive in some guys Dell Dimension.

10-01-2006, 02:13 PM	#10
SiliconAddict Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 44 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Friday September 29th 9AM....I went in and finalized the paperwork and the trade in for my my 2002 Cougar XR. I've talked to 2 CPA's, the IRS (twice.), and the dealer. All assure me that as long as the purchase is completed before the October 1st that the vehicle has officially been "placed into service." Mine was originally a 2006 Seaside Pearl Package 7 model. While I was at the dealership I went over the features with a fine toothed comb but didn't realize one small detail until I got home from work that evening. They upgraded me to a 2007 FE Package....score. Now I'm just waiting. They are est Oct 4 - Oct 11 for the delivery date. Best of all with my trade in and cash down I've paid off half the car driving out of the lot. PS- I do Dell warranty work around the Minneapolis Twin Cities area in Minnesota. I put on about 100 miles a day. People claim that because of the Prius's price it will take a while to recoup it in gas savings. Not for me it won't. That and I won't feel like such an idiot for putting crap into the air. I've always felt like a complete jerk every time I have to drive 20 miles to replace an optical drive in some guys Dell Dimension. __________________ 2007 Prius - Package #5(NL) - Seaside Pearl - Arrival Date: 10/4-10/11

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09-30-2006, 04:34 PM	#1
efusco Troll Slayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 14,047 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 1 Time in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 23	Just curious how many folk are picking up their Prius today just squeaking in under the wire for the full Tax Credit. Anyone who was promised it would be here but it it didn't make it? Bet there are some exciting stories out there!

09-30-2006, 05:27 PM	#2
Silverlode Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 40 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I picked up my 07 touring black yesterday!

10-01-2006, 12:16 AM	#4
ravie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 10 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Yup, walked into the dealership on a whim and walked out with an '07 Prius. Couldn't be happier.

10-01-2006, 12:34 AM	#5
theorist Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lexington, MA Posts: 330 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	If I were a cynic, I would suspect that some more opportunistic Toyota dealers might hold on to or hide some allotted Priuses or Prii till the last week of September. At that time it's probably much easier to find buyers willing to pay around $1000 more in order to save an additional $1575 with the full tax credit. Oh wait; I am a cynic.

10-01-2006, 05:54 AM	#6
rhbarker Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	My wife and I walked in to the dealer Sept 29 about 4 pm to look at the Matrix and Yaris for a commuting car and another customer was looking at buying the second to last Prius on the lot. He told me about the tax credit. Since my wife drives about 2000 miles per month for work I did the math and decided that with the tax credit (equivalent to $50 per month over 5 years) and the fuel cost savings (I think we will save about 110 gal per month or $275 per month) it would be worth trading in my 2004 Nissan Armada (14 mpg). We drove our (or should I say my wife's car and my payment?) new 2007 Prius out of the dealer at about 8 pm after paying full MSRP. I have read tonight that paying MSRP is a pretty good deal but I think they ripped me on the trade in. Oh well, like somebody else wrote, if the wife's happy then I'm happy.

10-01-2006, 06:19 AM	#8
stanleyjohn Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Higganum,Ct Posts: 262 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #7 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	too bad the last day fell on a sunday!I dont think many dealerships are open. Update!!! Back to bed!!! Today is oct 1!!! I feel sooo stupid